Full Tilt Columbia City — Restaurant in Seattle

Finally made it to Full Tilt Ice Cream in Columbia City. We decided to stop by on a rainy/cold day before heading to Seattle Gymnastics Academy and really enjoyed it!

They have some very unique flavors. The ice cream selection included some original and different flavors alongside some classics as well.

The guy working was super nice and I really (really, really) appreciated that they use real spoons!!!!! They offer free samples so you can try them out. The price is very reasonable for the generous serving sizes.

Bring your quarters because the arcade games are such a retro treat! $0.25 cents pinball, galaga, street fighter, pacman, and more adds to the fun. Don't miss the Lost World shooter with the dinosaurs!

Don't let the exterior or the appearance of the strip mall deter you. Gritty and run down on the outside but fun and delicious on the inside! This place is a real gem! We will definitely be back soon!

*Hours: Monday-Thursday: 2pm-10pm Friday: 2pm-11pm Saturday: 12pm-11pm Sunday 12pm-10pm

*Ice Cream Etiquette As soon as you have the ice cream cone in hand, make sure there are no drips around the sides that can mess up your outfit or drip on the floor. You may wrap the cone in a napkin. Lick around the sides to make sure you don't miss any of the delicious goodness. Eat all the ice cream off the top before nibbling the cone.

Once your treat is gone, wipe your hands and mouth with a napkin. If you're really sticky, wash your hands and face in the sink....

"Wonderful local ice cream shop with arcade games..."

Pros: Delicious ice cream with interesting flavors, vegan options (also uses coconut milk for those who are lactose intolerant), old-school arcade games and pinball, fun and relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff.

Cons: Ice cream prices can be a little more expensive (depending on what you choose), Maybe a bit difficult to try and locate.

Bottom Line: A fun and relaxing place for the entire family. The ice cream is fresh and good quality, with interesting flavors. The arcade games help lend to the atmosphere and likability of the eatablishment. Ice cream can be purchased to-go in half-pint containers. You can also sample the different flavors before finally choosing which one...

The "Blue Moon" ice cream is a bit more denim in color than it should be for true "Blue Moon", but that doesn't effect the flavor, and I'm not complaining! I'm just happy to find this great and rare flavor outside of Michigan!

Update 7/16/2023: Went to Full Tilt on our way through Seattle today and the "Blue Moon" was the correct "Smurf blue" color. My husband had the "Ube" and I had the "Blue Moon". Both of our ice creams had great flavor, but there were "waxy" chunks in both. They left your mouth with a waxy coating that especially stuck to the roof of your mouth. Not sure what that was about. Never had that...