Nutty Squirrel Gelato — Restaurant in Seattle

My girlfriend and I (we’re a Black queer couple) visited Nutty Squirrel recently and unfortunately had a negative experience with the new manager, Mike. As we were waiting outside to enter, Mike came out and introduced himself to each customer one by one, telling them if they needed anything he was there to help them. When he got to us, he skipped over us completely and resumed with the couple behind us without acknowledging us at all.

He then brought out samples and personally offered them to everyone except us — he placed them on a table in front of us without a word, while handing them directly to other customers. Another customer even had to turn around and offer us a sample themselves. After we took one, Mike continued to pass the rest of the samples directly to the other guests, again ignoring us entirely.

While the gelato itself was tasty and the staff member serving us was kind, this experience left us feeling unwelcome and unseen as paying customers. We shouldn’t have to question whether we belong in a business because of our race or...

Cute little spot for some gelato and other desserts on a sunny day. Expect to pay about $6-$8 per cone. There is free 1-2 hr street parking near the shop, so it shouldn’t be too hard to find. Inside the shop there is the counter with the gelatos and dessert display, and the other half is a small area to sit and eat by the window. It’s a cozy little shop. There’s also art from local artists on display, some merch and plushies you can buy, and other misc ice cream merch. I tried the nutty squirrel, stracciatella, cookies and cream, and mint chocolate chip. I recommend the stracciatella for a classic vanilla and chocolate chip flavor, but the trademark nutty squirrel is also worth a try. It’s a peanut butter flavor but tasted more sweet than nutty. Overall, the gelatos did not feel too dairy heavy and melted right on the tongue. Almost an airy feeling. The waffle cones are savory and crunchy too. Recommend stopping by on a hot day for a nice cone of gelato if you’re...

Stopped by Nutty Squirrel Gelato and was genuinely impressed! I tried the Salted Caramel and Berry flavors – both were absolutely divine. The salted caramel had the perfect balance of sweet and salty, while the berry was bursting with fresh, fruity flavor. You can tell they use high-quality ingredients, and the creaminess of the gelato was top-notch – truly some of the best I’ve had! The shop itself was very clean and well-maintained, which added to the overall experience. While the service was average, it didn’t take away from how fantastic the gelato was. One thing to note: parking can be a bit tricky, especially during peak hours, so plan ahead if you’re driving. Despite that, the gelato alone is well worth the effort – I’ll definitely be back for more!

Highly recommend for any ice cream or gelato lovers looking for...