Whether you are vegan or lactose-intolerant, many look for ways to enjoy their favorite desserts without dairy. Maybe you are craving a piece of pie from a bakery with dairy-free goodies, or a scoopful of vegan ice cream. Here is where to find dairy-free ice cream near Olympia, along with other dairy-free and vegan desserts.
Dairy-Free Ice Cream in Thurston County
Sofie’s Scoops Gelateria
222 Capitol Way N, STE 116, Olympia
Sofie’s Scoops is where to go if you are looking for dairy-free gelato. Softer than regular scooped ice cream, it’s rare to find dairy-free gelato – which has less fat and less air than regular ice cream, letting the flavors really come through. Sofie’s Scoops always has something new to try, they have created over 1,000 flavors that are always freshly made in-house! Like coffee? Try an affogato – that’s a scoop of gelato with a shot of espresso poured over.
Juju’s Iced Cream & Frozen Custard
208 4th Avenue W, Olympia
Looking for vegan ice cream in Olympia? Head to Juju’s Iced Cream & Frozen Custard. They have a rare treat – vegan soft serve! It’s light, soft and animal free. Check them out for seasonal flavors all freshly made. Then all you have to do is pick your flavor, your vessel – cone, waffle cup or regular cup – and your toppings. Miss those Root Beer floats you had as a kid? Get a vegan float here!
Humble Cow Ice Cream
4528 Maple Lane SE Suite 104, Olympia
Humbe Cow Ice Cream has three non-dairy ice cream flavors – peanut butter dark chocolate flake, cookies & cream and strawberry. They also have sorbets that are dairy-free as well. Sorbet flavors rotate with the seasons. They make everything in-house too, so you’ll love the fresh taste.
Sweetlee’s Ice Cream
4242 Capitol Blvd SE, Tumwater
Handmade from local ingredients, you can find vegan ice cream at Sweetlee’s Ice Cream in Tumwater. While they have an event truck and a seasonal food truck, the Tumwater location is the only one of their locations that has vegan and gluten-free coconut cream ice cream year round. Seasonally, they may have other vegan and gluten-free flavors as well.
Sunshine Scoop Ice Cream
8640 Martin Way E Suite H, Lacey
Sunshine Scoop Ice Cream has freshly made non-dairy, gluten-free or KETO ice cream options in Lacey so all can enjoy a sweet dessert. A rare treat is their gluten-free cookies & cream! Their non-dairy are made with Mami’s Oatrageous gelato base and are also vegan! They also have a party area – stay and play a board game or reserve for your next celebration.
Non-Dairy Desserts Near Olympia
The Park Side Café
1909 Harrison Avenue NW, Olympia
The Park Side Café is a vegan restaurant in Olympia with plenty of non-dairy desserts, many of which are gluten-free too! If you’ve been looking for an excellent piece of vegan pie in Olympia, look no further than The Park Side Café. Their menu changes with the seasons, so there is always something new to discover, whether sliced pie, a hand pie or other dessert!
Olympia Baking Company
108 22nd Avenue SW, Olympia,
Sunday mornings are for scones…okay actually any morning is a good morning for scones. The Olympia Baking Company has vegan and gluten-free scones that will change the way you think about scones. They are fluffy, soft and not crumbly. They also have cupcakes and cookies, some of which are vegan. Flavors change each week, follow the Olympia Baking Company on Facebook to see what they are serving.
Miss Moffet’s Mystical Cupcakes
8765 Tallon Lane NE Suite L, Lacey
Miss Moffet’s Mystical Cupcakes has an assortment of vegan desserts in Lacey, that are also gluten and peanut-free. Choose between vegan cupcakes, cake parfaits, deep dish and regular cookies, cinnamon rolls, scones, donuts, muffins and whoopie pies. Definitely a good place to satisfy your dairy-free sweet tooth.
Doos Donuts
1621 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia
If you are looking for a Saturday morning pick-me-up, check out Doos Donuts. They have vegan donuts that are freshly baked every day. Even those who can have dairy will love these!