"This local ice cream and coffee shop is exactly the place I’ve been waiting for. Everything tastes wonderfully fresh and natural, from the creamy ice cream to the beautifully brewed coffee. The cardamom coffee was unforgettable—aromatic, bold, and truly mind-blowing. The warm sundae felt like the ultimate comfort treat. And the experience was made even more special by the person working there: so courteous, friendly, and genuinely smiling, taking the time to help us pick the perfect flavor. It’s rare to find a spot that nails both quality and hospitality, but this one absolutely does."

"Awesome ice-cream, wonderful flavors. We tried the- Ice-cream panini with butter pecan ice-cream, Dubai chocolate sundae and Mini scoop of honeycomb ice-cream Honeycomb had real honeycomb and a fresh honey flavor. Dubai chocolate was amazing. Ice-cream panini was totally different experience. Loved the indoor decor of the shop , decorated the ceiling with ice-cream scoopers. Staff was friendly and encouraged us to try their different flavors. Will definitely visit again to try their other flavors."

"This ice cream shop is so cheery and bright inside! It lives up to its name with all the yellow decor. The staff is very friendly and there are so many choices of sundaes, ice creams, sorbets and coffees that it was hard to pick what I wanted—a good problem to have. I had a brownie seven day with pistachio cardamom ice cream, and honeycomb ice cream (the sundae comes with two scoops and the brownie is warmed up). The brownie itself wasn’t my favorite (I like a more cakey brownie texture) but it was still a great dessert and I loved the ice cream. I also ordered a pistachio cream latte that was very good. My partner ordered a latte as well and two scoops of ice cream. It was a tasty weekend treat and we will definitely be back to try more of the flavors. Always Summer is a great little shop for Lake Forest Park."

"Awesome ice cream! I’m biased because I love pistachios and cardamom…and they had a pistachio & cardamom ice cream that was really tasty! Their other flavors were also great. The staff were patient and friendly as we happily tried a few samples. Definitely one of my favorite spots in the Seattle area."

"Absolutely love this little ice cream shop! Bright, cheerful decor, friendly staff, great prices, and truly excellent ice cream. The shop itself is cozy and comfortable, fitting about 12 people inside, and there’s tons of parking, which makes stopping by easy. I love that it’s wheelchair accessible! The flavors are creative and so well done!! honeycomb, cashew cardamom, pistachio, strawberry shortcake, and chocolate sorbet are all incredible. Everything is rich, creamy, and full of flavor. I also really appreciate the vegan and non-dairy options. One thing that really sets this place apart is the espresso menu. The coffee is high quality, rich, and robust, with a surprisingly varied espresso selection, which is something you rarely find at ice cream shops. Being able to enjoy excellent espresso and amazing ice cream in one place is such a treat. I bring friends here all the time and talk about it constantly. It’s such a fun spot, and I always wish I could buy all their swag! So happy to see this place thriving and becoming a community staple—thank you to the owners for bringing some joy to our rainy area. Ice cream year-round! (Small suggestion: a heater or keeping the door closed on extra cold days.)"