We visited Salt and Straw on a very warm August day. PDX friends had raved about the quality of their ice cream so we were eager to try it. As you might expect, there was a line out the door at the NW PDX location, so by the time we were able to order our appetites were as piqued as... More

I've now been to this place on two different occasions, once with two friends, and once with one friend. On both occasions (around 12:30 PM both times) all of us were amazed at the flavors of ice cream they have on offer (most of them ones you will find no place else -- as for example sea salt and caramel... More

Their snickerdoodle Ice Cream was amazing, I wish I had ten scoops of it! Their interesting flavors & unique atmosphere make this a MUST visit!

What a fun place on Alberta! It was Friday night. The line was long, but it moved. We were entertained while we waited by a street band. The ice cream is truly homemade and delicious. I was given several samples by friendly servers before ordering vanilla with hot fudge topped with hazelnuts. That sounds boring, but was anything but. It... More

I mean it! These flavors are crazy! You can't just get normal chocolate or strawberry - they don't have it... just ridiculous flavors that open your mind up to a whole new world of unique tastes. If you're scared, don't be. You'll love it. We actually own an Italian ice cream shop and came here for some ideas...my mind is... More

This was our first visit to Portland and while strolling on 23rd Ave. noticed the long line at Salt and Straw. I asked someone in line what was so popular at this establishment and learned it was ice cream! Yay! Peaked in the window and saw unusual flavors such as olive oil ice cream, strawberry balsamic with black pepper, vanilla... More

Basic place. This is not the Taj Mahal. It's an ice cream shop on Alberta Arts strip. Friendly & helpful staff. Do you wish to taste before purchase? no worries. How good is the ice cream? Simply the BEST we've ever had, anywhere, period. The almond brittle with salted ganache transcended 'normal' ice cream descriptors .....all flavours sampled were REALLY... More

Pear and Blue Cheese might seem bad to some but it is worth a tasting spoon if nothing else. Currently they are serving a pear and fudge ice cream with fermented pears. Didn't think that would pair well but it was delicious. I really should have had a flight (four flavors of kid sized scoops) of their liquor-infused ice creams.... More

We actually went twice on our vacation here--the first time I had a double scoop with the olive oil and pear with blue cheese, and the second time I had the strawberry honey balsamic with black pepper and ricotta honey with walnut lace cookies. They make their own waffle cones and you can smell that coming up the block. Sometimes... More