Opening hours
Closed · opens 3:00 PM
| Monday | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Seattle: 8:56 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ.
Location & directions
5240 University Way Northeast #BSeattle, WA 98105
About Cold Plate Dessert
Cold Plate Dessert is an ice cream shop you'll find at 5240 University Way Northeast #B in Seattle, Washington. It is one of 2,768 places to eat and drink we list in Seattle.
Cold Plate Dessert is open 7 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Quick facts
- Category
- Ice Cream Shop
- Address
- 5240 University Way Northeast #B, Seattle, WA 98105
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 3 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 8 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for ice cream shops and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Cold Plate Dessert’s weekday schedule with 40 other ice cream shops in Seattle. On a typical weekday it opens at 5:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 12:00 PM) and closes at 10:00 PM, in line with the typical 10:00 PM.
In total it is open about 41 hours a week, 29 hours fewer than the local median of 70. 100% of ice cream shops in Seattle open on Sundays, and Cold Plate Dessert is one of them.
Compared with 40 other ice cream shops in Seattle that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for ice cream shops across the US
Based on 358 menus with 6,371 priced items from ice cream shops across the US, the median menu item costs $6.99, and half of all items are priced between $4.25 and $9.99.
We don’t have Cold Plate Dessert’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what ice cream shops across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Banana Split | 28% | $9.38 |
| Strawberry | 20% | $5.00 |
| Chocolate | 15% | $4.67 |
| Vanilla | 14% | $4.85 |
| Butter Pecan | 11% | $5.55 |
| Milkshake | 10% | $8.34 |
| Hot Fudge | 9% | $4.52 |
| Banana | 9% | $4.22 |
Calculated from 358 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
What ice cream shops usually offer
Across 372 ice cream shops in our guide with detailed profiles:
- 91% offer delivery
- 46% have dine-in seating
- 78% have a wheelchair-accessible entrance
- 83% are described as good for kids
- 75% accept mobile payments
Ask Cold Plate Dessert directly to confirm which of these it offers.
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Cold Plate Dessert there are 89 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 271 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (66), Bars & Pubs (21), Japanese & Sushi (18), and Bakeries & Desserts (17).
Competition is healthy: 5 other ice cream shops are within a mile and 17 within three miles. The closest is Snowy Village, < 0.1 mi away.
101 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bars & PubsTig Kitchen and Bar< 0.1 mi
- ThaiAraya's Place< 0.1 mi
- PizzaA-Pizza Mart< 0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternShawarma King< 0.1 mi
- KoreanCM Chicken< 0.1 mi
What to expect at an ice cream shop
This group brings together bakeries, donut shops, ice cream parlors, frozen yogurt shops, dessert cafes, candy stores and specialty sweet shops. Bakeries usually open early and sell their best items before noon, while ice cream and dessert shops are busiest in the evening and on warm weekends.
What to order
- Croissants or morning pastries – freshest early in the day
- Donuts – classic glazed is the benchmark
- Cookies and cupcakes – easy to share or take home
- Pan dulce or Asian buns – bakery specialties from other traditions
Good to know
- Arrive early for the full selection; popular items sell out.
- Order celebration cakes several days ahead.
- Many bakeries discount day-old bread and pastries in the afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Cold Plate Dessert's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Is Cold Plate Dessert open on Sunday?
Yes, Cold Plate Dessert is open on Sundays: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Cold Plate Dessert located?
Cold Plate Dessert is located at 5240 University Way Northeast #B, Seattle, WA 98105.
Is Cold Plate Dessert open late?
Yes – Cold Plate Dessert is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Cold Plate Dessert?
There are 271 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Cold Plate Dessert. Nearby options include Tig Kitchen and Bar (< 0.1 mi), Araya's Place (< 0.1 mi), and A-Pizza Mart (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other ice cream shops near Cold Plate Dessert?
5 other ice cream shops within a mile. The closest is Snowy Village, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do ice cream shops across the US cost?
Based on 358 menus with 6,371 priced items from ice cream shops across the US, the median menu item costs $6.99, and half of all items are priced between $4.25 and $9.99.
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