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Grilled Ice Cream Cones Arrive in Portland
Crispy Cones, known for its cinnamon-sugar coated grilled dough cones, opens first Pacific Northwest location.
Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:03pm
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Crispy Cones' grilled dough ice cream cones, with their cinnamon-sugar coating and 'specialty powder,' are poised to bring a new level of playful spectacle to Portland's dessert scene.Vancouver TodayCrispy Cones, a dessert shop famous for its grilled dough ice cream cones coated in cinnamon sugar and a 'specialty powder,' is opening its first Pacific Northwest location in Vancouver, Washington later this month. The brand's unique take on the classic ice cream cone concept, which was featured on Shark Tank, is seen as part of a broader trend in Portland's dessert scene towards more experiential and Instagram-worthy sweet treats.
Why it matters
Crispy Cones' arrival signals a shift in how small, dessert-focused brands are scaling - not just by perfecting a single recipe, but by packaging a distinctive ritual and storytelling around the consumption experience. This reflects a broader appetite in Portland for 'showable' desserts that can travel well on social media, blurring the line between snack and spectacle.
The details
Crispy Cones' signature offering features grilled dough cones rolled in cinnamon sugar and a 'specialty powder,' creating a unique texture and flavor profile compared to standard wafer or waffle cones. The brand's Shark Tank heritage and focus on creating an Instagram-friendly experience are seen as key to its growth strategy, as it looks to expand beyond its initial Portland-area foothold.
- Crispy Cones is opening its first Pacific Northwest location in Vancouver, Washington on March 20, 2026.
- The brand first gained attention after appearing on the TV show Shark Tank.
The players
Crispy Cones
A dessert shop known for its grilled dough ice cream cones coated in cinnamon sugar and a 'specialty powder'. The brand was featured on the TV show Shark Tank.
Portland
The city of Portland, Oregon, which is seen as a laboratory for experimental and experiential desserts, including boozy ice creams, vegan options, extreme milkshakes, and reimagined classics.
What’s next
Crispy Cones will need to prove it can maintain a crave-worthy experience as demand grows, without the spectacle diluting into mere trend-chasing.
The takeaway
Crispy Cones' arrival in Portland reflects a broader shift in the dessert industry towards creating 'showable' and experiential treats that blur the line between snack and spectacle, leveraging nostalgia and social media to drive engagement and growth.
