At Couple of Scoops, we believe in serving more than just ice cream—we’re serving our Gig Harbor community. Our mission is to create meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with Autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities, while fostering a workplace where everyone belongs, contributes, and thrives. A business built for the sole purpose of enriching some really special peoples lives, with no personal financial gain.
Couple of Scoops started with a simple idea: ice cream brings people together. But we wanted to do more than serve sweet treats. We wanted to create a place where everyone feels valued. By offering jobs to individuals with Autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities, we’re building a team that reflects the joy, diversity, and strength from some great people within our local community. Every scoop we serve is a reminder that inclusion makes life a little sweeter.
At Couple of Scoops, every cone, cup, sundae and bag of cool candy helps support meaningful jobs for adults with disabilities. Do you want to help us, help others? You can get involved by visiting often, spreading the word, and sharing your experience with friends, family, the whole world. Follow us on social media, bring your community group for a sweet outing, or reach out and just say "hello". Together, we can make inclusion part of every thing we do.
At Couple of Scoops, walking through our doors feels like stepping back in time. Think bold stripes, shiny counter stools, checkerboard floors, and the warm glow of vintage lights. Every detail is designed to capture the playful spirit of an old-fashioned ice cream parlor with barrels of candy.
Our shop is more than a stop for dessert or a candy treat—it’s a place to linger, laugh, and make memories. Families can settle into cozy booths, kids can peek over the counter to watch their scoops being served, and friends can catch up while sharing a sundae or their favorite scoop of candy.
Behind the smiles and scoops is something deeper: every scoop is served by a team built on inclusion and belonging. We are proud to provide meaningful jobs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, our shop is as much about people as it is about ice cream and candy.
From the moment you hear the jingle of the door to the last bite of your cone, we want every visit to feel like a treat for the senses. Bright colors, friendly faces, and the joy of sharing a “couple of scoops” will keep you coming back, we hope, again and again.
