Seattle's Full Tilt Ice Cream announces closures

More changes are coming to Full Tilt Ice Cream. Co-owner Ann Magyar announced Monday the closure of its White Center store, along with its wholesale operation.

The decision came five weeks following the death of her husband and the business's founder Justin Kline.

Full Tilt opened in June 2008 in White Center. The idea was to create a fun space for families and artists.

Full Tilt expanded to Ballard, University District, Capitol Hill, and Columbia City. It wasn’t unusual to find pinball machines at the shops. In recent years, three locations were closed; the White Center and Columbia City stores remained.

In a letter shared on Instagram, Magyar wrote, “Full Tilt was never just about the ice cream. But now Justin is gone, and it just isn’t the same without him. It’s time for Full Tilt as we know it to end.”

Magyar thanked the community for support over the years.

Full Tilt’s wholesale operation will cease at the end of April. The White Center location’s last day will be May 26. The Columbia City shop will remain open, but gift cards, gift certificates, or birthday party certificates from other locations will not be accepted.