Ben & Jerry’s has secured a retail lease at Pier 54 along Seattle’s revitalized waterfront, adding a new scoop shop to the city’s active tourist and visitor corridor. The ice cream brand has committed to 1,252 square feet at 1001 Alaskan Way #105 in the Waterfront District, positioning the store within a cluster of pedestrian-focused attractions and services.
The new location will be operated by regional franchise owners Lance and Moria Blair. The Blairs already oversee Ben & Jerry’s stores in Seattle’s Green Lake neighborhood as well as in Gig Harbor, and they are preparing to open another Seattle shop at Thornton Place at Northgate. Their latest commitment at Pier 54 extends the franchisees’ existing footprint across multiple neighborhoods while maintaining a focus on high-traffic, consumer-oriented environments.
Kidder Mathews played a central role in the Pier 54 transaction. Senior Vice President Kelly Gaddis represented Ben & Jerry’s as tenant and also represented the landlord, Pier 54, A.F. Gilmore Company. Gaddis worked in concert with Kidder Mathews First Vice President Jason Miller and Senior Associate Mia Ponce, who likewise represented the landlord in bringing the ice cream concept to the property. The dual representation underscores the brokerage firm’s continued involvement in retail leasing along the downtown waterfront.
The Pier 54 lease is set against the backdrop of a broader transformation of Seattle’s waterfront. The district is anchored by the newly completed Waterfront Park, which links a series of high-profile destinations including Pike Place Market, the Seattle Aquarium, the ferry terminal, and downtown Seattle. This improved connectivity creates a highly walkable public waterfront experience that is intended to serve both residents and visitors.
Within this environment, Ben & Jerry’s is positioned to benefit from steady foot traffic generated by nearby attractions and transit connections. The Waterfront District’s mix of cultural, recreational, and transportation uses reinforces its role as a hub for tourism and day-to-day activity, providing a ready customer base for food and beverage operators.
Commenting on the evolution of the area, Gaddis described Seattle’s waterfront as one of the city’s most dynamic retail and tourism destinations. The addition of a branded ice cream shop at Pier 54 aligns with that characterization, reflecting ongoing interest from experiential and consumer-focused tenants in locating along the reconfigured shoreline corridor.
