From a farmers market cart to your new favorite scoop shop

Small-batch ice cream made with real ingredients, a little mischief, and a whole lot of heart - right here in Maple Valley.

It all started with one perfect scoop

Small batches, big obsession

where it all started ✿

The Spark: A Kitchen Overtaken by Cream & Sugar

It started innocently enough. Brett Thompson had a simple passion for the perfect scoop. But what began as a fun weekend hobby quickly spiraled into a delicious obsession, transforming the Thompson family kitchen into a makeshift craft creamery.

The operation quickly became a full family affair:

• Brett was a very happy “mad scientist,” turning fresh cream into culinary art.
• Angela managed the beautiful chaos of sticky countertops and overflowing ingredient bins.
• Charlie & Benny (their two kiddos) stepped up to take on the most critical role in the company: Chief Taste Testers. (And let's be honest, there is no food critic more brutally honest than a kid promised dessert.)

The Leap: The Birth of Batch 3

With a giant leap of faith and a lot of encouragement from friends & family, Brett and Angela decided to turn their kitchen passion into reality. They founded Batch 3 Ice Cream with a simple, uncompromising philosophy: ice cream should be made the right way. That means small, deliberate batches, premium ingredients, and served with a side of genuine joy.

Today: Bigger Scoops, Same Heart

We've grown from a humble farmers market cart into your new favorite neighborhood scoop shop, but our roots remain exactly the same. While Brett is busy churning out innovative flavors and Angela is keeping the business running smoothly, you can still find Charlie and Benny giving the final, official stamp of approval on every new flavor profile.

From the Thompson family kitchen to your cone, welcome to Batch 3. We hope you can taste the love, the obsession, and the fun in every single bite!

Why “Batch 3”? Three sweet reasons.

People always ask about the name, and the honest answer is that it means three things at once, all braided together. First, the machine: the contraption that actually makes our ice cream is called a Batch Freezer, so “Batch” was always in our vocabulary. Second, the moment: our very 3rd batch was the one where we looked at each other and knew we were onto something special. And third, the family - spell out B-A-T-C-H and you'll find every one of us tucked inside.

Come say hi

We're in this to revive the simple joy of handmade ice cream - to spark a memory, start a tradition, and add a sweet little something to Maple Valley, one scoop at a time. Catch us at the cart now, then come find us at the new shop opening this fall at Four Corners. Bring your family, bring your friends, bring the team.

Questions, catering, or just want to say hello? Reach us at info@batch3icecream.com or (425) 340-4777 - 26514 242nd Ave SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038. We'll save you a spoon.