The sweet treats, that are made fresh there, are so good that even in winter me and my family will drive over and eat ice cream in the cold. There's something very aesthetically pleasing about running out there late at night during winter or even normal seasons for ice cream. It is an outdoor thing so if you intend to go during winter you might want to order to go. The people are nice and polite and fast at their job which is all good and important however since it's not a sit down restaurant there's not much to be required of them. read more

Brusters is my go to place and my favourite place around here. I have been having icecream here for past two years and it is a gem. Loved every flavour here and the creaminess of these ice creams is sooo good. My best place so far and I would not trade it with any other place NO The service is great along with ambiance as well read more

Bruster's Real Ice Cream - Caramel cheesecake and white truffle raspberry - Desserts Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Came here with family to get some ice cream. The staff were super helpful in recommending flavors and sizes. We tried double chocolate chunk (5/5), Oreo mint (4/5), chocolate (5/5), and raspberry swirl (5/5). Raspberry swirl really stood out as a favorite! We were also surprised how big the "small" cone size was. I will definitely be coming back to try other flavors! read more

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Ice cream here is always good. They do take forever to make ice cream so knowing that, I decided to order online ahead of time. It's been pretty cold outside. Why is this relevant? Because there isn't an inside spot here, so if you are waiting for an order you have to wait outside. I digress. Tonight I ordered online, waited in my car for a bit just to make sure I gave them plenty of time. I come to the register to let them know and was told they were still working on it. Ok...that's fine, there were two people in there, I figured they were a little backlogged. Walked back to my car for a bit and waited a little longer. Came back out. I see them making orders for a family that had just been rung up so I figured my order was ready by now. Go up to the window. You know what happened? They forgot to make my order. I was already so irritated that I got a refund (which I hope to see posted in a few days). I'm a little sour with Brewsters, will visit in the future but not anytime soon. Ultra disappointed. read more

This is my aunt's favorite ice cream shop so I decided to finally check it out on a hot summer night. I got their strawberry and caramel apple crunch ice cream inside of a waffle bowl. The ice cream had a good balance of creaminess and sweetness. I liked how the flavors were not super artificial tasting. Good classic ice cream with lots of flavors to choose from! read more

Bruster's Real Ice Cream - Desserts Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I really like this place! Since finding out it's only 5 minutes from my house, I've been several times this month. They also are doing this special where each visit you get a coupon that expires a year from your visit. This is really how they keep getting me to come back read more

I ordered hot fudge brownie sundae, service was quick and great, got chance to taste two flavors and finally decided to have cherry vanilla and graham cracker read more

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A nice spot to visit with family. The ice cream flavors are delicious, and they hand out generous coupons at the counter -- a great incentive to keep coming back. There's usually a long line when we visit, but it moves quickly. read more

Their ice cream is super creamy and soft! It had a wonderfully luscious whipped texture. Sadly, the flavor department needs some help...I got a scoop of galaxy and it was pretty bland. I could barely taste the caramel ripples. The waffle cone was good, but a bit bland, too. I would come back to try their other flavors because the ice cream texture was great, but I don't recommend the galaxy flavor. read more

They do the basic flavors really well. Good green tea. The Oreo didn't have a lot of Oreo so it was mostly vanilla. You pick up at the side, and there is ample seating at the benches/tables. Very cute and quick place to get ice cream. Not the best, but not bad by any means. Also really nice that they open later than most establishments around the area. read more

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This ice cream shop lives up to their name REAL ice cream! I was excited they offer vegan ice cream because the dairy will hurt me badly . I'm not a waffle cone girl but their waffle corn was delicious and I will definitely be back to try more of their vegan ice creams. The lines are long but they move pretty fast. Street parking is available but limited right out front of the ice cream shop! The employees were great. The cashier allowed us to try two different ice creams. read more

Great walk up ice cream parlor. Lots of different flavors to choose from. Great for an afternoon sweet treat

Ordered the cookie dough & s'mores to try and enjoyed both flavors! The smores really was point & loved the infused marshmallows. Excited to come back and try some of their mother flavors read more

Hard to go wrong at a Bruster's location. They are all usually very consistent and this location is no exception. Staff were friendly and our order was made quickly and correctly. There are so many favors to choose from and different way to enjoy them. Cones, cups, sundaes, shakes, etc. Most flavors remain on the menu permanently, but there are always a couple flavors of the month to check out. They run specials from time to time and have a reward program. Best way to keep up with new flavors and deals/coupons is to sign up for the reward program so you get emailed any specials. read more

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Bruster's is definitely one of my go-to ice cream spots in Fairfax! They close at 10 PM (later than most in the area), making it perfect for those "late-night" ice cream cravings. Bruster's has a an exhaustive and rotating list of flavors making each visit super unique. My South Asian parents were elated to try the kaju draksh flavor. My wife and I opted for the mint oreo and graham central station. The mint oreo was a delightful twist on mint chocolate chip, packed with loads of oreo chunks. Meanwhile, the graham central station stole the show with its graham cracker ice cream, cookie-dough-like sections, and chocolate flakes baked in. Overall, Bruster's is a great spot, but be prepared for some intense sweetness. My only complaint is that the sugar can be a bit overwhelming in your throat, and the cones could have been fresher. But aside from that, it's great! The price point and quantity is also unbeatable. A small has two full scoops, and is only $4.99 in a cup and 5.99 in a cone. read more

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$5.99 for 2 scoops of ice cream in a waffle cone? I scream! Free baby cone (choco, vanilla, or strawberry) with sprinkles if you or your kiddos or random kids are under 40"? We all scream!! Limited outdoor seating around the corner. Bathroom in the Harry Teets next door or in a discreet bush if you're adventurois and have that YOLO mentality. read more

Bruster's Real Ice Cream - Desserts Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Staff was great We had a fussy grandson who was clueless as far as ordering. He ended up having four tastings before Mango sorbet and was quite happy. Other grandson was decisive with his Oreo choice. My wife had chunky ice cream that was tasty but not chunky. I had chocolate shake and was content. Outdoor seating only option; but we knew that from previous visits. So no ambiance! read more

The ice cream is sooo good. It is Real homemade ice cream and you can taste the freshness and quality of the ice cream. A group girls from the office went during our lunch hour and I was hooked. The first day the weather hit 94 degrees, I was high-tailing to Brusters Ice Cream. It was only two miles from my office. It was well worth the price. I got two scoops on a waffle cone. I was able to taste a few flavors before making a final decision. I recall Graham Cracker, Key Lime Pie I have to find a location in PG Country near my address. Five stars! Thanks Brusters Fairfax, VA. Best Portia read more

Great ice cream, great staff, great location! I love Bruster's, so when I found out they were opening one near us, I just had to take my wife! Located within a shopping center, there is ample parking and plenty of space to hangout and have an ice cream. I've been here a couple of times and they've always had such a long line to order. The service is really fast, though, so you're not waiting too long after ordering. If you love ice cream, this is a must-go for you! With the summertime ramping up (at the time of writing this) and the temperatures rising, how can you not want ice cream? read more

Love Bruster's. A ton of flavors to choose from and they change the menu every few weeks so it's a great rotation of flavors. The staff is always friendly and helpful. The ice cream is fantastic! They also have a rewards program available. read more

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Favorite ice cream, hands down; not sure how many more characters are needed to say "the best".

We happen to come upon Bruster's one day when we were running errands.  And, since there is never a bad day or time to have ice cream - we decided to give it a try.  There were lines at the window and most of the outdoor seating was also occupied.  These are good signs - showing that the place is popular - but it also means you have to wait in the sun and find a bench or someplace nearby to eat or do take away which is what we chose.  Luckily, we ordered shake which is much less messy to take along for a ride.  The service was very friendly and, even though there was a line, it moved pretty quickly.  We opted for the sea salt caramel toffee which was delicious.  The only problem was that the toffee pieces would get stuck in the straw...  It would have been great if Bruster's used the types of straws that have the little shovels at the end so we could have scooped up the toffee bits when we were done with the ice cream shake part.  Of course, not having a shovel spoon didn't stop us from going after the candy pieces - it was just a lot messier The interior of the space, as seen through the window, looked to be a decent size and someone told us it used to be a pizza place with indoor seating.  I think having a place inside to sit and eat is the only thing we at all found lacking.  My only other disappointments were not being short enough to qualify for a taste of a kid's cone and not having our dog there to enjoy a pup cup as several pooches were doing when we visited!  We would definitely go back to Bruster's when we are in the neighborhood. read more

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I found out about this place from their mailed coupons, so I decided to try it with a BOGO deal. Too good to skip!! It's in the same shopping center as Harris Teeter, not hard to find. They have a good variety of ice cream flavors and other sweet options (milkshakes, cakes, pies, and Italian ices). You order at a window and pick up at another nearby window. The staffs are friendly and attentive. The price is not bad, comparing to other ice cream places in NOVA. Their scoops are big as well. The ice cream flavors that I have tried were: cookie dough, Oreo, sitafal, caramel apple crunch, strawberry, coffee and pistachio. They were good and suited my taste. Well I'm hooked to this place now. One minus point is that they only have outdoor seats so you would need to eat in the car or take home in the winter if you are not fond of being extra cold outside. read more

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We really love going to the Vienna brusters and we love their ice-cream, but this Fairfax location is terrible, customer service is bad, they really act like they don't want to serve you and are impatient with kids trying to decide what flavors they want. They also don't serve as many flavors as the Vienna branch, which is way better, and more kid friendly. read more

So disappointed wish this review was 5 stars.. we've been fans of brusters in merrifield for years! And were so sad when it closed for good.. recently discovered a fairfax location near fair oaks mall... we had to immediately make a detour to head there, 1st impression is they are completely outdoors now with windows and not all open.. 3-4 employees gathered behind one window. got my usual graham central station. Wife got cheesecake on a cone... we were excited and were headed home enjoying our treats . When i hear a screech of "OMG!!!?!" I said what? She pointed out a large strand of blonde hair sticking out of my cone. I felt sick to my stomach and immediately pulled over to get rid of it. So saddening after i have told her "omg now we can go to fairfax one everytime now! " but instead we'll prolly never go back :( Update : their little shitty workers or manager or friends messaging me talking crap threatening me about my review lol have fun with your garbage icecream! read more

Bruster's Real Ice Cream - Graham Central Hair Station - Desserts Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Real ice cream. Great employees. Fast service. Amazing selection. Generous servings. Walk-up window service. Outdoor seating. Great family vibe. We have been regulars for decades and highly recommend it! read more

Best ice cream in town!! it's fresh, tasty, and so refreshing. Best strawberry ice cream i've tasted. read more

Bruster's Real Ice Cream - yummmmm - Desserts Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Looked up ice cream near me and this place had a 4 so I gave it a try. I am from out of state and I would personally give a 3.4. They say all ice cream is made daily and they have seasonal flavors as well as Vegan. They do NOT offer samples so whatever you order you better like it. read more

This is a delightful place to get some ice cream, Italian ice and sorbet. I like the fun flavors such as mango dragonfruit. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful when selecting flavors. Service was fast and there are 5 round picnic tables outside to enjoy your treat. There is a rewards program as well. read more

Bruster's Real Ice Cream - Blue pop Italian ice in Fourth of July cone - Desserts Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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The ice cream is delicious and the staff friendly...we even came for ice cream when it was 35F out!

Bruster's has the best butter pecan Icecream I have ever tasted, with delicious whole pecans in the Icecream. The ice cream was very creamy, and the buttery taste was awesome! William read more

I absolutely love this place. They have a wide variety of flavors to choose from . The mango ice cream was delicious. read more

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So happy to have Bruster's in FXCO. We started our day stopping to have a little treat. and was greeted with smiling faces who assisted us. We tried key lime pie ice cream and mango dragon fruit sorbet. OMG!! Incredibly delicious, if you like sorbet you should definitely try the mango dragon fruit sorbet. Yum yum yum is all I have to say! Gotta add Bruster's to your list of daily errands to do. read more

Bruster's Real Ice Cream - Key lime pie and Mango dragon fruit - Desserts Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

My medium had less ice cream than my friends small. Very odd. Ice cream was fine tasting but I don't get the hype.

Not worth it. Really inconsistent. The scoop sizes are all over the place, even when a friend and I have ordered the same thing. Incredibly disappointing when a small cup of ice cream is $4.50+. Also, the ice cream itself is inconsistent. Visited another time with a friend--ordered the SAME flavor and size--each cup had a different amount of mix-ins. For example, the caramel coconut cookie had no chocolate, no cookies, very little caramel. Just a plain coconut ice cream. You're better off buying a pint of Jenni's or Ben & Jerry's ice cream at the grocery store next door. read more

Called them at 950 to place order as a courtesy to them because I didn't want to be that person that shows up at 959 to order, I was told that they are washing their spoons and couldn't order ..Blown!! I am appalled. Customer service is awful just about everywhere these days ZERO STARS!! read more

We went just after the store next to Harris Teeters opened. We asked for two small cones. I think they gave us the free children's cones. The ice cream was excellent but it was the smallest scoop of ice cream I had ever seen. The server handed out the cones and vanished before I could say anything. You pay in advance so you would have to stand in line to complain. I figured to let it pass until my better half actually complained about the size. (This was the only time she had ever complained about any type of food or service.) She actually wanted to complain but to complain still meant waiting in line and that tiny scoop would have melted long before we would have finished waiting. Therefore we emailed our complaint. Corporate said that the manager would Email us soon. No Email ever came. We now drive by that store every week on our way to Tony's which is comparable but the workers are very nice. It is possible that we were treated poorly due to us being a bit confused because we had ever been to one of their stores before and we are closing in on 80 years old. They just don't care! We didn't get what we paid for. read more

Went midweek on a Tues around 6:30pm and it had a couple of people. Friendly staff, lots of options available. Will be back!

Gave a fair scoop of ice cream, flavors are good, nice staff and overall good experience. Definitely recommend

Fantastic ice cream, it totally hit the spot. Great choices, all freshly made in house, and the waffle bowls/cones were super fresh!