Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Bruster's Real Ice Cream

    3.9 (32 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

    Order Bruster's Real Ice Cream Takeout or Delivery

    Bruster's Real Ice Cream Photos

    You might also consider

    More like Bruster's Real Ice Cream

    Recommended Reviews - Bruster's Real Ice Cream

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Counter
    Jon T.

    Wow! I had never tried Bruster's Ice Cream but after today I can safely say I will be coming back after trying out their Seasonal Ice Cream. Bruster's Ice Cream featured a walk up counter where you just go up and order the ice cream you want and then pick up in a window right next to it. It's very convenient and fast and I'm sure since it's next to Jamming Java, it's a place that would get packed quick. I got the Strawberry Matcha Ice Cream with a waffle cone. The ice cream comes in big scoops much more generous than most places in the area and honestly this is such a great value. There's also a patented ice cream holder so the ice cream doesn't drip down to your hand as it holds the cone in place! How genius! This is such a great place for a sweet treat. I can safely say I'll be coming back for more!

    Quart of chocolate raspberry truffle ice cream
    Morgan B.

    Love this location of Bruster's!!! Great staff and ownership. Would definitely recommend the chocolate raspberry truffle ice cream! Also make sure to join the rewards program.

    Hammed A.

    Overall an OK ice cream experience in Vienna, VA. I grew up eating Bruster's ice cream, mostly on the shores when I take trips to Virginia Beach. This parlor is in a pretty decent location and occupies a corner in a mini shopping center. The customer service was good and so is the ice cream. There is nothing fancy about the ice cream, however, it is a good choice when you want traditional hand-dipped ice cream at a reasonable price. Give them a try.

    Small Waffle Cone: Cookies and Cream with Oreo + Strawberry Swirl
    Virginia H.

    This is a new spot for ice cream in Vienna! They have a large selection of premium flavors as well as fat free and non-dairy options. We went during their grand opening weekend and they were offering $3 small waffle cones. The small waffle cone comes with 2 scoops. We got one with Cookies and Cream with Oreo and Strawberry Swirl and another with Coffee Chocolate Chip and Strawberry. The scoops were surprisingly big so it is worth the price. The Strawberry Swirl was too sweet for me, but the regular Strawberry was a perfect balance! There was a crowd outside, but the line moved very fast. The staff were friendly and efficient from start to finish. They only have outdoor seating that tends to get occupied quickly. They also mentioned that they have a loyalty program to earn more rewards on their app!

    Strawberry ice cream
    Mark W.

    As a "first time customer" I wasn't very impressed with the "strawberry ice cream, the two scoops of ice cream in a cup only had two little strawberries in it.. The staff was very friendly but unfortunately I will probably not come back..

    Pistacho and scotchy pecan ice cream in a waffle bowel.
    Aster T.

    Went to Bruster's for the first time tonight and it did not disappoint. I got one scoop of pistachio and one scoop of the seasonal scotchy pecan in a waffle bowl it was delicious. No seating except was available the one table and couple of benches were occupied, so we enjoyed our ice cream at our car.

    Brusters Vienna- Cherry Vanilla and Chocolate

    See all

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    29 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Morgan B.
    180
    24
    22

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1
    Photo of T Q.
    0
    38
    1

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mark W.
    75
    174
    251

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Bode P.
    0
    54
    21

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Unfortunately, the quality of the ice cream was not the best. It felt very gummy that we had to throw away the ice cream after two bites.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Aster T.
    60
    99
    87

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ann M.
    90
    4
    0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Delicious ice cream and great customer service. We usually preorder from their website. I highly recommend!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Lottie Y.
    29
    1297
    10

    3 years ago

    This place is very popular and crowded. The ice cream was just ok though and there weren't many flavors to choose from.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Overpriced for what it is. Extremely slow staff...ice cream is just so-so, at best. Do not recommend.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of John O.
    21
    57
    0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ed L.
    0
    58
    20

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    Ask the Community - Bruster's Real Ice Cream

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Desserts 9,115 times last month within 10 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Mimi's Handmade Ice Cream - Super Oreo Ice Cream

    Mimi's Handmade Ice Cream

    4.5(73 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    Absolutely loved this handmade ice cream shop! My favorite flavor was the lychee and I also tried…read morethe chocolate, which was delicious. I usually love having brownie with my ice cream and while I was at the register, the gentleman working there heard me talking about how much I was missing the brownie. He actually called me back and gave me some brownie on the house! Such a thoughtful and kind gesture. Everyone was so nice and friendly. You can really feel the care they put into their shop and their customers. I will definitely be coming back!

    Mimi's Handmade Ice Cream is AMAZING!! They have such a unique variety of flavors that you don't…read moreusually see at other ice cream places. I also got to meet the owner and she was seriously the sweetest and so kind. The inside is also super cute and has such a nice atmosphere. I got the raspberry and lychee sorbets together, and WOW such a refreshing combination. If you like sorbets I would highly recommend getting these two together. They were seriously delicious. I also tried the Apple Pie and Thai Ice Tea flavors. The Thai Ice Tea wasn't overly sweet, which I loved and you could really taste the thai tea flavor. The apple pie tasted exactly like an apple pie, just creamier in an ice cream form. Everything was so good, and the whole experience was great. I definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the Mosaic area!

    Photos
    Mimi's Handmade Ice Cream - Coffee Oreo and choco heaven

    Coffee Oreo and choco heaven

    Mimi's Handmade Ice Cream - Black sesame ice cream-- so good!!

    Black sesame ice cream-- so good!!

    Mimi's Handmade Ice Cream - Durian (L) and Ube (R)

    See all

    Durian (L) and Ube (R)

    Magnolia Dessert Bar & Coffee - Matcha toast

    Magnolia Dessert Bar & Coffee

    4.0(1.3k reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    I used to loveee this place! Unfortunately I didn't get the same vibe this time around. The place…read moreis still charming but its lost its warmth. It's looking a bit unkept, service was friendly by the lady in the bar but the waiter was ok. The water cups we were given had lipstick marks. The menus were old, bended and dirty. The presentation of the dessert wasn't as beautiful as before, what we got wasn't worth the price. Parking lot is small, so not a lot of spots available.

    Magnolia Bakery in Vienna is such a cute and charming spot with a really fun mix of Thai-inspired…read moredesserts and drinks. You can get everything from teas and coffee to specialty drinks, and the dessert menu has tons of variety -- pastries, crepes, bingsoo, and even a few savory items. There's honestly something for everyone here. The décor is one of my favorite parts of the experience. It's extremely quirky and eclectic, almost like wandering through an old-timey, whimsical field of curiosities. Every corner has something unexpected, and that's part of the charm. There's plenty of seating, but it does get busy, especially during peak hours. There's an attached parking lot, which makes stopping by super convenient. Prices lean a little on the higher side, but that's pretty normal for specialty dessert cafés. Overall, it's a delightful spot if you're craving creative desserts, unique drinks, or just a cozy and quirky place to hang out. I'd definitely come back!

    Photos
    Magnolia Dessert Bar & Coffee - Matcha green tea toast

    Matcha green tea toast

    Magnolia Dessert Bar & Coffee - Just inside the front door - there's an upstairs seating area but also seating options on the first floor

    Just inside the front door - there's an upstairs seating area but also seating options on the first floor

    Magnolia Dessert Bar & Coffee - Plain Butter Croissant

    See all

    Plain Butter Croissant

    Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Waffle bowl with Salted Peanut Butter with Chocolate Flecks Ice Cream and Pink Bubble Gum Ice Cream (seasonal flavor).

    Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

    4.2(135 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    I should get Jeni's more often. This time I got the Limited flavor: Hibiscus chili punch, which was…read morevery fun, it's a sort of sorbet that's tart and sweet then the chili adds a kick that warms the back of your throat. Definitely try it out before it's gone. I love the smell of freshly waffle cone that permeates the shop

    Jeni's Ice Cream was our latest ice cream spot to try in the area.  There…read moreare many to choose from so we were a little picky.  Everything was fine, but nothing really made it stand out from the many others in the neighborhood. The service was fine.  We were surprised that when some of the ice cream dropped from the sample spoon on to the floor by accident, and we asked for a napkin to clean it up, they told us not to worry about it.  I went and found a napkin anyway.  It was a little gross to have a blop of ice cream (even a small one) right in front of the counter where people would step on it.  They also didn't offer another sample knowing that that one never made it to anyone's mouth for a tasting....  Anyway, we opted to try two waffle cones with  a total of four scoops - malted milk chocolate and banana cookie dough, goey butter cake salted peanut butter and brown butter almond brittle.  Maybe it's a matter of too many different things in each type but we didn't really rave over any of them.  The location is clean with plenty of seating and a nice view of the flowered walk way out front.  However, being that it fell short of several other ice cream spots we have tried lately and that you have to pay for parking, I don't think we will be back.

    Photos
    Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Tahini Oat Chocolate Cookies, tasty and not too sweet

    Tahini Oat Chocolate Cookies, tasty and not too sweet

    Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Salted Peanut Butter with Chocolate Flecks Scoop & Wildberry Lavender Scoop

    Salted Peanut Butter with Chocolate Flecks Scoop & Wildberry Lavender Scoop

    Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - $10 scoops for 10 flavors- i like less sweet so lavender and coffee is my favorite.

    See all

    $10 scoops for 10 flavors- i like less sweet so lavender and coffee is my favorite.

    Bruster's Real Ice Cream - desserts - Updated September 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...