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Carvel (as part of Mario's Pizza House) remains a local favorite. We came here after dinner with friends to have some soft ice cream. It did not disappoint. Their patio is so nicely cordoned off from the traffic even though it's right by the road. Love all the string lights and plants. A joyful place to be on summer evenings. read more

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This Carvel spot was so cute! According to their signs, they've been serving ice cream here since the 1950s, which made it feel extra special. It was surprisingly packed for a Wednesday evening, but the service was fast and efficient. Seeing so many people lined up for ice cream felt like the perfect start to summer and honestly brought me a lot of joy. I'll definitely be back! read more

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I haven't been to a Carvel in years! Twist soft-serve was my go-to order as a kid and it still delivers especially on a hot summer day. It was a little unclear if I was supposed to go inside or order at the window but I figured it out (order outside) and was rewarded with ice creamy goodness! read more

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Went here for a treat on a sunny Sunday afternoon! So glad we did! There's a lot of flavors, and they also have food!!! I'll be back to try the food and a different flavor of ice cream. I got chocolate and it was good. read more

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What's better than to have dinner and walk over to Mario's to get some Carvel ice cream! I'm pretty simple, I love a good vanilla soft serve with rainbow sprinkles in a cake cone. This definitely hit the spot, but do wish I got a cup because summer time heat had this melting pretty quickly! read more

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There is a free parking lot for customers in the back. We got the Reese's peanut butter cup carvelanche. Their vanilla ice cream isn't that creamy but the mix-ins were good. Also got the Chipster which is like a quintessential grocery store ice cream sandwich. Fluffy vanilla ice cream inside and soft dissolvable cookies on the outside. A bit pricey at over $5 for a small cookie ice cream sandwich and $13 for the carvelanche, which is like a shake. read more

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DELICIOUS ice cream!!! I cannot recommend the Peanut Butter Treasure enough! Chocolate ice cream with Reese's bits in it. So good. The flavors they make are high quality. You're paying for it though with a bit pricey of a menu. They do give you a substantial amount for a small cup so that's awesome. Ice cream orders made within a minute and handed to you at the cute little counter they have. Plenty of outdoor seating. The whole outdoor section had such cute decorations to make it a really great vibe to hang out with family or on a date. Several parking spots as well was a nice plus! read more

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This ice cream shop only has outdoor seating. I got pistachio ice cream which was way too artificially green. The coloring was not natural at all. I've definitely had better ice cream but I understand the novelty of the place. read more

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Too expensive but lots of ice cream and very tasty. $9 for soft serve is too much but the quality of Carvel is worthy of note. A huge amount of chocolate and vanilla swirl for my ice cream. Cool seating area. Very fast from order to delivery. read more

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We went here for soft serve ice cream after lunch at a high end steakhouse. It was more for nostalgic reasons because I ate Carvel growing up in NYC. It's sort of pricey like everything else and the cost of a small cone $7.49 but the worst is a topping cost $1.79! That is ludicrous. They also overcharged us for a topping and the manager corrected it. read more

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This place is way too pricey. Other locations are 30-40% cheaper. Why charge 7.50 for a small cone?!?! Small milkshake for $10??? Lower the prices if you want customers. read more

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At $7.50 for a small ice cream and $10 for a small milkshake the prices are a little steep! We were served quickly and settled on a twisted small soft serve. There were very limited shady seats and none left, so we took it to go. I enjoyed the ice cream! read more

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Very poor customer service I came walking from our AMAZING evening out with my adult kids and her boyfriend that was visiting from Denmark. Since it was his first time at a Carvel, I figured I'd have him try one of the flavors before I purchased a $20 ice cream cone but unfortunately before I could even get my words out I was yelled at to go back outside and order my ice cream from the window. The two girls working behind the counter, obviously didn't really want to be there as they said we can't help you. Too bad his first experience at carvel will be his last read more

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Disgusting service and the ladies don't listen. They probably own it so they think it's ok to be nasty. If they don't own it they need to be replaced. They are miserable and always give such nasty service. Don't even listen to order. read more

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A childhood memory. First off am happy to find this. Carvel was well, Cookie Puss, Fudgie the Whale, and other characters if I remember them correctly. Nostalgia lives here. It's in a nice part of Arlington, but $36 for three ice cream cones and bottles of water is insane. Sorry that won't be happening anytime soon. Is the rent and inflation for real? Yeah but I can't justify this cost. Is the ice cream good? Absolutely. Yet there is a lot of competition. I'll say it is tasty, and I liked having it today as hot weather. Very efficient and friendly staff. It's connected to Mario's. Parking is challenging. I liked it but it is not in the love category. read more

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The price is egregious for the smallest blizzard type ice cream. And what are the two taxes?! What a bummer. read more

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I enjoyed an ice cream here on a summer evening. We got there just before a long line formed around 8:45pm. They have a little outdoor seating area with cute lights and picnic tables. There are also tarps hanging to shade from the sun. The lady at the window was not very friendly. And unfortunately, they were out of their flavor of the month: KitKat. The small ice cream costs $7, which seems like a crime, but obviously we got it anyways. I had a kiddie cup of chocolate chip cookie dough. The ice cream was good, and I was happy with the experience. read more

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Been a customer here for as long as I have been one of Mario's Pizza House. It's so inviting to grab ice cream after eating at Mario's. Overall this Carvel is a good experience for traditional ice cream options and American staples. This place has an incredibly extensive cold dessert menu. So much that it makes me wonder if it is all served fresh. I normally get soft serve ice cream or hand dipped ice cream. Despite how good their ice cream is my biggest concern is the inconsistent customer service and inconsistent quality of the ice cream. On too many occasions the hand dipped ice cream I purchased was freezer burned. More concerning is in those instances they knew the ice cream was freezer burned yet they still packaged and sold it. If ever I get hand dipped ice cream I walk into the store to inspect the ice cream case to determine if the ice cream is fresh and not freezer burned. I don't like that I have to do this, however it is necessary considering the prices here are above average, so imagine paying above average for ice cream and it is freezer burned. I've purchased milkshakes, floats, Chipsters, chocolate dipped soft serve and others however recently I've stuck with the soft serve ice cream because it is the safest bet and most consistent ice cream they offer. There were occasions where I purchased Chipsters and they were simply rock hard. Literally impossible to bite with human teeth. They were so hard it took minutes to thaw even in the summer air. I simply stopped purchasing Chipsters. Regarding the customer service, the girls that work here are really nice once you get to know them. I think the lacking customer service stems from the occasional language barrier. As a result their shortness or shyness can be taken the wrong way but they really are sweet girls once you get to know them over time. Again, the customer service can be better but it's not bad nor is it negligent. The lacking customer service comes into play when issues arise such as poorly packaged ice cream. They've become more consistent in how they package the ice cream however that wasn't always the case as there would be times I had to ask them to wipe the side of the ice cream cup because they let ice cream drip down the side of the cup or to replace the cone because they put ice cream in a cracked cone which eventually breaks in your hand. Essentially these are quality control issues that should be remedied with standard protocols. Overall an OK experience and it gets better as you get to know the staff. I want to give this place a 4 star however in fairness it wouldn't be right to do so considering there are better ice cream shops that offer higher quality ice cream and consistently better with customer service. Perhaps the iconic status of this Carvel location and the long lines it serves on Fridays and weekends keeps this location in the middle of the pack of local ice cream shops comparable to Hershey's ice cream shops. Give them a try. read more

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Prices felt steep for ice cream, BUT portion sizes were actually really good. We both got "small" with one topping on them (which was plenty of ice cream) and the totally came out to around $20. The outdoor seating area was so fun with the string lights and picnic tables - Great vibes. Service was normal, not incredibly friendly but not mean, it was also 10pm so I bet they are all so tired. Definitely try this place out! read more

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Favorite spot for late night ice cream in the summer! They've got all your basics (I always get vanilla soft serve with rainbow sprinkles) as well as an extensive milkshake menu. Nice outdoor seating, somewhat covered seating area with tables with long benches. If you're looking for a classic ice cream night to keep cool in the heat, this hits just right read more

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Great little spot hidden next to one of the oldest restaurants in Arlington Virginia! Best commercial ice cream in Arlington! I got a banana peanut butter chocolate malted shake 16 ounces! Straw worked well and wait was short! Outside seating! No table service! Ambiance is kinda neat ! Tons of kids eating ice cream! Great opportunities for interactions! examen des cols bleus:x read more

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Ailun H.

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Not the best ice cream in the area but they do open late and have interesting flavors! It's also a bit expensive (about $5 for a small scoop) but you're paying for the late hours and hole-in-a-wall vibes here. I got the "Coffee Toffee" which was very average. There wasn't much toffee so most of my bites were coffee ice cream which tasted pretty diluted and subpar. However, the bites that did contain toffee did taste a lot better and made it more unique. I dug around for the toffee and tossed half of my ice cream after I ate all the chunks. Probably wouldn't get this flavor again. My friend got the "Triple Chocolate Brownie" which was quite rich and delicious, so I'll probably go with that flavor the next time I come back. Overall, 3.5/5 but will bump to a 4/5 for the late hours, 1950s ice cream parlor vibes, and that the other flavors seem to be better. read more

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They have rats outside. Be careful. That's why they have 3 stars. I don't even want to go in. I'm kinda scared

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I thought they only made ice cream cakes so I was shocked when I saw that they had an actual stand! I got their vanilla soft serve with sprinkles, literally the most basic order ever, but it hit the spot! The vanilla was so creamy and smooth, almost felt like custard! read more

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My carvel hot fudge sundae with chocolate crunchies was everything I remember from my childhood. It was DELICIOUS. The reason it gets 3 stars? It cost me 9.06. Still in shock over the price. It was quite large, though looks bigger in the picture than it is. I asked for a small and maybe I got a medium? read more

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David N.

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$10 for two scoops of freezer burned ice-cream and a stale ice-cream cone... I don't know why someone would come here. So many better ice-cream spots in Arlington, let alone Clarendon, read more

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Very expensive ice cream in a less-than-ideal location right off the road. They don't let you try flavors, and the flavors they have, while very tasty, are not worth the extreme price. A nice place for an afternoon treat, but not worth the time if it's out of your way read more

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Janet A.

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I went to this location after seeing all the nondairy options they advertised on their website. I was really excited to try it for the first time. I brought along friends for another friend's birthday, assuring them they had nondairy options. When we arrived, we were informed that they don't carry any of the nondairy products that were advertised on the website. If you're lactose intolerant, skip this place. read more

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Allie Y.

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Whoohoo! So as the last remaining Carvel in Northern Virginia, I had to order my company's monthly birthday cake from this place. We ordered two cakes, because why not? I came here on a Sunday morning which was nice and quiet. Though I did start a line & people were very antsy to get their ice cream at 12 PM (sorry!). The girl at the counter was very sweet and made sure I got everything I wanted. She had me call Tuhin who is the cake decorator (and I'm pretty sure the owner) to confirm that the designs were do-able. I wasn't able to get anything crazy done, but for the cakes, one rainbow and one 4th of july theme was do-able. Tuhin did an amazing job & even when I called last minute to squeeze on some extra names, he was accommodating. The ice cream cake is a bit different than the one you can get in the stores. The crunchies are softer and more fine. Tuhin told me he made all the cakes fresh and are not sitting in the freezer for very long. I would order from this place again! Everybody loved the ice cream cakes & I even got to take home the left over cake (calling it a win win). read more

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Tina V.

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Cute place to grab ice cream on a date, but that's it. The parking lot is cramped, the line is super long and it is often a chaotic mess when Mario's is busy too, paid $10 for an ice cream cone(two scoops) and no napkins on the table. Ice cream is mediocre, nothing special. I'd rather pick Dairy Queen or Baskin-Robbins over Carvel. read more

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Carvel is SUPER delicious and has an amazing ambiance. In addition, the wide variety of flavors is awesome. However, the prices are way too high. read more

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Really big fan of their cake so I was curious how their other stuff fared. I ordered two scoops of ice cream and the quality was horrible. My scoop of butter pecan was served melted already. The Nutella flavor I got tasted like straight up chocolate. No hint of Nutella at all. It also had some freezer ice on it. I've definitely been spoiled by Ice Cream Jubilee and Jeni's who serve nothing, but creamy perfection. The poor little kids that come here... bless their little souls. Carvel gets a 3 only because of their ice cream cake. Anything else is a waste of money. read more

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A flashback to yesterday and this ice cream still is great. I prefer to have a ice cream soft serve twist, both chocolate and vanilla. Of course there are literally dozens of choices. So glad that I found this place today in Arlington. read more

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This place reminds me of an upscale Dairy Queen. A very nostalgic vibe that takes me back to my childhood. I ordered the pistachio ice cream. It was tasty but it really didn't taste like pistachio. My gf ordered the Nutella ice cream. This tasted more like chocolate ice cream but was still good. The service was quick and friendly. read more

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I hate complaining! I do! I would rather write a good review than a bad one. For decades, I've come to this Carvel next to Mario's here on Wilson Blvd. Although it's been some time, the wife and I stopped by an order a cup of ice cream and a milk shake. We are literally sick! I can't believe this. Her ice cream tasted chalky. Not smooth and creamy! Like when the ice cream gets freezer burn. My milkshake was not good at all. I should have waited to taste the ice cream first. I swear if we feel any worse, I'm contacting Health department for Virginia food safety. This is NOT acceptable! I'm also going to go back and take pictures of the ice cream to see if it is indeed old frost bit and these people are still serving it. read more

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I wrote to Carvel corporate and told them that this location was not using the correct ingredients. They soon responded and said they looked into and rectified the situation. I went back a couple of times afterward and I am happy to report that they are using the correct ingredients and all is well at this Carvel! read more

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Love that it's open late at night if u need ice cream!! Vibe is also nostalgic so that is cool. Staff was nice. I may have ordered the wrong flavor as it didn't taste Nutella-y, more just like chocolate. Maybe they're other flavors r better tho! read more

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So I ordered myself a cake via GrubHub last night to congratulate myself on quitting my miserable, toxic job. I got Fudgie the whale. It was delivered promptly and they wrote exactly what I requested. Cons: increddddibly expensive for a medium-sized ice cream cake. It also wasn't the most delicious ice cream cake I've ever had, but whatever. It was a ceremonious cake and they wrote my message beautifully, which was all I really wanted. read more

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Kerry H.

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I always go past Carvel in Clarendon and think to myself, "I could really go for a soft serve." The day finally came and my two friends and I stopped by for dessert! I got the classic twist soft serve, one friend got coffee flavored ice cream, and the other got a hot fudge sundae. We were all really happy with our choices! There are tables outside to enjoy your desserts. I also didn't realize that there is a small parking lot too (parking can be hard around Arlington, especially along this road)! The only downside was the price. We were surprised to see that the pricing on some of the other items (e.g., milkshakes) were expensive. While Carvel could be more reasonably priced, I would still come back for another cone in the warmer weather. read more

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Great soft serve and ice cream. The outdoor seating area is quite big. Will recommend to try it out. read more

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More info about Carvel

3322 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201
Virginia Square
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(703) 248-3226
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https://www.carvel.com

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Hours

What time does Carvel open?

Carvel opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Carvel close?

Carvel closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Carvel take credit cards?

Yes, Carvel takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Carvel have catering options?

Yes, Carvel does have catering options.

Does Carvel have a drive thru?

Yes, Carvel has a drive thru.

Indoor Amenities

Does Carvel allow dogs?

Yes, Carvel allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Carvel have bike parking?

Yes, Carvel has bike parking.

Does Carvel have parking?

Yes, Carvel has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is Carvel wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Carvel is wheelchair accessible.

Does Carvel have free WiFi?

No, Carvel does not have free WiFi.

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Specialties

Welcome to Carvel on 3322 Wilson Blvd.. We have always made everything right in our shoppes. Our soft serve ice cream is a labor of love and the end result is a smooth, creamy flavor that can't be matched.

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Toby's Homemade Ice Cream

A delightful small ice-cream shop in West Over. Really thought their ice-cream was delicious!…read moreDefinitely will come back and try other flavors. Service was great too.

This westover ice cream shop is one I frequent. They have hand scooped icecream, sundaes,…read moremilkshakes, and more. After school there are usually kids lined up at the door. The icecream isn't the best quality but it's more affordable than many places in the area and the workers are very friendly.

Took a Banana Milkshake to-go because why not.

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Mimi's Handmade Ice Cream

GET THE BLACK SESAME ICE CREAM. That's all I gotta say. I could eat buckets of this!! The staff…read morethere were very nice and let you try as much ice cream as possible.

I got the super oreo ice cream and it was great! Staff were friendly snd service was quick. However…read morethe women's bathroom was out of order and customers had to use the men's bathroom instead.

Matcha and salted caramel ice cream

Cucumber and butterfly pea iceacream

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Three Whistles

I am kicking myself for not trying three whistles sooner. I live and work close by, but I always…read moreforget about it. The food and drinks are amazing and the vibe is superb! My friend and I had shrimp skewers and Brussels Sprouts. I had a grey lady no. 3 and my friend had an espresso martini. We both really enjoyed our choices and will definitely come back! I would love to WFH here one day. I would love to try the Brightwood location!

What an absolutely cute spot in Arlington! A great place for a drink, a bite, socializing, and/or…read moreworking. There is ample seating. One of the main draws for me is how cute and aesthetically pleasing Three Whistles is! I just love those vibes. And the drinks are great. Only reason I have 4 stars instead of 5 is because I'm gluten free, and there were very limited options for me to eat. In 2026 - let's keep working on GF options for people!

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Van Leeuwen

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Finally - a ice cream spot with more than one or two non-dairy options! And with real…read morecoconut/cashew ice cream bases, all those with lactose-sensitivities finally have more than sorbets to choose from. I really enjoyed the vegan banana pudding and seasonal planet earth flavors, and look forward to coming back and trying more options soon. Added bonus that Van Leeuwen has a variety of topping/sauce options to choose from.

Ice cream here is good! Consistent with other Van Leeuwens. This location has like three or four…read moreseats facing the window inside as well as a couple little tables outside. It is smaller than the other Arlington location, but about the same size as some of the other locations in the region. Service is fine. A little slow. There were like five employees there the other day and we still waited like 10 minutes to get served. However, I think some of them may have been in training, but still. Last time I was here, though, they allowed someone to come in with their dog. This dog peed on the floor. There was just a puddle on the floor while we were there.

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Ice Cream Jubilee

Quick service and nice staff. Ice cream was right temperature and texture. Tasted savory.read more

Service. An hour before closing, the worker decided to take a break and didn't come back for almost…read more15 minutes. A lot of people waited and left. Maybe should hire more staff for peak hours.

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MarionBerry

Gute Leute

Beautiful environment and service was amazing. Special thanks to Mia for recommending the Dalgona…read moreLatte, which was super delicious. 10/10 would come again!

Came here for the Coffee Omakase and it was SUCH a fun experience. My husband and I have slightly…read moredifferent tastes when it comes to coffee, and we were each allowed to pick separate options off of the menu for each course which was really nice. We sat at the bar top and got to watch our barista prepare each drink. She was so nice and knowledgeable about the whole menu and had a lot of information to share, but she also gave my us time to sip our drinks and discuss them amongst ourselves. It was a great balance of being able to have an interactive experience with the barista but also being able to casually enjoy our afternoon espressos quietly with each other. Your final drink of choice is served in a larger size and given to-go, so you can continue having your treat even after the experience wraps up. The drinks themselves were so unique and wildly different from one another. I was initially pretty skeptical about an espresso with lemon and peach but it ended up being my favorite one. My only complaint is their base espresso on it's own was one of the more bitter ones I have tried, but mixed into their drinks it was great. I couldn't recommend this experience more highly. I had such a fun time, no part of it felt rushed, I thoroughly enjoyed every part. They even have the option to make the drinks from the Omakase menu decaf if you're trying to limit your caffeine, which is a really nice touch. I will definitely be back!

| CRUNCH CORN CREAM LATTE + HAZELNUT CROISSANT |

Honeycomb latte

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Mango Bingsoo

Van Leeuwen

4.0

(3 reviews)

0.5 mi

The ice cream is great but the prices are insane. For the same price as a tiny scoop here you can…read morewalk across the street and get a pint at Whole Foods

marionberry cheesecake was delicious but I wished they had more seating space inside. Felt very…read moregrab and go instead of a place to sit and enjoy ice cream

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Bakeshop

This review is for the CUPCAKES was able to place a pickup for same day order of 12 and they were…read moreamazing, the entire office enjoyed them. I like that they allow you to customize the flavors. I had a red velvet with cream cheese icing and it was so soft and melted in your mouth. They are beautifully decorated, highly recommend! The place is super cute inside. Looking forward to trying their breakfast!

Came in a little after opening to get some cupcakes. The flavors we wanted were not ready yet but…read morethey were able to put icing on the strawberry cupcakes so that we could at least get two of those. We thought that was nice! But we're still wondering why everything wasn't already ready for opening. I wasn't in love with the cupcakes but the red velvet with cream cheese icing was my favorite

Xtreme Sprinkles Cake with Writing

Macarons

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Nutella Pie

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

4.4

(75 reviews)

3.0 mi

Jeni's genuinely has an impressive assortment of ice creams, including variations that I've never…read moreseen before. I got the goat milk and cherry jubilee combo, with a salted caramel. My server was also happy to give samples before I tried them. They also have an awards system, that I hadn't heard about before. Something to remember for visits to other locations.

Really enjoyed the icecream here! The flavors are more on the unique side rather than the classic…read moreside but they do have chocolate, mint chip, and honey vanilla if you're looking for more basic. They encourage samples and sizes come in half scoops so you can get more flavors in your bowl or on your cone. Birthday cake was delicious. Had real chunks of cake in it but wasn't TOO sweet at all. In fact none of their flavors were overwhelmingly sweet which was really great.

Half scoops of Coffee With Cream & Sugar, Darkest Chocolate, and Vanilla

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IceBerry

Very basic fro-yo & bubble tea spot with a few different options & limited seating. They only have…read more~5 flavors of froyo and a few basic topions. Very cheap though. 2 benches outside for seating as well.

cute little frozen yogurt place next to pho 75. Limited seating (only like two tables and some…read morewindow seating) but there are 2 benches. Very quick service and workers were kind.

Frozen Yogurt

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Menu as of June 2024

Inca Social

Came here for the US/Australia world cup match. Had a great time. I'd say the best margarita in the…read morearea. I believe no happy hour deals during World Cup. Or at least during the game there wasn't. Had the empanadas. They were good, but $11 for the size I thought was a little steep. I would get them again, but they're a little on the small side.

I visited Inca Social today and overall had a very good experience…read more The atmosphere was excellent--warm, lively, and perfect for enjoying Peruvian food with family and friends. The Ceviche Carretillero was fresh and flavorful, but it was a bit too salty for my taste. That was the main reason I decided to give 4 stars instead of 5. The fried calamari was excellent--crispy, tender, and cooked perfectly. The picarones were outstanding and easily one of the highlights of the meal. The alfajor, beautifully shaped like the map of Peru, was the perfect ending to the meal and absolutely delicious. Overall, I enjoyed the food, desserts, and atmosphere, and I would definitely return. With a little less salt in the Ceviche Carretillero, this could have easily been a 5-star experience.

Ceviche sample and the fried causa sample

Private Room

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Pork bao buns

Roll Play

Locally owned & operated

Vegan friendly

I love this Vietnamese 24-hour pho and rice bowl place. We order on uber eats often and pick up…read moresince it's nearby and it's always ready super quick. We order their large protein bowls that come with chicken and beef and a ton of vegetables. On uber eats they also have deals where you get free chili oil and crunch which I love to add to the bowls. I also get their mama fried rice which comes with an egg on top and is delicious. I highly recommend this place for affordable high quality meals.

so I just wanted to state that I LOVE roll play but I need to complain about there wings. They have…read moresoooo many other great items but pleaseeeee don't get there wings. They are so small and just not it, you can get wings from plenty of other place. Service was good and ambience was great! But just please stay away from wings. Stick to the Rice Paper Rolls and Bánh Mi

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Scoop N Scootery

4.3

(25 reviews)

0.2 mi

amazing service and the ice cream is out of this world!! they are super quick with it and offer a…read morelarge variety of flavors!! definitely check it out because OH MY i need more of it!! open one up in the 919 :))

I thought that this place was going to be overhyped...I was really thinking, what's the big deal?…read moreSo I got my first order and that was when I realized why people have been standing in line for hours. Delicious is not the right word...it was ABSOLUTELY DELECTABLE!!! I think I'm obsessed now. Hands down, one of the best deserts I have ever tasted. I'm not sure how they do it, but I was addicted from the first spoonful. I could not put that spoon down! We got the signature sundaes, Vanilla Frosted Cupcake and Four Horsemen. Sooooo good. Can't wait to come back to try more flavors, and the wait will definitely be worth it.

Exterior and crazy line

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Gwenie's Pastries

4.6

(42 reviews)

2.8 mi

I love getting my desserts from here. Their Filipino desserts taste delightful and aren't too…read moresweet. The donuts had a very light cream inside which complements the pastry well. I highly recommend this spot! Keep in mind they share the store with Lapu Lapu. The store itself is pretty tiny so be prepared to take your order to-go.

I wasn't in love with the strawberry matcha drink. I do appreciate the real strawberry puree they…read moreuse. I will say, they're the best matcha in Pentagon City, but not the best I've had in Arlington/DC. I've been tracking down the best strawberry matcha/matcha spots in the DMV and you can tell the difference between who uses ceremonial matcha and who does not. Believe it or not it makes a HUGE difference in taste. This spot does not use a high grade/quality matcha. To me, the matcha always tastes off, but thankfully it doesn't have the fishy taste like Starbucks matcha typically has. I've had their matcha 3 times now and each time I've come to the same conclusion. Matcha is also pricey it's around $7. The pastries are DELIGHTFUL! I love their mango and chocolate donuts. They also have an ube flavor one that's good. The donuts are around $4.25 I think. They have in house baked buns you can buy a pack of. I love their buns, anytime I meal prep hamburgers I buy the buns from here. There pack of 6/8 buns are $7.25 or so. Gwenies has a ton of coffee, tea, refresher, and smoothie drinks. They also have a huge variety of pastries. I only spoke on what I've had. I recommend trying it out! The service here is alright, I personally love their buns folks at Lapu Lapu, they always feel warm and hospitable. Ambiance is cute and casual!

Food options and order area for the shared space of Gwenie's and Lapu Lapu

Nutella

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Ube cupcake

Mocha Cafe & Pastry

This is my favorite study spot for coffee, vibes, and a variety of pastries. The staff are very…read morekind and the Persian pizza is incredible! The meat is all halal which is a very nice added bonus :) This is a family-owned business and their new breakfast menu is really good! They have many options for drinks as well.

I had always wanted to try Persian pizza since I had always heard it was really good in Iran. I was…read moreable to find this spot that makes and was super happy! We tried their popular pizza and veggie pizza. Both were really tasty and it came with a sauce. I personally enjoyed their popular pizza more with ketchup. I wish it was less oily but loved it!

Veggies Pizza

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Van Leeuwen

4.0

(8 reviews)

0.5 mi

Finally - a ice cream spot with more than one or two non-dairy options! And with real…read morecoconut/cashew ice cream bases, all those with lactose-sensitivities finally have more than sorbets to choose from. I really enjoyed the vegan banana pudding and seasonal planet earth flavors, and look forward to coming back and trying more options soon. Added bonus that Van Leeuwen has a variety of topping/sauce options to choose from.

Ice cream here is good! Consistent with other Van Leeuwens. This location has like three or four…read moreseats facing the window inside as well as a couple little tables outside. It is smaller than the other Arlington location, but about the same size as some of the other locations in the region. Service is fine. A little slow. There were like five employees there the other day and we still waited like 10 minutes to get served. However, I think some of them may have been in training, but still. Last time I was here, though, they allowed someone to come in with their dog. This dog peed on the floor. There was just a puddle on the floor while we were there.