Custard Shack is your go-to frozen custard spot south of the Beltway…read more Come here on a summer evening and you will see dozens of people out front ordering, waiting for or eating custard. Kinda like a town square setting. Custard Shack is owned by the same folks that own the nextdoor bar & grill, The Haven. So as expected, like at The Haven, the people working at Custard Shack are super nice. I've always order the vanilla frozen custard, topped with little chocolate chips and crumbled peanuts. Simply excellent. Custard Shack also has a rotating list of flavored custards. Next time, I think I'm down for trying the strawberry shortcake frozen custard. While still open in the cool months, the hours are greatly reduced.

Honestly, I want to love this place! It reminds me of an old fashioned ice cream parlor except it…read moreis actually a "shack where you order at a first window and the young teenage girls working there make your order then call your name and pass it out the other window. They have a flavor of the day that is often excellent and almost always sells out before they close for the night. Their regular flavors are, well, regular. Their hours are limited. Their prices are very fair unless you are comparing them to ice cream you can buy at the grocery store.... Good, not great. Tasty, but get there early enough to get the special Flavor of the Day (listed on their website in real time and on an advance calendar), because it really is better! Their hours are way too restrictive IMHO ....

Dear reader, Rita's…read morenear Kingstowne is one of my favourite stops when a frozen treat is required, and I rarely need much convincing. My order of choice is the Blendini, which combines custard, Italian ice, and mix-ins into one glorious little cup of excess. Quite frankly, why choose one dessert when you can have several at once? The variety is part of the fun. They have loads of Italian ice and custard flavours to choose from, so there is always some new combination calling my name. The custard is wonderfully creamy, the ice is refreshing, and together they make a very convincing argument for frequent return visits. Everyone working here has always been nice and welcoming, which makes the experience even sweeter. It is an easy, casual neighbourhood stop that consistently delivers exactly what I want. A thoroughly delightful little treat and one I will continue visiting with absolutely no restraint.

4/4/26 Different Custard Icecream?!, a major difference…read morebetween the Ritas in Fairfax and this place. I wanted to find out what the Cotton Candy and Peach Custard Icecream tasted like, but this isn't an option. Only the flavored ice has the option of sampling them. I decided to keep it simple and went with Vanilla Custard with Oreo Cookies and Caramel. The taste was wonderful and it certainly hit the spot. I don't remember the name of the manager at this store, but she certainly keeps this store clean. The ambience in the store have a nice welcoming feeling. The location of this store certainly attracts the attention of old and new clientele. Keep up the great work Ms. Manager or can I call you Calliope?

Bought from the truck at The Wharf. Quick and easy to order, the shaved ice aka snow cone was just…read morewas I needed in this heat. Piña colada and strawberry flavors reminded me of my childhood. One size only.

Awesome. My son talked about it everyday! We got it the first day in DC we had to get it before we…read moreleft also.

I was craving a treat after visiting Mount Vernon, and I found Yogurt City on the map. It is your…read morestandard frozen yogurt place. They have different sized cups, multiple flavors of frozen yogurt and a bunch of toppings. They have a few machines out, but they still had plenty of frozen yogurt options. I really enjoyed the cake batter and coconut flavors. The place looks a bit dated, it felt like walking into 2013 again. But for $16 for two frozen yogurts (and we got decent sized bowls), I found this place to be a good deal.

Pretty good self served frozen yogurt/ice cream. The overall ambiance is small and straight to the…read morepoint. All the ingredients laid out looked fresh and well kept. Furthermore, there are enough ingredients to make tons of combinations but not to get overwhelmed. Not in the best location but not hard to find. Will definitely be going back once summer comes around.

I wish I never heard of this place. I've participated in more weekly taste test than I care to…read moreacknowledge. I love this location because of its cleanliness and free parking. It's in a shopping center close to my Pilates studio. I know. I know. Now to add insult to injury they offer dirty sodas. I tried the free soda promo in their app. We choose the Glow Up: A low-calorie "cooler" base made with Water + Sugar-Free Vanilla + Sugar-Free Coconut + Strawberry Purée + Coconut Cream. They offer 40 customizable combinations, featuring sodas, chargers, and coolers mixed with syrups, fruit purées, creams, and fresh lime but you can make your own. The Soda: Uses classic carbonated soft drinks like Dr Pepper.Cooler: Uses still water or sparkling.Charger: Uses energy drinks. I'll stick with the coolers if I purchase again.

If you have a sweet tooth, Crumbl Cookies is definitely a spot to check out. Their rotating menu…read morekeeps things interesting, but the classic chocolate chip is my favorite, it's thick, gooey, and perfectly balanced in sweetness--a true comfort treat. The staff at this location is always friendly and welcoming, making each visit a pleasant experience. Definitely worth a visit for cookie lovers!

Packed with ripe, juicy chunks of mango, my mangonada was a healthy-ish treat that was a mix of…read morespicy, sweet, smokey, and citrusy flavors. With it's tamarind straw, I felt like I was on a weekend trip to Los Angeles and not in an industrial complex in the middle of Springfield, Va. I was impressed with my visit here. The staff was friendly, the shop was spotless, and all of the fruit cups in their counter looked super fresh. They had several snack and plate options that looked inviting so I added a pupusa to my order as well. Honestly it doesn't get any better than this! I can't wait to bring my daughter in here the next time I am in the area because the minuta is calling her name.

Emily's fruit and ice/snow cones are absolutely fantastic! We stopped at the food truck location on…read moreRte 1 near Fairfield Inn Alexandria, Richmond Hwy Fort Belvoir, Alexandria, VA, 22306. They are parked near the Credit Union Bank. The family that owns and operates this business are friendly, hospitable, and super hard working. They get fresh tropical fruits daily and custom make everything to order. We had a large cup with watermelon, mango, bananas, and candied caramelized coconut. There are many fresh options to choose from. The flavor profile was so tasty and distinct, I could not put it down! This is made with fresh fruit not fake sugar syrups. We will go out of our way to make this a regular stop whenever traveling in the region. Thank you for a perfect, delicious, refreshing treat. I highly recommend giving Emily's a try.

I went to this place twice in two days and I had great experiences both times. The staff make the…read moreexperience so enjoyable and there are endless ways to customize your treat. Hopefully the construction in front of the business will end soon so it will be more accessible.

I was excited to have the chance to check out Cereal Bar at Springfield Mall after seeing a video…read moreabout them on IG, but unfortunately... They were closed when I stopped by between 11a-12p on a Saturday even though their posted hours said they open at 11am. There was nothing there that said they were closed for the day, so because I can't trust what their actual hours are I have to give them a 1 star for inconsistency. Besides the fact that they weren't open during their stated hours of operation, they do offer a ton of unique and well known cereals, along with a bunch of healthier options to choose from.

Always a great drink when I come here. Never an issue. Staffbfriendly and helpful even during the…read morecupsleeve events drinks are always made fast.

Very cute business with throwback video games! This was my first visit so I did ask a couple of…read morequestions of the cashier and she was very helpful. I ended up going for the passionfruit green tea with 50% sugar and 30% ice and it was the perfect amount of sweetness for me. I'd def visit again when I'm back in this area.