On a whim, I decided to stop at Bruster's recently. There's a certain irony that Bruster's is…read moreright around the corner from my gym. I heard Bruster's before I saw Bruster's. They were piping out 80's alt-rock music (think 10,000 Maniacs) onto the street. Bruster's is strictly walk-up, no inside for customers. The ice cream menu is right above the order window, and espying Pistachio, I ordered from smiling friendly counter help a single scoop of Pistachio in a cup. My oh my, this was the best pistachio ice cream I've ever tucked away. This smooth ice cream had a pronounced pleasant pistachio flavor and plenty of pieces of pistachio as well. For the price, I thought the serving size was quite reasonable. Yes, I will be back.

Stopped here after dinner across the street and finally tried a sorbet flavor here - dragon fruit…read more It was tasty though a bit too sweet, taking away from the fruit flavor itself. Patient employees. Go enjoy

This hamburger stand is named Johnny Mac's. I'll take Yelp's word for that. Because, nowhere on…read morethis establishment's exterior do you see "Johnny Mac's". But if you see "N.C. Style Barbecue" on a sign, you've come to the right place. Hunched over a computer all morning, I needed some outside air and a quick bite. I had never been to Johnny Mac's before, so I thought, why not, give it a try. The inside is small. No indoor seating except for a counter that runs the length of the storefront. There are a couple sheltered picnic tables to the side. To give Johnny Mac's a whirl, I ordered a simple bacon cheeseburger with default toppings. My conclusion? The Johnny Mac burger is better than one from any of the other fast food establishments along Richmond Hwy: McDonalds, Five Guys, Wendy's, Burger King or Roys. Yes, the price was a li'l steep: $9.35. But the patty was huge; it might have been even approaching 1/2 lb. Also, my order was prepared quickly and the counter service polite. Johnny Mac's uses good sturdy buns. The default burger comes with neatly sliced lettuce, tomato, bacon and a tad of mayo. The toppings were neatly placed on the burger. The meat itself was juicy though probably could have stood more seasoning. But to remedy that, there is a tray on the counter inside the restaurant with about 8 different sauces, including mambo, which you can add to your burger. In addition to traditional hamburger and barbecue options, there are some Latino options. I want to come back and try the Elote (corn in a cup). It looks like you might be able to also get corn on the cob (with cotija cheese and mayo).

Johnny Mac's is a roadside stop that is great for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a snack. In the…read moremid-afternoon, I was eyeing the soft serve I saw on the menu online. There is a counter to place an order, but they also have a self-order kiosk. That likely helps the small kitchen staff out. Waiting for my treat took a while because of a few other orders ahead, but when it came out I got a nicely swirled strawberry ice cream on a cone. The pink trim reminded me of a frozen yogurt spot back home. I enjoyed the ice cream on the picnic benches located outside on the side. There is a standing counter space to eat on inside, but I imagine during busier times between the line to order and the diners it could be crowded. The ice cream seemed to be popular. I saw two other guys leaving with their own tall swirls for the road. Johnny Mac's has a decent array of flavors, so I would come back if I'm back down here.

Delicious ice cream and good customer service.. tried the caramel ice cream and it was super…read moregoood!!! Highly recommend this place

Six bucks for two kid-sized sorbets? Awesome deal compared to Rita's. My husband had been wanting…read moreto try this place since we visit the thrift store often, so we finally did on a super hot day. It was totally worth it. The two girls behind the register were very friendly and kind. We'll Def be back

Hubby & I went to Lowe's across the street and crave some ice cream. First time in this ice cream…read moreparlor & I must say it's the BEST homemade, not too sweet just perfect!

The place is near my credit union, in a nice quaint community. The ice cream signage looked so…read moreadvertising I decided to have ice cream instead of lunch; but I quickly realized that I made a mistake. The cashier was so nice, I did not want to turn away when it took too long for her to come from the back and take my order. I ordered a banana slit, but they had no peanuts, and the hot fudge was not hot. It came out in lumps. I then chose, what I thought was m&ms, but was not. The candies were so hard I hat to spit them out. The fudge was nasty so I raked it in a plastic bag I had in my car. The bananas were good, and the ice cream was o.k., but not banana split good.

Always a great place on a hot day for some good custard. Currently the seasonal is strawberry and…read moreit is creamy and delicious, with real strawberries! Service is fast and pleasant as always. As for ambiance, they have benches in the shade as well as out in the open. We opted for shade on this particular day. Will be going back again for sure.

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 ....

Stopped by this cute little shop in Occoquan near the national park…read more The woman working there was friendly and even asked if we were military (they offer a discount). They have Blue Bell ice cream--got the milk chocolate and it was perfect on such a hot day. Loved walking around their cute town with my ice cream :)

What a fantastic ice cream and candy shop! My mini and I stopped in after spending time at River…read moreMill Park when a sweet-tooth craving hit, and this place did not disappoint. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by the sweetest woman, Ms. L, who was incredibly warm and welcoming. We ended up having a lovely conversation about business and Blue Bell ice cream, which happens to be the brand they proudly serve. The shop offers a great variety of treats, including both dispenser-style and individually wrapped candies, along with a selection of specialty sodas. They also serve milkshakes, and while the flavor selection isn't overwhelming, it includes many of the most popular and well-loved options. The space itself is small but clean, inviting, and well kept. While there are no public restrooms, the overall atmosphere makes it a pleasant place to stop in and enjoy a treat. Overall, it was a sweet and enjoyable visit, and a perfect stop if you're in the area and looking to satisfy a craving. Update 4/12/26: We're back! It's Sunday, a beautiful Sunday...so why not have a scoop or two. Ms. L was not working today but service was efficient and the ice cream is scrumptious. I decided on salted caramel with a cake cone this time and my mini chose a scoop of mango in a cup. Delightful!

Almost Paradise...actually it was paradise!…read more Great ice cream flavors, wonderful customer service, and easy to get too! Stopped by a little before 6pm on a Friday evening and placed our order with a very friendly gentleman who explained the process We tried the following in pint sizes: Cookie Dough Cake Batter Strawberry Lemonade Sorbet Bourbon pecan pie Chocolate brownie All were delicious and freshly packed! I especially loved the cake batter and the strawberry lemonade sorbet! Can't wait to be back in the area to get more and try some different flavors.

Craving something creamy and cold on a late Summer Saturday evening and SO agreed to drive me to…read moreParadise. I've had my eye on the Bourbon Pecan Pie Ice Cream. We drove up, the door to the shop opened and we were greeted by an INCREDIBLE young man. So much energy! I love it. The ice cream is soooo creamy, maple-glazed chopped pecans in the Bourbon Vanilla ice cream and swirl of goodness, completed our evening.

The best ice cream in the dmv, a big part of my childhood! They have the richest creamiest ice…read morecream ever

Quick and convenient ice cream stand. Lots of rules listed on the window. People come from all over…read morefor this ice cream. Soft serve is the same everywhere for me. The flavors didn't overwhelm me. I could come back, but I don't have to.

Campbell's is really good -- it's usually perfect when I go…read more My mom and I got the Apple Dumplings yesterday. The flavors were amazing, but it was a little disappointing that they asked if it was for here or to-go. We said to-go, thinking they'd deconstruct it, but when we got home, all of our ice cream had melted. They always have a special sundae, which I believe changes every week or every few days. You can always count on chocolate and vanilla being available, plus a special flavor that rotates. It's a small spot with limited seating, but the customer service is always great. They also have two locations -- one that opens in Stonebridge during the summer months.

We were greeted by a friendly server behind the counter. This frozen custard place is tucked into…read morethe Stonebridge Shopping Center, which makes it perfect for walking around We had the Boston Cream-- it has cake and fudge mixed in it and reminded me of Boston Cream pie! It was sooo good! The shop itself is small, but quaint. I will return, but can't believe they'll have anything better than what I had!

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.