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This cutie little ice cream cart is perfect on a hot day. It sits right in front of the main shop and it feels so classic. There was a small line when I was there, but the wait wasn't too bad. There is a small outdoor seating section that has free water, which is great during the summer. I love that they have such unique flavors that switch out all the time, which I know isn't everyone's preference. I ordered the milk chocolate oatmeal cookie on a cone and I really liked it! It was a bit tangy and I liked the added texture of the oatmeal. My only issue was the cone was slightly burnt and that flavor came through. Also, it's a bit pricey for one scoop so this is definitely a treat.
This place is a wine bar that offers ice cream as well. In the winter, no scoops are offered and there are pints to go, as well as a food menu that included ice cream cake, which I thought was worth a shot. The space is very limited and there was no restroom in evidence; it would be a better experience walking by their ice cream cart in the summer I'm guessing. My slice took a bit to arrive, but it was an impressive creation. The flavors of candied orange and olive oil were somewhat esoteric, but there was just enough chocolate to get that satisfying feeling of having eaten a dessert. It was a rich and indulgent creation. Some of their ice cream flavors seem well worth coming back for when weather permits.
The cutest little ice cream cart, serving unique flavors--and possibly the best ice cream in DC! The line is always long... really long--but honestly, it's worth it. The price is a bit steep, but comparable to other spots in DC like Van Leeuwen, Thomas Sweet, and Dolcezza. There isn't much seating, but grabbing a scoop for a summer walk is kind of the perfect vibe, so no real complaints there. Some of my favorite flavors are the dark chocolate orange, popcorn, and milk chocolate oatmeal cookie. Only giving it 4 stars because of the wild line and high price, but the ice cream itself is a solid 5 stars!
The sweetest little ice cream stand with the most creative flavors! The line was long and took a while but was worth the wait :) I tasted a polenta flavor which I was not expecting to like and ended up ordering it along with the chocolate oatmeal cookie. The staff was super friendly and the popped inside to take a look and the wine and dessert bar looked even cuter. Will definitely be back to try and snag a spot inside!
My favorite ice cream spot in dc. They have different flavors every day the cart is out. The cart is usually only out when it's warm outside, and until 8:30 pm so make sure to arrive before then. The line to get ice cream can get long but it is worth the wait. The Basque Cheesecake flavor is my favorite flavor-- so so good. Other flavors I like are the Chocobanana with Chococookie, Coffee Stracciatella (I prefer their coffee with the dark chocolate shavings instead of the fudge swirl), and Figleaf and Black Raspberry Streusel (reminds me of my favorite Jeni's flavor Brambleberry Crisp but fresher). The Olive Oil with Cocoa Crumble is also popular and good here.
Happy Ice Cream is a cart outside of the restaurant Gemini. This evening, the line was quite long, so my friend and I waited for about 20-25 minutes before we were served our ice cream. The cart is super minimal and cute. The flavors here are on the more unique side and they rotate/change on the daily (there's only 4 per day, I think). The scooper told me to look out for the dark chocolate & orange flavor because it's one of her favorites. I don't know about you, but chocolate x orange combo slaps. SINGLE SCOOP - 6 Today, our options were mint chip, fig leaf (blackberry & streusel), basque cheesecake (passion fruit swirl), and olive oil (cocoa crumble). You can choose a cup or cone (and no up charge for it). The scooper did such a nice job scooping the most perfect spheres of ice cream and it was neatly tucked inside the opening of the cone. Like it was so aesthetically pleasing. I was able to try the fig leaf and olive oil flavors. While I enjoyed the olive oil more (with its deep cocoa flavors), I found it too sweet for my liking. The fig leaf was nice and tart with some crunchy streusel crumbles. With the cone, I found it to be too sweet after I was halfway done and couldn't finish all of it. Sample a couple flavors that sound interesting to you and get a scoop (or two)! My friend got the basque cheesecake and she really enjoyed it. We were silently walking while we focused on eating our ice cream.
This place was located next to Gemini under a little tent for ice cream. The line moves by really quickly so don't be alarmed by the little line! The music was great, the worker was so kind, and it was a great experience. They have rotating flavors but we chose Ricotta with Blueberry, as well as the Olive Oil with mocha crumble. AMAZING!! The olive oil is topped with a little salt and olive oil. It's the right amount of richness without being overpoweringly sweet. It's a little expensive ($7 for single, $9 double) but so worth it! The portion sizes may be small for some people but for me it's perfect. I'll be back!
Long line but so worth it! Good for a balmy summer evening. It was an impromptu decision to join the line after exiting CVS adjacent to Gemini. We got sheep ricotta and buttery toast and I'm a fan of the former. I also got to try the dark chocolate which tastes absolutely delicious. I heard that they serve different flavors in pints in the shop vs outside in the nice cream cart. Would love to try other flavors in the future!
Whenever I walk along 17th street I'm always so so excited to come across Happy Cart! They are so wholesome and their vibes make me feel like a giddy kid again. They're expensive, yes, and their scoops are smaller than a typical ice cream shop, but I find their serving size is perfect. They also always have unique creative flavors that rotate every few weeks and allow samples. Tried out their grapefruit pie- incredible. The olive oil- how did they think of such a thing and make it delicious. The poppy seed lemon- unlike any other ice cream I've had before. The oatmeal cookie- one of the best in the game. Anyway, if you ever find yourself on 17th street, give them a try!
One of Washington, D.C.'s best ice cream shops is a cart in Dupont Circle along popular 17th Street N.W. Check Happy Ice Cream's Instagram Story Tuesday-Saturday for their daily flavors and get there a few minutes before they open to snag a scoop. My five-year-old daughter and I went on a Tuesday right at 4:30 p.m. Here's our experience: 1) Ice Cream: They usually have four different flavors each day they are open. When we went, they had Popcorn, Olive Oil, Buttermilk and Lemon, and Uber Banana. My daughter got a scoop of the Popcorn with coffee caramel and corn cake mixed in. My Olive Oil ice cream came with cocoa crumble. Wow. Both were really good and we both devoured our scoops, complete with fresh waffle cones. They sell pints of certain flavors inside Happy Gyro, the restaurant the cart is in front of and connected to. 2) Price: It's very pricey, even for D.C. A small (and it's small compared to Ice Cream Jubilee and Jeni's) scoop is $6 and a large is $8. Over a dollar extra for a small waffle cone. 3) Service: It's friendly. The man behind the cart was very kind and asked us about our days/summers while he scooped our order. 4) Neighborhood: It's along Dupont Circle's 17th Street NW with street parking, Stead Park, murals, bars, and restaurants nearby. Rainbows decorate the crosswalks.
13 days ago
The flavor creativity always intrigues me, and they always deliver. The popcorn and polenta crumble I got today is so good that it's very hard not to eat a whole pint. The Olive oil cookie crumble, strawberry and polenta crumble, and the (limited edition) muddy buddies pints are also unreal. read more
Ice cream was great I got the dark chocolate which was extremely rich and flavorful with big chunks of chocolate. Nice milky flavor to balance out the salty flavors of the chocolate. Service is friendly and nice. They work quickly so dont be intimidated by a line it moves quickly. We went to the outside service area but its grab and go the i side section has seating but was full. Overall a great place to visit on a warm night. read more
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1 year ago
This cutie little ice cream cart is perfect on a hot day. It sits right in front of the main shop and it feels so classic. There was a small line when I was there, but the wait wasn't too bad. There is a small outdoor seating section that has free water, which is great during the summer. I love that they have such unique flavors that switch out all the time, which I know isn't everyone's preference. I ordered the milk chocolate oatmeal cookie on a cone and I really liked it! It was a bit tangy and I liked the added texture of the oatmeal. My only issue was the cone was slightly burnt and that flavor came through. Also, it's a bit pricey for one scoop so this is definitely a treat. read more
1 year ago
Fantastic selection of unique flavors that changes every day. Service is really friendly, it lives up to the name. Prices are very high though ($7 for a single scoop!) and they ran out of cones during our visit. read more
Cute little pop up ice cream vendor outside of Gemini. The ice cream was pretty good and the service was quick. Just thought the ice cream was a tad overpriced. Not sure if I would try again as this is a place I would like to check out once read more
This place is a wine bar that offers ice cream as well. In the winter, no scoops are offered and there are pints to go, as well as a food menu that included ice cream cake, which I thought was worth a shot. The space is very limited and there was no restroom in evidence; it would be a better experience walking by their ice cream cart in the summer I'm guessing. My slice took a bit to arrive, but it was an impressive creation. The flavors of candied orange and olive oil were somewhat esoteric, but there was just enough chocolate to get that satisfying feeling of having eaten a dessert. It was a rich and indulgent creation. Some of their ice cream flavors seem well worth coming back for when weather permits. read more
1 year ago
The cutest little ice cream cart, serving unique flavors--and possibly the best ice cream in DC! The line is always long... really long--but honestly, it's worth it. The price is a bit steep, but comparable to other spots in DC like Van Leeuwen, Thomas Sweet, and Dolcezza. There isn't much seating, but grabbing a scoop for a summer walk is kind of the perfect vibe, so no real complaints there. Some of my favorite flavors are the dark chocolate orange, popcorn, and milk chocolate oatmeal cookie. Only giving it 4 stars because of the wild line and high price, but the ice cream itself is a solid 5 stars! read more
1 year ago
The sweetest little ice cream stand with the most creative flavors! The line was long and took a while but was worth the wait :) I tasted a polenta flavor which I was not expecting to like and ended up ordering it along with the chocolate oatmeal cookie. The staff was super friendly and the popped inside to take a look and the wine and dessert bar looked even cuter. Will definitely be back to try and snag a spot inside! read more
My favorite ice cream spot in dc. They have different flavors every day the cart is out. The cart is usually only out when it's warm outside, and until 8:30 pm so make sure to arrive before then. The line to get ice cream can get long but it is worth the wait. The Basque Cheesecake flavor is my favorite flavor-- so so good. Other flavors I like are the Chocobanana with Chococookie, Coffee Stracciatella (I prefer their coffee with the dark chocolate shavings instead of the fudge swirl), and Figleaf and Black Raspberry Streusel (reminds me of my favorite Jeni's flavor Brambleberry Crisp but fresher). The Olive Oil with Cocoa Crumble is also popular and good here. read more
Happy Ice Cream is a cart outside of the restaurant Gemini. This evening, the line was quite long, so my friend and I waited for about 20-25 minutes before we were served our ice cream. The cart is super minimal and cute. The flavors here are on the more unique side and they rotate/change on the daily (there's only 4 per day, I think). The scooper told me to look out for the dark chocolate & orange flavor because it's one of her favorites. I don't know about you, but chocolate x orange combo slaps. SINGLE SCOOP - 6 Today, our options were mint chip, fig leaf (blackberry & streusel), basque cheesecake (passion fruit swirl), and olive oil (cocoa crumble). You can choose a cup or cone (and no up charge for it). The scooper did such a nice job scooping the most perfect spheres of ice cream and it was neatly tucked inside the opening of the cone. Like it was so aesthetically pleasing. I was able to try the fig leaf and olive oil flavors. While I enjoyed the olive oil more (with its deep cocoa flavors), I found it too sweet for my liking. The fig leaf was nice and tart with some crunchy streusel crumbles. With the cone, I found it to be too sweet after I was halfway done and couldn't finish all of it. Sample a couple flavors that sound interesting to you and get a scoop (or two)! My friend got the basque cheesecake and she really enjoyed it. We were silently walking while we focused on eating our ice cream. read more
This place was located next to Gemini under a little tent for ice cream. The line moves by really quickly so don't be alarmed by the little line! The music was great, the worker was so kind, and it was a great experience. They have rotating flavors but we chose Ricotta with Blueberry, as well as the Olive Oil with mocha crumble. AMAZING!! The olive oil is topped with a little salt and olive oil. It's the right amount of richness without being overpoweringly sweet. It's a little expensive ($7 for single, $9 double) but so worth it! The portion sizes may be small for some people but for me it's perfect. I'll be back! read more
my favorite ice cream place in dc :) way better than Jeni's or Jubilee! The flavors rotate daily and are special/seasonal - some of my favs throughout the year are olive oil cocoa crumble (this one is a staple), grape & labneh, popcorn & polenta! read more
Long line but so worth it! Good for a balmy summer evening. It was an impromptu decision to join the line after exiting CVS adjacent to Gemini. We got sheep ricotta and buttery toast and I'm a fan of the former. I also got to try the dark chocolate which tastes absolutely delicious. I heard that they serve different flavors in pints in the shop vs outside in the nice cream cart. Would love to try other flavors in the future! read more
Whenever I walk along 17th street I'm always so so excited to come across Happy Cart! They are so wholesome and their vibes make me feel like a giddy kid again. They're expensive, yes, and their scoops are smaller than a typical ice cream shop, but I find their serving size is perfect. They also always have unique creative flavors that rotate every few weeks and allow samples. Tried out their grapefruit pie- incredible. The olive oil- how did they think of such a thing and make it delicious. The poppy seed lemon- unlike any other ice cream I've had before. The oatmeal cookie- one of the best in the game. Anyway, if you ever find yourself on 17th street, give them a try! read more
One of Washington, D.C.'s best ice cream shops is a cart in Dupont Circle along popular 17th Street N.W. Check Happy Ice Cream's Instagram Story Tuesday-Saturday for their daily flavors and get there a few minutes before they open to snag a scoop. My five-year-old daughter and I went on a Tuesday right at 4:30 p.m. Here's our experience: 1) Ice Cream: They usually have four different flavors each day they are open. When we went, they had Popcorn, Olive Oil, Buttermilk and Lemon, and Uber Banana. My daughter got a scoop of the Popcorn with coffee caramel and corn cake mixed in. My Olive Oil ice cream came with cocoa crumble. Wow. Both were really good and we both devoured our scoops, complete with fresh waffle cones. They sell pints of certain flavors inside Happy Gyro, the restaurant the cart is in front of and connected to. 2) Price: It's very pricey, even for D.C. A small (and it's small compared to Ice Cream Jubilee and Jeni's) scoop is $6 and a large is $8. Over a dollar extra for a small waffle cone. 3) Service: It's friendly. The man behind the cart was very kind and asked us about our days/summers while he scooped our order. 4) Neighborhood: It's along Dupont Circle's 17th Street NW with street parking, Stead Park, murals, bars, and restaurants nearby. Rainbows decorate the crosswalks. read more
3 years ago
Finally got here at a time where the line wasn't absolutely insane. The ice cream was delicious (got olive oil with cocoa crumble). It was thick and creamy, and the olive oil paired so well with the ice cream. They also added on flaky sea salt which gave an extra layer of flavor dimension, and the cocoa crumble was perfectly crunchy without being soggy/losing texture. It was somewhere in between cookie pieces and sprinkles. All that being said, the size was pretty small for the price, and the line is slow because only one person is there to handle the scooping, payment, presentation, etc. I would stop by again if I was in the area during an off hour, but I don't think I would wait in the massive line for the ice cream now that I've had it once. read more
4 years ago
CUTE ICE CREAM STALL THAT SERVES DELICIOUS ICE CREAM! We were walking around Dupont Circle, when we found this hidden gem! The flavor selection is small, but mighty, and quite different from traditional flavors. We tried the chocolate sorbet, which I had never heard of chocolate being a sorbet before. It was just as creamy as a chocolate ice cream, and even more delicious with the salt and dark chocolate classic mixture. Also tried their Olive Oil flavor, and it was sort of savory? I like savory flavors, so I thought it was really enticing. Cute ice cream stand, and I'm a stan for their aesthetic. Check it out if you are in the area! read more
2 years ago
Quick moving line! Daily unique rotating flavors! The cones are SO delicious (not sure what they're made of but had a cinnamon flavor)! Both my flavors I also thoroughly enjoyed! I loved the Buttermilk & Fig Leaf! Scoops aren't super large but worth the price due to unique flavors! read more
2 years ago
Love that they have unique flavors that change daily!The brown butter flavor was the perfect mix of brown sugary vibes & the tartness of passionfruit! Also loved the tangelo flavor (tangerine x pomelo) which was so nostalgic and tasted like a dreamsiclereally want to come back and taste some more chocolate-based flavors read more
3 years ago
Small ice cream cart that rotates 4 flavors regularly. Super friendly staff and they allow samples!! They have very interesting and unique flavors. The day I went I was debating between the oatmeal cookie and vanilla fudge flavors. The employee was very friendly and offered samples of each. I went with the vanilla fudge. It sounds basic but they managed to really elevate it! So delicious and came very ice cold which I love, I'm not a fan of partially melted ice cream. It is on the pricier side but definitely worth trying since the flavors aren't common and change often. read more
2 years ago
This was definitely one of the best ice cream places I've been to. We ended up getting three pints of ice cream (mint chip, strawberry buttermilk, olive oil cocoa crumble) and finishing it within a couple days. The mint chip is probably the best I've ever tried. The mint was present, but the flavor was also really complex with a bit of saltiness and the depth of the chocolate. The strawberry buttermilk actually had the buttermilk flavour, and the polenta crumble provided a nice textural contrast. The olive oil pint was also on point. The ice cream was really rich and creamy, and the crumble wasn't too sweet. I really liked the cacao nibs and the crunch they gave. The person who gave us ice cream was also super chill! The pints were pricey, but I think it's definitely worth a try. read more
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I was in DC for a work trip and I was in my hotel room a little bit bored and I wanted to have some ice cream. The streets in DC are a little bit confusing to me still so I wanted to find something that was close. I looked on Yelp and Google and I found this place. I went there got a little turned around again but it's my nature. And the line was deep from the beginning. I waited about 20-25 minutes maybe 30 minutes and it was my turn I got mint chip and it was really really good. Nice and light and not meant typically meant but meant like mint julep mint you can tell it was handmade you can tell it was homemade and it was delicious. When I got up to the cart and it was my turn there were two staffers there. One was scooping and one was taking payments. The one taking payments firstly said thank you so much for waiting. And I thought that was really nice. It was cool that she acknowledged that the wait was deep and that we didn't have to wait that long we could have gone somewhere else. the service was great. The vibe in the area is really nice too it's by Dupont circle I think. That Georgetown area I think. It's not my town so I don't really know. But I'd go there again it'll be fun. I recommend everybody go out and check it out. Take a walk around the town read more
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great！ the service is good！you can have a try before purchase！ice cream made my niceee day！ read more
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1509 17th St NW
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