Exceptional ice cream flavors with the option to build your own sundaes! I built a sundae with…read morebrownie peanut butter honeycomb ice cream, served with hot fudge, whipped cream, a cookie and some sprinkles. Absolutely epic! My partner got a double scoop in a waffle cup - one hojicha and one pistachio. Absolutely delicious and so unique, Highly recommend stopping into this adorable and colorful ice cream shop the next time you crave a sweet treat,

I visited for the first time today with my friends and immediately felt so welcomed and was in awe…read moreof all the unique flavors to pick from! The employee who had pink braids was so wonderful and patient as we picked out which flavors to sample. I love places that do samples since I don't want to gamble on an ice cream flavor. It ensures whatever I pick, I absolutely love. Mango sticky rice was immediately so delicious and I got a scoop on a cone. Such a unique and appetizing flavor!! The interior was also very colorful and vibrant with lots of pink decor, my favorite color, and stories of van Leeuwen's origin. The employees were so so so kind, never have I received such amazing service! Will definitely be back

This place was very cute and the person who helped us was very nice. The gelato was very good, and…read moreI loved all the flavors that they gave to choose from. However, the smallest size you could get was two scoops and it was pretty pricey for a quick treat.

Stopped in for a dessert gelato and it was best gelato I've had in a long time. It's creamy and…read morelight and delicious! I got a scoop of baccio and a scoop of croccantino (both hazelnut flavors, one with a little chocolate) and they were both amazing. Not too sweet, beautifully balanced. Got to try the pistachio as I was picking flavors and that was great too! The worker was very nice and patient as we picked out flavors. Some great tables to sit down at if you're stopping for a bit.

Wonderful ice cream spot with a ton of unique flavors! I first fell in love with Mount Desert…read moreIsland Ice Cream while visiting Acadia National Park, so imagine my excitement when I learned this Maine classic had made its way all the way to Mount Pleasant DC! They have a great list of unique rotating flavors, and it's always fun to come back to try out their new seasonal releases. A few of my favorites over the years have been their hibiscus sorbet -- a delightful dairy-free addition to their Hispanic Heritage Month flavors that is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet -- the cinnamon cardamom -- a super spiced ice cream that, despite being freezing cold, feels like you're about to drink a warm beverage -- and blueberry sour cream crumble. When I'm feeling less adventurous, they also have a really solid strawberry ice cream that uses real berries (none of that artificial nonsense you see in grocery stores) with a delightful fruity, slightly tangy flavor. There's usually a pretty long line, but it moves quite quickly since they don't allow samples. It's also a small space that gets crowded pretty easily, so I'd recommend taking your ice cream to go and enjoying it as you walk around Mt Pleasant or on the benches just below the entrance to Mount Desert.

I visited Mount Desert Island Ice Cream after hearing good things about it. They have some really…read moreunique flavors, including blueberry sour cream and Earl Grey, which definitely caught my attention. Unfortunately, they had a sign posted saying they weren't offering samples, which was a bit of a bummer since I wanted to try some of the more unusual flavors before deciding. I ended up getting a single cup with two flavors: Thai tea and Vietnamese coffee. Both were delicious and had strong, authentic flavor profiles without being overly sweet. Service was quick, and while there is some seating inside, it's fairly limited. Overall, I enjoyed my visit and would come back to try some of their other creative flavors. My only real complaint is the no-samples policy, especially with so many unique options on the menu.

I'm a Dolcezza fan and have been a customer for years. My go to for coffee is the Dulce De Leche…read morelatte. Perfectly sweet and creamy. I've tried other DDL lattes from other coffee shops around the city and this one is by far the best. It's good hot and iced. The seasonal strawberry matcha is also very good. This place is great for the seasonal drinks and gelato flavors using local ingredients. My absolute favorite seasonal flavor is the Blackberries and Cream gelato. I ate it so much last summer that I could see the color of the gelato get darker as the season progressed and as the berries reached their peak. I got a few hand packed pints to keep in the freezer but they didn't last long. The mascarpone & berries is my favorite classic flavor. I've been to every Dolcezza location in DC and my favorite is the DuPont location. The baristas are chill and somehow their drinks taste better than the other locations. Not sure how that's possible but I notice a difference. I think it has something to do with how the drink order is entered at the register. At another location, I noticed my DDL latte was entered as a latte with DDL syrup and it was noticeably off. Not sweet at all. When I asked the barista he said there was no DDL button but at DuPont the drink is perfect every time. I'm not usually focused on nitpicking but if I'm paying $10 for a coffee, I expect the taste to be consistent regardless of location. Back to DuPont. This location has decent seating but definitely isn't appropriate for longer study sessions during busy times. There's a large communal table and bar style seating along the front window that is great for people watching (or construction watching). It's conveniently located, about a 10 minute walk away from the DuPont metro. Is Dolcezza expensive? Yes. Will I continue to use my discretionary income on $10 coffee and gelato. Yes, because it makes me happy and it's an act of self care.

Big big fan of Dolcezza and of this location! This is where my coworkers and I take a quick walk on…read morewarm days to get a sweet treat. Staff is great and will ask if you want to try and flavors. Gelato is fresh and you can taste the quality. It's almost rich, the taste is definitely better than other local chains. The consistency is just the right amount of thick. I wish there was more flavor variety from time to time, but there is no sacrificing quality because of this! The best summer treat you'll find!

On our way to the metro, we noticed this ice cream shop and decided to stop in. This was an obvious…read morechoice for a large group of Wisconsin residents. No negative feedback in this review. All good things! 1. Appearance of the Venue This spot has a really cool, old-school ice cream parlor vibe. It feels traditional, welcoming and exactly what you want a neighborhood ice cream shop. 2. Service The service here was great and very friendly. We were traveling in a large group, and the staff was able to accommodate all of us in a very timely manner. Which we really appreciated since we were on our way to a destination and had other family members meeting us at the metro station. Thanks to their quick service, we didn't keep anyone waiting. 3. The Ice Cream As a Wisconsinite, I am a bit of an ice cream and custard snob being from the dairy state! While it doesn't quite match up to Wisconsin's Custard (IYKYK), I will say it was good ice cream and definitely tasted better than some I've had in other states. This made the spontaneous stop worth it. They offer several fantastic flavors of hand dipped ice cream. I ordered the salted caramel in a cake cone. The ice cream was really good. It was rich and flavorful. Not too salty either. It is wonderful to find a great local spot while traveling as I always love supporting small businesses. Here you go asking me again, will I return? Yes! The ice cream was really good plus the service was fast and friendly.

Stopped in for ice cream because I had just been walking by & never seen this place. I ordered a…read morescoop of raspberry sorbet on a cone & it was decent! I paid $8 for a single scoop of sorbet on a cone. The service was definitely top tier which is why I am giving it four stars, i just wish they had more vegan or non dairy options. They only had raspberry and mango sorbet to choose from .

Nice treat on a warmer day! It's a small shop with typical froyo self service model. I appreciated…read morethe variety of nondairy options and went with a combo of strawberry lemonade and mango sorbets both of which were really good. I prob did a little too much with the two flavors and all the tops since it got pricey pretty quick but it was worth it after walking around all afternoon.

Stopped by FroZenYo after a hot day at the zoo. Perfect location for a quick sweet treat. They had…read morestandard flavors ranging from both milk based and fruity options. The topping selection was standard but I did really enjoy the chocolate peanut butter crispy topping, reminded me of a nutter butter in the best way! Added a great crunch to the bowl. The price is definitely on the higher side compared to other froyo places. Also, they didn't offer complimentary tap water which is needed when having a sweet treat like this, only bottled water. Seating was mostly available outside with very limited seating inside. It was very hot outside so we only stayed for a couple mins and took it to go. Overall, a standard froyo spot

Jeni's has been around for ages and we drive by / walk by it a lot every single time we're in DC to…read morevisit the in-laws. But usually, we're too full from whatever meal we've just finished. But this time, we purposely skipped dessert at the restaurant and had ice cream instead. They have a ton of really cool flavors and you can try them before you pick. I tried the mint chip and the darkest chocolate. The darkest chocolate was so good that I ended up with two scoops of it - that's how much I wanted. It's hard to find a solid, not too sweet chocolate, so this was perfect. I had it in a waffle cone, which was so fresh and so crispy.

This was the second Jeni's I visited while staying in the area. One thing I immediately noticed was…read morethat they did not carry the exact same flavors as the parlor in Bethesda. I'm trying to decide if I consider that intentional or evil, but I appreciated the opportunity to sample flavors I couldn't get at the other parlor. As always, the quality of both the ice cream and service were excellent. There wasn't as much space outside for sitting and enjoying, but the interior was comfortable and welcoming. Since there are no Jeni's near where I live (yet), I have more reasons to visit local stores that carry their pints.

One of my FAVORITE spots to visit and enjoy their incredible selections of Greek ice cream…read more My top recent favorites: Tia Mas with a scoop of Mornings with Thea-both are my favorite flavors! By far refreshing and perfect for the summer. My other favorites: YiaYia Karamela Yasou Dubai Katafi Sorry no pictures! This is my regular spot so I've been bad at grabbing pics before indulging. Incredible staff! So fun and hospitable Beautiful shop with some seating indoors (very limited) and seating outside on the sidewalk I love this place! It's the perfect place for incredible Greek ice cream!

We heard this was the hot new ice cream spot in Georgetown to check it out. The base of their ice…read morecream is Greek yogurt, which is kind of cool (and tasty). The flavors are pretty standard (vanilla, chocolate, caramel, pistachio). The price is steep, with the smallest ice cream costing $8, but glad we stopped by and checked it out!

This place is soo delicious. The $3 single scoop sign (for Georgetown students) caught my eye, so a…read morefriend I gave it a try. The mango sticky rice flavor is to die for, and they had a good selection of unique spring flavors. I'd definitely pay the $6.50 for a scoop again when I'm back in Gtown. The lady working the counter was super friendly as well, and the shop is clean and modern. I'd definitely recommend checking Jubilee out!

I've been to other Jubilee locations so thought I'd stop by when I was in Georgetown the other day…read more It's a small shop with basically just the counter inside, but with more than enough ice cream flavor options to keep anyone happy. I tried the passionfruit guava sorbet which was delicious, my only complaint being that it was a very small scoop for almost $8. Maybe it's because it was a cone instead of a cup, but I was surprised by how small it was when it was handed to me.

I can't thank my friend enough for telling me about this ice cream. It has been around for years,…read morebut somehow I never heard about it. When I stopped by, it was raining heavy, but the walk from the metro was totally worth it. I stepped inside, heard some great R&B jams playing, and I made my way to work that amazing smell was coming from. Along the way, I passed some cute merch -- insulated bags and more. And then there was a freezer with all of their pints, ice cream sandwiches, and ice cream cakes. I got up to where the scoops are being served, and there was a very helpful sign next to it with all of the descriptions. I appreciate it the thorough breakdown of what has allergens, what has dairy, and what is vegan. I pretty much tried everything. My favorites were the vegan ones (spiced peanut crunch, tamarind spice), the spiced date cake, saffron pistachio, mangos & cream, black forest... I could keep going. I split a generous scoop of the spiced date cake & saffron pistachio and it was divine. I could've gotten some cool toppings too, but decided not to. It was $8 as is XD. It's definitely a splurge, but a unique flavor profile like this I think it's totally worth it. The pints are $12, which also isn't bad for something this unique imo. I'll be back to get some pints. It's awesome that it's in Brooklyn too, so my sister can explore it as well.

I was thrilled when this NY ice cream shop announced it was opening in DC. I'd read about the…read moreamazing flavors online for years and was excited to taste them for myself. I was so excited, in fact, that I waited in line on opening day. While the flavors were indeed exciting, I found the flavor to be muted. I was picturing intense Indian spice that hits you in the face, only to be confronted with very mild flavor. I've been a few times since opening, and I think it's fine, but it doesn't live up to expectations. I've found the soft serve to be better than the hard ice cream, but it almost has too creamy of a texture. The yogurt soft serve flavor with cardamom was the best thing I've tasted there. The ambiance is fine, there is a small patio for warm days. The last time I was there the inside smelled like sewage, eeek!