They're open during the pandemic which is a YAY! My littles wanted ice cream (not popsicles) after…read morea long hard day playing so we drove over around 6pm. They're located on Georgia right next to Denizens, and It's kind of in the cut and hard to see (well it was for me). If you're coming in from East-West Highway (pro tip: don't if you're driving, the parking there is restricted and they tow) you have to walk down stairs between the 1830 building and Denizens to find it. They allow one party in the building at a time. My boys and I went in and the young man immediately asked if we were just using the restroom or also getting ice cream-- I doubt they have public restrooms but I was on a trot after 3 hours out-- and when he realized we were getting ice cream, he didn't allow anyone in until we came out of the bathroom, ordered and left. Very safe. Their ice cream is clean, delicious, and their flavors are unique. I tried honey lavender and It was SOOO good until the very end ( I ate a bit of lavender and didn't taste anything else til I was done). The boys' strawberry ice cream was delicious and NOT pink- we avoid red dyes so this was exactly what we were looking for. The sugar cones are just the right size for the small children and they don't overstuff the cones a la Brusters and Ben and Jerry's. These are just right in size and price for kids. They didn't have a "kids cone" option per se (but I didn't ask) we just did a single scoop. That's one thing I'd like- a cake cone (smaller) with a kid sized scoop. As ir was, I got a scoop and a half helping the 3 year old finish. The 6 year old inhaled it in 2 minutes so it's just about right! Overall it's close to home, easy to get to once you know it's there and had great service plus AWESOME ice cream. I cannot wait to try the ginger, coconut, and wild blueberry! Lo

Interested in some super premium ice cream (aka ultra premium at this business)? Super premium,…read morepremium, standard, and economy are marketing terms used by ice cream makers. The FDA rules (in general) for calling a frozen dairy product ice cream are: 1) it must have at least 10% dairy milkfat. 2) it must weigh at least 4.5 lbs per gallon. 3) the overrun cannot exceed 100%. Super means the ice cream has at least 15% milkfat and less than 50% overun. Each ice cream company has their own definition, but they are similar. Overrun is the percentage of air in the ice cream compared to the starting materials. E.g. If you start with 1 quart of ice cream ingredients and mix it until it expands to 2 quarts, you will have 100% overrun. More milkfat and less overrun makes ice cream thicker, richer, creamier, and smoother. So, my wife and I came here to try their super premium ice cream and sorbet. They have 17% milkfat in their ice cream. We sampled 5 items and bought 4. 1) Pumpkin milkshake It tasted like pumpkin pie with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. No noticeable clove flavor, which was fine with me. It was thick, creamy, and rich while still being easy to drink through a straw. It had a smooth sweetness that was just right. A great milkshake if you love pumpkin pie! The pumpkin ice cream was smooth, rich, and creamy with a great pumpkin pie flavor. It was the best tasting out of the 5 we tried. That's why we picked it for the milkshake. 2) Peanut Butter It had a strong roasted peanut flavor with a moderate sweetness level. The flavor was excellent, but the texture was not right. The ice cream had ice crystals throughout, not just the surface. I hope this was a production error and not the norm. Iciness is not acceptable at $9.25 per pint. 3) Gingersnap It had finely crushed gingersnap cookies in it. It tasted like gingersnap cookies with a strong ginger flavor. It was smooth, rich, and creamy. There were 2 problems: it melted very quickly and the ginger flavor was too strong. Less ginger and a touch more molasses would have made it great tasting. Ironically, molasses makes ice cream softer and melt faster. My photo shows the amount of melting that occurred in less than a minute after scooping it out of the container. I can imagine the mess on a hot day while eating this from a cone. You have to eat this very quickly if you don't want to drink it. This is inconsiderate to the customer. 4) Mango sorbet This had a natural mango flavor with a good amount of sweetness, but not too much. There were bits of mango in it which added some tanginess. It was thick and smooth with no iciness. This was fruity and refreshing! The service was informative, helpful, and friendly. They let you sample as many as you like. There were only 12 flavors available on our visit. They usually have more, but supplies had not been delivered. There are 2 freezers with pints of ice cream and sorbet for sale. The store was clean. They had 7 tables with chairs and counter seating. There are no restrooms for customers. I found the sorbet to be one of the best around DC. Some of the ice cream was disappointing in either taste or texture. The iciness in the peanut butter ice cream was probably due to a mistake that was made during the production. They need to check each batch of ice cream before release. The incredibly rapid melting of the Gingersnap ice cream will turn people off. That's easily fixable. Taste is subjective. I just think it's better to have less ginger as opposed to more. The pumpkin ice cream was an excellent example of super premium ice cream. We will return to try other flavors and give the peanut butter ice cream another try.

Wow!! Right around the corner from my house. Such a treat. The choice of flavors a big plus, the…read morestaff friendly and helpful. It's my Sunday treat myself dessert.

Delicious, creamy ice cream with a good selection, including numerous options that you won't find…read moreeverywhere else. We got the white chocolate raspberry, orange creamsicle, and peaches and cream. All three were terrific. The service was excellent, welcoming, and friendly--all that you could ever hope for. Inside seating is very limited (3 stools, 2 chairs, 1 bench) and outdoor seating isn't much better, especially on a busy day/time. I definitely will be coming back!

Although I have tried my fair share of funky flavors, I have never come across as many unique and…read moregenuinely tasty options as those at Carmen's Italian Ice. Calling the selection good would be an understatement. Flavors and styles lined the walls, and they have even introduced seasonal spring drinks alongside their custards and Italian ice. I ordered a gelati, which came with two flavors and the option to add a warm brownie in the center. They also offer prepackaged pints to take home. The only item that could not be sampled was the not fried chicken, their iconic Shark Tank inspired creation shaped like a chicken leg, where the novelty lies more in the form than the flavor. Some flavors had intriguing names like Tiger Blood and Midnight Fantasy, and the staff were more than happy to explain each one in detail. *Midnight Fantasy: featured a chocolate base mixed with chunks of brookie. It leaned heavier with a slightly grainy texture from the cookie pieces, but the chocolate itself was not overly sweet. It worked best when paired with something lighter. The brookie itself was well balanced, with a fudgy brownie component and a cookie that had a snickerdoodle like quality. *Mango Italian Ice: had a clean, fruity flavor and a smooth texture. It was not overly icy and paired nicely with the custard on top. *Honey Milk: was my favorite of everything I tried. The honey flavor came through strongly, both in taste and aroma, while the milky richness added a smooth creaminess. It paired beautifully with the Italian ice and balanced the richness of the Midnight Fantasy. *Spring Break Soda: was an interesting take on a Sprite style drink, with kiwi syrup, blue raspberry syrup, grenadine, and cold foam. It definitely delivered a sugar rush. There was a tropical feel, but it may be best suited for those with a serious sweet tooth. There is likely something for everyone here, and the friendly service makes it easy to find your match. While I would probably skip the sodas, the Italian ice and custard stood out for their quality.

On a hot day, we stopped at an Italian ice shop and tried coconut, mango, pineapple, and strawberry…read moreflavors. They were all very good, but the mango stood out as the best. The staff was friendly, and the prices were reasonable. The shop had adequate seating inside and didn't seem too crowded. A great way to cool off.

Incredible space. Service is always warm and amazing. Some of the best sweets in town! Amazing that…read morewe have a place where vegans can also enjoy a treat. The lemon raspberry cupcake and the sweet and salty cookie are my absolute favorites

Coworkers ordered these directly from Sticky Fingers Bakery for me as a gift. The flavors below are…read morethe ones I tried and my review: Red velvet cupcake--my favorite! Very moist and the icing is delicious and creamy. 5/5 Birthday cake--also delicious love the sprinkles and icing, moist cupcake. 5/5 Chocolate chip--rich and moist, omg, and it had all of the chocolate I desired through and through! 5/5 Cookies and cream--great icing, a little dry on the cupcake 4/5 Chocolate covered strawberry--didn't care for the chocolate coating but the strawberry flavor is strong and I absolutely love it! I'm happy I finally found a strawberry vegan cupcake since this was my favorite flavor prior to being a vegan. 5/5 Overall, I would love to try more cupcakes and other vegan treats from this bakery as I was thoroughly impressed.

I've never left a review on a restaurant before ... I felt obligated to for sweetfrog in 4c. The…read morecustomer service was wonderful the man who was at the cash register was very professional and charming. The store- spotless. Other businesses need to take note.

Cute place! It's pretty straightforward and it has pretty good lower calorie options. My favorite…read morewas the strawberry shortcake. Service was quick.

tasty espresso drinks and teas. strawberry shortcake was…read morevery delicious, so was the croissants, my fav was the one with almonds. service was fast with high accuracy. restroom on site. shop was intimate, clean and cozy. pricing was not bad at all. street parkings or nearby garage parking with a short walk. 5/5 stars, and will return. highly recommend by foodies from @WineDinenVacay

This place is truly the crème de la crème of sweet treats and cutesy coffee and matcha drinks!…read more You will have different dessert and baked good options to choose from - my only hang up is wishing there were more savory options (but maybe the cafe it's meant to be more for sweet treats and desserts). Bear in mind there is no readily available parking near this spot - there is street parking if you can get lucky for a spot.

Classic ice cream spot on the UMD campus where you order at the ice cream bar and can sit in the…read morecommunal food court area. The ice cream doesn't have a strong flavor but more so focuses on a milk/creamy texture. I've heard the milk is from the cows on campus so that's pretty cool. Service staff was kind with the samples too.

Honestly, the hype is real for this spot! I first heard about it from my wife's coworker, and we…read moredecided to check it out while my mother-in-law was in town. If you're a student at the University of Maryland in College Park, this place is super accessible. If you're not affiliated with the university, I recommend visiting on a Sunday afternoon, like we did--parking was free that day. To make things easy, park in the lot closest to the Stamp Student Union building. Park on the top floor, and you can walk directly into the building from there. The ice cream was fresh and absolutely delicious, with a wide variety of flavors to choose from. Each of us tried different scoops, and every single one was good. I don't eat ice cream often, but this was worth the trip. I even ended up finishing the rest of my daughter's scoop (she had her fill, so I happily helped out)!

This was our dessert spot before we parted ways after our monthly family outing (Sun., 7/12/26)…read more NOTHING but praise for The Baked Bear. Cute, trendy, clean establishment in a family friendly, safe area. We enjoyed every bit of our orders. No complaints about the service. I was sooo impressed, I even bought a t-shirt. Check out my pics. Put it on your bucket list. LMK what YOU think and when you go, tell them you saw it on Yelp!

If you have an extreme sweet tooth and love ice cream, this is the spot!!! Situated in Pike & Rose,…read morethis is the perfect after dinner sweet treat! Known for the build your own ice cream sandwich, it offers a variety of ways to enjoy your sweet treat. You can build a sandwich with the cookie of choice, have your ice cream via a bowl with cookie or brownie, or go for a classic waffle cone. Once you choose your preference and flavors, they allow you to add additional toppings such as heath bar crumbles, hot caramel and more. The first time I went I got a cookie sandwich with caramel. It was wayyyyy too rich and sweet for me but very enjoyable. The second time I went I got classic waffle cone with caramel pretzel fudge ice cream (which is now my go-to). There's not a time when I go that the service is lacking. The staff is consistently friendly. They also have drink options to wash down all the sugar. Inside, There are only 2 dine In tables, however, they do offer bar like seating inside and bar seating and dining tables to enjoy your treat outside (weather permitting). I definitely recommend this spot. Who doesn't love ice cream?! Welcoming for all ages and demographics, the experience is always good when I go. And service is always quick! Recommend!