Absolutely loved this handmade ice cream shop! My favorite flavor was the lychee and I also tried the chocolate, which was delicious. I usually love having brownie with my ice cream and while I was at the register, the gentleman working there heard me talking about how much I was missing the brownie. He actually called me back and gave me some brownie on the house! Such a thoughtful and kind gesture. Everyone was so nice and friendly. You can really feel the care they put into their shop and their customers. I will definitely be coming back! read more

Mimi's Handmade Ice Cream is AMAZING!! They have such a unique variety of flavors that you don't usually see at other ice cream places. I also got to meet the owner and she was seriously the sweetest and so kind. The inside is also super cute and has such a nice atmosphere. I got the raspberry and lychee sorbets together, and WOW such a refreshing combination. If you like sorbets I would highly recommend getting these two together. They were seriously delicious. I also tried the Apple Pie and Thai Ice Tea flavors. The Thai Ice Tea wasn't overly sweet, which I loved and you could really taste the thai tea flavor. The apple pie tasted exactly like an apple pie, just creamier in an ice cream form. Everything was so good, and the whole experience was great. I definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the Mosaic area! read more

Mimi's Handmade Ice Cream - Apple Pie and Thai Ice Tea ice creams Lychee and Raspberry sorbets - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Love love love this place. A small ice cream walks in to take out ice cream shop. The service was so friendly, and they let you sample the flavor before buying but I would suggest not getting a sample because they all are so good that you would want to by so many scoops. The rice flavor have me in a choke hold simple light and not too sweet, if you like the sticky rice in mango stick rice than you would love it. My fav is the premium because I am not really ice cream person but the white tea with Manuka honey is so simple refreshing without fruity or being overly sweet. I love it. Would come back every time i am here and i love that is locally made and not franchises. read more

Very yummy ice cream. Unique delicious flavors. Friendly staff. You can get taster spoonfuls as you decide. Highly recommend visiting this ice cream parlor! read more

My favorite ice shop in Nova! I enjoyed it so much with my daughter that I went back the next day with my son! Delicious ice cream with 20+ flavors with some unique seasonal (Black Sesame, Ube, Italian Ricotta, Horchata, Apple Pie), and boozy adult flavors (Bailey's, Tiramisu, Eggnog, Kahlua). The creamy Bailey's flavor and Tiramisu had a nice boozy kick to it. My favorite flavors include Choco Heaven, Dirty Brownie, Coffee Oreo, Matcha, Super Oreo, Apple Pie, Butterscotch, Cookie Monster, Tiramisu, Bailey's. As it's so hard to land on a flavor, I generally get a split scoop and the flavors pair really well together. The staff is so nice and generous, particularly Ms. Mimi and kindly let me sample more than a few flavors! She was very sweet to my kids and gave them cute panda stickers! The Apple Pie and Butterscotch ice cream flavors were very unique and paired well together. The Choco Heaven is decadent with dark chocolate hazelnut and tastes like a soft Nutella. The Dirty Brownie has chunks of fudge gooey brownies and another rich flavor. The Coffee Oreo tastes like an Oreo Frappuccino and the Oreos soften the bitterness. While the Choco Heaven and Dirty Brownies are very rich, bold flavors, they overpower other flavors. The Coffee Oreo and Tiramisu were a bit in the background and a bit muted. The Matcha and Super Oreo were divine and paired really well together in a split scoop (2 flavors in a single scoop). It's pretty rare to get split scoop now-a-days. The Super Oreo definitely delivered with Oreo cookies in every bite and the Matcha balanced out the sweetness and gave the flavor more depth. The blue Cookie Monster was delicious with chunks of cookies in every bite. Both my kids and I really enjoyed it so much that we went back for another scoop! Excited to come back to try the next line-up of flavors! read more

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This ice cream shop has an impressive selection of unique flavors including Thai tea, ube, cherry blossom, Thai basil, and adzuki bean. They also have boozy options for adults. If you're looking to try something beyond the usual chocolate and vanilla, this is a great spot. read more

Mimi's Handmade Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

YES! -and I've decided to start my reviews this way lol The place is clean and the display is neat, with a lot of options. The staff person was nice and gave us samples. I sampled a couple of the nutty flavors, but I preferred their fruity ones. I opted for a poppyseed lemon x raspberry mixed scoop (for an additional 1.5$). read more

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Yummy modern ice cream shop! We love the assortment of flavors! If you like real bold black sesame, this is the place to get it. Other favorites are cinnamon, matcha, hojicha, and so on. Everyone is also very welcoming and friendly. What a great spot! We can't wait to return! read more

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Many unique ice cream flavors! Love that they cater to many Asian palettes such as hojicha, Thai tea, ube, etc! Finally got to try the hojicha this time and I'm in love. It's just the perfect amount of hojicha where you can still taste the tea mixed with a nice creamy texture. Ms. Mimi served us and she is literally the sweetest little lady! Such a great smile and hospitable personality. :) read more

Mimi's Handmade Ice Cream - Hojicha - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

A good late night spot for ice cream LOL I was genuinely surprised by their flavor selection! Along with the classics, they also had lots of asian-inspired flavors, like Ube, Hojicha, Kalamansi, Japanese Melon, Lychee, etc, and they're actually good, not artificial tasting. The guy that helped us recommended their coffee oreo, which we ended up getting, and IT WAS YUMMY! Coffee flavor wasn't too overpowering and worked well with the oreo! read more

Mimi's Handmade Ice Cream - Coffee Oreo, Single Scoop - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

LOVE Mimi's ice cream shop. The flavors are so unique and delicious and all freshly made too. Mimi herself is such a kind associate and she is always bustling with customers none stop. The place is a cute quaint setting in Mosaic and is the perfect spot to hang out with friends and loved ones as you try all the flavors. She is truly patient and kind and I love her coffee Oreo ice cream as it's the perfect caffeine boost! read more

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Cute ice cream shop nestled in Mosaic. We came in to escape the heat. There were some flavors that they were already sold out of. The did let us try a couple of flavors. A couple of friends and I ended up sharing a flight of mini scoops ($18.99), which is good way to try different flavors at about $20. The flavors we landed on were orange blossom, lemon sorbet, strawberry, cookie monster, mango ice cream. Out of our flight, I actually surprisingly enjoyed the lemon sorbet the most. The cookie monster was my second favorite but I enjoy nuts because I can be a little nutty. Seating is limited, but they do have a cute little spot for kids to draw or for adults to practice sitting in tiny chairs and the table doubles as a bench. read more

Mimi's Handmade Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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It's delicious. But it's weird. Employees can be hit or miss. Always feels super crowded even if there are 5 ppl there. There are some very strange flavors that may put you off your supper. But. Some of the best ice cream around. And for that, all else is forgiven. read more

Decided to stroll around Mosaic and came across Mimi's Handmade Ice Cream. It's located near the backside next to Falafel Inc - not in the most obvious spot but it's in a walkable area. The owner was working when we arrived. She was very welcoming and offered us to taste the flavors. When entering, there's a chalkboard with all the flavors listed - I was surprised at the uniqueness of the flavors. I couldn't decide on which flavor to choose, so I decided to go with guava. Surprisingly, it definitely tasted just like guava and my son relished every bite. If I'm in Mosaic, I would definitely try some of the other flavors. A few things I noticed: there was an off-putting odor upon entering, seating is very limited, and the spoons were confusing. There was an aluminum bucket filled with sample size spoons - I initially thought it was for discarded tasting spoons, but it turns out those were utensils provided for eating. I also didn't notice any napkins available. read more

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Such a unique variety and diversity of flavors (lots of Filipino favorites!) that you don't often see at other creameries. It was a bit busy and crowded, but the line went by pretty quickly at least. Not really any indoor seating since it was busy, so we had to sit across the road. The interior was too cute, and the presentation of flavors was great. read more

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The ice cream at Mimi's is so so delicious! The flavors are so unique and flavorful. I love that every single flavor you could really taste and did not taste artificial whatsoever. I will definitely be back to Mimi's and am so happy it's in Mosaic! read more

Mimi's Handmade Ice Cream - Double scoops - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Great ice cream! Cute place Customer service is amazing Highly recommend Many good flavors read more

Mimi's Handmade Ice Cream has got to be one of my top favorite ice cream shops. My fiancé and I wanted to go out for some dessert on Sunday night - we had originally wanted Sweet Berry but didnt realize it closes at 8pm on Sundays.. Luckily we came found Mimi's Ice Cream through a google search and decided to check it out. The shop is super cute and located next to Falafel and across from Paputella. They've got over 30 flavors to choose from, so I'm sure you'll find something that interests you. I had a combo of Mint Chocolate and Chocolate Heaven, and it was sooo creamy and decadent! I also tried the Ube flavor, and it was packed with yummy ube goodness. My fiancé went for the Thai Tea scoop and loved it! The serving portion was pretty big (in my opinion); I didn't finish it and left mine in the freezer to finish later. My niece found it and ending up eating it all - she just wanted a bite but said it was so good that she had to finish it.. Total was about $12 for three scoops, which is a total steal. I can't wait to go back - I literally have been thinking about it ever since. read more

Mimi's Handmade Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Ice cream is yummy, service is super friendly, and we were offered free scoops for moms on Mother's Day. Will be back! read more

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So the first positive sign is the line. It was almost out the door. Stilly the service was quick and the staff were all very pleasant. Not much room to sit inside or out so plan to get it walking. The real kicker for this place is the unique flavors. Ube, lychee, cucumber and many more. Everyone in our party enjoyed their selection and the price was reasonable. read more

Mimi (if that is her name) is the sweetest little lady, the shop is nice and quaint. The ice cream is very good and well made. There were any options to choose from and we were allowed to try as many flavors we wanted. Will be coming back to Mimi's to see her and eat her amazing ice cream. read more

Mimi's Handmade Ice Cream - inside the shop - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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FOOD We ordered the durian and ube ice creams, and both were exceptional. The durian was perfectly balanced--not overly sweet, with a rich creaminess that really allowed the bold durian flavor to shine. The high durian-to-cream ratio made every bite worth savoring. The ube ice cream was equally impressive-- its creamy texture and depth of flavor shining through. We sampled their black sesame flavor as well, although it wasn't our cup of tea. I loved the flavor itself, but there were too many actual sesame seeds in the ice cream itself that made the texture less enjoyable for me. SERVICE The staff are kind and friendly! There's limited sampling, but my boyfriend and I tried two samples each before deciding on our flavors. AMBIANCE A lovely grab-and-go, mom-and-pop store! There's one table inside the store, but there are a couple of benches outside the shop. PARKING Ample parking is available in the garage near the store that is shared with all vendors at Mosaic (5-hour limit). FLAVOR RATINGS Snow Ginger: 10/10 if you love ginger; 7/10 if you don't Lychee: 10/10; I don't know how they encapsulate childhood in a spoon. Coffee Oreo: 10/10 the coffee flavor was very strong and the Oreo chunks plenty. Strawberry: 9/10; a solid strawberry flavor! I only wish it was a bit creamier. Ube: 10/10; the best Ube ice cream in the area. Incredibly flavorful and creamy. Durian: 10/10; the creamiest, most flavorful durian ice cream I've ever tasted in my life. And I speak as someone who's made it before. I can't capture the durian flavor as well as they have while maintaining the creaminess of their ice cream. read more

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Just found out this is a chain. We asked the woman serving us if she was Mimi and she said it's her nickname so not sure if this is the original location or it's some kind of shtick. Regardless the ice cream is delicious. We sampled a few. I ended up with Cookie Monster which was kind of like a frosting flavored ice cream with cookie chunks and the brownie one which had big chunks of what tastes like brownie dough. I'm not usually a big chocolate ice cream person but this was delicious. Everyone in the group really loved what they got and we all said we have to go back! read more

Service was great and location is awesome! Perfect place to stop by for a sweet treat Love that they have a little kids table for the little ones to sit and enjoy Not a lot of seating available inside but a bench. Flavors are spectacular and interesting. I like the lychee and ginger snow! read more

I ate ice cream here again and it was a much different experience this time! The ice cream was perfectly chilled, not runny anymore. Only one of the flavors contains alcohol currently. Service was friendly. Ambience was simple but appropriate for an ice cream shop. read more

You can never go astray with dessert! A small ice cream shop that offers a wide range of Asian flavors! My husband and I decided to take a leisurely stroll at Mosaic one evening. We couldn't help but notice that many people were enjoying ice cream. With the hot weather, we definitely needed something sweet and cold. We headed over to the corner and found an ice cream shop that's similar to any other grab-and-go place, but with incredibly unique flavors, especially if you have a sweet tooth for Asian treats. I absolutely adore it and hope others can experience the same joy! read more

Mimi's Handmade Ice Cream - Entrance - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Mimi and the staff were super sweet and helpful. They let me try a lot of the different flavors. They have some very cool and interesting Asian flavors that is not seen in other places like lychee, ube, and thai tea. My favorite flavor was the Ube and apple pie. She even let me try the secret stash of durian bc she did not having enough for a full scoop. Highly recommend going for the fun and the traditional flavors. read more

Mimi's Handmade Ice Cream - Flight - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I really enjoyed the ice cream here. It is a pretty small shop, but they had a good selection of unique flavors, such as ube, Thai ice tea, and cookie monster. I ordered the super Oreo ice cream. The ice cream itself was super smooth, and it was on the softer side. The ice cream had a sweet cream taste to it, which I liked. It was very creamy, and it was the perfect texture in my opinion. It had a good amount of oreos in it too. The service was very okay. The lady that served us was pretty unfriendly, but nothing too offensive. I also felt like the portion could have been bigger. The one scoop I ordered was barely different than the kiddie scoop. But based on the ice cream, I would definitely come back to try other flavors. I enjoyed it quite a bit. read more

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Mimi's Handmade Ice Cream is an interesting place. I have never been to a ice cream shop where you could get alcoholic ice cream such as Bailey's Irish, Rum Raisian, Kahlua Coffee, ect... That's really enticing but I was here to try out a very common flavor; Mint Chocolate Chip. There's a lot of other flavors here too, and I mean like at least over 20+ for sure. I could just sample all of the flavors but at some point I'd made my decision right? Anyways.. I got the Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream. I thought the portion size was great for what you are getting, though I would probably just get two scoops since it seems perfect enough. They did not have a waffle cone when I went but it's okay, I still enjoyed my ice cream though. Check it out if you like ice cream! read more

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So many ice cream and sorbet flavors to choose from. I could not decide so I got a combo of raspberry sorbet and Italian lemon ice . I also tried the Thai ice tea and green tea matcha. The service was great and I'll visit again when I'm in the area. read more

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I got a single scoop of ube - really delicious and rich ube flavor, with some nice chunks of ube, but the ice cream consistency wasn't my favorite. It was the stretchy type of ice cream, so it wasn't as creamy as I would like it to be. Some chunks were icy, too. But I still enjoyed it and recommend stopping by if this is what you prefer! They have a lot of unique and fun flavors and the service was quick. Note: the shop itself is small/narrow and there is no where to eat inside. read more

Mimi's Handmade Ice Cream - Ube single scoop - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I am so happy to see Mimi's take over the old rolled ice cream shop spot -- this side of Mosaic was sorely lacking in sweet treats! Mimi's is a local ice creamery with a huge selection of homemade ice creams, sorbets, and boozy frozen desserts! It's a small shop and in the summer time the line goes out the door, but don't be deterred! It goes fast and whatever you decide to get, you will be in for a treat. My family stopped by last week and sampled the mint oreo, super oreo (my family loves oreos!), and the soo strawberry. Everything we tried was SO creamy and full flavored. It is definitely one of the better ice cream shops in the area. The staff was so kind and helpful. They got a clean scoop when I told them my child had peanut allergies and offered me a free cone when my toddler later decided she didn't want ice cream in a cup. Love super sunshiney, happy family spots like this! Welcome to Mosaic! read more

SO GOOD!! This is our favorite (new to us) ice cream shop in the DMV. They have unique flavors as well as typical flavors that are done so well and elevated in some way. We usually park in the garage nearby because there's plenty of spots; much easier than curbside parking in Mosaic. read more

Got to try a few sample flavors before ordering the lychee sorbet, which was a bit watery in texture but refreshing in taste. Lots of different flavors available, include adult flavors that have alcohol content. Parking can be a bit difficult, would recommend parking at Target and then walking over. read more

Mimi's Handmade Ice Cream - Lychee sorbet - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Came here after nandos so needed a little sweet treat. I got two of their speciality flavors, thai tea and apple pie. The thai tea was spectacular with its flavoring. The apple pie has a big cinnamon flavor and has real apple chucks which were nice. Very affordable pricing. I do wish i got it on a cone as i wasn't asked if i wanted cup or cone and didn't realize until i saw fellow customers choosing cone. read more

One of my favorite ice cream shops in the area! Came here on opening day and was hooked - they have since been consistently delicious. The texture of their ice cream is perfectly creamy and the flavors are exactly on point. My favorites are the Asian flavors - Ube, Black sesame, and Thai tea. My kid loves the Choco-Heaven (Nutella based). I've also tried the Bailey's Irish cream which reminds me of when Haagen Dazs used to carry that flavor wayyyy back then but it's better here. I always look forward to trying their seasonal specials. The service is friendly and quick - we even met Mimi herself, who is so sweet. They offer pints to take home as well. Not a lot of seating but being located in Mosaic District, it's nice to stroll or find a spot outside to enjoy our ice cream. read more

Mimi's Handmade Ice Cream - Ube & Thai tea - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Ive been waiting for this place to open in the Mosaic District and the wait is over!! I got a mixed scoop of pralines and honey ice cream & the cinnamon crunch. The ice cream was extremely creamy and amazing. I cannot wait to go back and try more flavors. I loved both flavors but I will say the cinnamon crunch perfectly captured the flavor of Cinnamon Toast Crunch serial which immediately brings me back to lazy Sundays in my PJs watching cartoons as a kid. The service was friendly and fast. The inside was clean and inviting. I love how colorful the inside is and the fact that you can take a pint home to savor the ice cream later! This place is going to give the gelato place down the street a run for their money! read more

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Located inside the Mosaic District, this little shop is serving up some super unique ice cream flavors from Thai ice tea to durian. I played it safe with the coconut which was great. Super friendly people as well! Will definitely have to come back for the more adventurous flavors. read more

Mimi's Handmade Ice Cream - Coconut Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Yummy ice cream, and sorbets, in a variety of interesting flavors. Worth the visit, even in frigid winter.

I got the two-scoop ice cream cup with super oreo and choco heaven. The Oreo filled with Oreos to the max, which was delicious. The choco heaven flavored had a strong chocolate flavor, but I did not get to taste the nutella as described in the flavor. I am not sure if I missed it in my tastebuds, or if the chocolate was overpowering, but it still tasted good. The ice cream tasted fresh, not too sweet, and homemade as a local ice cream shop should be. The prices were average for a local shop, more expensive than the ones you get at the grocery store. I believe this place is worth trying with the many fun variety of flavors. The manager there seemed happy to chat and help each customer with a smile. Of course that is the service I expect, but it is nice to see because it is not common, especially 30 minutes before closing. The reason why I removed 1 star from this place is because I got charged extra tax on my ice cream. I went to the Fairfax location, but on the receipt, it has the address for Arlington County, and I got charged 4% for Arlington tax. I am not sure why I got charged for tax in another county. It would be nice to have an explanation or have this error fixed. I did not complain because it was only a 30 cent charge, but this could be a big difference to other people. read more