This place is astonishing. You walk up and these guys are willing to help and give suggestions. A…read moregroup of us are from Texas for a College trip, and they were so polite and helpful in many ways. Also, you get to watch them make your food, and they even make sure that you have everything you want. Lastly, their mango smoothie was super good. I don't usually recommend places, but this is somewhere I would highly suggest to everybody!!!

Had my chimney cake virginity taken here and honestly I get the hype…read more I came with friends who've all had chimney cake in Europe so I was the only one without the proper connection... aka the designated newbie lmfao. But Lumiere's understood the assignment. It's warm, sweet, and dangerously easy to inhale, and the whole thing is gloriously messy in the best freaking possible way. If you've never had a chimney cake before, this is a solid place to lose your chimney cake innocence. It SLAPPED! Staff is also very nice :)

Great ice cream place by the water front, family friendly, with flavors for everyone to enjoy. Good…read morequality ice cream and great service from the staff members and employees who are always friendly and kind! Perfect for a nice day

first time to ice cream Jubilee in Navy Yard…read more Really wanted to try it since I was in the area and settled on mint chip. The service was good after I was served the ice cream. The ambience was nice since it had plenty of seating inside

The cutest ice cream shop, a hole in the wall at the Wharf. And it is black owned. The shop offers…read morea variety of goodies from ice cream to hot dogs - a quick bite type of situation. I ordered 2 scoops of the rainbow sorbet that was mix of variety of flavors. I wish they offered separate flavors like pineapple, blueberry, etc. More non-dairy would be the best. The service was quick and efficient. They make your orde while you are at the cashier which is really effective. It is location right across from the seafood shacks, so you cannot miss! And there are high top tables available to eat.

I've been meaning to try Southwest Soda Pop Shop for a while, and it didn't not disappoint. They…read morehave sweet items like ice cream and shakes, as well as savory items like burgers. I got a cookies and cream milkshake, and it tasted excellent. It also had really big chunks of Oreo cookies - the biggest I've ever seen. If you're in the area, it's definitely worth giving it a try! The service was also great!

The gelato is excellent and house made. Matcha and berry go very well together…read more Service is good and everyone is nice, good place to have a date and chat, spacious enough to get work done too. Latte is a lil expensive but they make their syrups and that's important to me. 10/10 vanilla latte. They even have a cold brew with gelato drink! Get vanilla.

Fantastic gelatos and sorbets. Chocolate hazelnut was amazing -- SO thick, creamy, and rich. Blood…read moreorange sorbet was also amazing and very refreshing. Great spot for vegans too, as there were tons of vegan-friendly sorbet options. I was impressed.

Kilwins (specifically owner Jason) turned my frown upside down. About a year ago (meant to post…read morethis sooner!!) stopped by here on a very busy Saturday night (after the boat parade). We walked up and tried to find line, asked a couple people, and were basically told there were two lines. So I got in the shortest one, of course! Right before I got to the counter to order the employee says to me "You are not in line. They are not in line," as if trying to call us out and shame us like we cut in line. We definitely didn't--and definitely didn't do it intentionally if we did. After that, I said "no thanks, we don't want anything. I don't appreciate being treated that way." I was sad to not get ice cream and even sadder to be treated so poorly. Owner Jason apparently overheard and came and talked to us as we left. I explained the situation and he agreed the line was confusing. He offered me and my friend ice cream cones on the house and I was not only incredibly grateful to be validated about the line, but also grateful to see how much this owner cares about his customer's experiences. Ice cream was great. And the concern about our experience was even better! Thank you Jason!!

My girlfriend and I split a medium. I had this ice cream back at home, so I wanted my gf to…read moreexperience the nostalgia. Expensive ice cream, but very solid. We got the cookies and cream and trip chocolate Would get if no cheaper options around

Ice cream: good, like always. The black cherry chip is absolutely one of my favorites! It's pretty…read moremuch the only flavor I ever get. When I branch out, the other flavors are good, but this is my favorite. Service: slow AF. We pulled up last weekend and the line was out the door. Only one employee was working and she was pretty slow. It took about 25 minutes to get a couple scoops. Portions: it's very interesting how the pricing is set up between one flavor and two flavors. And what I found, is that the scoop sizes are really inconsistent. It makes sense that they would be slightly inconsistent, but I got two flavors and there was about as much ice cream in mine as there was in my friends, smaller, one flavor cup. However, when someone was asking for clarification, the employee explained that it was two scoops. Anyway, as a whole of ice cream is good and I'll keep coming back for that reason. I just want them to be staffed properly. What I don't love is that people hop in, grab ice cream from the freezer, cut the line and get checked out, while making people waiting in line wait. It's unfair and annoying, especially when you're just waiting for a couple scoops.

I'm not an ice cream person, but my eight-year-old daughter is. Van Leeuwen isn't local, but they…read moredo create quality ice cream. And their sundae is, in my opinion, the best in the city. I always get the honeycomb ice cream with hot fudge, whipped cream, and sprinkles. It's huge and the right ratio of ingredients. Also, they don't skimp on the fudge unlike other places. Note: The fudge isn't as sweet as other shops, which I appreciate. This particular location is small. Located by other shops in Eastern Market, sometimes there's a wait. For example, we went recently on a Thursday afternoon. When we arrived, a sign on the door said they will be back in 30 minutes. When we returned, only one person was working, creating a backlog. I felt bad for her managing it all on her own. Our wait ended up being 30 minutes.

This is an artistic extension of the Smithsonian experience. After all, it's a coffee shop in the…read moremiddle of the lobby of the Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden--one of most famous museums in the Smithsonian Institution and one of the most visited modern art museums in the US. It has an avant-garde vibe and curious furniture. The space itself, curated by Japanese artist Hiroshi Sugimoto, has an appropriate contemporary theme which echoes what's on display within. For example, right now there's a Basquiat & Banksy exhibit in the building. You get the drift. The biggest change is that the dark film that once covered the tall windows in the lobby is gone; all the sunlight that now comes in is quite lovely. This spot is a unique place to drink in some atmosphere as well as sip on fab coffee. The 2 huge, half-moon glass coffee tables with pedestals of gnarly wood serve as absorbing focal points. Dolcezza is a smart vendor to be featured here; they have top drawer java, skilled baristas as well as matching prices. Sometimes it's packed, other times not. Yeah, there's a bit of a safety check to get in but no more than what's required of any world class museum.

Dolcezza is a subpar cafe with the only benefit of being conveniently located inside the Hirshhorn…read moreMuseum. They were quite busy in the morning hours, but the line moved quickly. I was able to observe the baristas making the drinks and the quality seemed inconsistent among individuals. Milk was poured heavily. I ordered the coquito and it was practically milk instead of the expected Puerto Rican eggnog. The coffee was brewed weakly, so I was dissatisfied by the lack of fragrance and caffeine. It needed more warm spices and a nutty base to justify being one of the most expensive beverages on the menu. I would not visit Dolcezza again, even though it was convenient. I would rather walk nearby for a decent cup of joe.

I love Kilwins. Their ice cream is so good. I always sample a few flavors, but always go for the…read moreNew Orleans praline. It's is absolutely delicious. I've never tried anything else, but the fudge and sweets look very good. Staff at this location is extremely friendly.

This cute ice cream shop is located right outside of the home gate at Nats Park. Super convenient…read moreto have on a hot summer day. The ice cream was $$ but it was very good, super creamy, and good portion. I also grabbed a water bottle to take into the park. You won't find this ice cream past the main gate.

I had a lovely time stopping here for a quick sweet treat before my concert at The Anthem. It's…read morelocated at a far end of The Wharf and wasn't too busy on a Tuesday evening. My friend who used to live in Baltimore told me her and her mom loved Pitango. She is gluten-free and pretty much all of their gelatos are gluten free. They also had a large selection of dairy-free options too. It's a tiny shop, but there are what feels like over 20 flavors to pick from. The person who was working there was extremely kind and let us try whatever wanted. I tried the dark chocolate and bacio flavors and ended up choosing those as my gelato for the evening. The smallest cup was a regular and came out to able $9 with tip. There was a lot of seating options outside. I'd recommend this spot for a sweet treat.

The service was friendly and the shop we cute. I ordered a mocha which was ok, it needed a little…read moremore mocha flavor. I tasted the mojito sorbet (which was delish) and the stracciatella gelato - the item I'm coming back for when it warms up!

Amazing staff! Great experience while walking on the Wharf. Super friendly and kind. Great ice creamread more

Day was amazing. Explained the flavors and offered samples of the flavors we were questioning…read more 10/10.