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 .

On our walk back to our air bnb my girlfriend and I stopped by here for a little treat. We were…read morepleasantly surprised by just how yummy this place was. I got a sugar cone with a scoop of salted caramel. It was perfection. The prices are great. The location is good. I would plan to come back the next time I am in DC.

YES!! Stop scrolling, you won't regret choosing this spot for tonight's dessert…read more I've lightened up on my sweet treats so when I do delights, I try to make it count Dolci Gelati had such wonderful flavors-we tried a few flavors before opting for the marscapone fig, Amarena cherry and toasted almond. All were perfectly creamy and not overly sweet. Chefs kiss! I appreciated that they offer mini scoops for $3 in a cup with a cone- just the way I like it! Their gelato display was also beautiful. They have an array of non-dairy sorbets on hand as well with fun flavors like lemon lavender. I'm a sucker for hard to find and clever flavor combinations. The cherry on top? Friendly staff and clean space. Highly recommend!

Chanel and Ruth were amazing. Food was tremendous and the customer service was on point. Definitely…read morecoming back as the location was a vibe as well.

Cool atmosphere --like eating in a comic book. Ice cream cookie sandwiches are amazing and huge…read moreportions! Great selection of cookies and ice creams. Friendly staff. Very near Metro!

About to finish off the 2025 alphabet series with the last 3 reviews. Oddly enough my last 2 of 3…read morereviews are in DC, which is unusual considering it's rare I'm in DC these days. Representing 2025, V is for Van Leeuwen Ice Cream. My girlfriend & I had several things going on in DC on New Year's Eve. The real catalyst to get us in the District was the Capitals game. We ate in Chinatown, took a bus to Georgetown as we had a movie at AMC Georgetown, and New Year's plans in Petworth. So, it was a busy New Year's Eve! We had a little bit of time before our movie. First, we walked up to Compass Coffee on Wisconsin, which while barista was nice was underwhelming hot coffee drink. One of these days I'll get around to reviewing them. We asked her a dessert recommendation, which she said Levain Bakery is excellent. I knew they were good as I had once in Bethesda. We walked back down to M St, and there was a somewhat long line. The staff were moving like molasses no sense of urgency whatsoever, which I was complaining as our hot drink was starting to cool off. The woman in front of me in line recommended Van Leeuwen Ice Cream. My girlfriend & I agreed to walk back up Wisconsin to this ice cream shop. The guy was friendly letting us sample a couple of the flavors. I asked about the most popular sellers. I found out they started in NYC, I think Brooklyn. Prices are on the high side, but not surprising for a gourmet ice cream shop. We each got 2 scoops as it wasn't much price difference for 1 or 2 scoops. I got their cookies & cream and mango sticky rice. Wow, this was amazing, better than almost any ice cream I've had. If in DC or northern VA (none in MD), I'd definitely consider a return here.

There was a pretty long line on a Sat night and we waited about 20 minutes, with two employees…read morebehind the counter. The guy who helped us was really nice, gave us a few samples, and then we both ordered two scoops. He didn't ask if we wanted a cone, just gave us a cup. I don't know if they even have cones. We had each selected two flavors, and after I was about halfway through mine, I realized that I only had one flavor. Too late to say anything. I had difficulty paying with inKind because I didn't realize that the minimum spend before tax and tip was $25. I bought a pint to get there, then it worked. Luckily the next day I noticed that I was double charged, $37.50 on my credit card (I was completely unaware, first time it happened on Apple Pay when I didn't know I had authorized a charge) as well as the charge by inKind. The employee had been nice so I tipped $5 which frankly I think is quite high especially since their prices already are high. $40 for two ice creams and a pint?! But seriously, didn't he see that my credit card had been charged? They must've been able to see it but I could not. I thought the ice cream was just OK. Honestly, for me not worth the calories. Beware, they sell pints for $12.50, which comes to $16.25/pint including tax and tip. Their pints were just on sale at Whole Foods for $3.99 but they're usually about $6. So in the store, they sell pints for around double the price at Whole Foods. I also didn't like the pint flavor - caramelized banana honeycomb sounds better than it tastes. The ingredients look pretty good so it could be the "natural flavor" which gives it a weird taste. FWIW natural flavors are anything but natural, it can be any combination of hundreds of chemicals. When I saw the double charge, I called my credit card company, which was a pain because they didn't just remove it like I thought they would, I had to file a dispute. I emailed Van Leeuwen and explained what had happened, that I had spent well over an hour on three different calls with the credit card company and apparently it was going to take about a month. They were very nice, credited back the double charge without the 30 day wait but they did not offer anything by way of making it right. I thanked them, and when they replied - happy to help, hope you'll come again soon I said tbh I'm not planning to after all of that hassle. With all of the great competition in Georgetown, that's shortsighted. If a customer has a negative experience in your store, it's just good business to give them a reason to come again. I don't like their flavors, they seem to combine about four different flavors in one which doesn't seem to work well. I'm going to stick with Thomas Sweet, IMO it's far better.

A company hired Captain cookie as a treat for the employees. Great selection of cookies four types…read moreof ice cream, super friendly and fast service.. The line for this truck was the longest, but it did move swiftly as no one had seen this company before please spread the word. They are great for employee engagement.

The truck that came to an event did not look clean. Service was ok but I felt like I was bothering…read morethe person in the truck. Finally, the food aka ice cream cookie was nothing special. Clean up the truck appearance, train staff in the art of customer service, and focus on good products with quality ingredients.

A cute little stand in Western Market open until 10pm- the perfect stop on these sweltering summer…read morenights. Free samples, friendly service, and delicious flavors. The strawberry lemon swirl was divine. Will absolutely be back- this ice cream is SO GOOD!!

I have tried many ice cream places in the DC area, and I honestly thought this place was…read moreunderwhelming for the price. This place also did not have a plethora of options. I ended up getting the flight to try, and honestly could've had one scoop to satisfy my cravings. I also was unimpressed with the service even though there was no one else around. I would not be rushing to come back anytime soon.

Can you really go wrong with Van Leeuwen? I'd say... absolutely not…read more The Union Market location is a great one--perfect for a nightcap after dinner and good conversation. It's one of those spots you casually end up at and don't regret. The excellent service is the cherry on top. I ordered two scoops in a waffle cone: Earl Grey Tea and the Coffee Affogato. I buy pints of both flavors regularly, but something about getting it fresh in-store, in that cone, just hits different. And let's talk about the cone--because it deserves its own moment. It's so good. Warm, crisp, and giving snickerdoodle energy in the best way. Simple, classic, and consistently done right. Van Leeuwen doesn't miss.

This NY import offers a wide variety of flavors and ample vegan options. I stopped in seeking…read morerefreshment. The price is quite high, particularly given that I only got a couple of scoops with no toppings or cone. My flavor selections included an intriguing vegan bread pudding and a dairy-based hojicha (roasted matcha) which tempted me in favor of my usual mint chip. On flavor, these scoops delivered. I found the texture quite uneven with a lot of ice crystals in my hojicha flavor, which suggests some defect in the manufacturing or storage. The brand is certainly capable of churning out (so to speak) some high-quality products, but I wasn't impressed with this experience.

After enjoying the Beerfest at Na t s stadium we capped off the evening with a visit to Tipsy…read morescoops. We arrived in the evening and many nods the non milk screams were sold-out. However, the young lady at the counter indicated they had one sherbet type that she thought I would enjoy ..and she was absolutely correct. Numerous varieties were offered on the menu both milk based and non milk based products. Please ensure you bring identification because they do check to ensure you are at the age for consumption of alcohol products (get it...Tipsy). Seating was available inside and out. However, parking in the immediate area is a premium. However, there are parking garages in the immediate area. The young ladies were pleasant and customer focused. If and when in the DC area, please take a moment to treat yourself to a visit The sign inside says it all, Ice-cream sounds everything!!!

As soon as we entered we were greeted with colorful walls and vibrant decorations. The staff was…read moresuper friendly and let us know that she'd be happy to give us 4 samples. After trying various flavors we decided on the flight as I wanted to try more of them! All of the flavors I choose were to my liking and my friend loved hers so much that she took home a pint! I'm super excited for the Baltimore location to open!