Perfect ending to a perfect date night with my boo thang! When we first started dating 12 years ago this was one of our favorite spots! They use to have this toasted almonds ice cream that was soooooooo good! That's what kept us coming back!! Would even catch water taxis from Georgetown to come over for a sweet treat night cap! Not sure if it's removed from the menu but when they stopped making that one we stopped coming. Would've been an awesome surprise to come and they had it yesterday however they didn't so a scoop of pistachio for me in a waffle come and a scoop of banana pudding & vanilla for him. Was crazy busy but it was a Saturday night in old town...what else would you expect. Staff are always super friendly and helpful. We were in and out in no time. Happy Yelping! read more

We came to the Creamery on Alexandria Fireworks night, mostly because we saw a sign for frozen custard in the window. But they also look to have an abundance of good ice cream flavors. We were a bit disappointed that the only custard flavor was a chocolate vanilla swirl, but all four of us gave it a try. The vanilla custard was great, but the chocolate custard just wasn't good. It was bitter and artificial-tasting. I'd be willing to come back and try their ice cream but will pass on the frozen custard. read more

The Creamery - Vanilla and chocolate frozen custard - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Traditional and unique flavors found here. Although I love a good waffle cone, I went for more classic vibes with butter pecan. It's a rich and buttery ice cream with crunchy pecans. Friendly faces scooping it up even at 8pm. This is a take n go kind of place and thankfully there's so much to walk around and see. read more

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Pleasant ice cream spot. The guy scooping was nice. Let you taste a few flavors and was stern but not rude in keeping the line moving. The cashier acted like we were bothering him for wanting to pay but aside from that, it was a nice experience. Decently priced and the banana pudding ice cream was really good. read more

This is one of the most well known ice cream shops. And if you're not hip GET HIP!! they're flavors are unique and they TASTE home made. I am not a sweets girly but if I ever get a craving, this is where I come. read more

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Ice cream was pretty good. Ambience wasn't cozy, you can't sit inside... Service was fast. I want to add two flavor in one scoop. But many of the oce cream companies doesn't do it. But I can't eat more than one scoop. So this is why when I eat ice cream I wanna try 2 flavors:)‍ read more

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We went to Alexandria .Beautiful day great weather .After lunch we came here for ice cream. We tasted orange chocolate chip and Rum Raisin ice cream. We decided to buy these two flavors. Loved the texture very smooth and creamy.They give you good portion. read more

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Great location, wonderful options, and beautiful ambiance! I love walking down King Street, stopping at The Creamery, and walking down to the waterfront. read more

The Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Visited on the way home from MAGFest on a Sunday after having a delicious meal with friends at Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant & Bar and was blown away they had my all time favorite ice cream, Lemon Custard! It was exactly how I remembered when I ordered as a pre teen at Baskin Robbins! The flavors here were intriguing and my friends all enjoyed their scoops. I got a lemon custard milk shake and could not have been more pleased. The staff were very friendly and eager to help, it felt like an old school pharmacy inside and I plan on returning as soon as possible. read more

The Creamery - The Holy Grail, the rare Lemon Custard! I find it once a decade since it disappeared from Baskin Robbins. Tastes like I remember! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Awesome location on King Street adjacent to the water. They open later than other shops, so we were able to walk here for dessert after dining at Vola's. Service is fast but a little pushy. The shop was really stuffy and needed ventilation. The floor was slippery. They have mostly traditional flavors. Pistachio was just okay. The custard is just overpriced swirl soft serve. On the positive side, scoops are generously sized. There are so many other options for ice cream in the area, I'd opt for one of those unless you're going there for convenience read more

Hey friends! Quick review: veryyyyyy good ice cream. Very creamy and not overly sweet. Definitely on the more affordable side. Customer service is consistently friendly! Hope you enjoy! read more

The Creamery - Cookies and Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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I love a good ice cream shop, and custard is a fav! There were so many good options, but I chose the vanilla custard with sprinkles on a cake cone. It was deliciously creamy. Nice way to cool off on a warm day! read more

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The staff at this location were very friendly and the service was good, but unfortunately, once we got to the car to eat, we realized the cone was stale. More concerningly, there was a distinct taste of peanuts in the cone/ice cream, even though we didn't order a peanut flavor. It seems like there may have been some cross-contamination. We tried to eat around it, but the peanut taste was throughout, and between that and the stale cone, it was inedible. It's frustrating to spend that much money on a treat we couldn't actually enjoy or finish. I hope the shop looks into their storage and cross-contamination protocols. read more

Actually pretty good ice cream. I really like the coconut and I really like the chocolate and I ended up getting a waffle cone. My friend and I tried a bunch of different flavors. All of them were pretty good. I didn't care for the mango too much but the ice cream was very dense and creamy which is just how I like it I'm knocking off a star because of the counter service. They definitely don't like doing the samples part. And they also seem a bit touchy about gratuities. Don't really like that vibe but otherwise it was good read more

The Creamery has been around for so long I'm sure it's older than me at this point. Truly a staple of Old Town Alexandria, this place is worth visiting if you crave ice cream or you are trying to kill time. From my visit, there was a line as soon as you enter the door but it went quickly. I would say about 10 or so minutes I was in and out with my scoops of ice cream ready to eat. I got Mint Chocolate Chip & Oreo; simply some of my favorites to get for any ice cream trip. It lived up to it's name, Creamy big scoops of ice cream on a waffle cone. I did feel colder as I ate it since the weather wasn't warm either. Check this place out if you like ice cream! read more

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A classic! Love the face of the building, gives an old, classic feel. The line was slightly long but moved quickly. The ice cream is delicious! read more

The Creamery - Chocolate scoop - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

First time trying this ice cream spot which is always crowded on the weekends. Got the coffee and maple walnut. Both were very creamy but hardly any flavor. Also very few nuts in the maple walnut. Pistachio had an unnatural taste. Coffee Oreo was good. Service was quick too. read more

Stopped in after dinner to try some homemade ice cream. The lemon custard (hard not soft) and raspberry cheesecake flavors were tasty without being overly sweet. The consistency was perfect. The staff was friendly. read more

Amazing ice cream! I had the salted caramel and the tres leches, so good! My friend had the blueberry cheese cake and banana pudding m. All flavors were wonderful and the staff was so friendly! Will be back! Awesome sweat treat! Thank you!! read more

My dog and I stopped in for some dairy free sorbet and it was delicious! They offered at least five different flavors, I went with peach and it was amazing. The gentlemen working this evening were really nice and they got me in and out. #HappyEating read more

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I ordered the vanilla cookie dough tonight. It was already melted the minute I received it and it didn't taste very pleasing... on top of that, a small strand of hair was inside of my ice cream. This ice cream shop is usually pretty good, but tonight was definitely off. Not sure if I'd return. read more

Overpriced Soft serve is always melted and one person gives you a lot, the next time the other person puts a little. Never know what you're going to get. Workers mop the floor then go around the counter to serve ice cream, it's disgusting and unsanitary. Workers then leave dirty mops where people wait in line and supposed to sit. Ice cream is fine but place doesn't seem clean and employees never seem to be in a good mood. read more

Always a go to spot to satisfy the sweet tooth. Plenty of flavors to choose from and all the ones I've tried have been good

My afternoon plans after a conference were supposed to involve ubering into DC to see the Smithsonian museums. When the Uber surge price was $110 one way I reconsidered my plans. I hopped on Instagram and an ad for the Potomac river ferry popped up. I checked out the site and it was only $18 for a 20 minute ferry ride to old town Alexandria. The boat was leaving in 10 minutes. I dashed out of my hotel room, following Google maps and located the big Ferris wheel and the dock. I made it just in time. After a scenic and beautiful ride to Alexandria I realized I didn't know what to do now that I was there! I took a walk by a beautiful park, discovered some quaint stores, and heard about King Street. I did a search and saw several ice cream options. I didn't want a big chain, or even a touristy chain, I wanted something unique. I walked into the creamery and knew this was the place! I saw their top few flavors listed, and asked the staff for help. I ended up going with coconut because it was hot and this looked unique. I had my ice cream... but then what? I walked down king street, took a right and saw a different park. I couldn't find a free bench. I kept walking and saw sailboats! This is exactly where ice cream should be enjoyed. It was delicious, and was the perfect treat on a day when things all worked out! read more

The Creamery - Coconut ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

We ordered two cups of ice cream, each with two scoops. All 4 flavors were terrific. Price was reasonable. Service was flawless.

They had exactly what we wanted. I ordered pistachio wife had cookies and cream and friends had mint chip. Friendly service also.

The flavors were what I've come to expect in this post Coldstone era. I'm very rarely impressed by sheer volume of flavor options anymore. But I will say that their salted caramel was quite tasty. They kept the line moving working purposefully and as a team behind the counter. I was with a friend that uses a scooter and I have to say that this establishment is not handicap friendly. read more

The Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Me and my family were walking around after brunch and wanted dessert to we saw this on the way back to our garage. Place was pretty slammed but the line that was almost out the door moved really fast. We got two small rocky roads, a small coffee, and a small peanut butter fudge. Not too much seating aside from 3 small tables and a bench or two so we just sat inside since it was a hot day. All the ice cream was really creamy (I guess thats obvious). Better than a lot of ice creams i've had. The pb fudge was solid and it was a little subtle on the peanut butter though. Everyone else loved theirs too and the waffle cones were also pretty good. Definitely solid ice cream and decent prices. Not sure if its the best but there is a bunch of competition on this street and it had a huge line so you be the judge. read more

The Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Their Mango ice cream is a 10/10. The taste can't be replicated any where else because in other places their mango ice cream tastes artificial but in here it has a tarte yet sweetness from a real ice cream. read more

Salted Caramel was smooth and delicious. The small cup was plenty. I appreciated the kind and attentive service as it was also busy. There's seating. I ate my ice cream while waiting out a rainstorm. I was given an umbrella to use and returned it the next day. Just a detail to add for how generous the service is. read more

Had to make a quick stop for ice cream while exploring Alexandria. The Creamery is located right in the heart of the shopping/restaurant area. Both hard ice cream and soft serve are available. Hard ice cream had lots of flavors. Soft serve was chocolate and vanilla. Service was quick. One person took the order. Another took payment. Staff were very nice! The inside was clean and well lit with lots of space for customers. No seating is available. read more

The Creamery - Soft serve twist - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Omg! So once again I found a sweet spot thanks to Yelp! It did not disappoint at all. I love ice cream but this place right here is the ice cream of all ice cream places. I mean who cares that I got to meet the co-owner and he was super duper cool. I didn't even ask and he offered me free samples. I was going to go with my traditional flavor but since he wasn't stingy with the samples, I made the mistake of tasting their gingerbread flavor and OMG I fell in love. I got one scoop and two hours later, I'm craving more. The ice cream is simply, incredibly delicious! I'm going back again because its not even over priced. It's so delicious, it's worth every cent. Just try it and I guarantee you will fall in love too!! read more

The Creamery - Menu for flavor explosion! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Small ice cram shop with no seating and very average ice cream They have a fair amount of flavors, but a ton of them had run out by the time I got there. Also have soft-serve frozen custard, but they only had chocolate by the time I got there also Only 1 free-sample per-person read more

What a fun place for an ice cream cone. We were walking the old town area and stumbled across this shop. The young clerk was very friendly and offered samples of the variety we were looking at....real samples I mean - not just a dab! the place makes its own ice cream so that made the experience even the more enjoyable. It is small with not a lot of places to sit but it was evening, and no one was there. The cup look small for $5 but they are the perfect size! I had the sea salt caramel which was very good. It could have been just a tad saltier. The orange chocolate chocolate chip was surprisingly good. Tasted like real orange, not a flavor. Make the stop after a meal. read more

The Creamery - Orange chocolate chocolate chip & Seasalt caramel - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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It's a tourist trap where an ice cream cone (2 scoops in a cake/waffle cone) will set you back $9. (in 2023) They do have vegan & nondairy options, which I appreciate, and the quality is good. But expect a line and confusion from their teenage wait staff, and a hurried "What do you want?!" not a "Welcome, can I help you?" attitude. No real adult supervision that I could see either. The store can be loud, kids screaming, but it's also decently decorated in the B&J motif and style. Maybe that's worth an extra star. For me- unless you are a tourist, you're actually better off getting a pint and a spoon at the local supermarket... and the selection variety is about the same. But you'll get more for your money too. But it's also decent food served in a decent store, so sure... splurge if you need a Ben & Jerry's cone fix. read more

I would definitely come back to this place again. I got the black raspberry cheesecake ice cream regular size in a cup. The flavor was amazing in this and when they call it the creamery, it is real because this ice cream was CREAMY! The person working at the time definitely seemed in a rush even though we were the only ones in the store. He kept asking us to make a decision before we were ready and when we ordered he didn't ask for a size and gave us a regular. read more

The Creamery - black raspberry cheesecake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

My friends and I were walking around in Old Town for the first time and we're super glad we stumbled across this ice cream shop! It's also super close to the waterfront so you can definitely walk around and enjoy the views while eating some good ice cream. I got the "Black Raspberry Cheesecake" and it was pretty tasty and not too sweet. I love the raspberry swirls and it was a really good choice. It's about $5.50 for a single scoop but you get a lot of ice cream. One of my friends got the "Orange Chocolate Chocolate Chip" and that was definitely super delicious! I wish I got that instead because the flavor of the orange was super zesty, prominent and the star of the show. It looks pretty normal like chocolate ice cream and nothing special but don't let that deceive you! I love the combination of orange and chocolate - very unique and done well here. read more

The Creamery - Black Raspberry Cheesecake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Ice cream, ice cream, ice cream anyone? I'm always on the search wherever I go for good flavorful homemade ice cream. It makes me happy. So when I was in Alexandria for the first time and it was a beautiful spring weather Saturday evening my ice cream craving kicked in. As always I checked Yelp and saw I was close to the The Creamery. There website showed several flavors that caught my interest and I found there story to be cool. It's the oldest continually operated ice-cream shop in downtown Alexandria that was founded in 1984. Upon entering it had a bit of an old ice parlor shop feel. I was cheerfully greeted and offered assistance. She kindly obliged me to try a few samples. Rum Raisin- my all time favorite was a hit. Unfortunately, the Key Lime Pie and also coconut wasn't the same experience. I was so bummed they didn't have the Black Vanilla Cherry as stated on the website menu. Her and another associate wasn't familiar with that flavor so I showed them the website then she asked a gentleman that looked to be either the manager or owner. He said it's there summer flavor. Now that we cleared that up I moved on to find another flavor along with my Rum Raisin. Makes it more fun and interesting that way. I settled with waffle cone Pistachio and Cherry Vanilla which had lots of cherries all throughout and looked pretty. As I was checking out a group of individuals came in and the line got long quick. I guess they're having the ice cream crave too. lol . I quickly paid and dashed out to enjoy my ice cream along with the lovely weather - great combo. The waffle cone was crunchy and flavorful. It went well with the ice cream and worth the extra charge. As I continued to eat the Pistachio I began to like it less and less. It had a slight aftertaste from an ingredient they used but I couldn't figure out what it was. Plus, it didn't have much of a flavor - a bit too bland for my liking. Glad I had the Cherry Vanilla to enjoy along with it as they were on top of each other. The Rum Raisin was in the very bottom of the scone saving the best for last. Overall I'm glad I tried The Creamery to satisfy my curiosity from the reviews, pictures, and website. Do I need to go back again? Nah! I do look forward to going back to that area on another beautiful weather day as it's a cute town to stroll with lots of boutique type shops to visit and outdoor seating restaurants with food and drinks that looked delightful when I walked by. Surprisingly they have another ice cream shop that caught my eye just down the street which I must try. In the meantime when I really need my ice cream craving fix I'll continue to visit Thomas Sweet in Georgetown. Ohhhhhhh my gooooodinesss!!! So GOOD!!!!!!! read more

The Creamery - Cherry Vanilla (top), Pistachio (middle), Rum Raisin (hiding on the bottom) in a waffle cone. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Great ice cream and custard options, friendly service, and perfect location. I kept it simple and ordered the vanilla custard with rainbow sprinkles. Worth stopping in if you have kids or have a sweet tooth after dining/walking around Old Town, Alexandria. read more

The custard was good. The butter pecan no added sugar was just ok. It did have plenty of nuts though. The smallest portion in a cup was expensive $5 (my opinion). In any case, it was difficult to finish because of slight aftertaste. read more

The Creamery - a hand holding a cup of ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia