A delightful small ice-cream shop in West Over. Really thought their ice-cream was delicious! Definitely will come back and try other flavors. Service was great too. read more

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This westover ice cream shop is one I frequent. They have hand scooped icecream, sundaes, milkshakes, and more. After school there are usually kids lined up at the door. The icecream isn't the best quality but it's more affordable than many places in the area and the workers are very friendly. read more

Toby's Homemade Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

5 stars on service. The girl at the counter was super helpful and made recommendations on flavors. Bonus points for letting me do flavors with half scoop each because I was too full to have 2 scoops. I had very high expectations of the icecream though and it fell short on the texture and taste. Not as creamy and maybe the flavor I picked wasn't the right one. I had the chocolate peanut butter and banana. The place is great though. read more

Toby's Homemade Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Very yummy ice cream! I was hoping to try the calamansi sorbet but they didn't have it so I went with the mint oreo and my sister got the ube. Both really good ice cream but now I wish I got the mango sorbet, I guess I just have to go back. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ read more

Toby's Homemade Ice Cream - Mint Oreo, Ube - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Tried this spot out for the first time at the Filipino Food Festival in Dulles a couple weeks ago and instantly fell in love with their Ube ice cream and calamansi sherbet--both total hits! So when I found out they had a location in Arlington near my work, I made it a mission to swing by. Came in craving the calamansi and left with a whole lineup. The sherbet was packed in pints (bless them), so of course I had to take one home. While I was there, the staff was super helpful, answered all my questions, and kept things running smoothly even with a wave of kids coming in after school. Being my usual indecisive self, I treated the peppermint scoop on a sugar cone like an appetizer (so refreshing and creamy), then ordered a banana milkshake and added almonds for a perfect banana-nut twist. And yes, I had to take that pint of calamansi to go. Tons of unique flavors, friendly and efficient service, and a vibe that makes you want to keep coming back. You won't leave unhappy. read more

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Our all-time favorite ice cream shop ever since it opened. The flavors are on point, including several that are pretty unique to Toby's. Fantastic and friendly staff and a true neighborhood gem. read more

Toby's Homemade Ice Cream - Banana Split perfection with bittersweet chocolate, vanilla bean, and cafe au lait. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I love ice cream and I can't believe I've never been here before. This is truly one of those ice cream shops that does things right. You can tell their ice cream is homemade. They offer many flavors, some unique and some classics. Wide variety in the menu AND affordable! I got 2 scoops and my boyfriend got one and it was only $10. The ice cream it self was creamy and clearly homemade. There were 3 teens working behind the counter - they were eager to help, knowledgable about the flavors, pleasant, and clearly had a system down! They greeted us, gave us samples, scooped our ice cream while another rung us up. I love seeing young workers with such drive and great work ethic, gives me hope for future generations! read more

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When we pulled up and the line was out the door on a Sunday night, we knew it was going to be good. Although the line was long, we progressed through quickly. When it was our turn it felt efficient, but not rushed. The difficulty is, the flavors on the screen are different than what's in the case, so once you get up and can see the case you have to make a split second decision. I opted for their speciality, the ube and really enjoyed it! Looking forward to coming back! read more

Toby's Homemade Ice Cream - Menu (April 2024) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Delicious ice cream and even better milkshakes!!! My kids love this place! It's within walking distance from Swanson Middle School, so a nice treat after school is always a win! read more

Great ice cream. So many different flavors and their cones are fresh too. Will def be back when in town

Favorite ICE CREAM ever! This is a local gem of an ice cream store. It's a locally owned ice cream place with amazing workers, creative and delicious ice cream flavors representing many cultures), additionally despite inflation they have better prices than other ice cream chains in the area! They have my favorite ever ice cream, which is their Ube and they do it the best. read more

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Place was okay...service was fast...Nice small joint. It was busy , on a Sunday afternoon due to the unseasonably warm weather

Yummm!!! I've been wanting to check out Toby's for a while now. Finally had a chance and did not disappoint. I went specifically for the Ube ice cream, it was soooo good. I love Ube, and usually I think places make it too artificial tasting, but not Toby's. He hit the mark! read more

Toby's Homemade Ice Cream - Ube - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I was told the ice cream here was really good so was super excited to try it. I got mint Oreo, i ordered a small but there was a decent amount of ice cream. It was super creamy and delicious! Price was pretty fair for the size too. The shop is pretty small so you may not be able to sit inside. Service was great too! read more

Toby's Homemade Ice Cream - Mint Oreo - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Cruising around the Arlington area, and this Ice Cream shoppe popped up as a top result in Google Maps. This joint is the very definition of hole-in-the-wall; and I always love visiting such locations. They have a lot of flavors to sample, but they were out of their more popular ones (such as Oreo) -- which made sense, as I arrived late in the day and near closing time. I sampled the Old School Vanilla Chip, S'mores, and Cookie Dough; sadly, none were my cup of tea. I did like the Vanilla Chip the most though, which left a minty aftertaste in my mouth for some reason. I ultimately rolled the dice on a Chocolate Fudge Brownie Sundae. It comes with two scoops, so I chose semi-randomly (and hastily) and went with Chocolate Peanut Butter and Butter Pecan. It came included with nuts, two of those small round brownie bites, fudge syrup and whipped cream and cherries on top. I ate my Sundae whilst walking on the sidewalk outside. The day was moderately chilly, but very sunny. I made it a point to avoid warm places and tried to find shade while ambulating around. The Sundae was rather decent. The one huge plus point I will say, is that it felt rather light on sugar, despite probably being loaded on calories. I liked that it didn't *seem* to be a guilty pleasure as the majority of ice cream oft feels like. The other plus points I gave to courteous and speedy service and general kindness rendered. The employees behind the booths acted as gracious and attentive hosts, for all intents and purposes. They did not seem to mind that I took a long(ish) time to decide, for instance. Overall, nice ice cream shop and hole-in-the-wall joint in the heart of Arlington. Recommend stopping by if you're in the area. I'll likely be back at least once more, to sample some of their more decadent and popular flavors (: read more

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Saw this place on IG so decided to check it out! I came for the Ube flavors which were pretty authentic and strong! The texture itself was pretty good: I liked how it both chewy and very smooth. Sweetness was definitely appropriate. The cinnamon flavor was very similar to the flavor profile of a horchata drink so I enjoyed it as well! The only concerning thing was the staff who served us didn't have gloves on and the side of her hand had visible ice cream stains from different flavors. She then proceeded to scope our ice cream for us even with her contaminated hand. Despite how small the store is, they serve a good amount of flavors! Definitely had the cozy mom and pop shop feel! Unfortunately there aren't any indoor seating options but some public benches are available walking-distance down the street. Lots of street parking options too. read more

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Stopped in for a milkshake while in the neighborhood. Customer service was kind, service was fast. I always get their coconut chocolate. Delicious! Ambience was welcoming and good music playing. read more

We were on way to DCA & saw this place on map. We enjoyed their ice cream! Good flavors. Located in a cute area! Workers were very nice.

Parking is a little scary, but the staff here are absolutely wonderful and the ice cream is great too. I really enjoyed the cicada ice cream they had during the "emergence." I hope to be back soon! read more

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Toby's is such a nice neighborhood spot. In an age of abundant gourmet-yet-commercialized ice cream, Toby's is a breath of fresh air. It's no frills, just good menu items and good prices. The flavors include classics like vanilla and chocolate, twists like s'mores and salted caramel, and fruits/veggies like banana, raspberry, and ube. You can get a cup, regular cone, or waffle cone. There are toppings like sprinkles and broken cone pieces. There are also milkshakes, sundaes, and frozen hot chocolate. They stick to crowd pleasers. The ice cream flavors are more on the mild side rather than super potent. The texture is really nice--very smooth, not icy, doesn't melt too fast. And you get a good portion of ice cream for the price. A two-scoop cup is good for at least two people to share. There are a lot of good restaurants in this area in Westover. You could easily have lunch/dinner and then walk over to Toby's. Or just get ice cream first! read more

The ice cream here is GOOD. Not the creamiest or smoothest but the flavors here are done well. I got the small scoop ($3.25) of ube and the guy gave me a good amount (two mini scoops). It's pretty cheap for the amount I got. I was really excited to try the ube flavor since I don't normally see it in most ice cream places. Overall, it was good but I would prefer a stronger ube flavor. If I closed my eyes and did a blind tasting, I'm not sure if I would be able to tell off the bat. My friend got the "coconut chocolate crunch" flavor and that was phenomenal!! I definitely need to get that next time because you can taste the coconut and the texture of the flakes in every single bite. And the chocolate complemented the coconut flakes really well. I'm super excited to try other flavors here! It's a relatively walkable distance from where I live (~40 minutes) but it would be worth it to treat myself here and there!! read more

Toby's Homemade Ice Cream - Ube ice cream - small scoop! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Cute little local ice cream spot in east falls church! They have a good variety of flavors that include your classics, as well as some unique ones, like ube (sweet potato) and green tea. I tried s'mores and espresso chip, and both were awesome. They also have a variety of "wet" and "dry" toppings, coffee, and "pupsicles." They don't have much seating (inside or outside), but it's a great little area to walk around if you can't find a spot inside. read more

Tiny ice cream spot where all of the ice cream (and waffle cones) are homemade Not really any seating Classic ice cream flavors Ice cream is solid A bunch of sundae options read more

I love finding unique ice cream shops with exotic flavors like Ube, Buko pandan, and lychee. The girls who were working were nice. Toby's is located in a strip mall next to a Walgreens, and popular Italian store. There is free street parking, and a small parking lot behind the Italian shop. Happy Eats read more

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I've been to this place ever since I was a student at Swanson and it's such a great place for ice cream! I love how they've added a lot more flavours over the years. You can tell the ice cream is rich quality wise. I'd say the ube here is much better than at Trader Joe's or at other grocery chains because it's more flavourful and rich. There's some flavours here that are okay to me though or that you can probably get at other places for cheaper and better taste, but I feel like that's all ice cream shops. Staff are usually pretty nice to me. I sometimes feel intimidated in the store because kids and students always bombard this place and being the only adult there can be awkward for me. Lol. They also have strange close and open times too which can be confusing and sometimes I come when they're closed for an hour during the middle of the day. I personally think the prices for the pints are a little pricey but that's just like any other ice cream shop that sells pints. read more

Toby's Homemade Ice Cream - Ube Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

An unassuming little ice cream shop tucked between a bar/grill and a barber shop, Toby's Homemade Ice Cream is your friendly neighborhood ice cream shop that serves delicious flavors with high-quality ingredients. Toby's uses all-natural ingredients and makes ice cream by hand in small batches to guarantee freshness. Their ice cream is rich, creamy, and flavorful. I recently popped in to finally try it out. I sampled both ube and espresso chip and decided to get both in a regular cup. Oh my goodness, the two flavors were fantastic. Creamy, smooth, full-flavored. The perfect pick-me-up. Highly recommend trying both the ube and espresso chip! They also serve espresso, coffee, milkshakes, sundaes, smoothies, and some blended drinks. I hope to try an espresso or coffee drink next time! read more

Toby's Homemade Ice Cream - Espresso chip and ube - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

5 stars for some really excellent traditional Arlington ice cream! When it comes to finding ice cream in Arlington, it seems like a lot of places have a twist. I'm happy to try the rolled ice cream or funky flavors in a small storefront or nitrogen cooling, but sometimes you just want a waffle cone of scooped ice cream without having to drive over the river to Georgetown. Fortunately, my wife and I were looking for ice cream during the recent National Ice Cream Day and came across Toby's. Located on Washington Boulevard only a few minutes from Ballston, we were excited to head over and give it a try. We arrived at the venue (which shares public parking with over venues in the area, which can be a little tough) and walked inside. We found an average-sized ice cream counter with lots of different flavors to try, various toppings to put on top, and waffle cones ready to go. My wife and I decided to share a two scoop cone with pistachio and chocolate peanut butter and boy was it delicious. Plus, unlike other ice cream spots that just give you 2 big scoops that don't really fit, the person behind the counter put together 2 scoops worth of ice cream in several scoops so that you can taste ice cream throughout the entire cone without the mess. To some people, this might not seem special, but finding a place that made a tasty and convenient cone was like hitting the jackpot. Overall, Toby's Homemade Ice Cream provided us with some of the best ice cream in the Arlington area. read more

First time at Toby's and I'm in love! Also, the hours aren't really correct on Google...so just call ahead to double check on the hours. There was plenty of free parking right outside on the street. It's small spot, so it's pretty easy to miss if you don't know where it is. There's no seating space inside, so you'll have to grab your ice cream and find a bench or something outside. They didn't have any gluten-free cones, so if you're gluten-intolerant like me, you'll have to go for the cup. I got the Ube ice cream, while my friend got a coffee oreo ice cream. I don't recall any dairy-free options either, but I may be wrong. I was pleasantly surprised at the size of "a scoop". I got a good amount (like 3 scoops) for "a scoop". The staff are friendly and it was a quick in and out after getting the ice cream. I highly recommend this spot if you're in the area! read more

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A cute little ice cream shop located near the Italian Store and across the street from Lost Dog. Its a great stop after a lunch or dinner for a quick dessert. The service was very friendly. Its a fairly basic traditional shop inside with minimal seating except for a countertop area. They offer all the usual flavors plus a handful of unique ones, and a decent selection of toppings. There really isn't anything unique here, but for an ice cream shop, that's not a bad thing! read more

Really cute mom and pop ice cream shop. Lots of flavors and really nice staff. Definitely recommend!

Fantastic ice cream spot. I got the Ube on a cone and it was perfect. I of course read the reviews before coming here and noticed many people complaining that the Ube flavor wasn't as strong as other flavors . I would like to point out that those of us who are Ube lovers, we know that Ube is not supposed to be a strong flavor . It can be described as a very mellow nutty vanilla like flavor . If you're looking for a strong flavor I would definitely advise to check out other options . If you are like me and prefer something more mellow and light, then go ahead with the Ube and you won't be disappointed:) read more

Toby's Homemade Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I did try UBE, Strawberry & Cafe ..( coffee). All is good :). Service is good. The kids that worked on 5/11/23 in evening did good jobs :). It was so busy :) read more

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I love Toby's !! We got the Pandan ice cream and it's my absolute favorite. I would definitely come here again and the service is fast and efficient! read more

What a neat little discovery not too far from my place! We were on the hunt for local ice cream, and came to discover, once we got there, that the service was friendly and chatty (esp about their Fleetwood Mac playlist/recommendations) and how the owner is Filipino. This made me smile bc I am Filipina and have not had calamansi sorbet. It was sweet, tart and paired well with their peachy ice cream. Although the ube flavor was out, I am looking forward to trying it. Lastly - I appreciated seeing local events posted, and although we couldn't attend, it was neat to know these types of nearby activities were being advertised. read more

Toby's Homemade Ice Cream - Local event posting - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

New favorite neighborhood ice cream shop! I'm so glad I came back to give this place another try after a few years. I love their ice creams, they are very flavorful & creamy. There is also a variety of flavors, both traditional & seasonal including Vanilla Bean, Bittersweet Chocolate, Coffee Oreo, Strawberry, Oreo, Cafe Au Lait, Salted Caramel, Mango Sorbet, Raspberry Sorbet, and even Ube. My favorite flavors have to be White Chocolate Blueberry, Green Tea, Mint Oreo. As a lover of matcha, I was quite surprised that their Green Tea ice cream is actually authentic matcha and not the fake green tea flavor that most ice cream places have. The prices are decent too, compared to what the norm is at other ice cream shops now-a-days. They have anywhere from single scoops, banana splits, milkshakes, to custom ice cream cakes! I also loved the White Chocolate Blueberry so much that I took home a hand-packed pint of it! The staff is friendly, patient, and helpful. They seem to be mainly high school & college students. The space is small, a few tables & chairs along the wall. I'm definitely a fan & will be back several times in the future! read more

Finally checked this place out after moving into the neighborhood a few months ago and it's delicious! Best chocolate chip ice cream I've ever had, perfect creaminess and consistency. We'll be back soon! read more

Toby... or not Toby. That is the question. Well, considering how good the ice cream is, I say... Toby! Toby is a nice ice cream shop with excellent service and pretty good products... prices are on the high side, and it's definitely worth trying if you love ice cream and you're in this area. Parking can be a nightmare but so can your mother on dates - I would know. If I find a flavour I'm truly in love with, it'll go up to 5. read more

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Definitely worth the visit! Please try the bittersweet chocolate and ube! Bring your family to enjoy!

You walk in and the employees are ready to serve you with a great smile. When I was there they were very patient, answered all questions, and gave samples! The ice cream was rich, creamy, fresh, and not too sweet. My favorite flavor was ube, it tasted fresh and it was perfect in sweetness (it tasted similar to a taro milk tea). I will definitely come again especially when the weather is nice enough to walk around the little town. read more

Toby's Homemade Ice Cream - ube and strawberry ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Heard about this place and had to try it. The place itself is small and yet this is a great place to get ice cream in cones, cups or even milkshakes/malts. I had to get the ube ice cream but I did also sample the pumpkin. Both were great flavors and if people are in the area they need to try this place. read more