50 Best Ice Cream Shops in Washington

1 Dolci Gelati

4.7 Superb 167 Reviews

1420 8th Street Northwest, Washington

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“I love the hot cocoa from Dolci Gelati at the National Zoo for Zoo Lights. I bought 1 for me and 1 for a friend & went back again for a second night for more on the last night of Zoo Lights. Whipped cream, chocolate & caramel syrup is added to the top. It’s the best treat on a cold winter night or day at the zoo. Thank you!! I’ll keep coming back & bring friends.”

2 Everyday Sundae

5.0 Superb 188 Reviews

713 Kennedy Street Northwest, Washington

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“We were so excited to have Mr. Charles of Everyday Sundae be part of our wedding weekend. After we got engaged, we stopped by his ice cream shop that night for a treat, and from that moment, we knew we had to work with him for our special day. Having Everyday Sundae at our pre-wedding park day/cookout was such a fun and personal touch. Everyone was so surprised and absolutely loved the raspberry sorbet and Everyday Sundae’s signature bourbon truffle ice cream. It was a huge hit with our guests! Working with Mr. Charles was super easy—he’s professional, reliable, and was genuinely excited to be part of our wedding weekend. His warm personality and charm added so much to the event, and we couldn’t be happier to have included him in our wedding festivities. We love Mr. Charles and highly recommend Everyday Sundae for anyone looking to add a fun, personal touch to their event!”

3 1789 Restaurant

4.5 Superb 720 Reviews

1226 36th Street Northwest, Washington

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“A friend recommended this restaurant and the waiter was very helpful in choosing our appetizers and meals, and also provided excellent wine pairings. We even had a little chat with the other guests”

4 Ice Cream Jubilee - Georgetown

4.5 Superb 350 Reviews

3333 M Street Northwest, Washington

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“As a former pastry chef I find Jubilee to be an Exceptional tasting ice cream. I was super impressed, and Fell in love with the sweet potato and candy molasses. Crave it even! It was evident to me that they use Quality ingredients, decadent flavor profiles with lots of Creativity.”

5 Yala Greek Ice Cream

4.7 Superb 169 Reviews

3143 N Street Northwest, Washington

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“While on a food tour, we went past Yala. We had to come back the next day when we had time and we were so thrilled that we did! Not only is the store beautiful, the story of the ice cream is as well. Got to meet the owner and was served by Daniel- the sweetest and nicest young man who offered us samples! That made the decision even harder!! 🤣 Not only delicious, but made with love. Just sad I live almost 3 hours away (but probably better for my waistline). Run, don’t walk when you’re in Georgetown for this scrumptious ice cream!”

6 FroZenYo

4.7 Superb 333 Reviews

3000 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington

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“Great service, clean, and delicious! Definitely a great treat!”

7 Pitango Gelato & Coffee, Penn Quarter

4.4 Superb 488 Reviews

413 7th Street Northwest, Washington

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“I stopped by Pitango for dessert, and it definitely hit the spot! 😋 I tried two flavors: Stracciatella (vanilla with chocolate chips) and Fondente (dark chocolate). I don't usually eat gelato, so I was pleasantly surprised by the creaminess. The service was excellent; I wasn’t sure what to choose, but the cashier helped me by offering samples and sharing details about each flavor I tried. One of the chocolate flavors I sampled was incredibly rich and chocolatey—it's water-based and vegan-friendly, which was a first for me! The restaurant was nice, clean, and had indoor seating that could accommodate several people, but I decided to take my treat to go.”

8 Lulabelle's Sweet Shop

4.7 Superb 112 Reviews

847 Upshur Street Northwest, Washington

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“Delicious ice cream! We ordered double scoop of matcha mochi + honey graham. Honey graham was the best ever. Matcha mochi was amazing as well. The texture was very chewy and not watery, which indicates high quality ice cream. There are also cute candy packets and chips and cards for sale. Will definitely come again!”

9 Here's The Scoop

4.8 Superb 152 Reviews

2824 Georgia Ave NW LL, Washington

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“I just wanted to give a shout out to this great business! They provided ice cream (with all the fixins') to my residents during our educational/wellness event. The customer service was great and the ice cream was delicious 😋. Be sure to treat yourself to them if you're ever in the area.”

10 Dolcezza Gelato & Coffee

4.5 Superb 536 Reviews

904 Palmer Alley Northwest, Washington

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“The gelato I had was absolutely delicious! While it wasn't as creamy as Pitango's, I really enjoyed the variety of flavors they offered. I ordered a three-flavor cup and chose Black and White Cookie Batter, Dark Chocolate Fudge, and Dulce de Leche Chip. Each flavor was delightful! The restaurant was quite busy, which was a good sign considering its prime location near shopping stores and not far from Chinatown. There was plenty of seating available for customers to sit and savor their treats or coffee. Despite the crowd, the cashiers did an excellent job attending to everyone and even offered samples.”

11 Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

4.6 Superb 248 Reviews

3245 Prospect Street Northwest, Washington

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“I recently bought the Earl Grey Tea and Berry Cornbread at my local Kroger store and was blown away! The richness and the flavor profiles were out of this world, especially the latter flavor of the two. It’s dangerous to know the Kroger store is only five minutes from my house. I’ll definitely be trying other flavors.”

12 Joia Burger

4.6 Superb 187 Reviews

3213 Mount Pleasant Street Northwest, Washington

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“Delicious burgers, friendly staff, wonderful service. Perfect for kids with small tables outside and a kids burger, fries and purple ice cream option 💜. The staff know our kids and other neighborhood kids. I switched to the veggie burger recently and it's delicious! Recommend trying it for non-vegetarians as well! Stop by Joia if you're thinking about it!”

13 Dolcezza Gelato & Coffee

4.5 Superb 424 Reviews

1704 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington

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“The gelato I had was absolutely delicious! While it wasn't as creamy as Pitango's, I really enjoyed the variety of flavors they offered. I ordered a three-flavor cup and chose Black and White Cookie Batter, Dark Chocolate Fudge, and Dulce de Leche Chip. Each flavor was delightful! The restaurant was quite busy, which was a good sign considering its prime location near shopping stores and not far from Chinatown. There was plenty of seating available for customers to sit and savor their treats or coffee. Despite the crowd, the cashiers did an excellent job attending to everyone and even offered samples.”

14 Mount Desert Island Ice Cream

4.3 Superb 304 Reviews

3110 Mount Pleasant St NW 1st floor, Washington

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“MDI has the most delicious ice cream and you can really taste the care and quality ingredients that go into the product. Interesting array of flavors, amazing texture and mouthfeel, and I love that this place is not afraid to get adventurous with flavors. Black Sesame--yum! At the same time, their most simple, traditional flavors are among my favorites--Strawberry and Cookies and Cream are absolutely delightful. I appreciate that this place continues to keep their prices very reasonable, especially given how crazy expensive food has gotten in 2024. The staff is helpful and kind and I love supporting this anchoring neighborhood spot! A favorite weekly tradition!”

15 Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge

4.5 Superb 236 Reviews

663 Water Street Southwest, Washington

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“Love the quality of the ice cream the candy apples are amazing The fudge is outstanding.”

16 The Creamery at Union Market

4.7 Superb 105 Reviews

1309 5th Street Northeast, Washington

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“Amazing staff with an amazing mission!”

17 Ice ‘n Slice

4.8 Superb 274 Reviews

3937 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Washington

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“The kindest people ever and absolutely FLAVOR BOMB pizza!! I got half and half dorowat and kitfo. I liked the dorowat with the green chutney the most. The crust was absolutely perfect -- fluffy but with a crispy bottom. No soggy or floppy slices here! They treat you like family. Lots of beautiful cultural decor.”

18 Larry's Homemade Ice Cream

4.2 Good 325 Reviews

1633 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington

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“delicious-quick-friendly!”

19 Pasha Castle Sweets, Tea & Ice Cream

4.4 Superb 193 Reviews

7228 Columbia Pike, Annandale

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“​If you have a sweet tooth, this place is a must-visit. The selection is amazing, and the quality of the sweets is unmatched. ​What really sets this place apart, though, is the customer service specifically from Firas. He greeted us with a huge smile, walked us through the different treats, and made sure we walked out with exactly what we wanted. His warm hospitality and great energy made a wonderful experience even better. Thank you, Firas! #H*****”

20 Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

4.7 Superb 60 Reviews

50 Massachusetts Avenue Northeast Ste M111, Washington

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“I recently bought the Earl Grey Tea and Berry Cornbread at my local Kroger store and was blown away! The richness and the flavor profiles were out of this world, especially the latter flavor of the two. It’s dangerous to know the Kroger store is only five minutes from my house. I’ll definitely be trying other flavors.”

21 Ben & Jerry’s

4.3 Superb 395 Reviews

705 Wharf Street Southwest, Washington

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“Fantastic way for both 2- and 4-legged friends to celebrate a pup’s birthday! Shantee is the best — super friendly and helpful - thank you!”

22 Happy Ice Cream

4.5 Superb 93 Reviews

1509 17th Street Northwest, Washington

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“Very good texture, with a spin on classic flavors. Strawberry with polenta tasted a lot like the strawberry shortcake popsicle, except with a much more natural and intense strawberry flavor. I was a big fan. Chocolate sorbet could have used more chocolate intensity. Texture on both was very good.”

23 Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

4.3 Superb 348 Reviews

Site, 1925 14th St NW B, Washington

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“I wish their online menu was the same as in person... the two flavors I wanted they didn't have. Regardless, what I did get was still great and the employees were nice, quick, and professional. Automatically get a little waffle cone chip in your bowls! Portions were a bit smaller than expected, but I'd still come again.”

24 Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

4.3 Superb 292 Reviews

418 Morse Street Northeast, Washington

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“The vegan options are great!!!”

25 Pizzeria Alfreda

4.5 Superb 78 Reviews

2016 P Street Northwest Unit C-2, Washington

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“This is an absolute gem in the middle of DC. My partner and I visited this spot on a whim while looking for food nearby and were both extremely impressed. Entering the restaurant, we were immediately greeted by the kind host/servers and chef Russell (we realized that after the fact). We were immediately sat and informed about the extremely generous happy hour unprompted. We ordered the mushroom conserva and margherita pies and they were both absolutely delicious with the most crispy crust and balanced flavors. The servers and chef also constantly came by to make sure the meal was perfect. Would 1000% recommend this spot to locals and tourists alike”

26 Amorino Gelato - Georgetown

4.3 Superb 186 Reviews

3401 M Street Northwest, Washington

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“Good gelato, but too pricey for what you get. Stopped in after dinner for two cups with a few flavors each — the gelato itself is excellent, creamy and full of real flavor. But the bill stung. Small cups, premium prices. At what they charge I'd expect either bigger portions or something that clearly outclasses every other gelato spot, and while this is good, it's not that far ahead. Nice treat on a Georgetown night out, but I won't be making it a habit at these prices.”

27 Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

4.3 Superb 185 Reviews

2421 18th Street Northwest, Washington

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“Seaport, Boston location. Staff MADE SURE I was picking the flavor that I really wanted. They wanted me to feel like a welcome tourist. Mission Accomplished.”

28 Malai

4.1 Good 147 Reviews

1407 T Street Northwest, Washington

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“We're so lucky have this incredible ice cream shop in the DMV. The unique south Asian flavors they bring are so welcomed among the many more traditional offerings available everywhere else. We stopped by a few nights ago after dinner and we can't stop talking about how great the mango lassi soft serve was as well as the sweet milk and mango & cream. We can't wait to go back and try the gulab jamoon cake.”

29 La Marmotta Gelateria Factory

5.0 Superb 17 Reviews

703 Edgewood Street Northeast, Washington

“Best gelato we’ve ever had in the States! Truly! This is the real deal. Highly recommend. We’ll be stalking your page with hopes that you’ll be near us again.”

30 Hershey's Ice Cream Parlor

4.7 Superb 21 Reviews

1529 Wisconsin Ave NW Floor 2, Washington

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“Date of Visit: Thursday Aug 24th, 2023 Good portions for their ice cream. There were many flavours available. A lot of them had chocolate base/ content. I am not a fan of chocolate and vice versa. I ended up getting pralines and Cream which is my default flavour in these situations. The service was very friendly and helpful. The shop is located right across from the waterfront park – which makes it a great place to enjoy your ice cream. The prices are a bit steep but the volume is high, so I guess it is worth it.”

31 Spot of Tea - Union Market

4.5 Superb 137 Reviews

Inside Union Market, 1309 5th Street Northeast, Washington

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“love it there. So much to do and eat. Palette22 drew me there, and I found a great entertainment distinct full of fun times. I plein air painted Morse Alley. Cool spot.”

32 Ice Cream Jubilee - Navy Yard

4.0 Good 222 Reviews

301 Water Street Southeast Suite 105, Washington

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“We loved the Lunar New Year Ice Cream Flight!”

33 Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

4.2 Good 146 Reviews

526 8th Street Southeast, Washington

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“this has got to be the bedt ice cream I have ever had...the flavors...the cones...the customer service...everything was top notch and I will definitely be back”

34 Capital Candy Jar

4.7 Superb 117 Reviews

201 15th Street Northeast, Washington

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“We had such a wonderful experience with Capital Candy Co.! We hosted a professional dinner in Washington, D.C. and wanted to have a small treat at each place setting for our guests. Their treats added the most special little touch to the evening, and everyone absolutely loved them! We were even able to personalize the stickers, which made them feel that much more thoughtful and unique to our event. Beyond the product itself, the Capital Candy Co. team was fantastic to work with. They were incredibly responsive, helpful, and easy to communicate with both over the phone and through their website. You can tell they genuinely care about their customers and go above and beyond to make sure the final product meets expectations. I would absolutely recommend Capital Candy Co. for corporate events, client dinners, or any occasion where you want to add a thoughtful, personalized touch. We will definitely keep them in mind for future events!”

35 Bacio Pizzeria

4.5 Superb 277 Reviews

81 Seaton Place Northwest, Washington

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“Excelente servicio al cliente. Los ingredientes de muy buena calidad y el sabor es delicioso. 100% recomendado.”

36 Milk Cult

5.0 Superb 3 Reviews

1110 Congress Street Northeast, Washington

“I'd give it 5 if it weren't for both of these dudes refusing to cut ties with a serial rapist”

37 Altani Gelato & Coffee

4.0 Good 48 Reviews

202 M Street Southeast, Washington

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“Some of the best Gelato I've ever had!!!!!!! 10 out of 10!!! Amazing. Truly a treat. I usually ride my bike and get the to-go bigger sizes for later. The flavor selection is varied and the flavor is outstanding. It's also right next to a great NYC style Pizza spot. Don't sleep on Altani Gelato & Coffee!!!!”

38 Tazza Cafe

4.3 Superb 221 Reviews

600 Jamal Khashoggi Way, Washington

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“lunch was delicious and the Gelato was even more delicious deliciouser! 😋 sitting outside across from Kennedy Center was a plus.”

39 Flavor Of Love Ice Cream Trucks LLC

4.5 Superb 8 Reviews

1140 3rd Street Northeast, Washington

“I had a great experience with Flavor of Love LLC! Wes responded promptly to emails and gave clear and concise communication about what they would provide and costs! The day of our event he gave a heads up of what time he’d arrive and was ready to go once they arrived! Everyone loved the ice cream and shaved ice and loved the kind and charismatic service! I recommend booking them for your events as it was very easy to do and a great hit with guests! Thank you !!”

40 The Charmery Walter Reed

4.4 Superb 7 Reviews

7175 12th Street Northwest Suite 305, Washington

“What a wonderful ice cream shop! My daughter and I are sensitive to dairy, and although the vegan options are few, they are delicious! I’ve also taken a pint home before, and you can tell from the taste and ingredient list that it’s high quality ice cream. We went a few days ago, and the young man behind the counter was so kind and went over and beyond to prevent cross contamination with peanut since my daughter also has a peanut allergy. Thank you! So grateful to have Charmery in the neighborhood!”

41 Gelastissimo

5.0 Superb 13 Reviews

1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW #106, Washington

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42 Dolci Gelati Factory

4.2 Good 11 Reviews

5766 2nd Street Northeast, Washington

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“I love the hot cocoa from Dolci Gelati at the National Zoo for Zoo Lights. I bought 1 for me and 1 for a friend & went back again for a second night for more on the last night of Zoo Lights. Whipped cream, chocolate & caramel syrup is added to the top. It’s the best treat on a cold winter night or day at the zoo. Thank you!! I’ll keep coming back & bring friends.”

43 Tipsy Scoop D.C.

4.1 Good 110 Reviews

675 I Street Northwest, Washington

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“I love Tipsy Scoop, REAL BAD. Ice Cream Cocktail Mixology — 5 stars, I’ll take 100 more classes! Lumiere Ice Cream Cocktail Class was a vibe! We got to meet CEO of Lumiere, Terrence Wheeler, and sampled the vodka and infused ice cream as well. The class is from 11-1 pm so it starts and ends before the shop opens that way we aren’t interrupted during our private session. We were able to try all the flavors that are offered. They have ice cream and sorbet. You make two cocktails in class. The owner Danielle is super sweet! It’s a great class to take with friends. The ice cream is delicious as well! Next class is: ⏳11 - 1pm 💰$65 per person 📍Tipsy Scoop 675 I St NW Washington, D.C. 20001”

44 Hokey Pokey Lamb Burgers And Ice Cream

3.4 Good 5 Reviews

1919 9th Street Northwest, Washington

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45 Häagen-Dazs

4.0 Good 181 Reviews

3120 M Street Northwest, Washington

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“Get yourself a comfortable seating with a nice view on the vibrant M Street. Both indoor and outdoor seating options are available. The ice cream is delicious. Tried the Banana Split Sundae and Cookies and Cream Dazzler Sundae, both are highly recommended! The service was fast and the staff very friendly.”

46 Thomas Sweet

3.8 Good 443 Reviews

3214 P Street Northwest, Washington

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“Wonder for family and friends to sweet treats . They have a variety of selection from vegan, nondairy and soft ice cream to name a few”

47 All About Burger

4.4 Superb 134 Reviews

501 H Street Northwest Apt 202, Washington

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“We went to the Mono (Georgetown) location and our burgers were excellent. The staff was friendly and the space was clean. There was outdoor seating enjoyed by many, but we chose to sit indoors and people-watch in the charming, bustling area on a Sunday afternoon. Great experience as out-of-towners!”

48 Gelateria Dolce Vita

3.6 Good 94 Reviews

3050 K Street Northwest, Washington

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“I loved this location and when we got off the boat tour I was so excited to get some gelato and have a view of the water. There was a big selection but employees weren’t super friendly and the gelato wasn’t as creamy as I like. The portions were big but I tossed half of mine”

49 Baskin-Robbins

3.5 Good 40 Reviews

Pentagon, Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway, Washington

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“brought my own baskin robbins ice cream, all 31 flavours, I only got to the 5 flavour at which point 2 men in suits grabbed me, they took me inside the baskin robbins HQ and had a talk with me I came out with a black eye, no toenails, 5 teeth missing and ptsd however the ice cream they serve here I have been told is of excellent quality”

50 Claudio's Table Restaurant

4.2 Good 368 Reviews

5441 MacArthur Boulevard Northwest, Washington

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“Outstanding cuisine and service! My family and I always enjoy dining here. If you are ever in the area please do yourself a favor and stop in for a wonderful meal. You’re welcome!”