50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Kensington

“This review is for the location next to 7/11 10592B metropolitan ave, kensington md 20895. Best friendly and quick service, the place was so clean , i could had stay to eat there w my friend but we had to run back to work, the place was sparkling clean.“

“Love the latte flight! And the sandwiches are delicious!“

“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!“

“Absolutely delicious. The only ice cream store I know of that will split a single. Wonderful customer experience.“

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

“I got to try your Earl Grey tea ice cream over the summer, and recently tried your London Fog ice cream bars, and they're both awesome!! Thank you for creating these!!“

“Absolutely delicious. The only ice cream store I know of that will split a single. Wonderful customer experience.“

“We have Ice cream Monday every week. It’s great to turn a bad day into Ice cream Monday!!! Staff is always great!“

“Deliciosos 🍨 ice cream y el lugar muy bien limpio“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“The flavors are unique and delicious! There were so many options to choose from but the coconut was my personal favorite !“

“We’ve been going to Carmen since our kids were little. The ice and custard are delicious and the service is always amazing.“

“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.“

“We have Ice cream Monday every week. It’s great to turn a bad day into Ice cream Monday!!! Staff is always great!“

“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!“

“Lovely coffee shop but $5.20 for a croissant?? Seriously? The coffee is great, the service is lovely and the atmosphere is friendly. I found the palce to be a bit expensive but it's probably average by DC standards and the place was quite busy, so kudos to them on that.“

“Don't miss out on this little gem! The employee was incredibly kind and welcoming. The ice cream was out of this world. You must try out honey graham! There was also an area to buy small-business made items such as cook books, spices, sauces, and jewelry. It is obvious that each item for sale in the little shop was chosen with care and great thought.“

“I was unsure of which flavor to pick and the servers were so nice and helpful! They let me sample so many flavors and recommended one as well, the sample sizes were pretty big scoops on a small spoon. I ended up choosing the hazelnut crackle and black & white cookie batter and found it to be quite yummy!“

“Amazing staff with an amazing mission!“

“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“

“The vegan options are great!!!“

“BEST ice cream in the area, from truly pasture raised cows! I drive in from outside the Beltway to stock up on quarts.“

“Yogitopi has truly amazing customer service — every interaction has been smooth, polite, and professional. The staff are always kind, respectful, and go above and beyond to help. It’s rare to find a company that consistently treats customers with such genuine care. Highly recommend!“

“We were in the mood for some dessert and came across Grandma's Ice Cream and Waffles. I had the vegan chocolate milk shake and my friend had the vegan waffle ice cream...all topped with vegan cream. No question a 10 out of 10. So many vegan options: breakfast, lunch/dinner and desserts. Now one of my go to restaurants. Big Bruno“

“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!“

“Best ice cream and best flavors ever!!! Ice cream is creamy and rich. A huge selection of flavors making it impossible to pick just one. Many of the usuals and tons of delicious, creative flavors. Totally tastes homemade. Nothing else in the area compares“

“delicious-quick-friendly!“

“I had the olive oil ice cream!!! They drizzled some olive oil and salt on top. So so so good!
This may be the best ice cream I’ve ever had, definitely the best in DC.

There is a bit of a wait in the line, but the staff is so friendly and it’s worth the wait!“

“The food is absolutely amazing 👏!“

“I was searching the universe for lavender honey ice cream as a special treat for Valentine’s Day. My wife and I had it a million moons ago in Palm Springs and we loved it so much. I came across Moorenkos and met Susan who is so, so nice. She was able to get me a nice supply of the lavender honey ice cream and we also stocked up on cinnamon cappuccino. Omg! Kim was so surprised and it made for a great treat. Thanks Susan and thanks Moorenkos! You’re The Best!!!“

“This place was a great discovery for us, as we found it on accident after a youth soccer game. LOTS of flavor options and types of treats, too. Our family got ice cream, dairy free ice cream, and a couple different falvored Italian ices (you can even mix and match flavors, which the kids enjoyed), and we all enjoyed our choices immensely. There was still Gelati, milkshakes, frozen custard, and Jersey pos to choose from on the cold side as well as several other warm snack options (pretzel bites, and funnel fries, for instance).

This is a great place with delicious - and abundant - offerings. There's something to fit everyone's taste. Do yourself a favor and go!“

“I got to try your Earl Grey tea ice cream over the summer, and recently tried your London Fog ice cream bars, and they're both awesome!! Thank you for creating these!!“

“We went for a vegan ice cream and checked their website before making the trip but when we arrived not all of the options stated were available so I had to buy a pint instead of a scoop in order to get what wasn't available.
For 1 scoop and 1 pint the total was $21.95
Maybe a bit pricey but when you need a sweet snack after 11pm you pay what they say 😆
Also, staff were very loud yelling back and forth which made it hard to enjoy our time.“

“I recommend the service, fun atmosphere, & the Variety of flavors (though in truth they should have a Dr. Ro’s Fave Flava) somebody tell the mgt.😉.“

“We went to get ube unfortunately they ran out, we tried the green tea instead. Good choice it’s delicious. I will come back for ube next time.“

“Wow !!!!! This store is very clean and the staff members are off the charts ! One young man really stood out to me and he wore a backwards hat and a chain. His service was fenomenal. He was very kind and helpful. It was my first time coming to a Ben and Jerry’s and he helped me find the perfect flavor for me. You all are doing amazing !“

“You can find the best ice cream I have ever eaten in this place. A softness and exquisite flavor and above all a variety of seasonal flavors

Parking: There is always parking available as they have several spaces

Kid-friendliness: Friendly and very nice

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy wheelchair access too“

“Authentic and delicious. Pistachio and gianduja were just as good as anything I had in Italy. My daughter's coconut and my wife's dark chocolate fudge were both great. We bought a pint of black sesame to take home- also fantastic. Sweetness is just right, smooth and creamy. Absolutely worth stopping by if you're in Bethesda Row, or just in search of superior ice cream.“

“The staff here is so nice they artistry amazes me every cone! This is my girls favorite place to visit after school in this neighborhood. I can’t wait to share with other parents at Francis Stevens. This may be our new parent/kid place to be!“

“Always busy and never a bad complaint one day when it’s cold and the line is not so long we can go from there love the coupons“

“A quiet and clean shop with friendly staff. There are many ice cream flavors to choose from — I really liked the pistachio! 💚
A small cup costs $7 and comes with three scoops (you can pick three flavors).

I also bought some Middle Eastern sweets to take home — six pieces for $20. The price is quite reasonable since these desserts usually cost more due to the ingredients and the complexity of making them.
The selection isn’t huge, but everything I tried was delicious. ✨“

“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.“

“Jeni’s Splendid Has Some of the Best Ice Cream Ever in the DMV“

“Im not allowed to return home by the 15 year old daughter without bringing Crumbl cookies home (Belgium). This time did a 30 min detour on my way to the airport. Service was friendly and swift... cookies are for the kids at home so can't comment on them myself 😉“

“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.“

“Oh the memories!! I can remember my Mom taking me for ice ream here back in the 60’s and 70’s. It was a special treat. My Mom loved their Coffee Flavored ice cream.“

“Excellent layout and great customer service make this a great ice cream store. Yes, the prices are high but a trick would be to share a larger ice cream product. I liked the fact that they were not cheap with samples. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. I estimate there were about 20 flavors available at any time! Really great store!“

“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“