28 Best Ice Cream Shops in Alexandria

“Delicious! Interesting flavors and so good.“

“Nearly perfect Wisconsin style frozen custard.“

“One of the best ice cream shops I’ve been to in a long time, I was pleasantly surprised to find homemade custard. The root beer was delightful in my root beer float and you can definitely taste the honey flavors the root beer was made with. The vanilla custard was refreshing and fantastic. I got there 30 minutes prior to closing and the place had a line out the door. It was a fast line and worth the short wait time. I understand now why it was so popular and I look forward to trying more from the menu in the future. They had a lot of great options and accommodations for almost anyone such as sorbet. Really cute area and if you go across the street and down a little there’s more seating to sit and eat your delicious treat outside. There’s also a cute little garden spot directly across the street too with a few seats and a spot for a treat for your dog in the mail box. I would 100% recommend this spot but expect it to be busy.“

“The Ice and Custard are delicious. Wonderful selection of flavors. The store is always clean and the staff is friendly and welcoming. A great addition to our neighborhood shopping center.“

“First time Customer 05/12/23. My experience was great. I was very surprised at the variety of flavors, I chose Vanilla (I figured you can’t go too wrong w/ Vanilla), IT was Delicious, I can’t wait to try some of the other Flavors now, the Homemade Taste was awesome, the prices were great, the speed of service was marvelous( It was seemingly right during “rush hour”, there was a line, however, the line moved swiftly, the Helpers (Young Staff), was very flexible, friendly, patient, quick, on top of things and handled business very professionally. I was impressed. I will GO BACK and refer Friends and Family to my New Found “Custard/ Ice Cream” Place. It’s been kept a secret from me. Now I Know.“

“Chunky Monkey, always so yummy 👍👍“

“The young lady serving us was very helpful and knew all she needed to serve us quickly and professionally. The gelato was exceptional!!“

“Delicious ice cream! Great venue!“

“Ice cream! What else can you ask for!“

“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.“

“Mmmm very coconut-y and chocolatey 🥥🌴😋“

“Very fresh and delicious ice cream! My personal favorites are White Turtle & Caramel Apple Crunch. Get your ice cream in a waffle cone or bowl!“

“Every so often there’s a key lime cookie. That cookie is delicious— I’m hooked!“

“I am honestly obsessed with matcha, and Kiyad Matcha in Alexandria is just amazing. Their matcha drinks and desserts are next level delicious! I just wish they had better seating arrangements for working like more café-style setups because if they did, I would honestly come here all the time.“

“My Daughter said One of the best ice cream ever.☺️“

“This place is phenomenal, the inside is clean and creative. The flavors of the ice creams are awesome, and Danny makes a mean cappuccino (among other drinks!). This is just a great location, you can come here for breakfast or to grab a coffee...or you can head next door to Northside and grab a mimosa and/or lunch. We come here all the time, it's wonderful. The staff here are truly what makes this place a gem, they are all so polite and kind. It has that family feel --they make everyone feel welcome. Highly recommend for everyone.“

“The staff is very friendly here as well as patient as you select for multiple flavors of ice cream. They made me an incredible looking banana split for me! ���“

“highly recommend this place“

“The worker greeted me with a big smile and let me try samples before ordering.
They mixed my ice cream perfectly and even added extra toppings without me asking.
The service was fast, friendly, and made the whole visit enjoyable.“

“Had the coffee ice cream in a chocolate-dipped waffle cup, absolutely delicious! Creamy, rich, and the perfect crunch. Customer service was top-notch, super friendly team. Huge shoutout to the manager, leading with a smile and making sure everyone left happy. Definitely coming back for more sweet moments!“

“It’s great - not amazing but a solid option. Always has a line to order and has very limited seating. It’s was also kind of pricey but it is Old Town and a must place for tourists to visit. I did appreciate the hand written sign on how to order - size, flavors and then cup or cone!“

“I had Small Cakes make cake pops for my daughter in laws baby shower and they were absolutely awesome. I’ve never had cake pops taste that good. And they even made little bears just like the pic I sent. Highly recommend!!“

“Absolutely try the create your own sundae. There’s a chocolate M&M flavor and I took advantage!“

“Really good service and ice cream. Donates also“

“I’ve never experienced any of the issues in the negative reviews and I go here regularly- Ice cream always tastes like good DQ soft serve (never had it taste sour like some people say), seating area is cool and clean, is prepared promptly, etc.“

“I have went here for many years. They have Yummy ice cream and bbq.“

“This has been my favorite coffee shop ever since I moved to the DMV. The atmosphere is wonderful, very cozy, I get a lot of work done, and their drinks are always spectacular, down to the basic Brewed Coffee. Great food options for when I need a small meal with my drink. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, I always hear them helping new customers decide what to get.“

“Cold Stone Creamery in Alexandria provided an absolute top-notch ice cream experience from start to finish. The service was exceptionally friendly, fast, and warm, making the visit just as delightful as the treats themselves. I'll definitely be back soon for another delicious scoop and great atmosphere!“