50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Annandale

“We love Snocream now back at the Hawaiian bbq in same shopping center where the block was“

“Nice place, good and fresh yogurt ice cream, love the music and Mangonadas 😋“

“I had such a great experience thanks to Liz. She welcomed us warmly patiently guided us through the different chocolates, and she offered generous samples. Professionalism and kindness made our visit special. I found my preferred chocolates no sugar added(:“

“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.“

“This place is unique and a delight to have in pentagon row! They have flavors I’ve never had anywhere before. The staff is friendly and the ice cream is made in house and it’s absolutely wonderful! Good excuse to take a walk to try every flavor! Yummy!!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Nearly perfect Wisconsin style frozen custard.“

“Delicious! Interesting flavors and so good.“

“Have you been to the new Coldstone Creamery that opened this summer in Fair City Mall (corner of Main Street and Pickett)?? WOW!! It is fantastic. So many delicious flavors and combinations to choose from! The manager and his staff are extremely nice too. I highly recommend that you check it out. Definitely better than your average ice cream place!“

“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!“

“Where to begin... got the chance to visit Paradise Ice Cream. Great and prompt curbside pickup service. OMG the ice cream cookies are so good but the strawberry cheesecake on sugar cookie is my favorite. I wish I had taken a picture prior but there is nothing left. Can't wait to go back to try more of their homemade ice cream flavors.“

“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“

“Del Ray gem, great custard, fun daily flavors and I love that they take previous flavors and make them into gelato sandwiches. I wish the sorbet flavors were shared on the website's Flavor Forecast but other than that, no complaints! The donuts from Just Fine Donuts (inside) are also dkeicious. DG has become a regular treat for me!“

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

“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.“

“Scoops2u’s community support has brightened the lives of many people during the pandemic, including guests of St Matthews UMC grocery distribution guests in Annandale VA and just today in Alexandria at the Lincolnian Senior Residence with their providing delicious ice cream treats to those for whom an ice cream treat is a luxury when funds are limited. SCOOPS2U is THE BEST!! Thank you!!“

“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.“

“Best and only genuine soft ice cream in the DMV. Love to support a local business, too.“

“Ruben was amazing at recommending and sharing his knowledge about the flavors here! We had gotten the macarons and ate them immediately, blueberry cheesecake and vanilla— they were great. The pistachio ice gelato is so creamy, the milk chocolate gelato has my heart ❤️ Thank you for being so patient with us Ruben!“

“LOVE the food and the atmosphere here. Great place to meet up with friends or family for a quick bite/drink.“

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

“Love this place. It's definitely not a healthy place for a diabetic (me 😅), but they have interesting flavors, great portions (order the Small; the Large is a lot, tbh) and are pretty affordable.

The power seems to go out a lot in the summer, but that's not their fault.“

“This place was clean, they had a great selection, and the worker was kind. I got the gooey butter cake, bramble berry, and caramel apple crumble. I honestly didn’t care for the caramel apple one (my fault- I didn’t sample it beforehand). Brambleberry was a solid choice. The gooey butter cake and the waffle cone were my favorite!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Tried the unicorn ice yesterday. Very tasty flavor. Hope it becomes a permanent flavor.“

“great Service good icecream“

“I had the most delicious cold stone ice cream I’ve ever had made by Abrar. She was very knowledgeable about the flavors and gave us great recommendations. She had excellent customer service and knew exactly how to fulfill my pregnancy cravings! We will definitely be back to this location.“

“There cookies are so good!!!! #recommend“

“I love it here it’s like child heaven, it’s so tasty and delectable. The slushy ice creamy texture is heaven like and the toppings with it are so tasty. The atmosphere is pretty good although they don’t have many seats inside, so if it’s a cold night or day than you will most likely have to go home to eat it or you could get a seat inside if they had one open. Overall I absolutely love Sweet Frog.“

“I had an Ice Cream Social for my department and my colleagues were well pleased with the flavors and the personalized double scoop grab and go’s. Also big shout out to Ninfa. She was so pleasant and helpful. Really appreciated her for helping me out!“

“I had a great experience when I visited this ice cream shop. I noticed that it’s now under new ownership, and the new owners were incredibly kind and welcoming. The place felt very pleasant and cozy. I really enjoyed spending quality time with friends while having a delicious mango ice cream — my favorite! I was pleasantly surprised by how friendly they were, even letting me try small samples of different flavors. I’m definitely looking forward to coming back again!“

“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.“

“Great community coffee shop!“

“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!“

“Wonderful gluten free options and excellent coffee and smoothies !“

“Friendly comfortable environment with great coffee and sandwiches. I don't eat a lot of ice cream, but patrons I've watched really like it.“

“Wow. Haven’t been to a SweetFrog in years. Kids had a gift card so we came here after dinner. The place is very clean and the frozen yogurt was really good! The toppings bar was so clean and organized you’d swear they just opened. Highly recommended and will be coming back soon!“

“I want to give a special shout out to Sio. She had amazing customer service from the moment I walked in to when I was heading out the door. She was very pleasant and personable. It's been YEARS since I've been to a cold stone, so it was nice to see that their customer service is still top tier.“

“The ice cream here is high-quality, that is pretty rich and not super frozen. It has a low water and air content, and high milkfat. I recommend getting Founder’s Favorite or the Jamocha Almond Fudge. The service here is also nice and friendly. There’s not a lot of seating in there, and it can get really crowded at times.“

“This place is unique and a delight to have in pentagon row! They have flavors I’ve never had anywhere before. The staff is friendly and the ice cream is made in house and it’s absolutely wonderful! Good excuse to take a walk to try every flavor! Yummy!!!“

“love the desserts options..& the staff are as sweet as those sweet Gelatos 😋 ❤“

“I’ve creme is so delicious!“

“I stepped into this delightful store, greeted by Marshe and Delisha. They transformed it into more than just another ice cream experience ; it became an inviting atmosphere. Even after learning from the Manager, Jess, that their ice cream is locally sourced, I felt a sense of pride knowing that the community supports this pillar of our town. Thank you, wonderful people for making my first visit so pleasant and welcoming. I’ll definitely be back!

Pro tip, ask them where does the south begin in Virginia. Thank me later. 🙂“