50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Clifton

“Always enjoy ice cream at Peterson’s!“

“Hands down the best soft serve ever tried. They make me hate Mc Donald’s icecream cone or any other ice cream place. Better than DQ. I have tried limited items here but everything I did try are very good. My fav is green apple soft serve on a cone. It’s my bf and I go to date spot. Love it.“

“My children and I had a great experience today. The owner gave us a tour of her store. My children were fascinated to learn more about what they love to eat 😋. All the staff at this store are great, friendly and make you feel happy in a warming place. Excellent service and very very clean place!! I hope other stores do this to make our children experience new things. Thank you so much to the owner, manager and the rest off the staff for your hard work everyday!! 🐸🍦🍨 😋“

“Me and my friend got here 20 minutes before closing and Mac was so amazing so nice to us from the moment we walked in the door, just a smile on his face didn’t rush us said we could try anything he just had such good spirits and made our experience so awesome!!!!!“

“Three words: VEGAN ICE CREAM!!!! Their Australian style vegan vanilla blended with frozen fruit (I get strawberries) is LIFE GIVING 🤌🏼bonus perk they are open late so that late night craving is always satisfied 🙂‍↕“

“We made it just as they were closing, and they were so kind to serve my friends and I. The person there said they could tell we came just for Cold Stone and it truly was the highlight of my night. I got the Strawberry one and it was delicious!!“

“I had such a great experience at this Crumbl location! The store was spotless, service was fast, and the cookies were fresh and baked perfectly. The general manager/owner deserves special recognition — truly one of the nicest, most professional people I’ve met. She was attentive, welcoming, and clearly care about quality and customer satisfaction. This is how every business should be run. Highly recommend! Props to GM for being an amazing GIRL BOSS ! AMAZING COOKIES“

“Another great found in Manassas.
It was a warm day and we walked into this nice gelato shop. We each got different flavors. I got the blueberry and it was perfect 🥰my daughter got grape flavor, she loved it!
And hubby got chocolate.
Service was excellent.
They were friendly and very helpful.“

“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.“

“Great family oriented environment, service and selection! Highly recommended!!“

“Everyone from the owner to the young people that work there are fantastic. They are friendly and professional, plus the ice cream is the best.“

“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.“

“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.“

“The ice cream shop has many great options inside the mall. I recommend downloading their app to benefit from rewards and special offers. The place is very clean, organized, and the staff are friendly. Great spot if you want a sweet treat while shopping.“

“Amazing service and great food I love it“

“Riya Sugar Mama Ice Cream in Fairfax is such a great spot! The ice cream is delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. The place has a fun and welcoming atmosphere, and the customer service was excellent. Everyone was friendly and made the experience even better.

If you’re looking for a good dessert or ice cream spot in Fairfax, I definitely recommend checking out Riya Sugar Mama Ice Cream. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Milwaukee Frozen Custard in Chantilly offers a truly impressive frozen treat that distinguishes it from your typical ice cream shop. If you’re seeking something special in the area, it's worth the visit.

The Custard: This is where Milwaukee particularly excels. Their frozen custard has a rich, velvety texture that’s noticeably creamier than standard soft-serve ice cream. The flavor profiles are creative and well-executed; each taste feels intentional rather than random. Whether you choose a classic or their rotating specialty flavors, you’ll notice the quality of the ingredients. It’s the type of dessert that encourages you to slow down and truly savor your experience.

The staff here clearly takes pride in their work. Service is friendly and attentive without being overbearing, and the team appears genuinely knowledgeable about their menu. They are helpful if you’re unsure and happy to offer recommendations. The atmosphere feels welcoming and casual, ideal for a quick treat or a relaxing visit.

This spot is great for families. Kids enjoy the flavors, and parents will appreciate the high quality. The relaxed vibe makes it easy to linger without feeling rushed, and there’s something on the menu for everyone. It’s the kind of place that creates those small yet memorable moments.

Thank you & God bless you and your family 😊“

“Generous portions and great place to hang out!“

“Me and my daughter were just getting gas and we glanced over and saw Rita’s, me and my daughter went to go check it out and his name was Dylan and he gave us wonderful costumer service. Dylan was awesome and was kind and let us try all of the flavors. Dylan was positive and welcoming, also the bathrooms and everything was very clean. Most of the bathrooms I go to are really trifling and disgusting. I am so happy we came across the Rita’s shout out to Dylan for making us feel very welcomed!“

“We went here to get some ice cream and omg they have the most delicious ice cream ever I love ice cream and their ice creams are the best and the people serving the ice cream were the sweetest people ever 🩷🫶🏻“

“Absolute hidden gem! If you're looking for an authentic spot to grab an amazing milk tea and satisfy your snack cravings, this is it. The boba is the perfect chewy texture, and the drinks aren't overly sweet—you can really taste the quality of the tea.“

“Definitely recommend going and enjoy there ice cream“

“This place is fantastic! All of the offerings are fresh made and have nice portions. I've had the ice cream and mangonadas on a few occasions which have been excellent. The customer service is also very friendly and polite. They take great care in what they do. I highly recommend coming here for a great treat and experience!!!😉👍“

“The ice cream is fantastic with a lot of interesting and newer options. The waiter is very nice and helpful. The atmosphere is very fun and colorful. The bathroom is big and clean. There's not much they could do to be better in any aspect. They could add a handicap button to the door but that's true of most places.“

“Awesome place for a place to chill and relax“

“Sweet Frog is a fun place for a sweet treat with a great selection of soft-serve flavors and plenty of topping options to customize your dessert. The quality and variety are good, but it can get a little pricey, especially if you’re building a larger cup. Overall, it’s a tasty option when you’re craving frozen yogurt and want lots of choices.“

“great Service good icecream“

“Had the best birthday party at SweetFrog Market circle today! Lulu was amazing from our first communication through the end of the party. My daughter had the best time and wants to have another party here “just because”. Very clean, many flavors, lots of yummy toppings. Thank you Lulu and sweet frog staff from Gracie and family💕“

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

“Delicious custard. We love the flavors and all the special treats. We also love how supportive this small business is of their local community. ❤️“

“Best Matcha ice cream and other soft serve…. Yummy 🤤“

“Fredeique should be the employee of the month she helped me and my friends out on the app cuz we had orders a 12 pcs online to pick up for my first time and she was the only that helped me out with the order and every time a customer would go in she would say “ welcome to crumble “ unlike the others“

“I keep forgetting CSC is there and need to be better about patronizing there. Its always a hit and always enjoy what we order. We were there for a friend's birthday after dinner treat and I ordered something off the menu 'Rocky Road' and it was perfect with mini marshmallows.

They are always friendly and the portions are big and generous. What a treasure to have in Burke.

Will definitely be back.“

“Delicious tea , friendly staffs“

“Nice and clean! Delicious flavors of frozen yogurts and many options of toppings!“

“From the moment I stepped into Cold Stone, the smell of freshly baked waffle cones hit me like a warm hug. The store was clean, bright, and filled with the cheerful sound of staff singing birthday tunes and mixing ice cream creations on the signature frozen granite stone.

I ordered the “Founder’s Favorite” in a waffle bowl – a heavenly blend of sweet cream ice cream, brownie chunks, pecans, fudge, and caramel. Every bite was rich and indulgent without being overly sweet. The texture was velvety smooth, and you could tell the ingredients were top quality – the brownies were soft and gooey, not dry like you find at other places.

For my second scoop (because how could I stop at one?), I tried a custom creation: cheesecake ice cream with strawberries, graham cracker pie crust, and white chocolate chips. It was like having cheesecake in ice cream form – perfectly balanced and refreshing.

The staff were incredibly friendly and patient as I debated my mix-ins. They didn’t rush, and they made my ice cream right in front of me with a smile, even tossing in a bit of showmanship while mixing.

Coming back again..“

“We ate on the wraparound porch and it was lovely. Our server was attentive and knew the menu well and the food was excellent I’m gluten-free and being able to have a gluten-free meatloaf was a huge treat for For me. In addition, they had a wonderful gluten-free chocolate cake, dessert it was not sorbet like everybody else tries to serve you. I would definitely recommend“

“The best banana split.😋😋😋“

“las mangonadas en especial pero todo sta rico“

“Took the entire family to Freddy's to get for the July lunch and noticed it would make a great vantage point to come back at night to watch fireworks. So we had a great time they are there's great food for young people in older lake The kids loved it but the star of the show was coming back later last night to watch the fireworks being launched from Fairfax high School by Fairfax City for their annual fireworks display. The parade was rained out and we feared the fireworks would be as well but they weren't a place was packed the streets were packed every place was packed but if we're nothing else check Freddy's out for the most epic spot to watch fireworks from. Everybody had a spectacular time and don't forget they're frozen custard is legit 10 out of 10 will go again next year and many times to eat there before then.“

“always good service. friendly people on staff. helpful and smiling faces. open pretty late so it's our go to for date nights. good variety of flavors.“

“Yummy ice cream (try the blizzard) and great service!“

“That great and the shop decorated good“

“There's so many flavors and options to choose from! There's also other desserts and popcicles to choose from too. Place is bright and clean and even has a photo op area with wings. Tried the blackberry cheese in cup and mint chip which tastes like wintergreen mint. Yum!“

“I recently visited Cafe Bdan in Centreville. The location is conveniently located next to Hmart. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, perfect for either a relaxed solo visit or catching up with friends.
I tried their patbingsu and vegetable crepes, and it was delicious! Additionally their coffee taste good as well.“

“This was honestly the selling point for me going on a hiking walk! Such a smart idea to have an ice cream parlor at the park. Love the train in the parlor that mimics the train in the park. They have many ice cream flavors, but Superman was not the tasty Superman ice cream I know so I didn’t really enjoy that flavor.
There was a park behind the parlor which was cute for kids.
Go, enjoy!“

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

“Amazing flavors and quality with great customer service… all at reasonable prices!“

“Great quality food very friendly and professional restaurant“