50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Clifton

“Always enjoy ice cream at Peterson’s!“

“Super cheap and loads of flavors, they rotate flavors very often it feels like they never run out. And the workers are super friendly and helpful when asking them anything. It’s no wonder they always have a line. One of the best spots to grab an ice cream in the area. They have cakes, soft serve, hand scooped, ice cream nachos, snowcones, and lots more.“

“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!! 🐸🍦🍨 😋“

“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“

“Very impressive selection of soft serve flavors and toppings, fusion beverages, lemonades, hot / cold brewed coffees, and other treats. Cute interior atmosphere with limited outdoor seating. Self serve kiosks allow you to browse the menu and customize your order. Everyone in our group of five was very satisfied with their orders and overall experience.“

“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!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Generous portions and great place to hang out!“

“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“

“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.“

“Though I've lived in Fairfax many years, I'd never stopped in here before. Apparently it's under new ownership, and it was great! My friends and I felt really welcomed, and the ice cream was tasty! They have all the classic flavors, plus some more exotic ones: my crew loved the Tutti Frutti and Gulab Jamun.“

“Just visited this location for the first time on Sunday and it was amazing. The young lady that was working - alone shall I say - was so nice, let me taste the pumpkin ice and then proceeded to make a perfect gelati that tasted like heaven. Thank you Rita's!!!“

“I have been to Tom Tom Boba many times with my friends and family and they never disappoint. They offer many unique and tasty flavors of boba tea as well as an awesome variety of the Vietnamese cuisine. They recently renovated the place and by the photo you can see many people order daily from Tom Tom because they know what’s up. Overall if you need a refreshing drink or a different style of food that you haven’t tried before hit this place up and you won’t be leaving with an empty stomach😋.“

“Definitely recommend going and enjoy there ice cream“

“My first time visiting Mills Sweets was a great experience. I came with my boyfriend and we had a wonderful time. The Southern Blackberry Cobbler flavor was delicious! It’s a nice, cozy place that made for a romantic visit and a great memory for us. I would definitely come back.“

“great Service good icecream“

“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!!!😉👍“

“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 😊“

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

“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“

“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. ❤️“

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

“I really enjoyed the fro-yo at this place! The service was great, especially from this worker named Terri, who helped me get what I wanted and explained things to me very clearly and was super nice. I will visit more often, I recommend this spot to everyone.“

“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“

“las mangonadas en especial pero todo sta rico“

“Delicious tea , friendly staffs“

“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.“

“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💕“

“The best banana split.😋😋😋“

“We visited Hamrock's for their 10-year anniversary dinner menu, and it was an amazing experience! Every dish was made with high-quality ingredients, the portions were generous, and the flavors were incredible. The wine paired perfectly with the meal and was just as impressive.

The atmosphere was cozy, relaxing, and perfect for a nice dinner. We especially loved the outdoor garden patio, it added such a charming touch to the experience. The staff was welcoming, and everything from start to finish was excellent. We'll definitely be back and highly recommend Hamrock's to anyone looking for a great meal in Fairfax!“

“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..“

“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!“

“This establishment is the best place to get italian ice and custard. The service is fabulous and everyone who works is hilarious, the staff works so well together and I found some of the best service comes from Kate, Monica, Micaella, and Jesus. They need a raise or something!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“That great and the shop decorated good“

“We’ve come here often over the years and are always happy with the experience. Efficient staff, clean location. Have never been disappointed with them. Only wish it was a grill and chill but will settle for the blizzards and other treats!“