22 Best Ice Cream Shops in Fairfax

“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!“

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

“I know for the same price I can get my own pint of Haagen Dazs. But it’s one of the few treats I really let myself indulge in. I come here after a big accomplishment at work or need a pick-me-up. I get the chocolate cone with sprinkled peanuts and two scoops of coffee ice-cream - and it’s the best. Nothing hits the spot quite like it. Staff are super friendly. From time to time I may try another flavor. The coffee chip is good too. But I usually revert back. Moments of happiness seem priceless.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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!!!“

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

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

“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.“

“They have so many flavor options, ice cream cakes and packaged ice cream available. It’s been a long time since I’ve been to Baskin and I really enjoyed sampling some different flavors and admiring the beautiful ice cream cakes.

This store was extremely clean and well kept and I appreciate that they ensure that your ice cream isn’t contaminated with remnants from previous customers order.“

“If you’re looking to try some authentic Vietnamese snack or boba style street food, you have to check this place out!

It’s one of my favorite spot. I love their house made toppings which I can’t find anywhere else (especially chestnut boba, and khuc bach). I highly recommend their Lemongrass Peach Tea, Milo Egg Flan, Thai Lime Green Tea, and Milk Tea TomTom 2. For food, you should try Bánh Tráng Trộn and Bánh Mì Nướng Muối Ớt. You won’t be disappointed, definitely worth it.

I come here almost twice a week even though I live 35 mins away. Great foods and drinks and the owners are super nice too.“

“The ice cream here is absolutely delicious! There was a little confusion at first about where to place the ice cream order since the staff was busy handling lots of to-go orders. Once I placed my order, though, everything went quickly and smoothly. Definitely worth stopping by for a sweet treat!“

“Had a very nice dinner. Room was pretty dark, so it was hard to read the menu. Waiter brought a candle to the table that helped. Food good, rolls outstanding, but the parmesan crusted chicken I ordered was a little on the tough side. The waiter was attentive and overall good experience.“

“The best banana pudding milkshake out of any place we've been to, and it's not even close. The California burger was amazing and perfectly made. This is a must-try place, especially if you've never been before! It was our first time, and we absolutely loved it! The only issue was the size of the fries; they are on the smaller side, but that did not affect the taste. We just wished they were bigger.“

“The ice cream is good. The staff is so nice & patient with everyone they encounter. The vibe is fun with the music and the excitement of little kids & adults alike ordering their ice cream is so cute. It's exactly like your usual ice cream shop except they have wood spoons & bio degradable napkins. This is a favorite of mine. ❣️🍦🍨🍨“

“I had such a great experience at Mom and Pop! The drinks were excellent, but what really stood out was the service. Ahmed and Yusef went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect — friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. They made the whole visit feel personal and enjoyable. Big thanks to them for their kindness and professionalism. Definitely recommend stopping by if you want both great food and top-notch service!“

“Friendly staff! They actually make the ice cream right. Plenty of vatieties of ice cream flavors to choose from. You can make your own creation or choose from popular creations on the menu. They offer cakes as well and have some available for purchase. I wish we lived closer to visit more often!“

“I had a great experience with Insomnia Cookies. They initially messed up my order, but when I called, the staff was super responsive and kind. They immediately corrected it and re-delivered exactly what I ordered. Mistakes happen, but the way they handled it was top-notch ..excellent customer service!“

“I love this place! The avocado bacon burger is amazing every time, the fries are always crispy and the new garlic parmesan ones are delicious, and the inside has super nice decor. I was also pleasantly surprised to see gender-neutral bathrooms here. Highly recommend this location!“

“Awesome free ice cream day!“