50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Reston

“This is the classic RTC spot. A go-to for afterschool treats every year starting second grade. The cardamom flavor rocks… There’s almost no reason to go to RTC anymore post-covid and paid parking, but Pitango has stuck around, outlasting Red Velvet, Busara, Big Bowl, Mon Ami Gabi, and even Clyde’s… once it closes I may never return. It’s criminal what Boston Properties has done to Reston Town Center, which for me was more than the center of Reston, it was the center of the world, nay, the universe. Even Pitango’s long-time neighbor The Counter has disappeared. I fear RTC’s Pitango may not be long for this world, would like to return sometime soon. Vintage photos attached“

“My husband worked at a Baskin Robbin’s as a teen in San Joaquin Valley in California decades ago. He loves coming to this store in Reston, it brings back fond memories of ice cream on a hot summer day. This store is small but has a nice variety and the servers are always helpful.“

“We have brownie with fudge & chocolate caramel both tastes great 👍 would like to go back again 🤪“

“Ate most of my ice cream before I remembered to take a photo because this is so wonderful. Stopped in from out of town with some friends. Art was so friendly and offered ice cream and sorbets free of allergens, dyes, and made with real, whole ingredients. I ordered a single scoop of Mango Sticky Rice ice cream (yeah, really... Yum) in a house made waffle cone. The first impression walking in was the warm smell of waffle cones. They're offered at a very fair price! My cone didn't leak at all because it was well folded at the tip.
Art worked quickly to get through our large party. Also, the bathrooms are very clean! Only customers are allowed to utilize this service. Overall very happy with this shop. Jubilee ice cream is a must stop for anybody, tourists and locals alike.“

“Kids love it,they get to make their own and that makes it special to them.“

“Really good cookies and they taste so freshhhhh mhhh

Dietary restrictions: If your lactose intolerant I don't think this is for you

Kid-friendliness: Kids can eat it and there's nothing inside that only adults can have“

“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(:“

“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!“

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

“Took my kiddo there last night and as soon as we tried it, we knew this is our new favorite local ice cream! Absolutely delicious, perfectly creamy and not too sweet. And then, the cherry on top: we ordered two more cups to take home to the rest of the family and we noticed that one came out with a much smaller scoop than the other. Wasn’t going to say anything about it (the scoops are very generous to begin with), but then out of nowhere a couple comes over and tells us they are going to get us an extra scoop. And within seconds, they did! We were too shocked to talk with them more but a little sleuthing online when we got home revealed they were the owners! This act of generosity and customer service made a big impact on my kiddo (and me) and cemented this place as our new favorite! Can’t wait to go back!!“

“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!“

“Just tried this for the first time and oh my goodness, delicious!! I had both savory and sweet...the coconut chimney with marshmallow fluff is crazy good!“

“I want to thank Lama, the manager of the Crumbl Chantilly, she was very kind and thoughtful and my kids are so delighted to know that there is 6 cookies 🍪 waiting for them! Thank you again Lama, for handling the service the way you do, my family really appreciates that, and also your cookies are awesome!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“great Service good icecream“

“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 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.“

“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!“

“I just have to take a moment to share how amazing Anna was during my visit to Jeni’s Ice Cream Shop. From the moment I walked in, she greeted me with the warmest smile and made me feel genuinely welcome. She was patient, friendly, and so knowledgeable about the flavors. Not only did she offer great recommendations, but she also made the whole experience so fun and memorable.

Anna’s dedication to customer service truly shines, and it’s clear she goes above and beyond to make sure every guest leaves happy. It’s rare to come across someone so attentive and kind in a busy shop. Jeni’s is so lucky to have someone like Anna representing their brand – she’s an absolute gem!

If you visit Jeni’s, I hope you get the pleasure of being helped by Anna. She made my ice cream experience one I won’t forget. Five stars all the way! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“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.“

“We love coldspoon! It is our neighborhood coffee shop- everyone is so friendly and the quality is great. The fig and seed yogurt is our go to order.“

“What a magical place the Great Falls creamery is!!! Back in better ways! It always puts a smile on our faces. It is so much more than just an ice cream shop - it is an experience! The products are delicious, the staff is friendly and accommodating to reasonable requests. Have you tried the ice cream sandwich yet? You can customize your own! Can’t wait for the coffee and juices.“

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

“From a frozen custard purist(snob) this place is in the top two in the nation for pure vanilla custard taste and consistency. I say this as someone who visits custard shops all over the United States. We live in our motorhome and travel the country. Every place we go we look for custard places. We have probably been to a hundred different places in the last 4 years. Only one other compares, and I am not sure which of the two is best.“

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

“I love Crumbl their cookies always surprise me

Vegetarian options: You see it on the cookie

Dietary restrictions: You choose what to get and the app has all ingredients

Parking: Lots of spots

Kid-friendliness: Bright colors

Wheelchair accessibility: Good lots of plots“

“Wow, talk about a great place for ice cream. It is the Choco Taco to the next level. Go now!“

“Amazing cookies!! Iced oatmeal is KING!!

Edit- from 5 stars to 2. As it is with most new places, over time this location has gone down in customer service. Barely a hello or nothing at all when you walk in, almost like they are irritated you are there. The cookies are nasty and undercooked as of late.“

“That great and the shop decorated good“

“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.“

“Delicious tea , friendly staffs“

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

“I love to eat their icecream!“

“As always, a lovely quaint place to enjoy a nicer meal. Not flashy, not fancy (per se), but a wonderfully pleasant atmosphere. The food options covered a wide variety of tastes and the specials were seasonally appropriate. They recognized we were celebrating a special occasion, which is always a sweet gesture.“

“After dinner I was craving some delicious ice cream & my date surprised me by taking me to the cutest ice cream shop ever. I am a big fan of gelato and when I tell you this is TOP SHELF w/ a side of phenomenal customer service I mean it. The staff was super nice, they allowed me to taste different flavors before I made my decision. They also have the cutest little “I melt for you” sign to take IG worthy pictures. Will most definitely be back for more! Gracias! 😊“

“Baskin Robbins is a great place in town to eat ice cream , my kids grew up on eating there, even when I was in UK I went to Baskin Robbins, love it 😍 and I recommend every one to go there 🍦🍦🍦🍦my favorite is banana split“

“Their snow cones are very good. The service is super friendly & professional“

“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. ❣️🍦🍨🍨“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“Ben and Jerry's Vienna shop did catering for a big family party (75 people). It was a breeze to do the ordering and arrangements with Kyle. The friendly servers showed up, set up, served, cleaned up, all as expected without me getting distracted to supervise, so I could enjoy my guests. And everybody loves ice cream!. Highly recommend.“

“Great franchise. Well... they DON'T have Coconut yogurt. 😞“

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

“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.“