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D.C.'s Best Ice Cream Shops

D.C.'s Best Ice Cream Shops

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Created by Foursquare City Guide • Updated On: June 30, 2016

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream, 'cuz what's better than a few scoops of the dairy treat on a hot day? From classic vanilla to funky flavors, these D.C. shops serve the very best.

Dolcezza Artisanal Gelato is one of D.C.'s Best Ice Cream Shops.

1. Dolcezza Artisanal Gelato

9.1
1704 Connecticut Ave NW (at R St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Ice Cream Parlor · Northwest Washington · 105 tips and reviews

Camille W.Camille Wright: Wonderful selection of artisanal and funky-flavored gelatos.

Thomas Sweet Ice Cream Co. is one of D.C.'s Best Ice Cream Shops.

2. Thomas Sweet Ice Cream Co.

9.0
3214 P St NW (at Wisconsin Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Ice Cream Parlor · Georgetown · 74 tips and reviews

Felix R.Felix Rrd: Unbelievable selection of delicious ice cream! Gotta come back 30 more times to try them all. If you're staying in Washington in any weather but freezing cold, visiting TSIC is obligatory.

Pitango Gelato is one of D.C.'s Best Ice Cream Shops.

3. Pitango Gelato

8.5
413 7th St NW (at D St NW), Washington, D.C.
Ice Cream Parlor · Penn Quarter · 131 tips and reviews

Aaron S.Aaron Smith: Yummy! Get the honey gelato or the espresso with chocolate gelato.

Ice Cream Jubilee is one of D.C.'s Best Ice Cream Shops.

4. Ice Cream Jubilee

8.7
301 Water St SE (4th Street, SE), Washington, D.C.
Ice Cream Parlor · Navy Yard · 47 tips and reviews

Ebrahim B.Ebrahim Bandookwala: Delicious flavors like honey lime or lychee sorbet! Flavors are seasonal, expect to see different flavors each time

Häagen-Dazs is one of D.C.'s Best Ice Cream Shops.

5. Häagen-Dazs

8.5
3120 M St NW (at 31st St NW), Washington, D.C.
Ice Cream Parlor · Georgetown · 13 tips and reviews

Jared C.Jared Campbell: Can't go wrong with the Cookies & Cream milkshake, especially on a hot day.

Trickling Springs Creamery is one of D.C.'s Best Ice Cream Shops.

6. Trickling Springs Creamery

1309 5th St NE, Washington, D.C.
Ice Cream Parlor · Ivy City · 12 tips and reviews

Tammy G.Tammy Gordon: I get my dairy products here. Try the Grapenut or Blueberry ice cream if you want something different! I love both!

Larry's Homemade Ice Cream is one of D.C.'s Best Ice Cream Shops.

7. Larry's Homemade Ice Cream

8.2
1633 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Ice Cream Parlor · Northwest Washington · 48 tips and reviews

Camille W.Camille Wright: Very cool and funky ice cream flavored. I love the oatmeal chocolate chip cookie dough the best.

Dolci Gelati is one of D.C.'s Best Ice Cream Shops.

8. Dolci Gelati

8.2
1420 8th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Ice Cream Parlor · Logan Circle - Shaw · 2 tips and reviews

Aaron M.Aaron McMillan: Real Italian gelato! Way better than ice cream!!!

Georgetown Scoops is one of D.C.'s Best Ice Cream Shops.

9. Georgetown Scoops

2818 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Ice Cream Parlor · Georgetown · 10 tips and reviews

Ashley N.Ashley Narsutis: highly recommend the peach-brandy-ginger in a waffle cone.

Ben & Jerry’s is one of D.C.'s Best Ice Cream Shops.

10. Ben & Jerry’s

3135 M St Nw, Washington, D.C.
Ice Cream Parlor · Georgetown · 18 tips and reviews

Nushy S.Nushy SC: Chocolate Therapy, Chunky Monkey, Cherry García... Oh my god.