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Carvel (as part of Mario's Pizza House) remains a local favorite. We came here after dinner with friends to have some soft ice cream. It did not disappoint. Their patio is so nicely cordoned off from the traffic even though it's right by the road. Love all the string lights and plants. A joyful place to be on summer evenings. read more

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This Carvel spot was so cute! According to their signs, they've been serving ice cream here since the 1950s, which made it feel extra special. It was surprisingly packed for a Wednesday evening, but the service was fast and efficient. Seeing so many people lined up for ice cream felt like the perfect start to summer and honestly brought me a lot of joy. I'll definitely be back! read more

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I haven't been to a Carvel in years! Twist soft-serve was my go-to order as a kid and it still delivers especially on a hot summer day. It was a little unclear if I was supposed to go inside or order at the window but I figured it out (order outside) and was rewarded with ice creamy goodness! read more

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What's better than to have dinner and walk over to Mario's to get some Carvel ice cream! I'm pretty simple, I love a good vanilla soft serve with rainbow sprinkles in a cake cone. This definitely hit the spot, but do wish I got a cup because summer time heat had this melting pretty quickly! read more

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There is a free parking lot for customers in the back. We got the Reese's peanut butter cup carvelanche. Their vanilla ice cream isn't that creamy but the mix-ins were good. Also got the Chipster which is like a quintessential grocery store ice cream sandwich. Fluffy vanilla ice cream inside and soft dissolvable cookies on the outside. A bit pricey at over $5 for a small cookie ice cream sandwich and $13 for the carvelanche, which is like a shake. read more

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Went here for a treat on a sunny Sunday afternoon! So glad we did! There's a lot of flavors, and they also have food!!! I'll be back to try the food and a different flavor of ice cream. I got chocolate and it was good. read more

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DELICIOUS ice cream!!! I cannot recommend the Peanut Butter Treasure enough! Chocolate ice cream with Reese's bits in it. So good. The flavors they make are high quality. You're paying for it though with a bit pricey of a menu. They do give you a substantial amount for a small cup so that's awesome. Ice cream orders made within a minute and handed to you at the cute little counter they have. Plenty of outdoor seating. The whole outdoor section had such cute decorations to make it a really great vibe to hang out with family or on a date. Several parking spots as well was a nice plus! read more

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Too expensive but lots of ice cream and very tasty. $9 for soft serve is too much but the quality of Carvel is worthy of note. A huge amount of chocolate and vanilla swirl for my ice cream. Cool seating area. Very fast from order to delivery. read more

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This ice cream shop only has outdoor seating. I got pistachio ice cream which was way too artificially green. The coloring was not natural at all. I've definitely had better ice cream but I understand the novelty of the place. read more

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We went here for soft serve ice cream after lunch at a high end steakhouse. It was more for nostalgic reasons because I ate Carvel growing up in NYC. It's sort of pricey like everything else and the cost of a small cone $7.49 but the worst is a topping cost $1.79! That is ludicrous. They also overcharged us for a topping and the manager corrected it. read more

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At $7.50 for a small ice cream and $10 for a small milkshake the prices are a little steep! We were served quickly and settled on a twisted small soft serve. There were very limited shady seats and none left, so we took it to go. I enjoyed the ice cream! read more

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This place is way too pricey. Other locations are 30-40% cheaper. Why charge 7.50 for a small cone?!?! Small milkshake for $10??? Lower the prices if you want customers. read more

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Mike R.

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A childhood memory. First off am happy to find this. Carvel was well, Cookie Puss, Fudgie the Whale, and other characters if I remember them correctly. Nostalgia lives here. It's in a nice part of Arlington, but $36 for three ice cream cones and bottles of water is insane. Sorry that won't be happening anytime soon. Is the rent and inflation for real? Yeah but I can't justify this cost. Is the ice cream good? Absolutely. Yet there is a lot of competition. I'll say it is tasty, and I liked having it today as hot weather. Very efficient and friendly staff. It's connected to Mario's. Parking is challenging. I liked it but it is not in the love category. read more

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Very poor customer service I came walking from our AMAZING evening out with my adult kids and her boyfriend that was visiting from Denmark. Since it was his first time at a Carvel, I figured I'd have him try one of the flavors before I purchased a $20 ice cream cone but unfortunately before I could even get my words out I was yelled at to go back outside and order my ice cream from the window. The two girls working behind the counter, obviously didn't really want to be there as they said we can't help you. Too bad his first experience at carvel will be his last read more

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Disgusting service and the ladies don't listen. They probably own it so they think it's ok to be nasty. If they don't own it they need to be replaced. They are miserable and always give such nasty service. Don't even listen to order. read more

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I enjoyed an ice cream here on a summer evening. We got there just before a long line formed around 8:45pm. They have a little outdoor seating area with cute lights and picnic tables. There are also tarps hanging to shade from the sun. The lady at the window was not very friendly. And unfortunately, they were out of their flavor of the month: KitKat. The small ice cream costs $7, which seems like a crime, but obviously we got it anyways. I had a kiddie cup of chocolate chip cookie dough. The ice cream was good, and I was happy with the experience. read more

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The price is egregious for the smallest blizzard type ice cream. And what are the two taxes?! What a bummer. read more

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Been a customer here for as long as I have been one of Mario's Pizza House. It's so inviting to grab ice cream after eating at Mario's. Overall this Carvel is a good experience for traditional ice cream options and American staples. This place has an incredibly extensive cold dessert menu. So much that it makes me wonder if it is all served fresh. I normally get soft serve ice cream or hand dipped ice cream. Despite how good their ice cream is my biggest concern is the inconsistent customer service and inconsistent quality of the ice cream. On too many occasions the hand dipped ice cream I purchased was freezer burned. More concerning is in those instances they knew the ice cream was freezer burned yet they still packaged and sold it. If ever I get hand dipped ice cream I walk into the store to inspect the ice cream case to determine if the ice cream is fresh and not freezer burned. I don't like that I have to do this, however it is necessary considering the prices here are above average, so imagine paying above average for ice cream and it is freezer burned. I've purchased milkshakes, floats, Chipsters, chocolate dipped soft serve and others however recently I've stuck with the soft serve ice cream because it is the safest bet and most consistent ice cream they offer. There were occasions where I purchased Chipsters and they were simply rock hard. Literally impossible to bite with human teeth. They were so hard it took minutes to thaw even in the summer air. I simply stopped purchasing Chipsters. Regarding the customer service, the girls that work here are really nice once you get to know them. I think the lacking customer service stems from the occasional language barrier. As a result their shortness or shyness can be taken the wrong way but they really are sweet girls once you get to know them over time. Again, the customer service can be better but it's not bad nor is it negligent. The lacking customer service comes into play when issues arise such as poorly packaged ice cream. They've become more consistent in how they package the ice cream however that wasn't always the case as there would be times I had to ask them to wipe the side of the ice cream cup because they let ice cream drip down the side of the cup or to replace the cone because they put ice cream in a cracked cone which eventually breaks in your hand. Essentially these are quality control issues that should be remedied with standard protocols. Overall an OK experience and it gets better as you get to know the staff. I want to give this place a 4 star however in fairness it wouldn't be right to do so considering there are better ice cream shops that offer higher quality ice cream and consistently better with customer service. Perhaps the iconic status of this Carvel location and the long lines it serves on Fridays and weekends keeps this location in the middle of the pack of local ice cream shops comparable to Hershey's ice cream shops. Give them a try. read more

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Katie W.

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Favorite spot for late night ice cream in the summer! They've got all your basics (I always get vanilla soft serve with rainbow sprinkles) as well as an extensive milkshake menu. Nice outdoor seating, somewhat covered seating area with tables with long benches. If you're looking for a classic ice cream night to keep cool in the heat, this hits just right read more

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Prices felt steep for ice cream, BUT portion sizes were actually really good. We both got "small" with one topping on them (which was plenty of ice cream) and the totally came out to around $20. The outdoor seating area was so fun with the string lights and picnic tables - Great vibes. Service was normal, not incredibly friendly but not mean, it was also 10pm so I bet they are all so tired. Definitely try this place out! read more

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Not the best ice cream in the area but they do open late and have interesting flavors! It's also a bit expensive (about $5 for a small scoop) but you're paying for the late hours and hole-in-a-wall vibes here. I got the "Coffee Toffee" which was very average. There wasn't much toffee so most of my bites were coffee ice cream which tasted pretty diluted and subpar. However, the bites that did contain toffee did taste a lot better and made it more unique. I dug around for the toffee and tossed half of my ice cream after I ate all the chunks. Probably wouldn't get this flavor again. My friend got the "Triple Chocolate Brownie" which was quite rich and delicious, so I'll probably go with that flavor the next time I come back. Overall, 3.5/5 but will bump to a 4/5 for the late hours, 1950s ice cream parlor vibes, and that the other flavors seem to be better. read more

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Great little spot hidden next to one of the oldest restaurants in Arlington Virginia! Best commercial ice cream in Arlington! I got a banana peanut butter chocolate malted shake 16 ounces! Straw worked well and wait was short! Outside seating! No table service! Ambiance is kinda neat ! Tons of kids eating ice cream! Great opportunities for interactions! examen des cols bleus:x read more

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My carvel hot fudge sundae with chocolate crunchies was everything I remember from my childhood. It was DELICIOUS. The reason it gets 3 stars? It cost me 9.06. Still in shock over the price. It was quite large, though looks bigger in the picture than it is. I asked for a small and maybe I got a medium? read more

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Taylor H.

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They have rats outside. Be careful. That's why they have 3 stars. I don't even want to go in. I'm kinda scared

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I thought they only made ice cream cakes so I was shocked when I saw that they had an actual stand! I got their vanilla soft serve with sprinkles, literally the most basic order ever, but it hit the spot! The vanilla was so creamy and smooth, almost felt like custard! read more

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David N.

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$10 for two scoops of freezer burned ice-cream and a stale ice-cream cone... I don't know why someone would come here. So many better ice-cream spots in Arlington, let alone Clarendon, read more

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Very expensive ice cream in a less-than-ideal location right off the road. They don't let you try flavors, and the flavors they have, while very tasty, are not worth the extreme price. A nice place for an afternoon treat, but not worth the time if it's out of your way read more

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Janet A.

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I went to this location after seeing all the nondairy options they advertised on their website. I was really excited to try it for the first time. I brought along friends for another friend's birthday, assuring them they had nondairy options. When we arrived, we were informed that they don't carry any of the nondairy products that were advertised on the website. If you're lactose intolerant, skip this place. read more

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Allie Y.

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Whoohoo! So as the last remaining Carvel in Northern Virginia, I had to order my company's monthly birthday cake from this place. We ordered two cakes, because why not? I came here on a Sunday morning which was nice and quiet. Though I did start a line & people were very antsy to get their ice cream at 12 PM (sorry!). The girl at the counter was very sweet and made sure I got everything I wanted. She had me call Tuhin who is the cake decorator (and I'm pretty sure the owner) to confirm that the designs were do-able. I wasn't able to get anything crazy done, but for the cakes, one rainbow and one 4th of july theme was do-able. Tuhin did an amazing job & even when I called last minute to squeeze on some extra names, he was accommodating. The ice cream cake is a bit different than the one you can get in the stores. The crunchies are softer and more fine. Tuhin told me he made all the cakes fresh and are not sitting in the freezer for very long. I would order from this place again! Everybody loved the ice cream cakes & I even got to take home the left over cake (calling it a win win). read more

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Tina V.

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Cute place to grab ice cream on a date, but that's it. The parking lot is cramped, the line is super long and it is often a chaotic mess when Mario's is busy too, paid $10 for an ice cream cone(two scoops) and no napkins on the table. Ice cream is mediocre, nothing special. I'd rather pick Dairy Queen or Baskin-Robbins over Carvel. read more

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Carvel is SUPER delicious and has an amazing ambiance. In addition, the wide variety of flavors is awesome. However, the prices are way too high. read more

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Really big fan of their cake so I was curious how their other stuff fared. I ordered two scoops of ice cream and the quality was horrible. My scoop of butter pecan was served melted already. The Nutella flavor I got tasted like straight up chocolate. No hint of Nutella at all. It also had some freezer ice on it. I've definitely been spoiled by Ice Cream Jubilee and Jeni's who serve nothing, but creamy perfection. The poor little kids that come here... bless their little souls. Carvel gets a 3 only because of their ice cream cake. Anything else is a waste of money. read more

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A flashback to yesterday and this ice cream still is great. I prefer to have a ice cream soft serve twist, both chocolate and vanilla. Of course there are literally dozens of choices. So glad that I found this place today in Arlington. read more

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I wrote to Carvel corporate and told them that this location was not using the correct ingredients. They soon responded and said they looked into and rectified the situation. I went back a couple of times afterward and I am happy to report that they are using the correct ingredients and all is well at this Carvel! read more

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This place reminds me of an upscale Dairy Queen. A very nostalgic vibe that takes me back to my childhood. I ordered the pistachio ice cream. It was tasty but it really didn't taste like pistachio. My gf ordered the Nutella ice cream. This tasted more like chocolate ice cream but was still good. The service was quick and friendly. read more

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I hate complaining! I do! I would rather write a good review than a bad one. For decades, I've come to this Carvel next to Mario's here on Wilson Blvd. Although it's been some time, the wife and I stopped by an order a cup of ice cream and a milk shake. We are literally sick! I can't believe this. Her ice cream tasted chalky. Not smooth and creamy! Like when the ice cream gets freezer burn. My milkshake was not good at all. I should have waited to taste the ice cream first. I swear if we feel any worse, I'm contacting Health department for Virginia food safety. This is NOT acceptable! I'm also going to go back and take pictures of the ice cream to see if it is indeed old frost bit and these people are still serving it. read more

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So I ordered myself a cake via GrubHub last night to congratulate myself on quitting my miserable, toxic job. I got Fudgie the whale. It was delivered promptly and they wrote exactly what I requested. Cons: increddddibly expensive for a medium-sized ice cream cake. It also wasn't the most delicious ice cream cake I've ever had, but whatever. It was a ceremonious cake and they wrote my message beautifully, which was all I really wanted. read more

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Love that it's open late at night if u need ice cream!! Vibe is also nostalgic so that is cool. Staff was nice. I may have ordered the wrong flavor as it didn't taste Nutella-y, more just like chocolate. Maybe they're other flavors r better tho! read more

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Kerry H.

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I always go past Carvel in Clarendon and think to myself, "I could really go for a soft serve." The day finally came and my two friends and I stopped by for dessert! I got the classic twist soft serve, one friend got coffee flavored ice cream, and the other got a hot fudge sundae. We were all really happy with our choices! There are tables outside to enjoy your desserts. I also didn't realize that there is a small parking lot too (parking can be hard around Arlington, especially along this road)! The only downside was the price. We were surprised to see that the pricing on some of the other items (e.g., milkshakes) were expensive. While Carvel could be more reasonably priced, I would still come back for another cone in the warmer weather. read more

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Great soft serve and ice cream. The outdoor seating area is quite big. Will recommend to try it out. read more

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More info about Carvel

3322 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201
Virginia Square
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(703) 248-3226
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https://www.carvel.com

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Hours

What time does Carvel open?

Carvel opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Carvel close?

Carvel closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Carvel take credit cards?

Yes, Carvel takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Carvel have catering options?

Yes, Carvel does have catering options.

Does Carvel have a drive thru?

Yes, Carvel has a drive thru.

Indoor Amenities

Does Carvel allow dogs?

Yes, Carvel allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Carvel have bike parking?

Yes, Carvel has bike parking.

Does Carvel have parking?

Yes, Carvel has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is Carvel wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Carvel is wheelchair accessible.

Does Carvel have free WiFi?

No, Carvel does not have free WiFi.

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Specialties

Welcome to Carvel on 3322 Wilson Blvd.. We have always made everything right in our shoppes. Our soft serve ice cream is a labor of love and the end result is a smooth, creamy flavor that can't be matched.

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The quality of the cake was sublime and one of the best cakes I've ever eaten. The only thing…read morebetter than the cake was the customer service. Bethany was incredibly nice and went out of her way to make sure my order was perfect. If you're in the area you'd be crazy to go to anyone else for cakes.

Marisol Cakes

I am THRILLED that we found Marisol's cakes for our wedding cake! We worked with Marisol's daughter…read morefrom start to finish and she was so sweet and really brought our vision to life. She gave advice on our various flavor choices and made us feel so well taken care of from the first time we met! I love good food, and it was super important me to have a wedding cake that actually tastes good and isn't just pretty. The Marisol Cakes team exceeded all of our expectations!!!!! We ordered a vanilla cake with guava filling and crème bouquet flavored buttercream. The cake was moist, the filling was so flavorful and the decor was so beautifully done! The icing wasn't too sweet and perfectly complemented the other flavors. We're having our reception in a few months and can't wait to work with Marisol's cakes again soon!

Marisol Cakes are amazing. By far the best cakes in the area. The customer service is A-1 and they…read moremake you feel as if you're family. I tried Marisol Cakes at a market and it was nice being able to walk around and see everyone out shopping. The staff at Marisol Cakes are very professional and a pleasure to interact with. They don't have a store but you can always order online and pick up your orders from them. The ambiance outdoors was nice. By the way there are no samples at the market. I was a little sad about that but it didn't deter me from purchasing from them. Give it try, you will love it!

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I ordered a cake for my friend's birthday and it was perfect, exactly what I wanted! She loved it…read moreso much it brought her to tears haha. As for taste I bet it was amazing to chocolate lovers, but I am not someone who likes chocolate haha. All my friends loved it! Had a bit of an issue with delivery, but they reached out and said I can have a dozen free cupcakes next time I have an event which was so kind!

I'm so glad I didn't go anywhere else for my brothers 30th birthday cake.. Miy was absolutely the…read moremost helpful person ever and she accommodated to everything I needed especially with a less than 24 hour notice !! I called her all the way from California and she did everything to get this cake to my brother at Gallaudet University. I couldn't have asked for anything more from her!! You don't understand how special she made this for me and I wouldn't have asked it to go any other way .. thank you!! Professionalism and kindness was beyond my expectations!!

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Rolling Sloane’s Bakery

I had ordered a vegan cake it was delicious the service via email was straightforward easy and very…read moreresponsive, they were able to deliver the cake on time. I would definitely recommend and order again!

This is the message I left with Rolling Sloane: Hello…read moreSloane, First,thank you for delivering my cake today. That helped me out so much. More importantly, thank you for making the most Delicious Birthday Cake ( His Words) my husband ever had, everyone enjoyed it. There is only a small slice left . Unfortunately, everyone was upset that they live out of state and won't have the pleasure of eating it again. But, we don't! Looking forward to purchasing future cakes. Once again, thank you for making my husband's birthday so joyful and Delicious!

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Gorgeous 8" chocolate cake with white American buttercream decorated with vintage piping styles

The Cakeroom

I recently had time to explore a little while in DC, and a charming PINK building caught my eye…read morewhile taking a walk. I had absolutely no plans on buying or eating cake that day, but as a cake lover stuff happens. It was such a cute building the pastries had to be everything! It turned out to be the perfect stop. 1. The looks The building itself is so cute on the outside, and being a fan of the color pink, it instantly caught my attention. Inside, it feels less like a fast, high volume bakery and more like an intimate cake boutique. It gives small town where the owners know you by your first name. You can feel that real love was put into the space and the baking. Tasted like every ingredient was hand mixed, every cake hand frosted, and every cookie carefully hand scooped. They even served my slice of coconut cake on a real plate, which was such a cute, bourgeois touch that I loved. 2. Service The hospitality here is top-notch. On my first visit, yes you heard me! Lol! The gentleman Eric who rang me up was incredibly knowledgeable about all the different cookie and cake flavors. I ended up returning the very next day, and although he wasn't there, the other two staff members working which included Mikaela were absolutely delightful and so kind. The young lady told me her daughter loves the carrot cake as well and Mikaela said they started working there because they loved the patties so much! 3. The Cakes -Coconut Cake: This slice was so delicious, fluffy, and airy that it instantly reminded me of being a kid at holiday family meals with a fresh coconut cake on the table. -Carrot Cake: It was everything you want a carrot cake to be. It was nice and dense yet soft, with a pleasant texture from the added fruits. Definitely noticed pineapple bits! The cream cheese frosting wasn't overly thick and was so good you could eat it completely by itself. -Strawberry Cupcakes: I stole a small bite of my son's. unfortunately, this one was my least favorite. The frosting had a little chemical taste to it but it was a super cute cupcake. To answer your question, will I return? Absolutely! If you are in the DC area or planning a trip there soon, check this spot out. It truly feels like a mom and pop or pop and pop boutique. Not a bakery but a BOUTIQUE! Check them out! Tell them Anisha from Milwaukee sent you! (Not that they'd remember it just sounds cute!)

Placed order with Uber Eats Order never came…read more Emailed business manager as was told this happens often with Uber Eats And recommended that I come in to purchase instead of ordering through them. If Uber Eats is such a problem Why continue to deal with them. Won't recommend business

The cupcakes were well done and delish per the boys!

Short cappuccino

Custom cake

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Imagine Cake Studio

Locally owned & operated

Gluten-free friendly

Lisa and her crew of amazing bakers make sure that their cakes not only taste delicious - moist and…read moreflavorful - but look exquisite as well. I ordered a large cake for a colleague's going away party. She loves everything 80's so the cake was 80's themed, chocolate with raspberry filling and buttercream icing. It arrived in perfect condition and my colleagues couldn't stop raving about how scrumptious it was! They also do treats and Lisa very kindly provided some to support one of my son's wrestling tournaments - so she gives back to the community too!

Awesome cake experience working with Imagine Cake Studio and Ndyia. We live out of town and were…read morecoming to D.C. to attend our sons-in-law's naturalization ceremony at the U.S. District Court. I ordered a cake for a luncheon we had at a nice restaurant afterwards. Everything worked out fabulous. Nydia was great! Excellent comms on e-mail. I sent a picture I found online that gave a rough indication of what we were looking for. The cake they designed came out great! They included sugar flags and stars to ramp up the patriotism factor. Payment was easy online. We precoordinated them delivering the cake to the lunch restaurant for the morning of our reservation. They delivered the cake as promised in perfect condition. That was a huge help since we were not able to pick it up. He really enjoyed the cake! It made the day extra special. When they posted a picture to their Instagram page it got everyone's attention. We appreciate how Imagine Cake came through and helped us celebrate this very special occasion. Highly recommend! Thank you!

We custom picked the avatar and it was just as requested!

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80s themed chocolate cake, raspberry filling and buttercream icing

Pastries By Randolph

I was a neighbor of PbR when they opened & immediately fell in love with EVERYTHING they made!!!!!…read moreThe layered cakes were perfectly balanced - delicious BUTTERcream thinly spread, that curd was soooooo good & THE moistest cake holding it all in either in whole cakes or a slices! Those French tarts with frangipane-all sublime! All the tea cookies were simply butter, sugar, a little flour-simple and delicious! And those fabulous individual pastries were jewel -like in flavor & in decoration. Anytime I would bring a box filled with PbR's jewels to a friend's home, office party or to my neighbors' block party; I WAS THE DESSERT STAR; deservedly, sharing the best with friends. Then a neighbor brought a PbR coconut cake with lemon curd to our block party and I could not finished my slice... thin cake layers, the "buttercream" was not very buttery but sweet & gritty, what lemon curd?! Nowhere to be found, sadly. The Randolph's retired and the new owners are not reading any of those wonderful recipes from the OGs - Chef Mark Randolph, Chef Cindy & their awesome kitchen team.

From what I understand, they have new owners as of early 2025. Under the previous owners, I would…read morehave given them 10 stars. All exceptional. All great value for the money. Not so much now. Now it is good but not exceptional like in the past. Their pastries are getting smaller and the prices have gone up. There is also inconsistencies in quality, with some items being slightly overcooked. Napoleons - these are about half the previous size. Still very good though. Strawberry eclair - smaller than previous. Also, the shell is consistently overcooked now. Quiches - these are around a third of the previous size. Sometimes they are overcooked and dry. Also, the mixed veggie quiche is much smaller in depth to the spinach one Various danishes (cheese, apple, cherry, sticky buns) - all around a third of their previous size. Still great quality and tasty though Sfogliatella (Italian pastry) - surprisingly, these are larger than they used to be. These are not good anymore though. The filling tastes good, but it's a weird texture now that they make it larger. The pastry shell is really hard and chewy now that they are larger. These used to be the greatest ever. It's a shame. Cannoli - tried this for the first time today. Won't ever do that again. The shell was good and crispy. The filling was a weird color and had tiny chocolate chips in it. You could tell it was several days old because the chips were soggy. Also, they filled it when we ordered it - and they just put a tiny bit of filling in it so we could actually see through the shell. Not good.

Oreo Cheesecake, Milan

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Pardon My Sweetness

4.2

(5 reviews)

3.1 mi

Food Tried the Tequeños and Black Gipsy Arm. Really enjoyed…read morethe crunch and flavor of the tequeños. The star was definitely the tartara sauce. Incredible pairing with the tequeños. On the other hand, the gipsy arm reminded me of a Swiss cake roll which was not a good thing. I was expecting something more gourmet tasting? Service Ordered delivery and it was very prompt! Ambiance N/A as this was a delivery Overall, would check them out again. Plenty to try on the menu from different countries.

I should have never discovered this place on DoorDash. Not only are the desserts stellar- but the…read moresavory bits are INCREDIBLE. The Argentine beef meat pocket was delicious with a flaky crust and tasty chimichurri like dipping sauce. The chicken Pasticho was a pleasant surprise with a nice side salad AND garlic bread. The pavlova was to die for but I'm glad I got the mini personal one. It's more than enough for like 4 people to split. I got the vanilla dulce de leche cake as well. A bit sweet (expected) but moist and flavorful. This is a place that has fair prices but outstanding food in both taste and presentation. Will be back for more!

VANILLA DULCE DE LECHE

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Goii Treats

5.0

(2 reviews)

3.6 mi

The cake was beautiful and delicious. Very communicative thought the ordering process. Thank you so…read moremuch Goii =) Everybody loved it.

Goii Treats made the most adorable birthday cake for my granddaughter's birthday. She makes custom…read morecakes and they are just beautiful. My granddaughter loves tea parties and they designed a cake with a teapot on top. The cake tasted delicious too. It was light and fluffy. The icing was not too sweet. The birthday cake was huge and we had tons left over. My daughter in law said she was easy to work with and delivered the cake right to their home, on the morning of her party. You should definitely go to her website and look at the awesome designs. She custom makes cakes for any occasion. Her website is goiitreats.com. Take a look at the pictures, this cake is what dreams are made of. And, you will love the taste too.

It tasted as delicious, as it looks.

Look at the detail on this stunning cake.

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The beautiful custom cake.

Inca Social

Delicious. Glad I walked over and checked it out…read more The ceviche is amazing. Pisco sour, also extremely tasty

I visited Inca Social today and overall had a very good experience…read more The atmosphere was excellent--warm, lively, and perfect for enjoying Peruvian food with family and friends. The Ceviche Carretillero was fresh and flavorful, but it was a bit too salty for my taste. That was the main reason I decided to give 4 stars instead of 5. The fried calamari was excellent--crispy, tender, and cooked perfectly. The picarones were outstanding and easily one of the highlights of the meal. The alfajor, beautifully shaped like the map of Peru, was the perfect ending to the meal and absolutely delicious. Overall, I enjoyed the food, desserts, and atmosphere, and I would definitely return. With a little less salt in the Ceviche Carretillero, this could have easily been a 5-star experience.

Ceviche sample and the fried causa sample

Private Room

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Pork bao buns

Roll Play

Locally owned & operated

Vegan friendly

I love this Vietnamese 24-hour pho and rice bowl place. We order on uber eats often and pick up…read moresince it's nearby and it's always ready super quick. We order their large protein bowls that come with chicken and beef and a ton of vegetables. On uber eats they also have deals where you get free chili oil and crunch which I love to add to the bowls. I also get their mama fried rice which comes with an egg on top and is delicious. I highly recommend this place for affordable high quality meals.

so I just wanted to state that I LOVE roll play but I need to complain about there wings. They have…read moresoooo many other great items but pleaseeeee don't get there wings. They are so small and just not it, you can get wings from plenty of other place. Service was good and ambience was great! But just please stay away from wings. Stick to the Rice Paper Rolls and Bánh Mi

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Scoop N Scootery

4.1

(43 reviews)

0.2 mi

Expensive BUT SO WORTH IT OMG. My sundae was super pricey because I went crazy and added everything…read moreI thought looked good so it ended up being about $14 but the size was pretty big. I got a custom tiny (but I think the smallest they do is minis) with coffee Oreo ice cream, carrot cake core, cinnamon whipped cream, and graham crackers on top (weird combo I know). There was a small line (which there usually is even though there was a rainstorm) but it moved pretty quickly and I got my order within 20 minutes of lining up. Omg the trek through the rain was worth it because this was so good. I would 1000% come back and I get the hype. Rating My weird custom order: 5/5

As a lover of ice cream I naturally had to try Scoop N Scootery…read more The ice cream though? It's just ok. And with how long some of the people I've seen wait in line, the line to ice cream ratio results in a diminished return. I love that they offer online ordering which can alleviate the waiting, I love that there's so many flavors that you can have a sensory overload if you don't know the menu when it's time to order. The ice cream itself is good...but also 70% of the ice cream is just toppings. With how much you pay you're mostly paying for an oversaturation of toppings.

Exterior and crazy line

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Gwenie's Pastries

4.6

(45 reviews)

2.8 mi

Absolutely love this place!!! Found out there was a Filipino cafe in Pentagon City, so I had to go…read moreand try it with my friends for breakfast. We got a bunch of their pastries -- the pandan donut, the nutella donut, the ube bun, and the maman -- and they were ALL SO GOOD!!! Loved how soft and fluffy everything was, and they all had such delicious and traditional flavors. The ube bun is one of the most authentic ube pastries I've found here in the DMV. The drinks are also incredible and flavorful. We loved Gwenie's so much, we ended up going again the next day! I got the butterfly pea calamansi and my friend got the strawberry calamansi, both are so so good and a good mix of sweet and sour, but not too strong at all. I'm in love with the butterfly pea calamansi, I would have it every day if I could. The service here is also great! The employees are very nice and we got everything super quickly. The place is a bit small, but has a little bit of seating for a quick bite if you go when it's not busy. The place is also combined with another cafe, Lapu Lapu, which I haven't tried yet, but it smelled super good! I'd love to come back and have a sandwich there and Gwenie's for dessert. So excited to make this one of my regular spots!!!

As a local Pinoy, I'm so glad to see our culture being represented here! I've been to the Maryland…read morelocation before, so when I heard Gwenie's was opening here, my whole family couldn't wait to check it out. Five stars all across the board--from the friendly service to the delicious desserts and welcoming atmosphere. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and brought back so many great memories. Do yourself a favor and stop by for a treat... just make sure it's purple! Highly recommended, and we'll definitely be back!

Food options and order area for the shared space of Gwenie's and Lapu Lapu

Nutella

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Ube cupcake

Mocha Cafe and Pastry

This is my favorite study spot for coffee, vibes, and a variety of pastries. The staff are very…read morekind and the Persian pizza is incredible! The meat is all halal which is a very nice added bonus :) This is a family-owned business and their new breakfast menu is really good! They have many options for drinks as well.

I had always wanted to try Persian pizza since I had always heard it was really good in Iran. I was…read moreable to find this spot that makes and was super happy! We tried their popular pizza and veggie pizza. Both were really tasty and it came with a sauce. I personally enjoyed their popular pizza more with ketchup. I wish it was less oily but loved it!

Veggies Pizza

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Van Leeuwen

4.0

(10 reviews)

0.5 mi

Finally - a ice cream spot with more than one or two non-dairy options! And with real…read morecoconut/cashew ice cream bases, all those with lactose-sensitivities finally have more than sorbets to choose from. I really enjoyed the vegan banana pudding and seasonal planet earth flavors, and look forward to coming back and trying more options soon. Added bonus that Van Leeuwen has a variety of topping/sauce options to choose from.

Van Leeuwen has really taken over the DMV area, with this location replacing Nicecream. It started…read morewith two locations in DC a couple years ago, and now there are at least 10. While the ice cream is much pricier than other local chains in the area, I do appreciate their seasonal flavors along with their classic Earl Grey Tea. Also, they're on inKind, which helps! We stopped by after lunch this past Sunday, and there was a long line. Unfortunately, there was only one employee, who did her best to give samples, scoop out ice cream, and manage the cash register all at once. I definitely think Van Leeuwen could use a couple more employees, especially on a hot summer Sunday afternoon. I got a single scoop (7.95) of banana pudding, a seasonal flavor, which was actually served as two mini scoops. I did enjoy how banana-y it was and the chunks of vanilla wafers throughout, but it was incredibly sweet. Unfortunately, I couldn't even finish my ice cream. A couple of others in our group tried the other seasonal flavor, strawberry rhubarb cheesecake. However, it mostly tasted like cheesecake with bits of crust, with no noticeable strawberry or rhubarb flavor. Overall, I still like that Van Leeuwen offers unique flavors, and their ice cream is rich and creamy, but this visit was pretty underwhelming. The ice cream is already expensive, and the excessive sweetness made it difficult to finish even a single scoop.