When I saw Jubilee had a Balston location, I had to stop in for the mango sticky rice flavor! Super convenient location if you're catching a movie at the Regal or a meal in the food hall. And the flavors don't disappoint! read more

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This is inside the food court on the bottom floor. The outside escalators don't work. Some interesting flavors but they seem more like ice milk than ice cream. It's not among the best ice cream I have eaten. They have pints to go. Service is okay, courteous but a bit distracted even when things are slow. Lots of seating inside the food court and a few benches outside. read more

Ice Cream Jubilee - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Such yummy ice cream! I do feel like their selection is hit or miss though. Today it was a hit with the cookie dough! The Thai iced Tea and the Peanut Butter Confetti were not great and didn't taste like the flavors described. I have had blueberry goat cheese in the past and that was delicious. The young lady behind the counter made this 5-stars. She was so sweet and bubbly and let us try as many flavors as we wanted. A cute place in an underground food hall. read more

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The Thai tea ice cream was horrible (it tasted like cardamom. Have these people never had Thai tea before?) And oh look. The business is unstaffed. If you don't want my money, you can have my 1 star review read more

Ice Cream Jubilee - An empty unstaffed business - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

YUM!!! Such creative flavors, especially the seasonal ones!! We got the tasting platter (5 flavors for only $11) and it was so fun and yummy. Every single one was delicious, creamy, and not too sweet. The food court is cute and lively, with lots of available indoor and outdoor seating. There was only one server who was doing a heck of a job keeping a LONG line going, so even though it took a second to get through the line, I was impressed with his patience and efficiency. Great fun ice cream spot with flavors you probably wouldn't see anywhere else. read more

Ice Cream Jubilee - Tasting platter: Cherry blossom cheesecake, Strawberry Matcha Latte, strawberries and cream, Banana Bourbon Caramel, and banana pudding - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

After hearing so many raving reviews about Jubilee I had very high expectations and was excited to finally try it. They offer a lot of unique flavors so my friend & I tested almost everyone one and finally decided on what to order. We both chose to order a single scoop of the Red Bean Almond Cookie. Then as my second flavor I chose the Banana Bourbon Caramel. I was shocked to see the scoop size because Jeni's charges the same and you get almost 2-3x the amount of ice cream. I think all my samples meddled the flavors because I wasn't a fan of my choices after ordering. Overall, I think Jeni's has better flavors and is an overall better value. read more

Ice Cream Jubilee - Single Scoop - Banana Bourbon Caramel + Red Bean Almond Cookie - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Service. An hour before closing, the worker decided to take a break and didn't come back for almost 15 minutes. A lot of people waited and left. Maybe should hire more staff for peak hours. read more

Quick service and nice staff. Ice cream was right temperature and texture. Tasted savory. read more

Ice Cream Jubilee - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

As one of your early fans from the Navy Yard days when you were still experimenting with flavors, this one star is not reflective of just one recent experience but a consistent decline in quality and service. The Ballston location serves freezer burnt scoops of ice cream (chunks of ice!) every week regardless of season. The scoop sizes continue to diminish while prices increase, $6.50 for a single flavor scoop, you gotta be kidding-yes, it's comparable to a Van Leeuwen but one, your flavor diversity is lacking (can count your old hits on the fingers of one hand and the far and few new launches are avoidable) and two, local/neighborhood artisan ice cream shops are delivering better quality in the same or lesser price range. And soft serve for the same price as a scoop, seriously! Coming back to the flavors, the rum and raisin was a shame, it is a classic favor, but whoever gave you the idea of dunking a packet of raisins in rum and then throwing the entire thing into the ice cream clearly never tasted the classic flavor before. Then there was this summer's orange creamsicle, less like a creamsicle more like a cough syrup. Whatever happened to your honey lavender days. Service, is anyone doing a sanity check at the Ballston location? Most of the times they are out of the serving dish/container for the flight. The staff is disengaged and at times bordering between clueless, rude, indifferent. The final thaw for our family was our six year old requesting for an empty cup (like kids often do) to cover her ice cream cone so the ice didn't drop. She was told "you will be charged for the cup, our management told us." Then the little girl noticed her cone was fully cracked within seconds of being handed the ice cream, "my cone broke". We were told, "you should have bought a waffle cone instead of a sugar cone, they are cheap and break all the time." Whatever happened to kindness and customer service. We are taking our weekly ice cream business to "local" stores. read more

When we eat at Ballston Quarter food court, we usually get ice cream here. It is on the pricier side, but if you're craving ice cream and already here, it's convenient. read more

I loved the one in DC but hadn't been to that location in a long time. So, I was psyched to see they had a location in Arlington. I tried 3 different flavors and finally ordered a small cup of another flavor because none of the three was a clear winner. I didn't like the one I ended up with either. To me, all of their ice creams are too sweet. Maybe it's made from corn syrup? Also, there wasn't too much of a difference between the different flavors. read more

Best ice cream in Ballston area (VA), hands down! The flavors are unique without being 'too weird'--there is something for everyone. I highly recommend the Ube or the Peanut Butter Cookies, and Chocolate Peanut Butter. The staff is always friendly even when the line is out the door. Pro tip: Get a flight so you can try multiple flavors! read more

Ice Cream Jubilee - Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Back when I lived in Northern Virginia, this was always my go-to dessert spot since it was only a short walk away from where I lived to in Ballston Quarter. Casual place located on the ground floor of the building. Lots of outdoor seating as well as indoor amongst all the restaurants there. Usually only 1 or 2 people working the counter during then so service could be a smidge slow when it was busy, but it's worth the wait! My go-to staple flavors was always MarionBerry with graham cracker which is like a sweet/fruity flavor that I really enjoy. But during Lunar New Year they always release a set of Asian inspired flavors that are always pretty unique. In particular, I really love the roasted barley tea and red bean almond cookie which seem to be a staple in those releases. Definitely super unique flavors that remind me of my childhood, that's for sure haha. The owner, Victoria is also a super nice person and have had the pleasure of meeting her a couple times for different Ice Cream Jubilee events. Gotta love and support your local small businesses. Especially an AAPI, women-owned spot! Also a note on cost, pricing is definitely on the higher end of ice cream, but that's just what you got to expect for the quality and uniqueness of ingredients. It's just going to cost more than your run of the mill ice cream shop that just serves vanilla and chocolate. read more

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This was my first time trying Jubilee with friends and I loved it! The ambiance was quaint and quiet (I did go late evening) with great lighting and decor. The person scooping was well-informed and patient and the ice cream was delicious, creamy, and had unique flavors. I definitely will come back! read more

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Delicious ice creams! I tried two of their limited edition flavors - sticky mango rice and red bean almond cookie. I loved the tropical and juicy mango with the slightly sweet rice flavor. I also loved the roasty and nuttiness of the red bean. Both had wonderful and silky textures that were (the greatest compliment for desserts) not too sweet! I thought the ice creams tasted exactly like their descriptions. My husband got a bourbon banana one and a mint chip brownie one. He was quite pleased with the flavors as well. read more

Cool ice cream shop in the ballston mall food court. One scoop is a decent size but still $6 with tax. High quality and hearty but not the best ice cream you'll ever have. Staff is very friendly and lets you try samples. read more

Ice Cream Jubilee - Chocolate - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I came to Ice Cream Jubilee after a long day of stuffing my face at Ballston Quarter. There aren't many places offering dessert in the area, so this ice cream shop is in the perfect location. There are options of waffle cones, getting the scoops in a cup and a variety of sizes. I was debating on whether I should get a sorbet or ice cream and went with the latter. I ordered one scoop of the blueberry pie which is just the right amount of sweetness after my large meal at Jinya. This scoop was a little more sweetness than I like, but still tasty. It had chunks of pie crust mixed in which provided a good contrast of crunchiness coupled with the creaminess of the ice cream. The staff were pleasant, the line was a bit long, but overall a good experience. I'll be back and try some more flavors. -ODL Connect with me! IG & YouTube: @AOEAT read more

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You can't buy happiness BUT you can buy (or get a free) ice cream and that's kind of the same thing. Plus, without ice cream, there would be darkness & chaos, and we don't want that! Their flavors are unique and really well-balanced and lighter compared to Jeni's Ice Creams. There are options that are dairy-free and ice cream that features The Pie Shop, another DC woman-owned business! :) After trying different samples, I got their honey lemon lavender, and my husband got Marionberry. They were both amazing and the size of one-scoop? Oh my! I was so happy!! Ballston Quarter has plenty of 2 hr street parking. I visited during dinner time but found a space very easily. Friendly staff and lots of space and seats available inside the market and outside. A perfect place to bring kids or hang out with friends and family. read more

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We went to Ballston Quarter for the first time and the food there was yum! So we decided to end it with some ice cream. They had a picture menu which helped because it's always so hard to pick! I usually pick something peanut buttery or chocolatey..but this time I was like let me try something new.... I ordered the Marion berry ice cream single scoop..and let me tell u! It was soooooooooo good! Didn't think I would like anything outside of chocolate this much but I would have to order this flavor again. It's delicious! And the service was good too. I enjoyed every bite *drooling as I type* lol read more

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Had the Peppermint Patty ice cream! Got a single scoop but wish I had gotten a double. Ice cream was creamy with big chunks of chocolate chips! The wait in line was short and the guy was super polite and friendly! read more

Ice Cream Jubilee - Peppermint patty ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

OMG! I came to this place not knowing what to expect and I've got to say is one of my favorite ice creams spots now. I got the lavender lime flavor and it was to die for! I definitely I wanna go back and try the different flavors... they have so many options!! read more

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My favorite ice cream in DC Service: 10/10 Vibe: N/A Apple butter oatmeal cookie flavor (seasonal): 9/10 (love the bits of cookie in it) Chocolate chocolate: 9/10 (perfectly rich and love the chunks of chocolate chip mixed in) Overall: 9.3/10 (4.7/5) read more

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Love the interesting options this location provides. I felt like a kid at the ice cream shop leaning against the glass deciding on what I liked best. As an adult, I just decided on the basic chocolate (haha) but I believe it might've had a bit of fudge or something mixed in. Two scoops and it filled me exactly how and wanted and what my sweet tooth was looking for. Ice cream had a great consistency and the waffle cone was cooked evenly. Employees were also very sweet and patient! read more

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I went to Ice Cream Jubilee last weekend and it was so surprisingly good !! I could always smell the fresh waffle cones and the sweet smell of the ice cream whenever I went to the mall, so I decided to try it. They had so many creative flavors, including a special list of ice creams just for the spring time. The man working was really kind and let us sample some of the flavors before picking an ice cream bowl that we wanted. I was really impressed by the seasonal ones, like the smoked vanilla cherry Sakura flavor. I ended up getting the Marion Berry which was Marion berry jam and Graham crackers and the banana caramel bourbon ice cream. We got a fresh waffle cone too. It took a little while because of the fresh waffle cone, but it was warm when it came back and it melted the ice cream. Yum! 10/10. I can't wait to come back! read more

Ice Cream Jubilee - Waffle come Sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I sampled 4 flavors - Thai iced tea , mint chocolate chip, honey lemon lavender, cookies and cookie dough. But decided to go with the Thai iced tea in a cup. It tasted just like the real Thai tea and was very refreshing. I was not particularly impressed with the mint chocolate or honey lemon lavender. The mint didn't taste too much different from what you could buy at a grocery store. The honey lemon lavender tasted too artificial. The cookies and cookie dough was good but I decided to go with the Thai iced tea since it is a little more exotic. The ice cream is very thick and creamy and not too sweet. Good for adult taste buds. For one small scoop, they actually give you a lot. For no extra charge you can get it in a sugar cone. They also do sundaes and a few pastries. See pics for menu and current pricing. They have seasonal flavors and certain flavors all year round. Since they have other locations in DC, you may want to call the store to see if they have the flavor you are interested in. When I went, the selection is a lot less than what they have on their website. The reason for the 4 stars is because the employees were not particularly friendly. When I asked for samples they gave me look. I would expect that they would be a little more courteous in the response especially since the ice cream isn't particularly cheap. They also just assumed that I wanted a cup without asking if I wanted it in a cone. But it was also very close to closing time so I can kind of understand. Normally you would have to pay for parking but I guess because I came in the evening around 8pm weekday, there was no fee to park (at the metered parking). It is a small counter-style layout within the Quarter Market food court. So there is plenty of seating to enjoy your ice cream. There is also a very nice outdoor area. The Quarter Market is accessible directly from the outside without going through the mall so if you came on foot or Metro, it is easy to get to. Overall, I think this is a nice ice cream spot to go to if you are in Arlington. But I don't think I would personally make a trip out here just for the ice cream. read more

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Located in the food court in basement of the Ballston Quarter. I enjoyed ice cream jubilee. Quick, friendly service, despite a long line! The flavors are also great and some rotate seasonally! read more

Unique flavors and fresh made-to-order crispy waffle cones! There's a galore of classic and new seasonal flavors to choose from. Highly recommend venturing out and exploring the new flavors. The classic flavors - Cookies and Cookie Dough and the Banana Bourbon Caramel were okay. The Mexican Hot Chocolate and the Pumpkin Honeycomb are bursting with flavor. The Mexican Hot Chocolate is dark chocolate ice cream with a subtle spicy kick. I'm not a big fan of spicy food and glad there wasn't much heat, the notes of cinnamon and spices really elevated the flavor. The Pumpkin Honeycomb tastes like pumpkin spice with notes of cinnamon and nutmeg, and pairs really well with the plain waffle cone. A whiff of the chocolate waffle batter resembling gooey brownies will tantalize your tastebuds and have you begging for a waffle cone/bowl! While the chocolate waffle cone/bowl has an amazing aroma, it's a bit bland and actually prefer the plain waffle cone/bowl. Note the cones are not leak proof. I walked a couple of blocks and the ice cream started leaking out! Unless you're planning on sitting down with the cone, go for the waffle bowl! There's no mess and much easier to break off the crispy waffle and dip into the ice cream! Some of the ice cream tastes a bit frozen over or not quite thawed, it also melts pretty fast within a couple of minutes. Also Ice Cream Jubilee stopped taking the loyalty cards (I would have scored some free cones over the years!). The friendly and speedy service is fantastic and truly the cherry on top! No need for sprinkles or toppings, the ice cream is so flavorful. Excited to come and try the next line-up of flavors! read more

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With so many flavors to try, I highly recommend that you order the flight. You get to choose six flavors from the menu that range from your traditional to the Asian Heritage Month ice cream flavors. read more

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Still my favorite stop in Ballston Quarter to get a chilly treat on this super hot summer days!! While they still have my OG fav Marion Berry, they also have a fab rotation of seasonal flavors that are worthy of tasting and change monthly so do make sure you check them out. I'm a cup girl at heart but cones are currently my vibe especially in the summer time!! Staff is friendly and super attentive in helping you find the right flavor!! Plus, samples are back (limited to 3) in case you are unsure on which flavor to chose. Looking forward to discovering a new flavor next month!! read more

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This spot is located in Ballston Mall. There is a $1 fee to park in the garage for the first 3 hours. It is down on the lowest level, which is the food court. The staff there is very friendly and helpful. Some issues I noted however, is that you can not see or sample the ice cream. They have some exotic flavors of ice cream available. Keep in mind that even though some of the flavors have alcohol names, they do not actually have alcohol in them. I got a cup of Buttered Toast & Marmalade and another cup of Banana Bourbon Caramel in a waffle bowl. I liked the Butter Toast flavor the best. But I am also a fan of the waffle bowl. It is made fresh, come out warm and is soft. It was really good and should come every scoop of ice cream that they sell. The place is very clean and there is ample indoor seating in the food court that the shop is in. This is a super local ice cream spot. As I mentioned, the have a great selection of exotic flavors and they can scoops in a bowl, or on a waffle cone, in a waffle bowl or in a shake. I recommend checking this spot out to get your frozen sweet treat fix. read more

There are a variety of flavors that span from your classics to unique flavors that you've probably never heard before. I ended up wanting to try one of their more distinct flavors and got a single scoop of marion berry. Upon seeing the scoop, I honestly thought I was gonna be in for a rough time because it looked super sweet. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the flavor and it ended up being really good! The base is vanilla with a blend of marion berry jam and crushed graham crackers. Never heard of a marion berry before but whatever it is, it's delicious LOL. I thought the addition of graham crackers would make this ice cream crunchy but it's actually powdered down so it added an interesting texture to the ice cream without adding a crunch. This location is within Ballston Quarter. It's right in the middle of the food hall so you can't miss it! There's a lot of seating around the food hall so you can enjoy the ice cream inside or enjoy it in the outdoor patio. Price wise, it's $6 for a single scoop. I would usually not pay that much for ice cream but considering the unique flavors and quality of the dessert, I'd say it's reasonable. FYI, if you get a double scoop and split it, it'll be $8 and you can save some money! Probably will do that next time I'm in the area to try out some of their other flavors! read more

Ice Cream Jubilee - single scoop marion berry on a sugar cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

So many unique flavors! This is my first time trying ice cream jubilee and I've heard so many good things. Located in the Ballston quarter food court, this location provides all their regular ice cream flavors along with the seasonal flavors as well. We decided to go with peanut butter chocolate, a seasonal flavor, and cookies & cookie dough. Both were so delicious and had their own twist to it. The cookies & cookie dough is perfect if you are a cookies and cream lover. So many Oreo pieces and an added joy of cookie dough as well. Service was quick and easy, and lots of seating available to enjoy your treat. I hope to come back and try more flavors soon! read more

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Who doesn't love eating ice cream when it's 28 degrees outside, windy, and feels like it's 16 degrees?! Us, that's who! With the nixed events due to the pandemic, I still wanted my baby to get a taste of Lunar New Year in some (safe and socially distanced) form. We visited ICJ-Ballston to check out their Lunar New Year flight tasting and it did not disappoint. Each bite made me want more. Of course, ICJ Did give a generous scoop of each of their 6 flavors. My daughter polished off an entire scoop and left me 5 to try and finish myself; while I love ice cream, def could not deliver on finishing off 5 scoops after having a big lunch with her. We also got to take home a pint of the coconut lychee lime sorbet, which was her favorite. The gentleman there was super friendly, patient and kind and made our quick visit there so great. For those who haven't been here before, we have tried soo many of their flavors (I want to say at least 2 dozen in the past year or more) and I have to say, I (and my family's haven't been let down so far. Thank you ICJ! Ps- the non-masks you see? We unmasked quickly to inhale ice cream and re-masked and left. If you haven't been to the Ballston location before, it is an eatery with lots of other food places and tables and chairs to dine: there were other people getting food and eating from other locations, but there were a small number of people to space ratio. read more

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Ballston Quarter is usually so lively and a great place to just chill and hang out with friends. And what's better than getting ice cream together? They have some unique flavors here but my personal favorite is definitely the Thai iced tea. Ice cream here is super creamy and they also have a great rotational flavors that change every once in awhile. I definitely would recommend trying the seasonal flavors but definitely have a personal go-to when you're not feeling them! read more

YUM! My new favorite ice cream place!! I loved the thai iced tea & cuppa joe the best. I personally love coffee flavored ice cream and thai iced tea, so i may be a bit biased. The mango habanero i thought was just okay... the habanero was a bit too spicy / odd for me. I sampled the honey lemon lavender which tastes exactly like the name suggests, but again, this was an odd mix of flavors for me. Nonetheless, I cannot wait to try out their other flavors!! The waffle is also another great addition that's not too sweet :) Side note- I wish they had given me the cute jubilee logo bowl for my ice cream, but they must've run out of them when i went. Bummer! read more

Ice Cream Jubilee - Mango habanero (yellow), thai iced tea (orange), cuppa joe (brown) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I'm one of those people who have a second stomach for dessert. Even a third... and I particular love love love ice cream. From living in Seattle for Molly Moons to my weekly visits to Portland's Salt and Straw, Sooo, one of my friends who also lived in Portland suggested that I try Jubilee. I gotta say, the ice cream itself is great. The marionberry and graham crackers reminds me of Oregon as well as the lavender lemon. Decent servings. I also had a taste of their guava passion fruit sorbet which I really really really wanted to love. The flavor was definitely there but the texture was more gooey than a sorbet for me. It felt like too much xanthum gum was added perhaps. The unfortunate reasons why I knocked off my two stars were because of the customer service. One evening, my friend and I went and placed our orders 20 min before closing. I went to go grab our orders and no one was to be found. I stood there for ten minutes before this guy with the beard and flannel came out. He claimed our orders weren't even seen on the screen. As I walked away, he shouted REALLY LOUD that he then saw it... and that he only one waffle cone left. (We also paid for two waffle cones). Instead of putting the ice cream in the waffle cone, he just put it in a bag and awkwardly gave the order to me. I also ordered another waffle cone during a next visit. Customer service was better and the girls were great. But I noticed that same bearded guy and flannel was manning the waffle cones ... well I've never been so disappointed because my waffle cone was stale and not crispy at all. (See picture). If I'm able to fold up my waffle cone, that means it gotta cook for another 30 -60 seconds. Anyway, I'd go back for the ice cream but only in a cup... read more

Ice Cream Jubilee - My unhappy undercooked waffle cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I came here with my bf after dinner. Since this was our first time visiting we wanted so sample some of their ice cream flavors. They explained each person can sample 2 flavors. I end up getting the honey lemon lavender and my bf got their Thai ice tea flavor. Both was delicious and creamy definitely recommend checking this spot out if you are in the area. read more

Ice Cream Jubilee - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Ice Cream Jubilee is soo good!! Their soft serve is so yummy and fresh tasting, along w the toppings- real brownie bites!! The service was excellent, Pablo was so nice, friendly, and accommodating. The location is also great in a vibey food court below the Ballston mall. read more

Ice Cream Jubilee - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I love the different flavors of ice cream they have at Ice Cream Jubilee. I came here because I wanted to try their spring flavors!! I ordered a double scoop of orange blossom tea cake and the raspberry rose. The raspberry rose was my favorite out of the two as I am a black raspberry ice cream fan and it reminded me of that! What is also great about this location is that the people who work here are so nice!! I say stop by! When in Ballston Quarter get your dessert here!! read more

I have been Ice Cream Jubilee 3 times, and this location twice. My main issue with Ice Cream Jubilee is that they don't have flavors that interest me, but this is because I like more classic and/or chocolate-based flavors and Ice Cream Jubilee's flavors are more niche/unique (which other people tend to appreciate). I end up getting the same flavor every time I visit, which is the Cookies & Cookie Dough flavor (see picture). The ice cream itself is very expensive for its size (over $5/scoop). This location has very nice service and ample seating, and it's a great sweet ending to a Ballston Exchange food court meal. read more

Ice Cream Jubilee - Cookies & Cookie Dough - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Arlington, Virginia