Cute little sweet shop in Petworth. There's an assortment of sweets and ice cream indoors. I came…read morein not wanting to get anything. But when I looked at the ice cream selection, I decided to treat myself with a scoop of their Cookie Monster ice cream. The staff member also let me sample some of their ice cream flavors too, which was nice of them to do. The ice cream scoop wasn't stupidly expensive, so I thought it was great value. There is some indoor seating, but not much. Overall, I would definitely come back and I would tell others to come by too.

What really stood out to me about this place was the service! Very friendly staff who made the…read moreexperience very pleasant. While I only stopped by Lulabelle's for coffee, the sweets and ice cream looked very appealing and will be something I'll come back to try.

You want the scoop?! Well, this place is an authentic Black woman owned business!…read more I'm a first time customer here to say that this place has won me over! Very helpful staff, cute ice parlor vibes and decor..what's not to like! First, I can only indulge in dairy free products so while the selections here were few, the choice that I made was surprisingly shocking-all cashew milk are not enjoyable lol. I ordered the raspberry cheesecake ice cream and honey, after one bite, I thought that I was eating dairy because it was THAT creamy and good! Filled with flavor and delicious to the last drop, I thoroughly enjoyed it on a sugar cone. But here is where I laugh to myself because I sat outside, enjoyed a delicious ice cream and decided to then try a patty lol yes! I ordered one of the curry chicken patty and as a native Island gal, this place knows how to blend their flavors. Those patties were buttery soft and filled with flavor inside-ENJOYED IT! Would I return? YES! I do hope that they expand their vegan flavors but yes yes yes! It's hot in the District, stop by local and enjoy a well deserved treat.

If you're looking for a sweet treat in the DC area, you MUST stop by Here's the Scoop. Their motto…read moreis "bringing the community together one treat at a time" and they are doing just that. Despite the shop being small they have a large variety of options for you. This includes ice cream, brownies, cookies, pound cakes, ice cream and my all time favorite banana pudding. I've had a lot of banana pudding in my lifetime so for this to be my favorite says something (don't tell my grandma I told you that lol). I even love that they offer single serving banana pudding in the perfect size container so that you can enjoy without over indulging. Check out Here's the Scoop, it's right next to the historical Howard University. You will not be disappointed and may just end up spending $20+ every single time you go because it's that good. Support this Black owned and women owned business :)

This place is worthy of its stars. I would rate it six stars if I could. The ice cream flavors are…read moreso delicious many are unique and are the perfect blend of creamy and sweet without being overly sweet. That being said as delicious as the ice cream is, the real star of the show is the gentleman working there. I didn't catch his name, but I could just see how passionate he was about ice cream. It was a nice day so I figured I would mark the transition away from winter with ice cream and I hadn't been to this place in a while and this is going in my top three favorite ice cream places in the DMV area. Please be advised that their peach cobbler flavor is the most popular and for good reason so it might be sold out when you come.

Wish I can spend more time here! Came here initially wanting to sample some flavors before I chose…read moremy flight, but panicked and had a friend choose flavors on my behalf. I didn't have that much exposure to the staff working there, but they recalled having a positive experience with the staffer and got to try as many flavors as possible. Furthermore, I could recall there was alone a bench outdoors and there's limited standing room indoors. With such an extensive menu, it was tough to decide what flavors my friend and I wanted. Overall, the selection was great. The ice cream quality was A (not quite A+), but still pretty reasonable comparing the price for the flight too. I would get more ice cream in the future!

Wonderful ice cream spot with a ton of unique flavors! I first fell in love with Mount Desert…read moreIsland Ice Cream while visiting Acadia National Park, so imagine my excitement when I learned this Maine classic had made its way all the way to Mount Pleasant DC! They have a great list of unique rotating flavors, and it's always fun to come back to try out their new seasonal releases. A few of my favorites over the years have been their hibiscus sorbet -- a delightful dairy-free addition to their Hispanic Heritage Month flavors that is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet -- the cinnamon cardamom -- a super spiced ice cream that, despite being freezing cold, feels like you're about to drink a warm beverage -- and blueberry sour cream crumble. When I'm feeling less adventurous, they also have a really solid strawberry ice cream that uses real berries (none of that artificial nonsense you see in grocery stores) with a delightful fruity, slightly tangy flavor. There's usually a pretty long line, but it moves quite quickly since they don't allow samples. It's also a small space that gets crowded pretty easily, so I'd recommend taking your ice cream to go and enjoying it as you walk around Mt Pleasant or on the benches just below the entrance to Mount Desert.

Mount Desert Island Ice Cream is one of those places that instantly becomes a favorite. Their…read moreflavor selection is always exciting, creative, and consistently delicious. Every scoop feels generous, almost like getting a scoop and a half, which makes each visit feel like a small treat and a bonus all at once. One of my favorite things about this shop is their doggy ice cream. My dog absolutely loves it, to the point where he screams if we walk by without stopping. It has become part of our routine, and watching him light up when he gets his own cup makes the stop even better. They also serve an ice cream taco in the winter, and I cannot wait for it to come back. It is fun, a little quirky, and exactly the kind of seasonal special that keeps things interesting. The walk up window is another huge plus. It makes grabbing ice cream with my dog easy and enjoyable, especially on nice days when you just want something quick and tasty. Mount Desert Island Ice Cream delivers great flavors, generous scoops, and thoughtful touches that make it stand out. It is a place I look forward to every time.

Stopped by a peach cobbler after a good expierence during my first trip but the second trip fell…read moreFLAT. We arrived on a Friday afternoon for some good sweets or so we thought. I personally ordered the chocolate chip brownie and quite honestly it tasted terrible. There wasn't much taste at all for that matter. Extremely bland overshadowed by icing. If there wasn't ice cream involved it would have tasted worse. The Pizza Hut brownie is 10 times better at a cheaper price point. The is brownie can easily be removed from the menu if there aren't improvements. The service was ok even though she originally forgot my ice cream. Inside was clean as there were no other patrons.

I saw this place in my Instagram come up so I thought I'd visit at some point. I had a day off so i…read moredrive up there which took awhile but it was worth it. I had a couple other stops along the way. The music was pretty loud when I walked in which made it a little hard to order. The girl that came out the back was helpful . I was a little skeptical of the cobblers being from the south and being disappointed in alot of the food in the D.C. area. I ordered two cobblers, the peach and strawberry. I make my own strawberry at home. They were a little pricey for the size at $10 each but I just went with it. When I got home I sat down to try them both and was pleasantly surprised. The crusts on both and flavor was really good. I just places on of I'd take my mom to them and this passes the test. I would recommended if you're in the area or taking a special trip.

We heard this was the hot new ice cream spot in Georgetown to check it out. The base of their ice…read morecream is Greek yogurt, which is kind of cool (and tasty). The flavors are pretty standard (vanilla, chocolate, caramel, pistachio). The price is steep, with the smallest ice cream costing $8, but glad we stopped by and checked it out!

New Addition to my Ice Cream Mount Rushmore…read more When a friend heard I was heading into surgery, they sent a Yala ice cream care package via Uber Eats. I honestly didn't realize Uber Eats could deliver high-end ice cream--that is dangerous knowledge for an aficionado with limited self-control. I usually have a strict "Fridays only" rule to self-impose some restraint, but those rules go out the window during recovery. (A quick note: the surgery was nothing serious--just finally fixing a skiing failure from Breckenridge back in February.) To give some context on my palate: 6 out of 10 times, I'm ordering vanilla. I resent when people call it "plain vanilla"--vanilla done right is a complex, detailed flavor all on its own. 2 out of 10 times, I'm ordering something with peanut butter (ever since E.T. 'phoned home', I've had a Reese's problem). For the final 2 out of 10, I'll be adventurous with fruit or something unique. I didn't have much prior knowledge of Greek ice cream traditions, so I did some digging. Traditional Greek ice cream (Kaimaki) is often chewy and elastic, but Yala takes a modern approach for DC. They've hit a "middle ground" texture--creamy like American ice cream but light like gelato. They use A2 dairy from South Mountain Creamery, which makes it incredibly smooth and much easier to digest. After a few days of sampling, Yala is firmly within my ice cream pantheon and established on my "Mount Rushmore" alongside Adrian's Custard in Wisconsin and Oberweis in Chicago. I did my tastings "blind"--meaning I looked at it, but I did not read the foundational ingredients before eating and reviewing. Here are the reviews for the four flavors: Mornings with Thea (Orange Label) My daughter led the charge here, describing it as a "tropical orange cream" that felt like a "wave of summer" with a sophisticated, creamy "winter undertone." My own take was that it tasted like a bougie, orange creamcicle, but with incredible orange chunks. I thought it was candied orange zest, which was new to me and amazing, I also thought I caught hints of peach layered in. I later learned these are traditional Greek orange preserves (spoon sweets) swirled into a yogurt and vanilla base. Yia Mas (Pink Label) I'll be honest: I don't even like cherries, and I first thought these were raspberries. But this was fantastic. It has tart wild cherries swirled into a Greek yogurt and vanilla base. The fruit is succulent and pops against the creamy background. American Dream (Brown Label) A blend of "Papou's Promise" vanilla and "Choco-Yala" chocolate. The chocolate pieces are crisp and have a nice crunch, providing a perfect structural contrast to the smooth vanilla. Mint Chip Mou (Green Label) I've always thought of mint chip as a holiday flavor, but this version felt perfect for March. The color is a soft, spring-like green--not an artificial iridescent glow. When first scooped, the aroma pops into the air, similar to the zest of a a ripe, juicy tangerine when you peel it (the effect, not the the flavor or smell). The mint is light and dreamy rather than a full frontal assault, and the small chocolate pieces are a compliment, not a competitor, providing a nice lingering aftertaste. I was floored to find out that "spring" color comes naturally from spinach! The common thread across all these flavors is that they are well-blended, yet the components stand out independently in the profile. It is a masterpiece of textures and tones; the chocolate or the fruit isn't "mushed" into the ice cream but exists as a separate, wonderful experience floating in an ice cream or yogurt environment. I resisted the Yelp urge to rank these against each other, there were no disappointments. Obviously, Papou's Promise vanilla tops my hit list for next to try, I want to compare Greek Blue Summer against my favorite blueberry pie ice cream from Oberweis, and I'd would love to sample anything peanut butter related if they put something out as a seasonal special! A huge thanks again to my kind friend for the recovery fuel. I'm already planning to organize future ice cream socials here for friends and colleagues once I'm back on my feet. Yala is the real deal. #YalaGreekIceCream #GeorgetownDC #IceCreamConnoisseur #GreekDessert #A2Dairy #MountRushmoreOfIceCream #GeorgetownEats #VanillaDoneRight

Recently visited The Charmery and was pleasantly surprised! I like when places have unique flavors…read moreand combos. I tried the Strawberry Matcha Milkshake. It's made with lavender matcha ice cream which was really tasty but more on the lavender side than matcha. I also tried the Takeout sundae if you like a salty sweet combo this is it. The staff was super nice and it was actually pretty quiet inside. A hidden gem in the area.

It's a good thing I don't live closer to the Charmery because I think they have the best ice cream…read morein the city! I would need to get new pants! My favorite part is the creative ice cream flavors. Where else can you find cantaloupe or Old Bay ice cream? And they're delicious too! I went with friends on a quiet Thursday night. The interior is bright, spacious, and funky! I love the creative decorations. They had about 10 ice cream flavors available. I had to try a couple because they were so unique! Baklava, saffron, old bay, cantaloupe, and more! They had classics as well like chocolate and mint. A single scoop was $6 and was a good size. I got the baklava and WOW. I'm a huge baklava fan and this was incredible. I don't know how they mixed real, delicious chunks of baklava in the honey ice cream without it getting soggy or mushy, but they did and it was amazing! A friend got their dark chocolate and it might be the best chocolate ice cream I've ever had- I'm look at you Ben and Jerry! Some other nice touches- the spoons change color with different temperatures! So fun to watch your spoon change when it sits in the ice cream. They were also selling shirts to support the local elementary school. They have new flavors each season, so make sure you come in and try more! I can't wait to see what else they make!

I can't thank my friend enough for telling me about this ice cream. It has been around for years,…read morebut somehow I never heard about it. When I stopped by, it was raining heavy, but the walk from the metro was totally worth it. I stepped inside, heard some great R&B jams playing, and I made my way to work that amazing smell was coming from. Along the way, I passed some cute merch -- insulated bags and more. And then there was a freezer with all of their pints, ice cream sandwiches, and ice cream cakes. I got up to where the scoops are being served, and there was a very helpful sign next to it with all of the descriptions. I appreciate it the thorough breakdown of what has allergens, what has dairy, and what is vegan. I pretty much tried everything. My favorites were the vegan ones (spiced peanut crunch, tamarind spice), the spiced date cake, saffron pistachio, mangos & cream, black forest... I could keep going. I split a generous scoop of the spiced date cake & saffron pistachio and it was divine. I could've gotten some cool toppings too, but decided not to. It was $8 as is XD. It's definitely a splurge, but a unique flavor profile like this I think it's totally worth it. The pints are $12, which also isn't bad for something this unique imo. I'll be back to get some pints. It's awesome that it's in Brooklyn too, so my sister can explore it as well.

I was thrilled when this NY ice cream shop announced it was opening in DC. I'd read about the…read moreamazing flavors online for years and was excited to taste them for myself. I was so excited, in fact, that I waited in line on opening day. While the flavors were indeed exciting, I found the flavor to be muted. I was picturing intense Indian spice that hits you in the face, only to be confronted with very mild flavor. I've been a few times since opening, and I think it's fine, but it doesn't live up to expectations. I've found the soft serve to be better than the hard ice cream, but it almost has too creamy of a texture. The yogurt soft serve flavor with cardamom was the best thing I've tasted there. The ambiance is fine, there is a small patio for warm days. The last time I was there the inside smelled like sewage, eeek!

Great service and delicious froyo!! We got froyo and a small panda stuffie and we were able to get…read morefree caramel/chocolate fudge and whipped cream!!

Had no idea we had froyo in the city, absolutely cried happy tears at the sight so had to fill…read moreup!! This was a clean store, with lots of frozen yogurt and scooped ice cream flavors to choose from!

Jeni's has been around for ages and we drive by / walk by it a lot every single time we're in DC to…read morevisit the in-laws. But usually, we're too full from whatever meal we've just finished. But this time, we purposely skipped dessert at the restaurant and had ice cream instead. They have a ton of really cool flavors and you can try them before you pick. I tried the mint chip and the darkest chocolate. The darkest chocolate was so good that I ended up with two scoops of it - that's how much I wanted. It's hard to find a solid, not too sweet chocolate, so this was perfect. I had it in a waffle cone, which was so fresh and so crispy.

This was the second Jeni's I visited while staying in the area. One thing I immediately noticed was…read morethat they did not carry the exact same flavors as the parlor in Bethesda. I'm trying to decide if I consider that intentional or evil, but I appreciated the opportunity to sample flavors I couldn't get at the other parlor. As always, the quality of both the ice cream and service were excellent. There wasn't as much space outside for sitting and enjoying, but the interior was comfortable and welcoming. Since there are no Jeni's near where I live (yet), I have more reasons to visit local stores that carry their pints.