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 :)

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.

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.

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!

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 experience on a very busy Saturday. After a 20 minute wait we got seated and enjoyed a great…read moresnack, drinks and service. The mimosas were delicious and the everything bagel with peanut butter and jelly was perfect. Loved the vibe and decor. Also fun seeing such a diverse community including lots of young families. Highly recommend this place

I seem to always have problems with this dc "chain", well chain in disguise. The food is safe for…read morethe most part. Classic diner food with an unnecessary up-charge for having a nice menu graphic design. I have never had a good coffee here. I ordered a cappuccino, with plant based mylk but I still have been able to get a good froth with my at-home espresso machine. As you can see, this is notttttt a cappuccino. They also don't do free refills on black coffee which makes no sense for a diner. At least the food is safe.

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.

Stopped in for ice cream because I had just been walking by & never seen this place. I ordered a…read morescoop of raspberry sorbet on a cone & it was decent! I paid $8 for a single scoop of sorbet on a cone. The service was definitely top tier which is why I am giving it four stars, i just wish they had more vegan or non dairy options. They only had raspberry and mango sorbet to choose from .

Really good homemade ice cream. There is a difference in…read morehomemade and you can tell. Larry, ya nailed it. Classic Chocolate- Yes! Muddy Coffee- Yes! Toasted Coconut- Yes! Don't forget tithe waffle cone.

Really enjoyed the Filipino restaurant, Purple Patch, in DC! Sign is very small so could miss…read moreeasily. Cute interior decor. Excellent service. Pinoy Cold Front No. 5 was a delicious version of an ube espresso martini! Enjoyed all the foods ordered: - ube waffle & fried chicken - ube pancakes & lechon kawali - sinagag & itlog (fried egg) & tapcilog (beef) - lumpia - fried eggplant Definitely want to dine here again when I'm back in DC!

This was my first visit to Purple Patch and it was pretty good, but there are some things I wish…read morewere different. The space is in the basement of two long townhouses with a small passage in the middle. It's an unusual layout, with the host stand around the middle of the first townhouse (a small bar area is in front of it) and I had no idea they had the second townhouse space until they took us through the small passage. It was a Wednesday at 6:30 PM and the place was busy. Our dining room was pretty noisy. It was also difficult to get the waiter's attention, because the long, narrow layout meant he couldn't see parts of our table. Also, at the start of the meal, he overfilled the water pitcher, spilling water on the table and floor. That said, he was very friendly and helpful with suggestions and splitting the bill. We visited for a minor special occasion, which the restaurant recognized with a small card -- this was a nice touch, and one that many higher end restaurant miss. The menu is very large and a bit overwhelming for a first time visitor. There are 16 desserts. I like the variety, but it feels like overkill, and frankly I'm skeptical of all restaurants with huge menus -- is every dish really a winner? will they execute everything well? (Side note: the website menus link to Canva files which are super annoying to browse) We got the Laing ($16) with mushrooms ($5), Chicken Adobo ($19), and Sizzling Sisig ($22). All three came with rice, with a small upcharge for garlic rice. The inclusion of rice, and the upcharge, could have been more clearly noted on the menu. We shared our dishes, and I would have liked some serving spoons included with them. My favorite was the Laing. I had never had it before, so the flavors were novel and I liked them a lot. The stewed taro leaves reminded me a bit of creamed spinach, in a good way. It had strong coconut flavor, plus some spice when you got a chili pepper. The adobo was good but not great. I liked that the chicken was deboned -- a pleasant surprise. Flavors were good, but I wanted them to be punchier. The Sisis was my least favorite. It was a standard version of the dish, not very interesting. We also had the Ube Bread Pudding with Ube Ice Cream ($12) for dessert. This was good, but I wouldn't describe it as a bread pudding. It was thinner and denser than a traditional bread pudding, with a shape and consistency that reminded me more of a brownie or a crumble. I would love to return and try more of the menu.

I get the hype! I…read morehad the double patty wagyu burger and it was absolutely perfect and delicious. I can't say a bad thing about it. I also had the Joia fries and loved the flavor of the topping with the salty fries. I will be back!

Saw this place on instagram and I love a good burger. Came here and was surprised at the expensive…read moreprices. $17 for double wagyu burger and $9 for a single. $5 for fries. Wagyu beef I was hoping to notice a significant difference and I was sure that the fries would be great. Boy was I wrong. The patty is flat and you can barely taste it over here sauce that is over the burger with the chopped tomato and onion. It's a good thing I got a double or I wouldn't have noticed any meat on the burger. The fries were pitiful. Tasteless, no salt and a super waste of $5. The only positive is that the food was ready in about 5 minutes or less so the service was good.