I've visited Lumiers Chimney Cake several times, and it never disappoints. Every visit is just as…read moregood as the last. My go-to order is the pressed-flat chimney cone with Nutella, bananas, and strawberries. It's served hot, fresh, and makes the perfect afternoon treat. They offer a huge variety of toppings, so there's something for everyone, along with fresh juices and smoothies if you're looking for something to drink. My platter was around $13, which I think is a great value for the quality and portion. If you have a sweet tooth or are looking to try something different, I definitely recommend stopping by. I'll definitely keep coming back!

This location is perfect. The backdrop view is the Wharf. We take the Waterfront metro exit (by…read moreSafeway) and walk by Arena stage, to the Wharf. Lumier's is not far from Gordon Ramsey's Fish & Chips and the Pier. There are SO many choices (sweet drinks, juices, ice cream) but the chimney cake is the unique item to order. It is a dessert within a dessert. The chimney cake is delicious by itself. But you can have a variety of toppings placed inside - ice cream, fruit drizzled with caramel, crushed cookies & ice cream and other choices. You can enjoy dessert or a beverage while watching boats, the sunset or activities at the Wharf. It is the perfect place to grab a treat. Check instagram or the web site for hours. They are usually open late.

first time to ice cream Jubilee in Navy Yard…read more Really wanted to try it since I was in the area and settled on mint chip. The service was good after I was served the ice cream. The ambience was nice since it had plenty of seating inside

I wanted a cool treat to beat the heat. After sampling the MarionBerry flavor, I knew I had to get…read moreit. It was the perfect combination of vanilla ice cream, berry and cookies. You had option of a cup, sugar cone, or a waffle cup. They also off a small selection of toppings for your ice cream. patio. seating is also available. I highly recommend a visit. I highly recommend a visit.

The cutest ice cream shop, a hole in the wall at the Wharf. And it is black owned. The shop offers…read morea variety of goodies from ice cream to hot dogs - a quick bite type of situation. I ordered 2 scoops of the rainbow sorbet that was mix of variety of flavors. I wish they offered separate flavors like pineapple, blueberry, etc. More non-dairy would be the best. The service was quick and efficient. They make your orde while you are at the cashier which is really effective. It is location right across from the seafood shacks, so you cannot miss! And there are high top tables available to eat.

I've been meaning to try Southwest Soda Pop Shop for a while, and it didn't not disappoint. They…read morehave sweet items like ice cream and shakes, as well as savory items like burgers. I got a cookies and cream milkshake, and it tasted excellent. It also had really big chunks of Oreo cookies - the biggest I've ever seen. If you're in the area, it's definitely worth giving it a try! The service was also great!

I ordered the mango and raspberry gelato and both were very good. The workers were all very nice…read more Would come back again!

Perfect place to get sorbet on a hot day :)…read more We were looking for a sweet treat after walking around DC and decided to try this place out! They have a vast selection of gelatos and sorbets in unique flavors - we ended up trying the passion fruit and mango sorbets. Texture was smooth and creamy, and not cloyingly sweet. Very refreshing and gave us a burst of energy to continue with our sightseeing!

Kilwins (specifically owner Jason) turned my frown upside down. About a year ago (meant to post…read morethis sooner!!) stopped by here on a very busy Saturday night (after the boat parade). We walked up and tried to find line, asked a couple people, and were basically told there were two lines. So I got in the shortest one, of course! Right before I got to the counter to order the employee says to me "You are not in line. They are not in line," as if trying to call us out and shame us like we cut in line. We definitely didn't--and definitely didn't do it intentionally if we did. After that, I said "no thanks, we don't want anything. I don't appreciate being treated that way." I was sad to not get ice cream and even sadder to be treated so poorly. Owner Jason apparently overheard and came and talked to us as we left. I explained the situation and he agreed the line was confusing. He offered me and my friend ice cream cones on the house and I was not only incredibly grateful to be validated about the line, but also grateful to see how much this owner cares about his customer's experiences. Ice cream was great. And the concern about our experience was even better! Thank you Jason!!

My girlfriend and I split a medium. I had this ice cream back at home, so I wanted my gf to…read moreexperience the nostalgia. Expensive ice cream, but very solid. We got the cookies and cream and trip chocolate Would get if no cheaper options around

Ice cream: good, like always. The black cherry chip is absolutely one of my favorites! It's pretty…read moremuch the only flavor I ever get. When I branch out, the other flavors are good, but this is my favorite. Service: slow AF. We pulled up last weekend and the line was out the door. Only one employee was working and she was pretty slow. It took about 25 minutes to get a couple scoops. Portions: it's very interesting how the pricing is set up between one flavor and two flavors. And what I found, is that the scoop sizes are really inconsistent. It makes sense that they would be slightly inconsistent, but I got two flavors and there was about as much ice cream in mine as there was in my friends, smaller, one flavor cup. However, when someone was asking for clarification, the employee explained that it was two scoops. Anyway, as a whole of ice cream is good and I'll keep coming back for that reason. I just want them to be staffed properly. What I don't love is that people hop in, grab ice cream from the freezer, cut the line and get checked out, while making people waiting in line wait. It's unfair and annoying, especially when you're just waiting for a couple scoops.

The ice cream was good and creamy, and the store was nice. If we were by this store again, we would…read moreget some, but we wouldn't make a special trip for it. Also, the person working there was nice, but seemed less than enthused to be there.

One of the best cappuccinos I've had in the DMV area. Catherine's the best barista ever!read more

Dolcezza is a subpar cafe with the only benefit of being conveniently located inside the Hirshhorn…read moreMuseum. They were quite busy in the morning hours, but the line moved quickly. I was able to observe the baristas making the drinks and the quality seemed inconsistent among individuals. Milk was poured heavily. I ordered the coquito and it was practically milk instead of the expected Puerto Rican eggnog. The coffee was brewed weakly, so I was dissatisfied by the lack of fragrance and caffeine. It needed more warm spices and a nutty base to justify being one of the most expensive beverages on the menu. I would not visit Dolcezza again, even though it was convenient. I would rather walk nearby for a decent cup of joe.

I love Kilwins. Their ice cream is so good. I always sample a few flavors, but always go for the…read moreNew Orleans praline. It's is absolutely delicious. I've never tried anything else, but the fudge and sweets look very good. Staff at this location is extremely friendly.

This cute ice cream shop is located right outside of the home gate at Nats Park. Super convenient…read moreto have on a hot summer day. The ice cream was $$ but it was very good, super creamy, and good portion. I also grabbed a water bottle to take into the park. You won't find this ice cream past the main gate.

I had a lovely time stopping here for a quick sweet treat before my concert at The Anthem. It's…read morelocated at a far end of The Wharf and wasn't too busy on a Tuesday evening. My friend who used to live in Baltimore told me her and her mom loved Pitango. She is gluten-free and pretty much all of their gelatos are gluten free. They also had a large selection of dairy-free options too. It's a tiny shop, but there are what feels like over 20 flavors to pick from. The person who was working there was extremely kind and let us try whatever wanted. I tried the dark chocolate and bacio flavors and ended up choosing those as my gelato for the evening. The smallest cup was a regular and came out to able $9 with tip. There was a lot of seating options outside. I'd recommend this spot for a sweet treat.

This place is kind of at the end of the Wharf and was not as crowded as the bigger, non-local chain…read moredesserts nearby. They had a larger than expected non-dairy selection so I ended up with two such flavors in addition to one more conventional gelato flavor. All of them, including and almond nougat creation that was new to me, a bitter chocolate sorbetto, and a kiwi flavor with little fruit pieces, delivered amply on flavor. The price was more eye-watering than mouthwatering. I suppose it's both a premium location and premium quality, but that was a small cup for over $10. As an occasional indulgence, I do recommend it, and given that it's a Baltimore brand whose original location is near the water, there's something appropriate about it being on the wharf.

It was a nice experience. The service was good. The flavors are delicious. W enjoyed very muchread more

The ice cream from Ben & Jerry's never disappoints. I usually get the vanilla or cookie dough…read morevarieties, but this time I thought I would try chocolate. I got both a scoop of chocolate and a scoop of chocolate fudge brownie (both with sugar cones), and they were very rich and creamy. I really like getting ice cream from the Wharf location since it is nice and clean, and has a friendly staff. Plus, customers can chill and relax with the beautiful view of the marina as the backdrop.