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4.2 (629 reviews)

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Annette I.

Nicecream was a disappointment for me. I left empty-handed and unsatisfied. I was the only person in the shop that afternoon and the ambiance was quiet, but the server was monosyllabic with his explanation of what the shop offers. I had time so I hung back to see what other patrons ordered when they arrived. I found out that only a few flavors are available as a single serving, the bulk of their flavors are packaged as pints. I didn't find any single serving flavors that I really wanted but I was already there and settled for their seasonal pumpkin offering, only to find that they don't accept cash. The food choice, curt service, and lack of payment options made me feel that this wasn't meant to be. I left and went to do errands elsewhere before heading back to DC. In the course of my errands I found Mimi's and was delighted by their no-additives-quality, flavors and service.

Rai R.

Visited the Clarendon festival this weekend and as it was a hot day we visited NiceCream in Clarendon boulevard. We enjoyed the vanilla bean and dark chocolate. Nice and creamy . No cash accepted so bring your card.

PUMPKIN SPICE and blueberry pie
Elizabeth S.

They upcharge the ice cream here because they make it instantly with nitrogen, but this pretty much just tastes like regular ice cream. My tip is that 2 flavor scoops is much cheaper and more worth it than one ($6). We got the pumpkin spice which deliciously tasted just like pumpkin pie. The blueberry pie flavor had a lot of actual blueberries and went nicely with the pumpkin spice. Interior is also really cute with many ice cream puns. Despite them mixing the ice cream, service is pretty fast! Only downside is that you can't sample flavors so hopefully you like the flavor you choose, which we did.

Brownie sundae with blackberry ice cream
Nicolas P.

I use to come here a few years ago but stopped after moving a little further away. Just came back recently and it's just as good as I remember. They make the ice cream right there in front of you so you know it's always fresh. The prices might seem a tad high but it tastes fresh and great quality so it seems like it makes sense. The employees are also very nice here and get orders out pretty quickly. Will come again!

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alyssa u.

This place is great!! The ice cream is made right in front of you, so you know it's fresh! The flavors are fun and creative. I had the nutella and a friend had the strawberry basil. the nutella retained the nuttiness of the hazelnut and was the right level of sweet. the basil in the strawberry basil added a level of depth to strawberry ice cream that i'd yet to experience. The service was quick, friendly, and responsive! The space is small but homey with several tables for seating. Great spot, excited to come again!

Jesse P.

My daughter and I came here after dinner a few nights ago and loved it. Honestly, some of the best creamiest ice cream either of us have ever tasted. Friendly staff with a few tables inside and out. About 6 different flavors to try. Enjoy!

Nicole C.

I recently had Nicecream at a business conference and it was all the rave of the event. The co-founder Gil, and his employees Dace and Lori were such a delight to work with. The show of the liquid nitrogen was spectacular but nothing topped the super creamy and flavorful liquid nitrogen ice cream. We had a long line waiting as the Nicecream team served up 200 scoops. I highly recommend Nicecream for any event! It is the best!

Cookies and Cream small cup
Justin P.

Their ice cream is hands down the best ice cream of anywhere I've had that I can remember! We tried cookies and cream, Nutella and butter cream and that were each equally as delicious! The service was friendly and they made each ice cream from scratch! I wish they had space for a couple more tables outside! I definitely recommend this place!

Nutella Small cup
Lauren C.

I went here on a late night ice cream run with my sibling and was pleasantly surprised. They only have a few flavors on their menu, which I believe is limited by the number of KitchenAid stand mixer that they have to mix their batches with the liquid nitrogen. My brother was a little upset because they didn't have any "regular" flavors, but the woman that took our orders, was very helpful and they were able to accommodate him, which made him very happy. The place is on the smaller side, but there is seating with tables for people that would like to sit in and have their ice cream with like three friends. The woman that helped us was very kind and accommodating as stated before, so I had no problems with the service that was there. I got the Nutella ice cream, which was really good and I enjoyed it. You get all of the notes of the chocolate and hazelnut in a very nice, smooth ice cream base. The reason I took off a star is because the ice cream scoop that the woman who prepared the ice cream is used wasn't very clean. When she pulled it out of the container it was sitting in, there was still chocolate residue from someone else's ice cream on it, but because it was chocolate residue, and I was getting a chocolate based ice cream, I didn't say anything. I'll definitely go back again to try some of their other flavors.

Daniel Y.

Nicecream is one of those places that you need to go to once, They make their ice cream fresh on the spot using liquid nitrogen. Watching them pour the base into the mixers and clouds of fog roll across the counter is definitely a cool experience. That said, I've been here three times now as everyone I bring to Arlington wants to try it. To be honest: it's more about the novelty than the actual ice cream. The flavor and texture just don't consistently hit the mark. I went for the banana flavor, and while it had a creamy texture and a nice natural sweetness at first, the flavor wasn't quite balanced. It leaned too heavily into the ripe banana taste, which started to overwhelm after a few bites. As for the price it's a bit on the higher side, but nothing shocking for Arlington. You're definitely paying for the experience as much as the ice cream. If you're going strictly for ice cream, there are better places.

Purely Pistachio and Cold Brew Coffee
Em B.

Came here to try a new flavor.. super busy but line and service was quick. I got the pistachio and coffee... everyone was getting the pina colado and mint mojito. Pistachio was good but expect a whole lot of nuts! it was a real pistachio flavor so I enjoyed it. it paired well with the coffee cold brew flavor. nicecream is always consistent with ice cream texture and flavors are always good! if you haven't tried nitrogen ice cream def check it out. flavors are always rotating.

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Literally the best strawberry ice cream I have had anywhere in the world. I was so impressed with the quality!

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