When I was told that my cup of ice cream with a sugar cone on top was $5.89, all I could think about was that this ice cream better be good. I know ice cream in D.C. is expensive, but I wanted good ice cream. I'm happy to report that I was not dissapointed! Wandering in on a Tuesday evening after work, Thomas Sweet was not crowded. There are two or three tables inside and the same number outside so there is not much room to eat in. However, there are so many flavors to choose from that I don't mind the inconvenience. While this seemed to be overwhelming at first, I was so excited to see Coffee Oreo that I immediately ordered it. Sitting down with my two large scoops, I was shocked to see it packed with oreos, and the ice cream was very rich. I was very full after my ice cream and totally satisfied. My friends had great flavors too, and there were so many fun and unique options. I'll be back to try more flavors soon! read more

I stopped by to grab a sweet treat after lunch and there was actually a line out the door. I got a strawberry and raspberry smoothie. Not sure what they put in it but it tastes really good. Creamy, slightly sour and sweet. I also had some coconut and coffee ice cream and that was really good too, but nothing crazy special. It was definitely a bit on the expensive side, but that's pretty expected for dc read more

I've been to the one in Princeton, NJ a couple of times and I will have to say that one is a lot better than the one in Georgetown. The ice cream is very good for sure, but I don't recall the NJ location being as expensive as the one in Georgetown. I paid $8.75 for my blended ice cream, and the blended one came out with too much of the toppjng snd not enough ice cream. It was poorly blended and the ice cream was basically melted by the time it was served to me. It was probably because they were so busy they didn't really pay sttention or care to the customers. Nonetheless, the ice cream itself is still very good. read more

A ton of flavors. I tried cinnamon, chocolate chip, and bubble gum and they were all delicious. Worth the trek to Georgetown from DC.

If you are in Georgetown in the summer, you basically have no choice but to go here. Enjoy delicious ice cream in cups, in cones and slammed between chocolate chip cookies. Check out all the best DC ice cream listed in my DC Ice Cream Tour! read more

Flavors were good! The line was long but it went pretty fast, as the store only lets in 2 groups at a time. We tried lemon custard, chocolate oreo, pralines and cream, mint, mango, hazelnut, and heavenly cherry. The lemon custard was good, but if you're a fan of lemon the flavor is not very strong. Chocolate oreo was my favorite - almost like mocha, and with little chunks of oreo wafers in each bite. The pralines and cream was nothing too special, tasted as you would expect. Mango had a pleasant aftertaste but the flavor was also pretty light. Don't get the hazelnut here, I didn't really enjoy it. I personally don't enjoy cherry flavors, but if you like cherry as a flavor get the heavenly cherry. It also has small pieces of chocolate inside it. The mint we got as a sundae, which was decadently fantastic - I highly recommend getting it if you want to splurge on the calories. Overall, I will definitely be coming back to try the rest of the flavors! read more

Thomas Sweet - Mango and chocolate oreo - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came here with very high expectations, unfortunately was let down. They got both my mom and my orders wrong- after correction, the flavors were underwhelming. I got cake batter and pistachio and honestly didn't even know if it was cake batter or just vanilla. the pistachio was loaded with actual pistachios which I appreciated, but the base again, tasted vanilla. my mom got mango and coconut. I tried a bite of coconut and it was loaded with flakes which was a plus, but all in all pretty sub par read more

Thomas Sweet - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I walked into Thomas Sweet this afternoon just to pick up some fudge. The guy behind the counter told me to get out because I had my dog with me (she is 15 lbs, clean, well-behaved, on a leash). The store was otherwise empty. So I said OK, I get it, no dogs allowed, but would you be able to bring me some fudge outside, and I'll pay you with my credit card? And the guy FLAT OUT REFUSED. What a lazy bum. I have fond memories bringing my kids here when they were young-- but I won't be returning. read more

The ice cream was very very good. However, those scooping handled money and did not wash their hands before grabbing bowl cones for example. Due to this unsanitary carelessness, I ended up trashing the cone. read more

Back in the day...like when I was pregnant with my now 12 year old son, this place would give you so much ice cream it would topple over. Now, it's a different story. In fact, the guy took (threw) some of my ice cream back into the tub. Remembering how they used to scoop, I was afraid they'd give my son too much. Well, that no longer a worry. There are obviously new owners and the guys behind the counter are not as friendly. Nonetheless, they have a ton of variety and deserve four stars for that alone. Where else can I get peppermint ice cream in August? read more

Was very pleased with this place. You can't not find what you are looking for they have nearly everything! If you just want some really good ice cream, like your selection of toppings, this is the place. It doesn't have super experimental choices but the range compensates, even in the cone choice. Try the dulce de leche and blackberry if you get overwhelmed read more

Thomas Sweet - Blackberry and dulce de leche. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I grew up in Princeton where the other Thomas Sweet location is so I love coming here whenever I'm feeling homesick. This place is great because there's an unlimited number of flavors and toppings that you can get with your ice cream and it hits the spot every time. I highly recommend Thomas Sweet. read more

Thomas Sweet - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

yum! be aware that there is minimum to use credit cards, have had to combine with friends to pay.

So many options for ice cream, sorbet, frozen yogurt, and toppings! They even have ice cream sandwiches in the freezer that cost the same as a regular scoop I have been wanting to try... If you come here you will have to wait in line, especially at night since they're one of the only places open still !! read more

My absolute favorite place to get ice cream in dc. Sure it's a little bit pricey but the quality is well worth it. The employees I've encountered are kind and hard working. This is a staple establishment in Georgetown. Truly is top tier. read more

When my friend suggested ice cream after an endless brunch I felt extremely glutinous, but decided to partake anyway. I mean, it was my birthday after all. At least we walked from the restaurant. That 3 blocks counted, right? I digress...we entered Thomas Sweet and it's a small area to wait in line and a bit claustrophobic if too many people come in at the same time. They do have a few tables inside and a few outside, so that was a bonus. There were a ton of flavors to choose from to the point that I got a nervous when it was my turn and I felt unprepared and not ready to make a commitment! Nonetheless, I choose a chocolate marshmallow cookie and it was a chocolate ice cream with marshmallow pieces and oreo bits. It was good and a fairly large serving for only 1 scoop. They had a lot of waffle cone options. Some chocolate dips with nuts, sprinkles, and some I can't remember. I choose the bowl because as I said above, I just had brunch. The line went pretty quickly and we were in and out in 10 minutes. There were plenty of staff to make the process seamless and also give you samples if you are undecided on what will hit the spot. read more

How do they manage to have every flavor of Ice Cream imaginable ? After deliberating for 10 minutes, I decided on the Oreo Cookie Ice Cream. The icecream was a 10 out 10. What a fun old fashioned atmosphere. So glad we stopped here while visiting DC. read more

This place has something for everyone. I was in the mood for froyo, but no one else in my group was. We then found this place, and it was magical. I got my froyo, and the others got tasty, tasty ice cream. The tiramisu ice cream had just the right amount of cinnamon, and the peppermint ice cream had fun little peppermint bites throughout it. The froyo satisfied my craving, but this is definitely an ice cream first establishment. For one thing, there are no fresh fruit topping options. From what I could tell, they're all frozen fruits (and I'm all about the fruit on my froyo). They also charge by the topping, which doesn't work when you want to put a little of this and a little of that on your froyo. But given the situation with my friends, it worked well for all of us. They also have fudge and other sweets available. Just be prepared for a line, and limited seating when you get there. My group was lucky to snag a table, but it was close quarters. read more

Always a smile on every face when we leave here. Great choices, nice service and they always give you more than your stomach can manage. Great for little kids and ice cream lovers read more

Bland, basic ice cream. Nothing special. Bad customer service--why is your cc machine always broken?--and an overall icky-sticky feel. Pick up a pint of something else at the Giant and call it a night. read more

Very basic ice cream place. Not sure what all the hype is all about. The vanilla heath flavor is horrendous. The mango sorbet is too sour.The worst part is that you get two huge scoops for the smallest size. They don't know anything about portions. read more

Needed some ice cream to cool off after shopping. There was a lineup when we got inside. We all wanted cones but the flavor I chose was too soft and I had to get it in a cup. I should have picked a different flavor because it was too mushy. The ice cream was just OK. Not very creamy the way we like our ice cream. There were also pieces of ice in the two scoops we got on the cone. It was nice to sit inside the air conditioning to cool off. read more

Thomas Sweet - Too soft for a cone so the lady put it in a cup. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Best ice cream at gtown. Long line but it moves quickly and definitely worth the wait. Delicious, very creamy. They are very generous with the portions. Can't wait to come back and try their fudge it looked incredible. read more

Thomas Sweet - Dulce de leche(left), coffe oreo (middle), cinnamon (right) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Decent ice cream, if there's a line, you should just walk to the grocery store and get some ice cream of similar quality. Definitely a tourist trap. read more

The quality has gone down over the years. We used to go to this place regularly, but recent experiences have not been good. Found crystals in their ice creams. Counter service not very polite. Not going back. read more

I'm completely obsessed with this place. I would recommend the chocolate Oreo marshmallow ice cream. It's completely out of this world and you won't be disappointed! I also really like the Cookie Monster and mint Oreo flavors. Go before dark to avoid the crowds. After 8 pm there is nearly always a line out the door. And bring cash to expedite payment at the counter. read more

It's nothing really special. Gentrification I think over hypes these places downtown in dc. If you want a simple scoop cool. I gave four stars cuz it it is an ice cream place with lots of options and flavors . Did I like the ones I got no, they were eh. read more

Super annoying and awful experience. Our family went to enjoy some ice cream after a long day of walking in DC. The staff was incredibly rude. They restricted my oldest son to one taster and my middle son to two tasters. The rules and scoop sizes seemed arbitrary and inconsistent. The place was relatively empty and not busy, but they were rushing us and the server seemed annoyed when we asked questions. My kids single scoops on cones were huge. My hubby and I ordered two scoops of ice cream in a cup with hot fudge but were served about half of what my kids were served. And they charged me $1.09 for crushed almonds. Ice cream was good but I didn't like that they had inconsistent rules about how many tasters are allowed. How can you choose a flavor with a one taster limit? read more

Loved this place! It's sort of a unique dessert location that gets overshadowed by the more famous places like Georgetown Cupcakes. I love coming here occasionally in the evenings when it's extremely busy and you just can relax for a bit here before heading home. I like trying places that are unique to DC and this was definitely one of those places. read more

I got the medium mango ice cream. It was really well-conditioned for a hot day. The ice cream itself is straightforward flavor-wise and hits you with cream flavor after the mango. It was $6 for the medium, but they give you a decent amount of ice cream at that price, so I could've done with a small. Definitely a good place to grab some ice cream when exploring Georgetown on a hot day! read more

This place went downhill. I would not recommend this place at all to anyone. Their soft serve ice cream has no flavor, except the chocolate flavor which tasted like acid. I wonder if they ever clean their machines. There is too many options in town to compromise read more

Came in here and there was a huge line. But despite the long line, they moved very quickly! I got strawberry in a cone and I really enjoyed my ice cream. They have a lot of flavors, most of them classic flavors. Be sure to stop in and try this place :) read more

Thomas Sweet - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Never again. Very average ice cream flavors, bad service, and extremely upcharged. When I asked what the most popular flavor was the employee told me to hurry up and "just order." In order to pay with card the order must exceed seven dollars so I was forced to purchase a topping. A small cone is 6.11 which isn't horrendous, but wasn't worth the mediocre ice cream. Then, I asked for a separate cup and it cost 30 cents but I had already paid with card. Ridiculous. Two stars only because some presidents were customers. Overall do not recommend. read more

Thomas Sweet is located along Wisconsin Ave in Georgetown, away from the crowds in M street. It is a cute ice cream shop with a huge selection of ice cream flavors, chocolate, and fudge. Although M street has other great ice cream options like Ben and Jerry, Dolcezza (gelato), and Haagen Dazs, Thomas Sweet is my favorite place to get a nice scoop. Thomas Sweet is great not because it has multicolored or crazy flavors out of this world, but because it is extremely good at offering good and traditional ice cream. I also love that the scoops are so generous and a great value for what you pay. The picture shows one scoop in a cone. I highly recommend the oreo coffee flavor! read more

Thomas Sweet - One scoop of coffee oreo in a cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

pretty solid ice cream place. multiple flavors to choose from! i got the tiramisu (5/5) and butter pecan (4/5). would visit again

YUM. Thomas Sweet really hit the spot on a hot day! I got the coffee oreo ice cream (regular size) in a cup -- for $4.95 including tax for the smallest size available, the price point definitely could have been more appealing, but for the flavor it was worth the splurge! The coffee ice cream was rich and creamy, with a generous amount of giant oreo chunks mixed throughout. My co-worker got the cookies and cream frozen yogurt which she enjoyed. We also got to sample some of their homemade fudge -- both the chocolate peanut butter and another unidentified flavor (possibly vanilla) were available to taste -- they were both great! Rich and sweet, melt-in-your-mouth fudgey goodness. I will be back for sure! read more

Thomas Sweet - Coffee Oreo ice cream, regular size - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Literally just came in here with my daughter, my boyfriend and his friend. I got the chocolate chocolate covered almonds in a cone. My boyfriend got the mint chocolate chip. I never knew about this place but I must say it is very bomb especially on a nice day like today. Deff will come back read more

Best ice cream you can find in the US. Oreo ice cream is good too, but I recommend the pistachio ice cream.

As an avid ice cream eater, and a self-proclaimed cream connoisseur, Thomas Sweet is an old haunt that i've frequented many times. The ice cream is undeniably good, enough for me to talk it up to a friend visiting from out of town for weeks prior to her trip down. So I can't even begin to express my frustration with the gourmet ice cream store, which has the gall to charge egregious amounts of money for frankly unacceptable and third-rate service. I hate to be that Yelper, but I'm going to be, because I have had enough. There is a LITANY of issues with this store, and someone needs to be held accountable. 1) My friend has Celiacs disease, so if any gluten comes into contact with what she eats, it induces nearly immediate illness. When she walked into the store and asked for the ingredients in the ice cream, the woman who we spoke with was incredibly dismissive and did not bother to give her an answer, even though the store is required by law to keep a list of what their product contains, so my friend played russian roulette with her ice cream order and hoped nothing had cross-contaminated the Mint Chocolate Chip, since I had raved about this shop so much, so she felt she couldn't miss it. 2) When we politely asked if we could trouble her for a second sample, the same woman basically implied that, yes, scooping a small second sample for me was a huge hassle, shot me the dirtiest look, and said "this is your last one." 3) When I then asked a question about what flavor was what to the man behind the counter, seeing as I was no longer allowed to actually sample, he answered me at first. And then I asked a follow up, and he straight up ignored me. I also want to explain that I was literally two feet in front of him, and the ONLY PERSON IN THE STORE. I knew he could hear me, and he literally was not doing anything else. Just standing there folding a cloth. 4) When we went to pay, the woman charged my friend and I $4.95 each for our Kiddie cups. Hmm is this just because T- Sweet is an upscale ice cream shop? Wellllll the small is $4.50, so this woman literally tried to scam us and arbitrarily make us pay a dollar more each. I called her out politely, saying "oh, it is really $4.95?" and she handed both of us $.95 each with out saying a word. There are no words. As someone who has worked in the service industry, I am very understanding, and also make a point to be incredibly polite and indulgent when I interact with someone at, for instance, a scoop shop. But as a person with a fixed, limited income, going to this wonderful ice cream shop is always a treat. I wanted to share this special gem with my friend who flew hundreds of miles to visit, and instead, we both were left wondering how much we were overcharged and whether or not she would be sick for the rest of her two day visit. I loved Thomas Sweet, but I am never going to spend so much money at a place that treats me like trash, especially when Ben and Jerry's is right down the street, has good customer service, is cheaper, and, if I am being totally honest, has better ice cream. I grew up on Thomas Sweet, but this has been a systemic issue. It's time for me to break up with this establishment; and I will be wallowing with pints of ice cream from elsewhere. read more

About once a month, I get a VERY intense craving for Thomas Sweet. No idea why... First of all, do not come here if you are on any kind of restrictive diet because you will fail immediately. IT'S TOO DAMN GOOD. Ok, so enter and you will smell that smell of homemade ice cream. It's like you're inhaling sugar and cream directly into your lungs and through your pores. There are approximately one bajillion flavors to choose from, plus endless combinations. The employees will let you get freaky, and do basically anything you ask. WITH THE ICE CREAM, YOU PERV. Beyond the many flavors of ice cream, they sell FUDGE, froyo, and also ice cream to-go. The topping selection is on point. Pretty much every type of candy and sauce is there for the taking. I must mention, they have some spectacular looking homemade ice cream sandwiches (I have yet to try them, but they look tasty!) Also, the serving size is ABSURD. A small is a small for a giant. If you eat a large, you will immediately get diabetes. Service is a bit slow and there tends to be a line, so be prepared. read more