- creamy light and a good price for gelato! - they pack it…read moreup - cute seating area inside and outside!

Stopped into Dolci Gelati in Old Town Alexandria and immediately ran into the classic problem:…read more"I'll just try a little something." Famous last words. Went with the Biscoff and pistachio gelato. Both were excellent, but the Biscoff is clearly the crowd favorite--I even asked the staff what people usually order, and they didn't hesitate. So of course I did the responsible thing and ordered it... and then almost didn't share it. Normally I'd pace myself. Not here. Also tried an Americano, which was surprisingly solid. Not an afterthought coffee situation at all--actually good enough that I'd come back just for that alone. What really stood out though was the staff. Super friendly, all smiles, really personable. I think the guy who helped me was named Avery--shoutout to him for making the whole thing feel like a neighborhood spot instead of "just grab dessert and leave." Bottom line: this is one of those places you end up going back to "just to try one more flavor," and suddenly it's a habit. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Old Town... which, realistically, will be sooner than I'm admitting.

If you're in the mood for a sweet treat, you need to check out Casa Rosada Artisan Gelato. I was in…read morethe mood for something sweet, so we trekked over and tried some samples before selecting a few flavors we fell in love with: Ortolato, Dubai Pistachio, Coconut and Tiramisu. Seating inside is somewhat limited. Fortunately, there's a nice backyard with additional seating so you can enjoy your sweet treat outdoors.

Another beautiful impromptu date find!…read more Service: this is a small business and the service was friendly and good Orders: I ordered the Oreolato and Dubai Pistachio Chocolate-OMG! Both were DIVINE! My boyfriend ordered the Tiramisu and Coconut- Another DIVINE mix! The gelato were delicious and for the low cost, we received 2 hefty scoops. The backyard seating was a great touch to relax and enjoy your desserts and there were additional seats inside the shop and in the front of the store. Overall, I would say that this spot was worth the visit and it's within the vicinity of other great dessert shops. Happy to have found this place and cannot wait to return.

Per usual, Jeni's never missed a beat! I discovered Jeni's in GA and whenever I see one, I nearly…read moreturn on 2-wheels to park and enter! At this location, I brought my cousin with me to give her her first experience! This time I ordered my usual, Almond Brittle and a new try, Smores! Both were good together. I did not hear what my cousin ordered but it was gone quickly! Lol, and she mentioned that she appreciated the cone-"chips" lol. She said she's returning so I think I won her over!

I love Jenis ice cream! This location is pretty small so there was a line out the door on a hot day…read morebut still able to sit once we got inside. I ordered the chocolate, just enough sweetness but super rich. I also ordered the gooey butter cake which is a staple and must if you come here. $7.50 for two half scoops. Delicious specialty ice cream!

Mere steps away from the Old Town Alexandria Waterfront, Pitango provides friendly service, relaxed…read moreatmosphere, and most importantly, delicious gelato. With the plethora of amazing dining options in the area for food, Pitango serves as the perfect post-meal treat. Or if you're like me, gelato is good any time of day and for any occasion. Plenty of seating inside with outlets nearby. Staff are courteous and kind. They allow you try as many flavors as you want. A combination of 20 staple and rotating flavors, there's really something for everyone. We eventually opted for two flavors, the strawberry and orange dark chocolate. Absolutely delicious. The flavors are bold and the gelato itself is creamy smooth. The consistency in both was apparent -- they clearly use high quality ingredients. Highly recommend giving them a try. This will be our regular gelato stop whenever we're in Alexandria!

Overall: 10/10 I love walking into an ice cream shop and…read morehaving the staff encourage me to sample everything without feeling pressured to make a decision :) all the sherbet and gelato here tastes exactly like what it's named after. Ambiance: Excellent vibe, I can easily see myself working remotely here or hanging out with a couple friends. The entire place is well lit with natural light pouring in through the large windows and ample seating. The establishment is also very clean.

Perfect ending to a perfect date night with my boo thang!…read more When we first started dating 12 years ago this was one of our favorite spots! They use to have this toasted almonds ice cream that was soooooooo good! That's what kept us coming back!! Would even catch water taxis from Georgetown to come over for a sweet treat night cap! Not sure if it's removed from the menu but when they stopped making that one we stopped coming. Would've been an awesome surprise to come and they had it yesterday however they didn't so a scoop of pistachio for me in a waffle come and a scoop of banana pudding & vanilla for him. Was crazy busy but it was a Saturday night in old town...what else would you expect. Staff are always super friendly and helpful. We were in and out in no time. Happy Yelping!

We came to the Creamery on Alexandria Fireworks night, mostly because we saw a sign for frozen…read morecustard in the window. But they also look to have an abundance of good ice cream flavors. We were a bit disappointed that the only custard flavor was a chocolate vanilla swirl, but all four of us gave it a try. The vanilla custard was great, but the chocolate custard just wasn't good. It was bitter and artificial-tasting. I'd be willing to come back and try their ice cream but will pass on the frozen custard.

We absolutely love their cupcakes! They are tasty and the icing is so delicious too! We bought…read moreabout two dozen for my son's bday party and every one loved it! We also got some for my baby shower and they were the first thing to go before the cake!

We stopped by this cupcake shop while visiting the DC area. The shop is located in a converted…read morehouse, which gave it a charming and unique feel. While a few minor updates could enhance the space, it was overall very cute and welcoming. The young woman working there was knowledgeable and friendly. She took the time to explain the six cupcake flavors available that day and shared some of the shop's history, which was a nice touch and made the experience more memorable. As for the cupcakes, I had very high expectations and was hoping they would be outstanding. They were definitely good, but they didn't quite wow me. While I'm glad we gave the shop a try, I'm not sure it's a place I would feel the need to visit again.

Absolutely decedent ice cream. I only have Ice cream a few times a year and this was fantastic…read more Amazing selection in an old school shop that looked the part. Great service. Must try.

Stopped by for an evening dessert and it was creamy and delicious! A bit on the pricier side since…read moreit's in Old Town but worth it if you're visiting or just spending the day near the waterfront. The pistachio ice cream was so nutty and delicious! I'm a big fan of crunch and that ice cream was FILLED with pistachio nuts. If you love pistachio and crunchy fillings I highly recommend trying this flavor. I'll have to come back and try other flavors. My family and I really enjoyed stopping by!

I stopped in on a Saturday night. It was almost 9pm and I didn't realize they were about to close…read more There were so many options for what to get that I was a bit overwhelmed and it took a moment to figure out what I wanted. Not because of the flavors, but the ways you can get your sweet treat (like, cone, cup, sundae, etc.) and other various options (like ice cream, sorbet, custard, etc.) I sampled a couple of sorbet flavors and ended up with a small cup of those two flavors. A small cup is two scoops so it was perfect! The flavors were Lemon Lavender and POG (pomegranate, orange, guava). At first I think I liked the lavender best, but as I continued to eat, I think POG stole the show. They were both refreshing and flavorful and I appreciated the blends to give my tastebuds new flavors. Del Ray is such a cute neighborhood too. I sat outside at the tables/benches to eat. If you're planning a visit, their website is pretty slim and doesn't list all the options for getting a sweet treat. I do think it would be helpful for it to include those options. But others have posted pictures of their menu so you can search for that.

I popped in on Sunday. It was busy…read more There was a guy in front of me in line with hearing issues and I had to tap his shoulder to direct him to the person waiting to take his order. The server person was clearly impatient with him but made me a little uncomfortable. I got the "Kit Kat" ice cream sandwich. It came in an Oreo wafer and was chocolate custard and was hard as a rock, plus was bland. I had to go back in and ask if it was actually the right thing, since it was so unrelated to KitKat. The cashier guy said yeah, it is KitKat. I told him it was nasty. It was $7.70 when all was said and done. Don't be back.

I had just finished dinner in Old Town, and wanted some ice cream. Walking around the…read moreneighborhood, there was definitely no shortage of ice cream shops! I spotted Pop's and thought, what could be better. I didn't know 'Pop's' was Ray Giovanni, who started his ice cream business in the '40s. He opened the store on King St. in 1976 - exactly 50 years ago. There was a very large selection of flavors, however, I was told I only get 'one sample taste'. Hmmm, that just made my choice rather easy - as my two favorites are chocolate and coffee. While I would have liked to sample a few others, and may have chosen a different flavor, I was okay with a scoop of chocolate and coffee. It was the first time I was limited to 1 sample taste at an ice cream store. The chocolate had a deep, rich taste, it was excellent. The coffee was also very good, but I was expecting a stronger coffee flavor.

This should have been a GREAT experience. Ice cream after a great seafood meal. A walk along the…read morePotomac. Ice cream with an old soda fountain vibe and feel. Instead, the guy working behind the counter looked like he would rather be chewing oyster shells than scooping ice cream. I usually let things roll off my back, but this kid hated his job and his life. Never greeted us, never spoke to us, unless it was a clarifying question. Seemed genuinely annoyed and put out when we asked about trying a flavor, to which I almost called him out when she was being nice and patient and placed the scoop on top of the cone with nothing inside the actual cone. No pride or care, just a check mark. At the end of the day, the ice cream saved the experience as it was welcomed and put my frustrations at ease. Rich and creamy with lots of ingredients in each bite, but I think we'll try the Creamery across the street next time we visit Alexandria.

I would consider myself a churro officiant due to the fact of it being one of my favorite desserts…read more I have had churros from numerous places and states and I have tried to get one firm this business twice before but it was closed or they weren't ready. He boast that he has the best churros and I was waiting to try them to call his bluff. I had one fresh and when I say this I mean it, it was the best churro I ever had. The texture the amount of cinnamon and sugar and the way the churro was able to hold the mixture well and the overall taste was amazing! I definitely think everyone should go and one of these. I promise you they won't disappoint!

This is the best gelato in Alexandria by far, so bummed it's supposedly closing. Cute little store…read morein Del Ray with some patina and charm too.