We found the best cool treats around Washington—from rainbow-sprinkled sundaes to ice cream sandwiches totally worth the arm-drip.
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From coconut-ginger to blueberry pie, you don't want to miss these.
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Have you tried nitrogen ice cream yet? We put it to the test, along with rolled ice cream and snow cream to see which trendy style is best.
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Fancy soft-serve isn't just rainbow sprinkles: these are four great spots in Washington where you can try artisanal soft-serve for yourself.
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Hamidu Jalloh has been an ice cream truck driver in Southeast DC for 25 years.
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Executive Food Editor/Critic
Ann Limpert joined Washingtonian in late 2003. She was previously an editorial assistant at Entertainment Weekly and a cook in New York restaurant kitchens, and she is a graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education. She lives in Petworth.
Food Editor
Anna Spiegel covers the dining and drinking scene in her native DC. Prior to joining Washingtonian in 2010, she attended the French Culinary Institute and Columbia University’s MFA program in New York, and held various cooking and writing positions in NYC and in St. John, US Virgin Islands.
Food Editor
Jessica Sidman covers the people and trends behind D.C.’s food and drink scene. Before joining Washingtonian in July 2016, she was Food Editor and Young & Hungry columnist at Washington City Paper. She is a Colorado native and University of Pennsylvania grad.