Interested in trying some new spots for ice cream in Washington? You're in luck: we've found the freshest businesses to fill the bill.
Mount Desert Island Ice Cream
3110 Mt Pleasant St. NW, Mount Pleasant
Mount Desert Island Ice Cream is a small Maine-based chain that has just opened in Mount Pleasant — its first location out of the state.
It specializes in small batches of buttery, low-air ice cream in classic and experimental flavors, and already has a DC connection. Former president Barack Obama famously visited in 2010 during a Maine vacation.
Mount Desert Island Ice Cream's current Yelp rating of five stars out of six reviews indicates positive attention from users.
Yelper J. K., who reviewed Mount Desert Island Ice Cream on July 8, wrote, "Yum! I got a double scoop of vegan PB and vegan cookies and cream. They were both really delicious and the homemade waffle cone was incredible."
Sarah H. noted, "This place just opened and I am so happy it did. The ice cream is great and the patio area outside where you can enjoy your ice cream is an added bonus. Great addition to the Mt Pleasant neighborhood!"
Mount Desert Island Ice Cream is open from noon–9 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday, noon–10 p.m. on Friday, and 11 a.m.–10 p.m. on Saturday.
Southwest Soda Pop Shop
1142 Maine Ave. SW, Southwest Waterfront
Southwest Soda Pop Shop is a spot to score ice cream including floats, sundaes and soft-serves. Specialties include a Birthday Cake Explosion, which includes butter pecan and birthday cake ice cream, cake, chocolate chip cookie crumble and whipped cream.
With a 4.5-star rating out of seven reviews on Yelp, Southwest Soda Pop Shop has been getting positive attention.
TaNeisha J. noted, "This is a cute little shop now at the Wharf! It's a nice addition, especially on hot days when you're standing in the long lines to get your crabs cooked."
Yelper Samantha C. wrote, "Super cute spot at the Wharf and such a good change up from the seafood area. I visited on a really nice Saturday and the line was long so get ready!
Southwest Soda Pop Shop is open from noon–9 p.m. on Monday-Thursday, noon–10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and noon–8 p.m. on Sunday.
Green Leaf Cafe
1102 Eighth St. SE, Capitol Hill
Green Leaf Cafe is a breakfast and brunch spot that also sells ice cream and milkshakes, for those looking for something sweeter. Flavors come in strawberry, chocolate, vanilla, and cookies and cream.
The Capitol Hill business has just opened. Its hours are from 7 a.m.–8 p.m. on Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.–9 p.m. on Friday, 8 a.m.–7 p.m. on Saturday, and 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on Sunday.
