The 10 Best Ice Cream Shops in Washington DC — 2026

We compared all 99 ice cream shops in Washington DC on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · Everyday SundaeWashington

Wed-Sun 3pm-9pm

(202) 248-0603 Website View listing

#2 · Häagen-DazsWashington

(202) 333-3443 Website View listing

#3 · Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen CustardWashington CustardItalian iceShaved ice

(202) 209-5811 Website View listing

#4 · Dolcezza Gelato & CoffeeWashington GelatoVeganMilkshakes

(202) 733-2879 Website View listing

#5 · Ben & Jerry’sWashington VeganIce cream cakes

Mon-Thu 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-12am, Sun 11am-11pm

(202) 290-1277 Website View listing

#6 · Kilwins D.C.Washington Ice cream cakes

(202) 481-4193 Website View listing

#7 · Dolci GelatiWashington GelatoItalian iceVegan

(202) 518-1287 Website View listing

#8 · FroZenYoWashington Frozen yogurt

(202) 232-4222 Website View listing

#9 · Here's The ScoopWashington Vegan

(202) 629-4040 Website View listing

#10 · Hershey's Ice CreamWashington Soft serve

(240) 935-8554 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (soft serve, gelato, frozen yogurt, custard, italian ice, shaved ice, paletería, rolled, homemade, vegan, ice cream cakes, milkshakes, dog-friendly, drive-thru), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.