National Ice Cream Day 2023: The Best Options In Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA — There are plenty of ways to enjoy summer in Alexandria. But pretty high up the list is cooling down with a delicious cup, cone or sundae of your favorite ice cream.

There's no shortage of places where you can stop and grab some ice cream in and around Alexandria. But which is the best?

Everyone has a favorite ice cream shop. It may be just around the block, or it may be a few towns over. Sometimes a good ice cream cone is worth the drive.

National Ice Cream day is Sunday and Patch wants to know: What is your favorite place to get ice cream and what is your favorite flavor? What makes good ice cream? Is it how smooth and cold it is, the rich flavor or variety of toppings you can add? Or is it the shop itself and the people who work there? Where is your go-to spot to enjoy ice cream?

Sound off in the comments below or email your favorite flavor and ice cream joint to oldtownalexandria@patch.com or delray@patch.com.

Here are Patch's picks for the best ice cream in Alexandria:

• Pop's Old Fashion Ice Cream Co.: 109 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
• The Creamery: 110 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
• The Dairy Godmother: 2310 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
• Casa Rosada Artisan Gelato: 111 S Payne Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
• Goodies Frozen Custard & Treats: 200 Commerce Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
• Dolci Gelati: 107 N Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
• Slaters Market: 1552 Potomac Greens Drive, Alexandria, VA 22314
• Kilwins Chocolates & Ice Cream: 212 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
• Ben & Jerry's: 103 S. Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
• Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams: 102 S Patrick Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
• Dolce and Bean: 2003A Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
• Baskin-Robbins: 3325 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22305; 1701 Centre Plaza, Alexandria, VA 22302
• Cold Stone Creamery: 239 Hoffman Street, Alexandria, VA 22314