Local hidden ice cream shops in Virginia are uncovered.
1. Lazy Sundae
Although the appearance of the shop is not exactly eye-catching, the ice cream surely makes up for it. Lazy Sundae’s has a lot more to offer then just ice cream with their delicious baked goods and even a deli section called Mikes Deli. This shop is most definitely for you if waking up early is more then a mission for you since Lazy Sundae’s offers breakfast all day.
Best Known For: Having over 50 different homemade ice cream flavors.
Location: 110 N West St, Falls Church, VA 22046
Not only is this shop located in front of a shopping center and movie theater, but it also has more then enough space for customers to be able to sit down and enjoy their ice cream inside the shop or even outside. This shop is a great place to give your taste buds something new to taste like their spontaneously named ice cream flavors names like Spumoni, Rum Raisin, and More Cowbell.
Best Known For: Their low calorie natural ice cream.
Location: 5296 Kingstowne Towne Ctr, Alexandria, VA 22315
3. Carvel
This famous, yet nearly impossible to find ice cream shop, has many options ranging from Fanta, Coca Cola, and Barq’s Rootbeer icebergs to shakes, sundaes, and ice cream cakes. Even if you are in the mood for something that might be a little healthier, Carvel offers real fruit mixture blended smoothies that are sure to keep you coming back.
Best Known For: Their ice cream cupcakes and Carvelanches.
Location: 9715 Fairfax Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22031
4. Woody’s
Even though the shop is slightly out of the way for most people, their soft serve ice cream is worth it. Despite their recent move, it still features their traditional cones, milkshakes, and sundaes piled high with whipped cream. In favor of Woody’s new shop, overcrowding has not been a situation since it seats approximately 50 people, without including the picnic tables outside.
Best Known For: Their original chocolate, vanilla or twist soft serve ice cream cones.
Location: 10435 North St, Fairfax, VA 22030
This boardwalk inspired ice cream shop allows you to eliminate a road trip to the beach by getting fresh boardwalk pizza and beach fries right at the shop or delivered to your home. After having been successful for 61 years now, it would be a massive understatement to say that this shop has not met customers expectations.
Best Known For: Their frozen custard flavors, ranging from Pineapple Cheesecake to Nutter Flutter.
Location: 6641 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22042
