Best ice cream

The Washington Post Staff  |  Updated 10/19/2009

We find it hard to turn down ice cream in any form, whether it's an old-fashioned double scoop or curly swirl of frozen yogurt.

 

Boccato Gelato & Espresso

Arlington, VA

The flavor combinations at Boccato range from playful (cake batter) to gourmet (pineapple basil) to traditional (tiramisu).

 

Dolcezza

Washington, DC

The Argentine-style gelateria offers unusual combos like pineapple honey lime and strawberry lime tarragon.

 

Larry's Ice Cream

Washington, DC

The subterranean Dupont shop has lovers and haters. Count us among the former.

 

Max's Best Ice Cream

Washington, DC

The name doesn't lie. This Glover Park staple has been scooping some of the creamiest and most inventive flavors for years.

 
 
 
 
 

Pitango Gelato

+ Multiple Locations

For his gelato, Pitango owner Noah Dan focuses on the basics: fresh fruit and organic milk.

 

Tangysweet

Washington, DC

Sweet-tart yogurt shops popped up across the region in 2008. We think the best version of the West Coast treat can be found at either Tangysweet location.

 

The Dairy Godmother

Alexandria, VA

Indulgent, decadent and velvety are the words that come to mind during the custard-induced coma you enter after a trip to the Dairy Godmother.

 

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