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“Dear PoPville,

Other than McDonald’s, is there anywhere in DC that sells good old fashion, chocolate/vanilla twist soft serve? The ice cream stand at Union Market used to, but sadly, they don’t anymore. I’m a northeast girl who just loves her a soft serve in a cone on a hot day, and it is one thing DC’s ice cream scene is sorely lacking. Any tips on where to find some would be appreciated.”

1730 Trinidad Avenue, NE

“Dear PoPville,

I live right around the corner from what was Calypso Ice Cream & Coffee at the corner of Trinidad Ave & Simms Pl NE. Read More

5027 Connecticut Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

You should check in again on Honey’s in the former Sugar Fox space on Connecticut Ave. Despite no proper business signage, they are now replicating the best parts of Sugar Fox – they had the amazing Peach Pie Ice Cream in their rotation. Read More

1509 17th Street, NW

Happy Gyro (RIP Komi always) no more:

“We have a new name! Introducing Gemini × Happy Ice Cream. Natural wine shop by day, dinner carry-out by night.” Read More

2421 18th Street, NW

From an email:

“Van Leeuwen, the beloved brand known for its made-from-scratch dairy and vegan ice creams, is thrilled to announce its third D.C. location––located in the city’s Adams Morgan neighborhood at 2421 18th St NW––will open on Wednesday, May 24th at noon.

On opening day (5/24), Van Leeuwen Adams Morgan will be offering $1 scoops from 12pm-2pm. Additionally, free, limited-edition D.C. totes will be given to the first 100 guests in line. (The lines at Union Market and Georgetown each had over 400+ people!) Read More

2421 18th Street, NW

R. reports: “Got an inside scoop (ha!) from someone who works at Van Leeuwen on 18th St NW in AdMo that the store will be opening May 24th. If you peak inside, it looks ready to go. I can’t wait!” Read More

3245 Prospect St, NW (next to coming Blank Street Coffee)

From a press release:

“Van Leeuwen, the Brooklyn-born brand known for its made-from-scratch dairy and vegan ice creams, is thrilled to announce that its second D.C. location––located in the heart of Georgetown at 3245 Prospect St NW––will open on Thursday, May 11 at noon.

“We’re so grateful for the warm welcome we received from Washingtonians when we opened our Union Market scoop shop earlier this year, and we’re thrilled to now be opening in yet another one of D.C.’s most iconic and well-known neighborhoods.” says co-founder Ben Van Leeuwen.

For the debut of its Georgetown outpost, the brand has partnered with beloved neighborhood bakery Baked & Wired to create a limited edition ice cream flavor––Dirty Chai Cupcake–– exclusive to D.C. scoop shops. Read More

1010 Massachusetts Ave, NW entrance on 11th Street

Thanks to N. for sending: “The Peach Cobbler Factory opened on 11th Street NW in the former Subway space.” Read More

418 Morse Street, NE courtesy Van Leeuwen

From a press release:

“Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, the cult-favorite brand known for its made-from-scratch dairy and vegan flavors, is pleased to announce the opening of its first Washington, D.C. scoop shop at 418 Morse St NE. Located within D.C.’s vibrant Union Market neighborhood, this outpost is the first of three Van Leeuwen stores slated to open in the Nation’s Capital over the coming months. Read More