2421 18th Street, NW
It’s happening! This is the long vacant Philly Cheesesteak & Gyro space. Stay tuned for an opening date here.
Last week we learned that a Van Leeuwen Ice Cream & Milkshakes was also coming to Union Market (and Georgetown too.)
1730 Trinidad Avenue, NE photo by Ryan Corvello Photography
From an email:
“Calypso Coffee and Ice Cream will celebrate the grand opening of its first location on Saturday, October 22nd. At the opening, Calypso will offer free ice cream and coffee between 12 and 2 p.m.
Located in the Trinidad neighborhood in Washington, DC, at 1730 Trinidad Avenue, NE between H Street and Union Market, Calypso Ice Cream & Coffee is a neighborhood ice cream and coffee shop, featuring ice cream, coffee drinks and teas, and locally made pastries. Read More
1529 Wisconsin Ave, NW
You can now find ice cream above City Sliders which replaces Cozy Bubble Tea and Coffee. Read More
Thanks to Rachel for sending: “they put up this new sign on the bulletin board at 18th and Columbia and it says there’s a Van Leeuwen coming soon. They’re so good!!!”
I believe they are coming to 2421 18th Street, NW in the long vacant Philly Cheesesteak & Gyro space: Read More
3937 Georgia at Shepherd St, NW formerly Lawrence II
Great news from the long awaited Ice n’ Slice folks: “soft opening on Friday the 19th.”
Check out the menu: Read More
From an email:
“Free kids size (For anyone)
5-8 pm
The Creamery at Union Market
1309 5th street NE“
From Ice Cream Jubilee (301 Water Street, SE; 1407 T Street, NW):
“Ice Cream Jubilee was just named as America’s Best Ice Cream by People Magazine and the Today Show!
People.com, “10 of Our Favorite Ice Cream Shops in the U.S.”
Today.com, “41 of the Best Scoop Shops And Frozen Treat Brands in the US”
We’re also launching NEW Blueberry ice cream pies and New flavors to celebrate July 4 and President Biden’s favorite ice cream, Vanilla Chocolate Chip! Read More
courtesy Kilwins
From an email:
“We are excited to announce the news of Kilwins opening its first Location in Washington D.C. in the Navy Yard across the street from Nationals Park.
Kilwins D.C. opened it’s first location in the District of Columbia on Monday June 28th across the street from Nationals Park in the Navy Yard (1250 Half St SE). Kilwins known for its original recipe ice cream and Mackinac Island fudge is originally from Petoskey, Michigan and has 147 franchise locations across the United States. Kilwins was started in 1947 by Don and Katy Kilwin that began as a chocolate and confections store. Read More
Thanks to J and Corinne for sending: “We were walking to ANXO on Kennedy tonight and saw a sign in the window of the old Cheesemonster space – Everyday Sundae Scoop Shop is opening on July 4th!! Read More
