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
14th and P Street, NW
Ed. Note: Van Leeuwen opens in Georgetown today and in Adams Morgan in a couple weeks.
Thanks to Chris for sending: “Looks like Washington Business Journal editor Michael Neibauer found a permit suggesting another Van Leeuwen would open at 14th and P: 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
1010 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Thanks to DB and Jared for sending: “a franchise of the Peach Cobbler Factory is opening on 11th Street NW in a former Subway space.”
Peach Cobbler Factory’s website says:
“The Peach Cobbler Factory is a place where people come to enjoy delicious cobblers with ice cream, banana puddings, cinnamon rolls, Pudd-N Shakes, our Sweet Peachy Tea, and Cold Rush cold-brewed coffee. We are constantly adding new items that our customers love including our newest addition, the Bigger & Better Cookie – available in 11 delicious flavors!”
Stay tuned for an opening date.