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: (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. (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.” (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. (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.
418 Morse Street, NE
From an email:
“Grand opening will be on Thursday, March 23rd. Van Leeuwen will be offering $1 scoops to celebrate the grand opening between 12:00pm and 4:00pm.” (more…)
“signage up on Prospect St NW in Georgetown” photo by Greg Billing
We’ve been scooping out the news to ya since September but here’s the official word and more info from a press release:
“Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, the cult favorite brand known for its made-from-scratch dairy and vegan flavors, today announces its expansion to the Washington, D.C. market.
Throughout Spring/Summer 2023, Van Leeuwen will open stores in three of D.C.’s most iconic neighborhoods and culinary destinations – Union Market (418 Morse St. NE), Adams Morgan (2421 18th St. NW), and Georgetown (photo above 3245 Prospect St. NW). (more…)
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. (more…)
1529 Wisconsin Ave, NW
You can now find ice cream above City Sliders which replaces Cozy Bubble Tea and Coffee. (more…)