6 Shops Serving Up Over-the-Top and Classic Ice Cream Sandwiches in Northern Virginia

Your favorite bakeries and ice cream shops are serving up handheld treats that'll keep you cool and wanting another.

By Michele Kettner • Posted September 4, 2026 at 7:52 a.m.

Photo by Alyssa Langer

Every day is a good day for ice cream. But why not switch it up? Instead of grabbing a bowl of your favorite flavor, let your inner child enjoy an ice cream sandwich. With endless flavors and combos, everyone can find or create a dessert they love. Visit these bakeries and ice cream shops for your next sweet treat.

Bakeshop

Even though this bakery is all about baked goods, there’s also room for this classic summer treat on the menu. All you need to do is pick your ice cream and cookie combo and you’re set with a refreshing snack. The bakery also offers a version made with macaroons and one with housemade vegan ice cream made with oat milk. 1025 N. Fillmore St., Arlington; 100 E. Fairfax St., Falls Church

Cookies & Cream

The menu at this Haymarket shop is full of cookies and ice cream. Choose from chocolate chip, triple chocolate, Reese’s, or sugar cookies as the base and pair it with one of more than 25 ice cream flavor options. Mix and match until you find the ultimate summer snack. For those looking for a smaller snack, go with the chocolate chip slider. 14650 Washington St., Haymarket

Apple cider custardwich — *Courtesy Goodies Frozen Custard & Treats*

Goodies Frozen Custard & Treats

If you’re looking for an over-the-top dessert, make your way over to Goodies. The custardwich is nothing like a traditional ice cream sandwich. The ice cream shop’s freshly made Wisconsin-style custard is sandwiched between either a doughnut, or other seasonal options such as cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, or peach cobbler. 200 Commerce St., Alexandria

Lil City Creamery

Nothing beats a classic. The Lil City Creamery is serving its Chilly Brrgrr Ice Cream Sandwich daily. The treat includes a scoop of farm-made ice cream from Delaware and Maryland between warm chocolate chip cookies. 114 W. Broad St., Falls Church

Nathan’s Dairy Bar

Head to Nathan’s to try an ice cream sandwich that combines Oreo cookies and soft serve. The crunchy cookies have a layer of either vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry ice cream in the center. Ice cream lovers can pick up a single sandwich or order a six pack. 8948 Mathis Ave., Manassas

SoftSpot

While this dessert only has one cookie, it’s too good to resist. SoftSpot’s collab with MOLTN is baked to order for a delicious ooey gooey treat. Choose from any of the seven premium cookie options, then top it with your choice of soft serve and unlimited toppings. 13905A Metrotech Dr., Chantilly

Feature image of Goodies Frozen Custard & Treats by Alyssa Langer

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Michele Kettner

Audience Engagement Editor

Michele Kettner joined Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 after spending two semesters as an editorial intern at the magazine. The University of Maryland graduate is currently the audience engagement editor and covers everything from can’t-miss things to do and holiday events to new restaurant and store openings throughout Northern Virginia.