Summer ice cream season isn’t over yet and sometimes you need a frozen treat to match your dietary or allergy needs. Satisfy your ice cream cravings with a sweet vegan and dairy-free treat from these Northern Virginia ice cream shops.
Créme de la Crop
Head inside Wined & Dined to find the first vegan-only ice cream shop in the DMV. Headed by former Michelin star pastry chef Olivia Green, ice cream lovers can find vegan, soy-free, dairy-free, and allergy-friendly options throughout the menu, including signature ice cream pints and seasonal flavors. 273 Sunset Park Dr., Herndon
Jamun
For a taste of New Zealand–style ice cream, make a trip to Dulles Town Center. Located in the food court, Jamun serves a vegan vanilla ice cream that can be customized with real fruit mix-ins – like banana and passionfruit – additional toppings, and your choice of drizzle. 21100 Dulles Town Circle, Dulles
Jake’s Ice Cream
This former Best of NoVA winner is where your ice cream cravings will be satisfied. The ice cream shop features a rotating list of flavors, but also has a designated vegan/non-dairy section. Jake’s is currently serving vegan-friendly classics, including chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla, along with Vietnamese iced coffee ice cream. 6353 Columbia Pk., Falls Church
Mimi’s Handmade Ice Cream
Inspired by global flavors, you’ll find more than just the classics when you order a scoop at Mimi’s. Flavors like ube, thai iced tea, and lemon poppy are just a few of the specialty flavors on the menu. But, if you’re looking for a vegan treat, choose between the lychee and mango sorbet. 1201 S. Joyce St., Arlington; 2985 District Ave., Ste. 160, Fairfax
Pop’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream
Ice cream isn’t the only way to cool off during a hot summer day. Along with 30-plus ice cream flavors, Pop’s also has dairy-free Italian ice that’ll hit the spot after a long day exploring the waterfront. 109 King St., Alexandria
Terra’s Ice Cream, Coffee, & Sweets
This 100% gluten-free ice cream shop also carries delicious non-dairy flavors. With 20 flavors on the menu full of scoops, pints, cones, and sundaes, those looking for non-dairy options can choose between toasted almond coconut, mint chip, and espresso cardamom. 2070 Chain Bridge Service Rd., Ste. 180, Vienna
Toby’s Homemade Ice Cream
Ice cream isn’t the only thing on the menu at this neighborhood favorite. While Toby’s churns out more than 20 ice cream flavors a day, the shop also carries a handful of satisfying dairy-free sorbets. Flavors range from classics like raspberry and mango to more out-of-the-ordinary like cherry blossom and calamansi. 5849-A Washington Blvd., Arlington
Van Leeuwen
Visit one of the five locations throughout Alexandria, Arlington, and Ashburn to try the popular brand’s vegan ice cream. Available flavors vary between locations, but vegan options include everything from peanut butter brownie honeycomb to strawberry matcha latte to mango sorbet – and can be served in a pint, cone, scoop, or sandwich. Multiple locations
Feature image courtesy Créme de la Crop
