This summer is all about ice cream, especially with the unbearable heat the region has been dealing with. 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 that’s loved. 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
Captain Cookie & The Milk Man
Specializing in cookies, you know this shop has to make a mean ice cream sandwich. The made-to-order dessert is completely customizable. Guests can choose from eight different cookie flavors — with the option to choose a different flavor for the top and bottom cookies — and three ice cream flavors. It’s safe to say it’ll take a while before you try every combo. 2200 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington
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 over 25 ice cream flavor options. Mix and match until you find the ultimate summer snack. 14650 Washington St., Haymarket
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 ice cream from Delaware’s Woodside Farm 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
Feature image of Goodies Frozen Custard & Treats by Alyssa Langer
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