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Nathan’s Dairy Bar Wins NoVA Wars: Ice Cream Edition

The Manassas ice cream shop defeated Moo Thru to take home the title.

By Michele Kettner July 2, 2024 at 12:49 pm

After a month of voting, Northern Virginians have selected Nathan’s Dairy Bar as the winner of the first-ever NoVA Wars: Ice Cream Edition.

The Manassas ice cream spot was a top vote-getter each round, topping Moo Thru (which has NoVA locations in Herndon, Warrenton, and Hillsboro) in the final round.

“Thank you SO much for all the support you all gave us for voting in the NoVA Ice Cream Wars 2024,” the business posted on Facebook. “We couldn’t have done it without you. We love our community!”

Nathan’s Dairy Bar has become a go-to destination for ice cream lovers. The shop offers soft serve ice cream, hand-scooped cones and cups, specialty sundaes, ice cream floats, milkshakes, and shaved ice. 

Specialty flavors change almost daily, nearly guaranteeing a new flavor every time you visit. Flavors to kick off this month include Cookies & Cream soft serve, Peach Sherbert, Cookie Monster, Death by Chocolate, SaMOOa, S’Mores, and Carnival Crunch.

The store is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. throughout the summer. 8948 Mathis Ave., Manassas

Feature image by Lindsay Kaine

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Michele Kettner

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.

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