This warm spring weather has us daydreaming about summer sweets. While the official start of summer is still a few months away, there’s plenty to look forward to – including ice cream season. While we patiently wait, here are seven ice cream shops that are new and coming soon in Northern Virginia.
Coming Soon
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream
Cascades Overlook Town Center is about to be your go-to for a sweet treat. The previous location of Qwench Juice Bar and DRNK Coffee Shop will now be home to Sterling’s first Bruster’s, the fourth in Loudoun County. The new store is slated to open in April, according to The Burn. 21385 Epicerie Plz., Ste. 150, Sterling
Dumont Creamery & Cafe
Last October, it was announced that Dumont Creamery & Cafe was coming to Greenbriar Town Center. The new store has yet to announce an opening date. This will be the ice cream shop’s first Virginia location. The store has yet to announce an opening date. 13041 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy., Ste. C, Fairfax
Kilwins
The chocolate, fudge, and ice cream store is adding more stores in Northern Virginia. With existing locations in Alexandria and Arlington (which opened at the end of 2025), the store is expanding. A Fredericksburg location opened earlier this month, and one in Leesburg is coming soon. The sweets store is slated to open late summer or early fall, according to The Burn. 721 Caroline St., Fredericksburg; 17 S. King St., Leesburg
Moo Thru
The fan-favorite ice cream shop is expanding its reach in Northern Virginia. Moo Thru is set to open its seventh location in Virginia this summer when its Burke franchise opens its doors. You’ll be able to enjoy the same handcrafted ice cream Moo Thru is known for, just without the drive-thru access. 6025H Burke Centre Pkwy., Burke
The Scoop N Scootery
You’re about to see the treats from this new Arlington all over your social feeds this summer. The Scoop N Scootery, the viral ice cream shop, will be opening its first Virginia location this summer. Get your sweet tooth ready for 70 varieties of sundaes, shakes, cookies, and floats. 1138 N. Irving St., Arlington
Now Open
The Meadows Original Frozen Custard
After closing its One Loudoun location in December 2024, the ice cream shop reopened this winter in Reston. The Meadows offers frozen custard, Italian ice, shakes, cookies, and more. Plus, the store features a different flavor of the day throughout the month, so you can always find something new to try. 11130 South Lakes Dr., Reston
Feature image courtesy Moo Thru
