NoVA Ice Cream Wars 2025

Nothing goes together better than summer and ice cream. We’ve selected 32 ice cream shops across Northern Virginia to go head-to-head in our bracket-style competition to see which serves the best frozen treats in the region. Here, vote for your favorites to help them advance to the next round for their chance to claim victory.

We’ve tallied all the votes and the winner of this year’s NoVA Ice Cream Wars is Moo Thru. Congrats!

Note: This bracket does not reflect a comprehensive list of every business that serves ice cream in the region. To select this year’s competitors, we included the businesses listed in our July 2023 Summer Treats cover story, as well as critic recommendations and new businesses in the area.