5 Best Vegan Ice Cream Shops In DC

Warmer weather and sunnier days means any chance to stop for ice cream is a good one. Vegan ice cream shops have come a long way since the dairy-free flavors were first introduced to frozen dessert menus and we’re obsessed. Whether you love vegan ice cream for its health or environmental benefits, or are just looking to try something new, we’ve rounded up five of the best vegan ice cream shops in Washington, DC that you must try!

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Here’s The Scoop

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2824 Georgia Ave. NW / Website

Enjoy dairy-free ice cream created by Baltimore creameries Taharka Brothers and Cajou Creamery at Here’s The Scoop DC. Vegan flavors include horchata, blueberry cheesecake, baklava, and guava and cheese all made using cashew milk. Though not the same as vegan ice cream, the shop also offers a passionfruit sorbet.

Ice Cream Jubilee

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Explore vegan ice cream flavors crafted right here in Washington, DC. Each flavor is made in a small batch using high quality, fresh ingredients. Try the key lime pandan pie or toasted horchata ice creams, or venture into sorbet and try the vegan passionfruit guava sorbet. The menu is always being updated with new flavor creations!

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

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1925 14th St. NW / Website

This nationally-loved brand has a number of tasty vegan ice cream flavors that are worth trying. Texas sheet cake, caramel pecan sticky buns, cold brew with coconut cream, lemon bar, and dark chocolate truffle are just a few of the dairy free, vegan flavors the brand offers. Better yet, all of their flavors are available in pints for online ordering and delivery.

Little Sesame

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Try vegan oat milk soft serve flavors like vanilla tahini, chocolate Turkish coffee, or a twist of the two. Swing by the Chinatown or Golden Triangle location to enjoy all of the plant-based goodness.

Sarah’s Handmade Ice Cream & Treats

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Started by Bethesda locals Sarah and Annie Park, this shop features homemade, small batch frozen treats. Try the vegan mint Oreo ice cream, vegan toasted coconut ice cream, or a fruit sorbet. The shop is always updating its menu with seasonal flavors, as well.