Looking for a fun and tasty way to explore Montgomery County, Maryland? An ice cream road trip is a perfect opportunity to revisit old favorites and discover new places. From Silver Spring to Rockville to Gaithersburg and even in the Agricultural Reserve, you are sure to find the ice cream flavor for the whole family. Let us know where you visit by tagging #VisitMoCo on Instagram.
Global Flavors, Local Scoops
Sarah’s Handmade Ice Cream | Bethesda, Rockville
Where to Buy: 5241 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20816
14929 Shady Grove Road, Rockville, MD 20850
10219 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814
Favorite Flavor: Rose Pistachio featuring pistachio nuts and rose water.
Shuga x Ice at Solaire Social | Silver Spring
Where to Buy: Solaire Social, 8200 Dixon Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20910
Favorite Flavor: Chin Chin and Cream, Tea and Bread, and Gbas Gbos ice cream.
Mimi’s Handmade Ice Cream | Chevy Chase, Clarksburg, Rockville
Where to Buy: The Heights Food Hall: 5406 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite A, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Clarksburg Premium Outlets: 22705 Clarksburg Road, STE 931, Clarksburg, MD 20871
Federal Plaza: 12274 Rockville Pike, Suite E, Rockville, MD 20852
Favorite Flavor: Try their Matcha, Choco Choco ice cream in a freshly made Taiyaki cone or waffle bowl.
La Gelatteria | Kensington
Where to Buy: 10414 Detrick Avenue, Suite #500, Kensington, MD 20895
Favorite Flavor: Stracciatella weaves flakes of chocolate throughout a rich, sweet cream gelato.
Classic and Timeless Treats
Jimmie Cone | Damascus
Where to Buy: 26420 Ridge Rd, Damascus, MD 20872
Favorite Flavor: Loyal customers rave about vanilla or chocolate flavors. Of course, we recommend getting a hearty coating of sprinkles. We highly recommend trying the black raspberry or orange.
Sprinkles | Potomac
Where to Buy: 10148 River Road, Potomac, MD 20854
Favorite Flavor: The Cookiewich is an ice cream sandwich at its finest! They use a selection of frozen yogurts and pile them between two delicious cookies for a soft, sweet, and crunchy treat.
Innovative and Insta-Worthy
Class 520 | Rockville
Where to Buy: 5 Dawson Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850
Favorite Flavor: The Monkey Business rolled ice cream features rolled vanilla ice cream with Nutella and bananas. Class 520 also sells milk tea, smoothies, and lightbulb drinks.
Jeni’s Bethesda Row | Bethesda
Where to Buy: 4918 Elm Street, Bethesda, MD 20814
Favorite Flavor: The Lemon and Blueberries Parfait Pint includes tart and uber creamy lemon with from-scratch blueberry jam in fresh cultured buttermilk and cream.
Farm Fresh & Locally Made
Comus Cones at The Comus Inn | Dickerson
Where to Buy: 23900 Old Hundred Road, Dickerson, MD 20842
Favorite Flavor: Stop by the ice cream window outdoors in the lighted garden for soft serve in a waffle cone or bowl. Try the Vanilla bowl with caramel, chocolate fudge, and sprinkles, or a Cookies and Cream milkshake.
Ice Cream Window at Deere Valley Farms | Dickerson
Where to Buy: 22919 Dickerson Road, Dickerson, MD 20842
Favorite Flavor: Visit their ice cream window and try a different variety of ice cream flavors like Vanilla, Banana, Butter Pecan, and they sometimes offer dairy-free options.
Brown Cow Creamery | Mount Airy
Where to Buy: 28600 Ridge Road, Mount Airy, MD 21771
How to Buy: Pre-order online for pickup at their market and select farmers’ markets.
Favorite Flavor: Their local ice cream flavors are featured on Maryland’s Best Ice Cream Trail, like the Cuppa Joe, Vanilla, and Sweet Cream.
