Just in time for the summer season, we turned to our readers to help us decide who’s serving up the best ice cream in Alexandria.
With the help of ALXnow readers through a Reader’s Choice Poll, we’ve compiled a list of the best ice cream in Alexandria, Virginia. After two weeks of intense voting (May 13 – 27, 2025) and more than 1,400 individual votes cast, our readers navigated a delicious field of 14 nominees to crown the city’s ice cream champion. This poll highlighted the passionate debate and diverse tastes within Alexandria’s vibrant ice cream scene.
Last Vote: Poll: The best ice cream shop in Alexandria | Poll Held: May 13 – 27, 2025
Top vote getters
1. The Dairy Godmother
2310 Mt. Vernon Avenue
2. Casa Rosada Artisan Gelato
111 S. Payne Street
3. Pop’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream
109 King Street
Other notable spots
Other local favorites included Dolci Gelati, Goodies Frozen Custard & Treats, and Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. See the Reader’s Choice Poll.