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Address: 3110 Mt Pleasant St NW 1st floor, Washington, DC 20010
Phone: (240) 804-7038
Website: http://www.mdiic.com/
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Mount Desert Island Ice Cream
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Elizabeth Angel
Mount Desert Island Ice Cream is one of those places that instantly becomes a favorite. Their flavor selection is always exciting, creative, and consistently delicious. Every scoop feels generous, almost like getting a scoop and a half, which makes each visit feel like a small treat and a bonus all at once.
One of my favorite things about this shop is their doggy ice cream. My dog absolutely loves it, to the point where he screams if we walk by without stopping. It has become part of our routine, and watching him light up when he gets his own cup makes the stop even better.
They also serve an ice cream taco in the winter, and I cannot wait for it to come back. It is fun, a little quirky, and exactly the kind of seasonal special that keeps things interesting.
The walk up window is another huge plus. It makes grabbing ice cream with my dog easy and enjoyable, especially on nice days when you just want something quick and tasty.
Mount Desert Island Ice Cream delivers great flavors, generous scoops, and thoughtful touches that make it stand out. It is a place I look forward to every time.
… moreOne of my favorite things about this shop is their doggy ice cream. My dog absolutely loves it, to the point where he screams if we walk by without stopping. It has become part of our routine, and watching him light up when he gets his own cup makes the stop even better.
They also serve an ice cream taco in the winter, and I cannot wait for it to come back. It is fun, a little quirky, and exactly the kind of seasonal special that keeps things interesting.
The walk up window is another huge plus. It makes grabbing ice cream with my dog easy and enjoyable, especially on nice days when you just want something quick and tasty.
Mount Desert Island Ice Cream delivers great flavors, generous scoops, and thoughtful touches that make it stand out. It is a place I look forward to every time.
Jamie Kaplan
The ice cream is good but customer service is awful. And by customer service I mean they don’t allow you sample their ice cream. If they want to charge $6 a scoop I think you can be inconvenienced to give a sample. But what I found even more offensive was the note on the wall saying it is better for the environment and reduces waste to not give out samples. If this establishment is so concerned about the environment why are you serving your ice cream in plastic containers or why not use metal spoons to offer samples? As others have commented, not being able to pre taste takes away from the experience and I hope the owners will consider a change.
UPDATE.
I noticed a response to my original review so I wanted to clarify a few things. This establishment 100% serves their ice cream to customers in plastic cups with plastic spoons. I’m attaching a few pictures for reference. Plastic IS NOT compostable but paper and bamboo products are. In terms of tasting spoons, bamboo spoons would be a great option. They are more biodegradable and break down faster than wood-based paper products.
Mount Dessert Island, PLEASE don’t hide behind poorly informed sustainability practices for your lack of customer service – It’s a bad look. And in terms of environmental stewardship and waste. We had to throw my daughter’s ice cream in the trash because she could not pre taste and ended up with something she did not like. This creates waste. Please think about a change. Thank you!
… moreUPDATE.
I noticed a response to my original review so I wanted to clarify a few things. This establishment 100% serves their ice cream to customers in plastic cups with plastic spoons. I’m attaching a few pictures for reference. Plastic IS NOT compostable but paper and bamboo products are. In terms of tasting spoons, bamboo spoons would be a great option. They are more biodegradable and break down faster than wood-based paper products.
Mount Dessert Island, PLEASE don’t hide behind poorly informed sustainability practices for your lack of customer service – It’s a bad look. And in terms of environmental stewardship and waste. We had to throw my daughter’s ice cream in the trash because she could not pre taste and ended up with something she did not like. This creates waste. Please think about a change. Thank you!
Abby Hall
Stopping into Mount Desert Island Ice Cream was a total spur-of-the-moment decision, and honestly, it turned into one of the sweetest surprises of my trip. The flavors here are anything but ordinary-tamarind, hibiscus sorbet, and so many others that make you stop and go “wait, they made that into ice cream?!”
I went with two scoops: Mexican Hot Cocoa and Cookies & Cream. The rich chocolate with just the right depth paired perfectly with that nostalgic cookie crunch-comforting, creative, and ridiculously good together.
If you’re visiting, do yourself a favor and wander in. What started as an unplanned stop ended up being a highlight I’d go back for in a heartbeat.
… moreI went with two scoops: Mexican Hot Cocoa and Cookies & Cream. The rich chocolate with just the right depth paired perfectly with that nostalgic cookie crunch-comforting, creative, and ridiculously good together.
If you’re visiting, do yourself a favor and wander in. What started as an unplanned stop ended up being a highlight I’d go back for in a heartbeat.
Connor Rennels
This is an absolute must visit for D.C! I ordered the Sweet Cream, and it was delicious. The ice cream is thick and you can really tell they make it themselves. They also have a ton of interesting flavors, one of my friends got the Basil, and all of them seem to great.
I got 1 1/2 scoops for 6 dollars, which is honestly not bad given the quality. Highly Highly recommend.
… moreI got 1 1/2 scoops for 6 dollars, which is honestly not bad given the quality. Highly Highly recommend.
Julia Janocha
Found this place from searching “best ice cream in DC” and was not disappointed! The staff were very friendly and we really enjoyed their enthusiasm about the homemade waffle cones (worth the up charge!). I got a “single” of the Callebut chocolate with the blueberry sour cream crumble as my extra half scoop. Talk about a delicious combo! The blueberry flavor was refreshing and the chocolate was rich without tasting powdery like some chocolate ice cream. What really stood out to me was the sour cream crumble, that mixed with the chocolate? Superb! The price is high but the quality matches. As others have stated they don’t offer samples but the staff does an excellent job describing the flavors. Free street parking is available nearby. Next time I’m visiting DC this will be a must stop!
… moreJazmin Vazquez
Wish they had samples but the ice cream was creamy and delicious!
Tried the pan con café and the caramel was great. Also tried the peanut butter brittle one, which I wish had more peanut butter flavor.
… moreTried the pan con café and the caramel was great. Also tried the peanut butter brittle one, which I wish had more peanut butter flavor.
Anne Kolker
Hiring Mt. Desert Island to provide us with ice cream for our wedding was already a no-brainer because we have tasted their ice-cream, but working with them was easy and professional. They customized a flavor for us, gave instructions on when to bring the ice-cream out to make it scoopable, and let us keep the leftovers. Mt. Desert Island was a huge hit with all of our guests. The vegan cardamon and cinnamon flavor got many compliments, including from non-vegans.
… moreDawson Jung
Fantastic ice cream, I really like the chewier texture of their ice cream. I wish they resumed samples but to be fair I’ve never gotten anything that wasn’t good. Service is always friendly and there is a good amount of seating in a nicely air conditioned space. Great place for a little break from the heat. I like to come here any time I’m in this part of DC.
… moreHarsh Chitroda
Took a kid along who wanted to try an ice cream flavor before buying pretty reasonable, right? But nope, this place doesn’t allow samples. You have to buy the flavor just to find out whether you even like it. No exceptions.
Their excuse? It “reduces wait times” and “saves costs.” In reality, it’s a clever little business model: eliminate choice, remove the risk of rejection, and profit whether the customer likes the product or not. Sounds a lot like a scam disguised as efficiency.
But this is D.C. where the lack of real competition lets places operate like they’ve got a monopoly. Too many restaurants and shops here behave as if they’re doing customers a favor just by existing. Try pulling this kind of nonsense in cities like NYC or San Francisco, where flavor matters and service still counts. These spots wouldn’t last a week.
… moreTheir excuse? It “reduces wait times” and “saves costs.” In reality, it’s a clever little business model: eliminate choice, remove the risk of rejection, and profit whether the customer likes the product or not. Sounds a lot like a scam disguised as efficiency.
But this is D.C. where the lack of real competition lets places operate like they’ve got a monopoly. Too many restaurants and shops here behave as if they’re doing customers a favor just by existing. Try pulling this kind of nonsense in cities like NYC or San Francisco, where flavor matters and service still counts. These spots wouldn’t last a week.
James Wang
I was surprisingly pleased by this hole-in-the-wall ice cream shop! They have some delicious and unique flavors with great portion sizes. They unfortunately don’t have samples, but no choice is a bad choice! It usually has a long line, but the wait is worth it!
Highly recommend their Bay of Figs (coffee and figs), The Dude (White Russian cocktail in ice cream form), Girl Scout (mix of Thin Mint and Brownie), and their Blackberry Basil Sorbet!
… moreHighly recommend their Bay of Figs (coffee and figs), The Dude (White Russian cocktail in ice cream form), Girl Scout (mix of Thin Mint and Brownie), and their Blackberry Basil Sorbet!