"A longtime college‑favorite ice cream and cookie shop that relocated one door over in Western Market after nearly a decade in the neighborhood, continuing to serve the same South Mountain Creamery ice cream that began with the brand’s 2012 D.C. food truck. The shop now operates four D.C.-area locations and two in Raleigh, with late‑night hours at the George Washington University campus location (open until 12 a.m. Sun–Thu and 1 a.m. Fri–Sat)." - Emily Venezky
"Often one of the first spots eaters associate with ice cream sandwiches, Captain Cookie offers ice cream sandwiches at both brick-and-mortar and food truck locations. Customers can mix and match their own custom sandwich creations by choosing from eight cookie and three ice cream options." - China Riddle, Lisa Ruland
"The business that began as a food truck is known for all sorts of cookies like peanut butter, double chocolate, and ginger molasses." - Adele Chapin
"Available for both pickup and delivery, this local cookie shop has has flavors like ginger molasses, funfetti, and vegan chocolate chip at its Foggy Bottom and Brookland counters. Recreate its popular ice cream sandwiches by buying an accompanying scoop." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"Eliminate that afternoon slump at this storefront for a former food truck by ordering from different cookies, ice creams, milkshakes, and cookie cakes." - Aparna Krishnamoorthy