Great Falls Creamery

We had such a great time at Great Falls Creamery! Everyone in our group loved their ice cream — every flavor we tried was delicious. I came here last time on St. Patrick’s Day and they had run out of mint chocolate chip ice cream, which was such a bummer… but this time they were fully stocked and it was amazing! The service was friendly, the atmosphere was relaxed, and the ice cream truly hit the spot. So glad we came back — definitely one of our favorite spots in town for a sweet treat!

Great Falls Creamery – A Hidden Gem in Great Falls, VA Great Falls Creamery is an absolute delight! Tucked away in the charming village of Great Falls, this local ice cream shop offers a welcoming atmosphere and some of the best handcrafted ice cream I’ve ever had. The flavors are rich, creamy, and clearly made with care — from classics like vanilla bean to creative seasonal offerings. The staff is always friendly and patient, even when the line is long (a sign of how loved this place is!). Whether you're a local or just passing through, this creamery is a must-visit for a sweet treat. The young man working on May 3 was doing an amazing job, serving and doing a great job at holding together by himself. The ownership needed to be present to help this loyal, young worker who was all ALONE! Highly recommend!

Cute little ice cream shop - went here by myself but it’s great for small groups, couples, with the intimacy feeling it has! I got 1 small cup of two scoops, pistachio and lavender, for $6.10 after tax. They both taste great! The owner and staff are very friendly and would greet you. They also serve soup and food.

in the picture, I'm holding the kiddie cup size as advertised. take a look in the cup to see how much ice cream you actually get for almost $4... quality wasn't there and taste was bland, not creamy.

Stopped in on a Friday date night with my husband. We shared a small waffle cone (2 scoops) and it was delicious! Great portions and the prices. The atmosphere is so cute. The staff Member working was so friendly and helpful. We will definitely return!

Newly renovated so now it's an ice cream, bakery, and candy store. Perfect location for sitting outside or inside. The inside mini booths have power stations for laptops or phones. For the families who don't want to waste an ice cream on their smaller children, they have sizes "Kiddos", Small, Medium, and Large.

I had the most wonderful experience at the Great Falls Creamery. The employees there, Lauren and Mary, were so kind and accommodating and gave such excellent and prompt service. The store was very busy with such a long line and they were both still giving me their undivided attention, best service I’ve ever had here.

Went two weeks ago, and the ice cream was freezer burned with ice crystals etc, and they were out of whipped cream. Went today hoping it would be back to normal, unfortunately the ice cream was crunchy from being freezer burned, and they are STILL out of whipped cream! For the prices they are charging is it too much to ask for for non freezer burned ice cream?

Delicious Ice cream with 20+ flavors including many unique flavors. The staff was super nice and let me sample a few different flavors and served me a split scoop of the Banana Cream Pie and the Coffee Oreo flavors. The Banana Cream Pie and the Coffee Oreo were bursting with flavor and hit the spot! The Lavender was also quite flavorful and grabbed a scoop when I went back a few weeks later. Some of the flavors are a bit bland and subtle like the S'mores and the Cafe Au Lait Chip. There's some outdoor seating in the back with a small set of stairs (if you have a stroller/wheelchair), you'll have to go back through the front.

I thought the ice cream here was pretty good and I liked the waffle cone. It was in an area with a lot of other shops so I enjoyed my ice cream while walking around outside.

This shop is in Great Falls Village Centre & can be accessed by walking into the "square" from the parking lot. You can eat your ice cream while strolling around the square or sit on the patio or a park bench. You can also sit inside the shop. Location is only 7 minutes from Great Falls Park. I loved the pure tastiing cinnamon ice cream and quaint, historic ambiance of the village centre. 4 stars because the lavender ice cream was a gooey texture that was really off.

Impeccable service and generous scoops of ice cream served not only for the eventual one we bought but also for sampling. It is interesting how they keep once cream in paper boxes vs cartons. We got the small cup - 2 scoops. Medium - 3 scoops and so on. Tried the pistachio and coffee oreo flavors. Would love to stop by again in the future after a hike at Great falls for a refreshing reward!

They need to update their ice cream recipe. I would call myself an expert of eating ice cream for 43 years. I love chocolate chip and i initially was taken back by the full chocolate chips. However, I believe a home maid recipe with standard small chips would be really good. The ice cream is more creme than ice cream. This place would take off if they made it an ice cream store as opposed to a creamery. We all scream for ice cream.

The perfect cute little local ice cream shop! There are a wide variety of flavors- most are pretty classic/straightforward, but done really well. The cinnamon ice cream is a little more unique and so tasty. I tried that with the banana cream pie flavor which was a great combo! The staff were very nice and I appreciated that they offer samples. The store itself is very cute, too- there are lots of different candies available for sale, including some fun retro ones, and there were a few baked goods available as well.

Thank god they switched owners, because the previous owner overcomplicated everything so as to make employees and customers alike miserable. The ice cream is delicious as always, service great, and the new design is cute and welcoming. Also they brought samples back, thank god.

This place has the best Ice Cream & Sorbet! Well run & fantastic customer service. Best S'Mores I've had at an Ice Cream shop.

The ice cream was DELISH and cheap, being about $5 for hefty scoops and $1 for toppings/cones. The flavor was strong and the consistency for the hard ice cream was perfect, so it didn't melt immediately when we sat outside. I got the coffee oreo, my roommate got the mint oreo on a cone, and our friend got a mint oreo sundae. Our only thing to be mindful of is that the toppings amount are decent, but if you're craving lots of your topping (hot fudge, sprinkles, etc.), maybe ask for double!

Love the new remodel. Good ice cream. Young employees, could be more professional-a lot of socializing amongst themselves when customers are waiting. Was trying to get a gift card for a nephew, apparently he would need to use the entire gift card in one visit. Quite ridiculous, I left.

Probably our favorite ice cream destination in the region. Ice cream flavors are delicious and plentiful. My favorite is the coffee Oreo! Polite service and generous with portions. We love going there and then letting the kids run around the green. We also appreciated the social distancing measures during the pandemic. Moving the register to the back door and allowing ordering to be outside was so smart. It felt safe, so the Creamery was often our family's destination when so much was either closed or too risky to visit. Can't wait to go back.

It's just so good. Clean, full, creamy flavor! We tried five flavors altogether from their menu! No weird artificial aftertaste, and not overly sweet. Just really good ice cream! Looking forward to trying more, and for the seasonal releases! The new general manager was nice to talk to and friendly, and she handled a sudden large group of summer campers with such grace and professionalism! Cute decor, interesting selection of candy, indoor seating, and a back patio. Do yourself a favor, skip the chains and go here instead!

Did this place change owner after innovation? I felt the service got worse since then. After innovation, they don't offer half scoop anymore and they are out of some flavors.

Delicious ice cream shop located in an adorable shopping area filled with local businesses. My boyfriend and I visited in February, so it was off-season for ice cream, but it would've been nice to see more seating available. The shopping area is not particularly dog friendly as there are signs posted for no dogs allowed beyond the outer sidewalk. The ice cream itself was flavorful and creamy, true to the name. They also offered other items such as cheese and local honey. We both got waffle cones and the total cost was about $12. The cones were large and filling, and they offered a large variety of flavors as well. The staff was friendly and greeted us with smiles. I would love to revisit when the weather is warmer.

I think we can sum it all up with this--once our two year old finished the cone, she started crying because it was gone. This is an adorable small business in Great Falls, right off the courtyard on the green. The location makes it a fun place to eat your ice cream outside (which is the only option right jus anyway!) The staff were very nice to our daughter and did a phenomenal job explaining the flavors. With a single, you can still split flavors, which, after much deliberation, we did. Lavender--just delicious. And calming. Tastes like a yoga studio. In a good way. Matcha--so good. I know Paul Hollywood wouldn't agree, but I'm not getting Star Baker anytime soon anyway. Bittersweet-- WHOA. It's milk chocolate with the tiniest bits of dark chocolate scattered generously throughout. White chocolate raspberry-- tart raspberries, shire chocolate chunks similar to the bittersweet above. Waffle cone--worth the extra $1.50 or whatever

The Great Falls Creamery is consistently inconsistent. Every time I go there, there is a problem. Examples: They never put on enough toppings, they couldn't make me a sundae because they were out of hot fudge and cherries, they close early before the stated hours online (sometimes closing before eight which is unbelievable for ice cream), the ice cream is sometimes nice and creamy but also sometimes flavorless and icy. This has to be one of the worst ice cream shops in the area. I thought that with their new renovation, maybe the place would change for the better. However, my experience there a couple days ago proved that nothing has changed. When I walked in a few nights ago, they told me they were out of all flavors except for maybe four (I believe they were lavender, cinnamon, butter pecan, and something else.) This is just unbelievable. How are you an ice cream place and run out of ice cream? That's like Burger King running out of burgers! Then they claimed that they had a "busy weekend". Give me a break. I ended up walking out with nothing and was left feeling annoyed. Save your money and go to literally ANY other ice cream place in Virginia that isn't the Great Falls Creamery.

Ice cream ice cream! Great Falls Creamery got some of the best ice cream! And my favorite is their coffee ice cream. Super creamy and the sticky chewy texture. Is so delicious! My next favorite is their blackberry ice cream. I think this flavor is seasonal. Their ice cream really is heavenly and addicting. Also, their Tahitian vanilla bean ice cream is so yummy and pairs very well with pies! Apple pie, pecan pie, cookies and brownies! I can eat a whole pint in one sitting! And still crave more. It's that good! Their flavors aren't overly strong, yet satisfyingly flavorful. It's perfect! Customer service is friendly and welcoming.

I had the most incredible experience at Great Falls Creamery! The service was incredibly friendly and welcoming, making me feel right at home. And let's talk about their apple pie ice cream - it's an absolute masterpiece! The blend of creamy, rich ice cream with chunks of real apple pie is pure genius. I can't recommend this place enough. Five stars all the way!

It's a great local spot for ice cream, local honey and pies. For such a small spot they have a lot of flavors and now have fro yo as well. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Currently only outdoor is available. It's around the other side of the building from where you order, inside the square. It's a nice little walk around the square with your ice cream too. The ice cream is really creamy and true to their flavors. But I do wish they had small kid scoops they only have on size thus one less star. There is a parking lot all around it as well. Great for a little treat after dinner in warm weather!

Cute spot with some outdoor seating in the back and there are benches in the front. We really liked the ice cream because it wasn't too sweet. Texture was creamy, service friendly and a nice treat to end the day. Had the pistachio which had big chunks of real pistachio and the vanilla ice cream was light.

The good part- The ice cream was cold. The bad parts- none of flavors were particularly flavorful. The staff seemed miserable. Almost $6 for a small - rather pricey for the quality and quantity I've never given a one star review before.

This is a super cute shop! Other than ice cream, they sell different pies from a store in Arlington and a bunch of other things. The girl at the front answered all my questions and was helpful at helping me decide on flavors and even offered to let us try multiple ones. The scoops are a bit pricey but I mean you're in Great Falls area so I didn't expect it to be cheap. We got the raspberry and mango sorbets, chocolate, strawberry, oreo, apple pie, and Heath. The sorbets were very tart and I wouldn't get them again but the other flavors were excellent. We got the apple crumble pie and peace pies as well. Would highly recommend the apple crumble pie!! Worth a try if you are in the area and craving some sweets!

So a peculiar trait about me is that I only eat ice cream during the summer months. Between May 1st and Labor Day in early September, it is not uncommon to find Klondike bars, Nutty Buttys, Ice Cream sandwiches or a host of other ice cream novelties stocked in my freezer. And of course, I am always on the hunt for local purveyors of tasty dairy treats in the DMV. My FAVORITE in the area remains Broom's Bloom Dairy (https://www.yelp.com/biz/brooms-bloom-dairy-bel-air), and it's a good thing that I can only stop by when I'm on my way to or from Baltimore, otherwise I'd be 10 lbs heavier. As the summer winds down, I was recently completing a leisurely bike ride through the always picturesque Great Falls National Park (https://www.yelp.com/biz/great-falls-park-mclean), and afterwards, had a hankering for some ice cream. A quick search on my handy Yelp app indicated Great Falls Creamy was a short 5 minute drive away. This is a quaint little shop located in an older shopping area that is a hybrid between 1970's townhouse community and office park. TIP: you can also put in Old Brouge Irish Pub since the creamy is right next to it. The place itself is nothing fancy with basic tile flooring, limited seating, but plenty of natural light from the big windows inviting customers inside. The main attraction is of course, the refrigerated cases of the ice cream. The lady behind the counter indicated that their product was "local" and was nice enough to let me try a few flavors. I almost got the cookies and cream, but wound up with my old reliable the Tahitian Vanilla. While I love non-traditional flavors, I usually judge an ice cream joint on the first visit, by the quality of their Vanilla since if they can't get that right, then everything else will not be good. The Tahitian Vanilla was okay, but not great. I saw big flecks of Vanilla specks in each spoonful and the mixture was not too sweet. But for me anyway, there was something off about the texture. Either the ice cream was over-churned or the freezer temperature too low, but the mouth feel was a bit chalky and hard to spoon out of the cup. It wasn't bad...just not the best ice cream I've eaten. If you're in the area and want some local ice cream, then Great Falls Creamery is worth a stop. For about $5 and change, the medium cup is not a bad deal. And heck, there are worse ways of spending a summer evening then enjoying ice cream on one of nearby benches outside.

Disappointed because the ice cream was not very creamy, it was more icy. I ate a few bites threw the rest away.

The ice cream is delicious. I definitely have been here on multiple occasions and have even bought a pint to take home. The cherry chocolate chip flavor is my favorite but they have a wide variety of flavors. They also sell milk, cheese, yogurt, bread, honey, etc. Tried the sourdough last weekend but it was nothing special. My friend bought 2% and whole milk and said it was good.

This was an excellent find! We love finding homemade ice cream shops and this one was very popular. Due to covid-19 restrictions, we had to order at the door. They have ample seating behind the creamery, so don't forget to check that out! Lots of room for littles to run and cute string lights for decorations. They have a mix of scoops of ice cream, milkshakes, and sundaes. Their flavors can change, but they're always tasty. I love that the ice cream has a hard consistency and does not melt fast. Service is always very friendly too. I recommend the coffee oreo ice cream flavor!

Some of the best fall and special flavors you can find are right here at the GF Village center, tucked away behind The Old Brogue. It's definitely worth a stop and a little cup is just enough to hit the spot and indulge your sweet tooth. This ice cream is creamy, good stuff, and I would recommend it to anybody, I really had no complaints. Some of my favorite flavors are the Baileys, pumpkin, salted caramel and coffee.

This is a cute local spot with tasty ice cream. However, sometimes the flavors don't quite live up to their names... I ordered a small s'mores ice cream in a waffle cone and it was packed with marshmallows and a bit of graham cracker, but I didn't get a single piece of chocolate. I have made homemade ice cream before, and understand that this happens when it's not totally mixed, but I was really disappointed. This was also the case for the order of who I was with. She ordered peanut butter cup and it was mostly vanilla with just a few chunks. Next time, I will order extra toppings ! However - the waffle cone it was in was crunchy and delicious! We sat outside at a little table with our dog which was pleasant, despite the heat! The staff was friendly and helpful.

Sadly this used to be one of our favorite spots in the town center. Ice cream quality has gone way down hill. Two of the flavors we had were just plain sad. Bland taste with no rich cream flavor. They no longer allow customers to get samples so you can't tell how poor things have gotten until it's to late.

I will start by saying we used to love this place, cute shop, wonderful location, that has not changed. The ice cream quality used to be fantastic but on our last three visits all flavors we tried (vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry) were very low quality. All of them were very "icy" and not creamy. I noticed this on other visits but I was hoping it was a batch issue. But seems not since we have experienced this multiple time. I'm very sad, to the shop owner, if something has changed please bring the old ice cream back. We are very disappointed. After reading some reviews and it seems that this is a known issue. Really disappointed that you continue to serve this low quality ice cream. Please find a new provider. This one is not worth it.

Eh. They don't allow samples, so you can't taste the freezer burn until after you purchase. I got rocky road and cookie dough. Basically I was eating chocolate and vanilla ice cream. There was 0 pieces of cookie dough in my scoop and maybe 2-3 chocolate chips. Skip.

Delicious ice cream, and right next to the Great Falls village green for a nice break

I went here during the week and it wasn't busy at all which was nice. There was no bathroom? So I had to go out the door then up some steps to someone else's bathroom. Which I found to be odd. The ice cream is okay. My favorite part about this trip was the chocolate bread I got to take home. It was melt in your mouth delicious!

We just drove 20 minutes to try out Great Falls Creamery since we promised our kids we would take them tonight. It states online that they are open until 9:00pm. We walked in at 7:04pm, with our three kids in tow, and the OPEN sign was turned on. They stated they were closed, and refused to serve us. They could have simply scooped up some ice cream into a cup, but were too lazy. Now we have three crying children to deal with. We won't be back. UPDATE- I received a very unprofessional response from the owner. See pic attached. I was told to "think about someone other then myself for once" and that my review didn't matter because I am not a "local", although we just relocated here from out of state. Just by a simple google search, there are three websites listing their hours of operation, although the owner claims I am wrong. Her hours are listed right here on Yelp! A simple apology would have been fine, but she took it to the next level. My response to their crappy customer service via private message- Hey Laquiz, I just wanted to follow up on your response to my review. I am very sorry you have decided to respond in such an unprofessional manner and I am afraid I must correct you on some things. Firstly, just by a simple google search, I have found three different websites listing your hours of operation. This would be something I would assume you would know as a business owner. Also, there is a huge neon "OPEN" sign displayed on your store window. This sign was on when we walked in. Secondly, store clean up is typically done once the store is actually closed, not an hour before closing time like in this case. That's just my experience working as a manager at a frozen yogurt shop in CA for several years. Lastly, we just purchased a home in Great Falls as we have relocated from California, but you are right, we will not be returning to your shop. Have a great day!

Nice spot for ice cream in the lovely Great Falls Village Center! This is a no-frills, well-priced local ice cream spot, not like the trendy and expensive ice cream shops in DC. I got the chocolate peanut butter ice cream, which was rich and chocolatey with small ribbons of peanut butter. Unfortunately, the ice cream was not as creamy as I had hoped. The texture was a little bit icy. While definitely not the best quality ice cream I've ever had, it was satisfying and a very generous portion for the price. I would probably come back to try other flavors!

Staff was friendly but ice cream was mediocre. I probably wouldn't travel all this way to get it again but if I were in the area then why not. They do have some flavors that are different than normal ice cream locations such as apple pie.

Upon entering the store, the place seemed a little old and run-down but it matched the vibe of the rest of the stores in the area. Was my first time coming and the cashier did a good job of explaining the difference options and sizes. Went with the chocolate chocolate chip and the rose ice cream. Both were very soft, sweet and great. Would definitely come back if I was in the area for ice cream!

I don't even want to read any negative reviews for this place. If anyone gave this place less than 4 stars probably works for Sweet Frog, or something. This place has maybe the best ice cream I've had. I got two scoops, chocolate Oreo and salted caramel. They were creamery, flavorful and deliciously homemade. My wife got the coconut and pineapple and said it might honestly be the best ice cream she has ever had. Can't recommend this place enough.

I was pretty excited to check out Great Falls Creamery, as I'd first heard about their creamery from a little ice cream shop out in Fairfax. While in the area, I was able to stop by their little store to see what flavors they had available. After a few samplings, I settled on the S'mores, which came with bittersweet mini chocolate chips and whole mini marshmallows. The mini marshmallows added a nice little fluffy dimension to the ice cream, but I wished there were more graham cracker bits some type of a chocolate swirl, or even a substitute of milk chocolate, rather than the bitter dark chocolate chips. I wished the ice cream was a little creamier, as it seemed a bit hard to scoop with the spoon. Service was super friendly, and there were some seats in and outside of the store. Don't forget to get their Loyalty card stamped, as 10 scoops gets you a free one :D +a little less than creamy ice cream +friendly staff :D +Loyalty card (10 scoops gets you 1 free)

I saw an article about them because of their Jamison's ice cream and I had to try. When I arrived, I was surprised at the assortment of other non-traditional flavors, like biscotti and twix. It's out of the way, so unless you look for them you'd never find it. But if you're in the area, its very much worth a look!

Good, but not great. The French Vanilla ice cream just tasted like vanilla ice cream. It wasn't creamier than grocery store ice cream. The hot fudge sauce was good, but there wasn't much on the sundae. The whipped cream gun didn't seem to be working. I assume I just hit them on a bad day, but I won't be back anytime soon. I feel bad about giving a 3 rating, but all the information is factual.

Ice chips all over in a very overpriced but well sized milkshake (sorry Pam!) Location is very difficult to find as well in the shopping center as I might've circled around it half a dozen times and didn't even realize it. The staff was really friendly but I found the service to be quite slow. Considering the expectations I walked out less than impressed and threw away the milkshake as I just couldn't take it anymore. Also got a cranberry bread from them so I hope that's good. Update on the cranberry bread. It literally started to develop mold as soon as I brought it home. Ugh. Couldn't even eat any of it. And the t-shirt runs small. Double ugh.

The ice cream was delicious and the kids behind the counter were kind, focused, and talkative. The owner walked out during our visit and we exchanged a few words about a local parade happening that day and she was very nice too. Excellent customer service! We will definitely make a special trip to visit again when we are in the area.

They have many choices of ice cream, including some unusual ones. You cannot sample any before committing to a flavor. Both my daughter and I grew up with homemade ice cream, made at home and at a creamery. She got butter pecan, and immediately said it had a funny taste. I chose coconut chip and lavender. Both were very light on the flavors, the lavender could have easily passed for vanilla. The ice cream is not overly sweet. That is nice. They do have outdoor seating.

After seeing the Great Falls Creamery listed on Northern Virginia's Weekly Yelp roundup, I decided to go try it after a nice, long hike at nearby Great Falls National Park. It's a short drive away to this little Great Falls Village Center. A local, family-owned business, Great Falls Creamery offers homemade ice cream made from a dairy farm with grass-fed cows. The shop serves up soft serve, hard scoops, sundaes, milkshakes, and root beer floats. They also sell milk from Trickling Springs Creamery, yogurt from Pequea Valley Farm, as well as fresh breads, pies, pastries, and cookies. Some of the ice cream flavors include black raspberry (my personal favorite), strawberry, cinnamon, mint Oreo, Rocky Road, coconut chocolate crunch, café au lait, and vanilla chip. It's a good mix of traditional and unique flavors so that everyone can find their OTP. The black raspberry is fantastic! Really delicious, especially in either a sugar or waffle cone. The flavor was perfectly well-balanced, and I would highly recommend trying it. When I went, they were only serving hard scoops but soft serve lovers, have no fear! In this gloriously hot spring weather, the hard scoop doesn't last too long. They're also very generous with their scoops, so you definitely get the bang for your buck. There's a quaint courtyard in the back where you can walk around and enjoy your cone.

This is a neighborhood service. The only great thing about it is that it is convenient for those living in this town. You can make a short few minutes trip just for getting out of the house or change of scenery. It's a bunch of teenagers working there with no business sense so you will get lack of attention, missed directions or orders, non personal service, etc. The ice cream is mediocre. It is a neighborhood shop without the neighborhood friendly service.

Great little hidden gem I'd your an ice cream lover. Always have a great selection of homemade ice cream. Jameson and espresso and coffee versions are my favorite along with vanilla. Their seasonal cherry blossom sorbet is awesome as well. I get pints and quarts but by the scoop is available as well and they also have soft serve but I haven't tried that yet. A few tables outside are usually available.

Best ice cream in the area!! Open for business with walk up/take out service at the door, interior closed to the public. Plexiglass and masks in use. Selling fresh breads, eggs, butter, milk and other dairy products! But we come here the most for the ice cream! Flavors vary from day to day, but posting a photo of today's flavors. Thank you for the sweet treat!

Staff were not particularly friendly, they are serving from the door, so you can't go inside, all the flavors are listed outside. We tried strawberry, coconut chocolate, s'mores and peach. Although portion sizes are large and flavors were not bad, their peach ice cream had too many ice crystals in it, so not sure if it had gone bad, or was just not made well. They also don't do kids portions, so you have to buy another small (which is actually quite big) for a child. I was able to get a lid and put it back into the freezer at home, once my daughter had, had 2-3 mouthful and said no more, again I was surprised at her saying no more, as she usually loves ice cream.