Sarah's Handmade Ice Cream River Road

Ice cream shop · Bethesda

Sarah's Handmade Ice Cream River Road

Ice cream shop · Bethesda

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5241 River Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816

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Creamy, natural ice cream with unique flavors & flights  

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5241 River Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816 Get directions

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D.C.’s Best Ice Cream Shops | Eater DC

"Founded by mother-daughter team Sarah and Annie Park, this six-year-old scoops shop with a pair of Bethesda storefronts specializes in innovative flavors made in small batches. Seasonal and rotating highlights include Luck O’ the Irish, Rose Pistachio, French Toast Crunch, Bourbon Brown Sugar Walnut Pie, and Key West Key Lime Pie, with 40 flavors at any given time. There’s plenty of options for vegans, too. There’s an additional location in Rockville, with another en route to Dupont." - Tierney Plumb

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The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Bethesda | Eater DC

"Founded by mother-daughter team Sarah and Annie Park, this six-year-old scoops shop with a pair of Bethesda storefronts specializes in innovative flavors made in small batches. Seasonal and rotating highlights include Cherry Blossom Festival, Luck O’ the Irish, Rose Pistachio, French Toast Crunch, Bourbon Brown Sugar Walnut Pie, and Key West Key Lime Pie. There’s plenty of options for vegans, too. There’s an additional location in Rockville, with another en route to Dupont." - Claudia Rosenbaum

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Brad Ward

Google
Great atmosphere. Lots of familiar and unique flavor choices. Good quality. They have flights available for sampling multiple flavors, I would recommend! I ended up having 9 total scoops between the flight and the extra scoops. Several of my selections were particularly good, the Oreo, Sandy Shore, the Ube, peppermint, and the blonde. It's a must visit if your like ice cream and are in the area! My friends who joined me agreed it was worth the trip!

Kylie Dan

Google
Great flavors with some unique ones and seasonal ones as well. Many options such as brownie and cookie sandwiches too. The ice cream was rich and delicious. Highly recommend!!

Jasmin Hollywood

Google
What a true delicacy. My kids and I enjoy the ice cream here so much. It truly is one of a kind delicious gourmet ice cream.

Joe Semaan

Google
Absolutely loved my experience at Sarah’s Handmade Ice Cream! The ice cream is incredibly creamy and tastes so natural—nothing artificial here. I tried the pure chocolate and pistachio flavors, and they were both rich, flavorful, and perfectly crafted. Definitely a must-visit for anyone craving high-quality, delicious ice cream. I’ll be returning soon!

Chadi Mouawad

Google
This isn’t just good ice cream. It’s ice cream that makes you stop talking mid conversation. It reminds you why real ingredients matter. You can taste the care in every bite. Natural flavors without being overly sweet or artificial. There’s a sense of community and heart behind the counter that you don’t often find anymore. It’s clear that this isn’t just a business. One visit and you’ll understand why people keep coming back. A true gem.

Gita Pillai

Google
Sarah, thank you for making such amazing ice cream! It’s a regular stop off the little falls trail. I’m sorry when you are out of Baileys, but really enjoyed the black raspberry chip last week. 🍨❤️

Cris Turner

Google
Great handmade ice cream and gelato, with a massive selection. Some of the best ice cream Ive had in DC, plus the staff was chill, super helpful and patient with indecisive customers. Not really any seating inside, and only a few benches outside, but that actually made for a peaceful, inviting atmosphere with couples on dates, families with kids, and college students reconnecting with their high school friends home for the summer, all mingling on the sidewalk as the sun was setting on a Saturday evening. It was a vibe.

Elli

Google
Great ice cream with tons of flavors, one flavor for $5, two for $6! Like most places, they offered free samples and I really appreciated the clipboard wall to clearly display all the flavors they had available. There were 3 different freezers, and so many options for cones, shakes, toppings, and even pints to take home 🍦🍨 I really enjoyed the matcha cheesecake and the orange chocolate chip flavors, as well as red velvet cake that had chunks of cake in their ice cream, that I tried but there were so many to choose from that I couldn’t try so I’d be happy to check it out again!
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Larry M.

Yelp
I'm out Bethesda Maryland finishing up a review. I saw this ice cream shop, & figured why not! I found out they make their ice cream in house, & even source their ingredients locally, & have 40 different flavors daily!! Let's GO!! . Where I am: @sarahshandmadeicecream at @shopsatwildwood . Location Reviewed: 10219 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda M.D. . Items Reviewed: STAMP!! Their Ice Cream Flight ($16 six single scoops of ice cream). Their Strawberry Scoop...creamy, real strawberries, & sweet!! Their Rocky Road Scoop...super fudged, with marshmallows, & peanuts!! Their Banana Pudding Scoop...my second favorite from this flight!! Nilla wafers, & thick cold pudding like!! Their Creamsicle Scoop...classic orange sherbet, & vanilla ice cream, tasty!! Their Blueberry Swirl Scoop...fruity, creamy like a blueberry creamsicle!! Their Fuji Apple Sorbet Scoop...my absolute favorite!! Fruity, icy, sweet/sour!! I got a pint for home $10 well worth it!! STAMP!! Their Root Beer Float ($7 with vanilla ice cream, & Root Beer). Classic, sweet, & I finished this quickly!! . Customer Service: On Point . Parking: Rough. It's spaces, but when it's packed... . Recommendations: Get that sorbet!! . Accessibility: It's wheelchair friendly, & it's differently abled persons friendly 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews
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Liv W.

Yelp
I love this place! I feel like if you are looking for really good ice cream (for a fairly good price), then you need to go to Sarah's. Funnily enough, we originally walked up to Jeni's in Bethesda and the line was so long, the list of ice creams was very short, and it was $7 for two HALF scoops. Instantly, we turned around and that is when I remembered Sarah's was pretty close by. Thank goodness we came here instead. The homemade waffle cones are so good! And I love that the menu is always changing and seasonal. I ended up getting the brownie almond coconut ice cream and the party cake ice cream. Both of which had great toppings mixed in. I can't complain! The actual store is really small, but they have benches outside to sit on. But if there is no bench available, then sadly you might have to eat the ice cream in your car. The other Bethesda location has a bunch of seating, but this one was closer.
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Anna C.

Yelp
I come back to Sarah's all the time because they always have such fun and delicious flavors to try. Recently, and my most recent obsession is the black sesame crumble flavor. The key lime pie was also really good. The staff allow 2 free samples. A small shop, but there are plenty of seats.
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Rebecca F.

Yelp
Love the Thai iced tea flavor. I've been to both locations. Staff is mostly teenagers. Some more friendly than others, but that's ok. You can get a pint to go of any flavor. I bought three Thai iced tea pints that's how amazing they are.
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Chris K.

Yelp
Wow! This place was a pleasant surprise to find nearby! Our new tradition is to order food from Ledo Pizza next door and come here to down an ice cream cone while we wait for our order (we are not obese, I promise). The best part about this place is the unique options they have for flavors. My current favorite is the Rockville Rocky Road. You can't find flavors like that at other ice cream stores. And the quality is amazing. It's hard to go back to Baskin-Robbins once you experience Sarah's! Another thing to note is the value. You can get a sugar cone for $5. Compared to the neighboring Heights food hall options, you'll save around $3 per cone and the quality is better. They also sell their ice cream by the pint in case you want to take it home. Highly recommend stopping by!
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Kylie D.

Yelp
Casual ice cream shop. Great flavors with some unique ones and seasonal ones as well. Many options such as brownie and cookie sandwiches too. The service was fast. The ice cream was rich and delicious. Highly recommend!!
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Lauren C.

Yelp
I ordered the ice cream flight (great idea) with the following flavors: coffee Oreo, lemon poppyseed shortbread, butter pecan, brownie brittle, mint chocolate chip, and I forget the last one. My rankings: Coffee Oreo: 3/5 Lemon poppyseed shortbread: 2/5 Butter pecan: 5/5 Mint chocolate chip: 4/5 Brownie brittle: 1/5 Forgotten flavor: 5/5 Overall the ice cream is pretty good. The unique flavors weren't that great but their simple flavors were. The brownie brittle was a let down.

Mina P.

Yelp
Definitely one of the best ice cream shops in the area. You can buy a flight of 6 ice cream flavors if you cannot choose which flavor you want. I would definitely recommend.
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Aarti B.

Yelp
Delicious ice cream with 20+ unique flavors with 1/2 dozen seasonal flavors (vegan flavors and even special ice cream for pups!). The ice cream is made fresh in small batches daily and doesn't melt right away. The service is great as I can nab a few samples before deciding on a flavor (the flavors are so good that it's hard to choose!) As the ice cream is so decadent, you don't need to add any toppings. The Oreo Lovers ice cream is hands-down my favorite and bursting with flavor from chunks of Oreos as the base rather than Vanilla ice cream. The Coffee Oreo is unique and has a bold coffee flavor with large chunks of Oreos and tastes like a Mocha. Glad there's another more centralized location in Wildwood Shopping Center in Bethesda near Montgomery Mall. I've visited 1/2 dozen times between both locations and love coming back!
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Starvel D.

Yelp
When it comes to ice cream, I'm not big on traditional flavors. That's why I love Sarah's handmade ice cream shop because they have fun, unique, and seasonal flavors. I assume the cinnamon apple crisp ice cream is a seasonal fall flavor but it's definitely one I'd like to see on the menu year-round. It's like apple crisp à la mode on a cone.
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Janet L.

Yelp
The Oreo lover ice cream is amazing. I love how the ice cream base itself has Oreo flavor, it's not just Oreo mix-ins. But there are a lot of Oreo mix-ins too! It's a real Oreo ice cream, it's not like a lot of other stores' Oreo or cookies and cream flavors that are almost just vanilla. The fudge brownie ice cream has good brownie pieces but the base itself wasn't special as a chocolate ice cream. Overall not super chocolatey. I think the brownie mix-in is the same brownie as what you can order for their brownie ice cream sandwich or just a plain brownie. The brownie has a distinct brownie flavor that works well as a mix-in, but it's a bit on the cakey side for eating alone. Good but not my favorite style of brownie. The Oreo lover ice cream is really special though, great flavor and texture. The amount you get for a half and half scoop is good, not too little or too much.

Josie M.

Yelp
Super delicious! Really enjoyed the salted caramel! It tastes very natural and fresh, which makes it that much more appealing to the taste buds!
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Maria L.

Yelp
This icecream is sooo good in this cute place...!!! You've got tons of flavors to choose from-- I love so many black raspberry chip, Thai iced tea, peppermint stick, lavender honey-- coffee Oreo! I could keep going!! My mom opted for just vanilla and dark chocolate in a waffle cone this time around. She frequences this place more than me! You won't be disappointed---! And if you are, my deepest apologies-- hopefully the person who came with you will enjoy it! Service was lovely-- I could even try flavors before I committed to my choices! Hope your tastebuds get a thrill!
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F. K.

Yelp
well, what do you know? ask to see a list of all ingredients. i did so recently and was stunned..stupified.. to learn that no, the food colorings and ingredoents are not 'all natural' at all, but...syrups! having several health conditions, i asked if, in fact, there are no artificial colors or dyes and beet juice was used for natural red coloring as i had been told in another location. imagine my horror when the employee read the ingredients on the plastic bottled 'syrup mix' used to make the black raspberry chip': 'corn syrup, food coloring, artificial flavors'!! this explains why the flavors and colors are so intense, and t3xture is so viscuous!! tons and tons of added sugar, syrups, and artificial colorongs and flavors after all!! drmand transparency from these people. demand to see what is used in mak8ng the oce cream that is not on their nutrition list. sickening to me and now i k ow why everything...even the coffee flavor is so strong and weird. its fake. call them on this and see for yourself. demand to see the labels on any and all products 'hidden' in the back!! horrific. now i know the root cause of strange nastiness and almost 'secrecy' at my first experience. apparently, they have much to hide! buyer beware. if they won't show you these ingredients, take your business elsewhere. i have.

Kate F.

Yelp
Had a terrible experience with a pick up order. 1 of the pints I received was the wrong ice cream. I had driven to the store to pick everything up. My kids realized the mistake when we were almost home, which meant I had to turn around and drive back. The only remedy offered after having to waste the time on an additional trip due to their mistake was to swap my incorrect pint with the correct one. The young woman working there was extremely rude about the situation and acted like they did nothing wrong, and I should be happy with them giving me the ice cream I ordered and leave. Meanwhile, I have 4 upset kids in the car waiting an extra 30 minutes for their ice cream (while the other stuff we ordered melted in the car). I sent feedback through their website and waited for a response but never received one. I have very little time in my life, so if a business wastes it and does not care that they do, then I have no interest in spending money there. We used to frequent Sarah's multiple times a month, but I will never go back. There are too many other wonderful businesses out there who are working hard to take care of their customers not taking them for granted like Sarah's.
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Alanna S.

Yelp
We went here with three generations of our family tonight, and everyone was super happy with their yummy ice cream. Servers had a great attitude, and even though our orders were a little bit complicated, everything was perfect. and we loved it. It was so fun. Thank you for giving giving us ice cream.
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Samantha C.

Yelp
Fabulous banana split....pineapple upside down cake and banana pudding are two fabulous flavors.
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Serge B.

Yelp
Ordered bubble tea, was charged and then told they're out. Got some mediocre ice tea with milk. Also they were out of cup lids. Service was chaotic.

Alison W.

Yelp
Ever since my mom moved to this area from Boston, we have been searching for a hot fudge sundae here that rivals what she used to have in Massachusetts. We found it and better. Sarah's is amazing. My mom said the ice cream was super creamy ice and portion of hot fudge generous. Definitely worth the hype.!
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Victoria N.

Yelp
I was walking down a nearby trail and came upon this! I'm not that fond of ice cream but it was highly recommended by an elderly couple who often grabs dessert here. They had a variety of American-style ice creams as well as Asian style. The ones that caught my eye were the Thai tea, earl grey, and lavender honey. Earl grey with the lavender honey combination is heavenly. The lavender honey -- you could definitely taste the small hint of the flower. Not overpowering at all. I would order this again. The early grey was banal. I drink a lot of tea, so I didn't find anything spectacular about that. It tasted delicious, nonetheless, but I wish it had a stronger earl grey tea flavor.
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Jasna R.

Yelp
This is definitely one of the most flavorful sets of ice cream my partner and I have ever had. Still less creamy than dedicated farm-to-cone spots on literal farms, but plenty creamy enough and just packed with goodness for your taste buds. My partner and I got the coffee Oreo and s'more please flavors. In the former you can really taste the coffee with the generous chunks of Oreo. In the latter, smilar with the soft yet still slightly graham cracker bits with melts marshmallow. The shop sits on a cute boutique strip mall with plenty of parking. Inside is quite warm and cozy, even during the winter as an ice cream place! There are also cute books for sale and holiday decorations. Not much seating, but probably enough for most hours of the day if you consider folks tend to come in and out of ice cream shops quickly. We will most certainly come back here.
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Ann R.

Yelp
I was in the area and I was in need of something to cool me down on the hot day. I found this place and I'm so happy I did! I came when there was a whole kids soccer team in front of me and their service was so fast. I was expecting to be waiting for such a long time, but they served everyone so quickly. I appreciated that they put all of their flavors on the wall so it was easy to read while people were in front of the ice cream tubs. As for the ice cream itself - it was delicious! I personally like ice cream that is almost "chewy" and this place definitely delivered. The party cake made me feel like a little kid, eating my birthday cake. I wanted to try their berry flavor since I like fruity flavors sometimes and it definitely hit the spot. Not too tart, not too sweet - a great balance of everything. Their pricing was also very fair. I had two big scoops and it was only $7 which I thought was a great price. I'm so glad I found my favorite local ice cream shop!
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Alexandra K.

Yelp
When I first heard of Sarah's Handmade Ice Cream, I loved the concept- a mother-daughter team building an artisanal ice cream shop business, what a wonderful idea! So today I finally made it here and the ice cream is pretty darn wonderful too. As is the staff - major props to the patience and kindness of everyone working behind the counter to keep insane summer holiday weekend of crowds happy. They allow two samples per customer, and even though I would have loved to try another flavor I behaved myself and just asked for the lavender-honey as a simple. Rich and creamy but honestly not as intensely flavored as I hoped, so I went with a single-scoop of summer peach melba on a cake cone instead. Peach is one of my favorite ice cream flavors, and Sarah's melange of peach ice cream with pockets of raspberry sauce speckled throughout did not disappoint. My partner orders blueberry anything whenever he can get it, and he loved the blueberry swirl from Sarah's with ribbons of crushed blueberries in delicious vanilla ice cream. Honestly this was a bit of a trek for us non-drivers, so not sure when we'll be able to return for a round two, but whether it's to this location or to the one on Old Georgetown Road, this is definitely an ice cream shop I'll want to keep supporting whenever I can. PS Can I also note that the ice cream here is a STEAL? I can't remember the last time I had a great artisanal ice cream scoop like this for less than $5, (ESPECIALLY in the DC area) and it was a generous scoop too! Disregard the reviews here suggesting that the ice cream at Sarah's Handmade Ice Cream & Treats is expensive - I concur with Ann R. of Baltimore, who in her 2021 review declared her ice cream "delicious" at a "great price."
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Colin D.

Yelp
This is the second location and a bit closer to us, but not quite the same feel that the Wildwood location has. The ice cream is still fantastic though. We got the bourbon-spiced pumpkin bread and earl grey speculoos ice cream, while the kids got the M&Ms ice cream. The earl grey wasn't as good as I wanted it to be. Just not quite enough tea. The pumpkin bread was really, really good though and definitely hit the spot for a late-October treat. The kids got the M&M ice cream, which was better than I expected. It was much closer to eating an actual M&M than just chocolate ice cream with some M&Ms in it. The toppings were (as always) really good. There's something magical about almost-frozen gummy worms that still makes me happy as an almost-40-year-old. Since it was a rainy afternoon, it was really nice that they had a few outdoor benches that were under the building's overhang and thus still dry. Still, the outdoor space is small and not particularly inviting and the indoor space is non-existent. The Wildwood location has a nicer setup if you actually want to spend some time eating your ice cream.
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Greg S.

Yelp
Good homemade ice cream since there are not many around the Bethesda area. However, it was a bit sweet. I think if they cut down on the sugar some, this would definitely be 5 stars. The flavors and creaminess of the ice cream were very good. Had the Oreo and the coffee Oreo and both were good. The Oreo was maybe the best even though I tend to like coffee ice cream best. The Oreo ice cream had Oreo flavor as the base instead of just vanilla which made it stand above other Oreo ice creams. Try this place out if you want some homemade ice cream in the area but stick to a small since it is very sweet.
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Janelle E.

Yelp
I love all the flavors here. However, Sarah's Lemon Poppyseed ice cream is the stuff dreams are made of. You can really tell that the ice cream is high quality. Do not be deterred by the price. You're paying a premium for the good stuff. I've been to both of their locations and the staff is always really nice. I have yet to order an ice cream cake, but it's definitely on my food wish list!

Becky S.

Yelp
Sarah's ice cream is delicious and fresh, and they have a number of great creative flavors. Their Pure Chocolate ice cream is the only chocolate ice cream I've ever had that deserves to be called chocolate -- it's truly amazing.
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Grace P.

Yelp
Amazing ice cream flavors!! I need to go back and try more! Got the seasonal sandy shore chesapeake and java almond chip, both delicious.

Evonne M.

Yelp
The ice cream was so good definitely recommend if ur in the area! The Service was wonderful! They were very fast.
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Hailey H.

Yelp
This is such a fun ice cream shop! There's not many non-chains around so this was a delight. There was a variety of flavors and toppings; a unique range suited for both adults and children. I definitely recommend coming to this shop for delicious ice cream. There is limited indoor seating but there is plenty of outdoor seating. Apple Pay and card tap payments are accepted which makes paying easy. It was more on the pricier side ($-$$) but I think worth it. For example, I ordered a 1 scoop in a cake cone and a 2 flavor half and half scoop in a cup which came out to $10.30. A "flight" of ice cream is only $14.99 and that is 6 scoops in a muffin type take-out tray. I love the idea of a "flight" so you can try a variety of flavors. I liked while waiting in line, you could look at the wall with pictures hanging of the ice cream flavors. I'm very much someone who likes to see what I'm ordering before I buy it! There are plenty of staff which made ordering and receiving the ice cream a swift process. I visited May 2022, on a Friday around 6pm. I wasn't in line long and the ice cream was fresh.
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Larissa J.

Yelp
I visited this ice creamery with a group and we were able to sit socially distant outside under the roof which was awesome because it happened to downpour while we were there. The staff was super helpful and accommodating. Again, there was a group of us (9 in total) so they had us come in 3 at a time to place our order and then I went in and paid afterwards and it was contactless!!! Also, the variety of flavors is fabulous and they have vegan mint chocolate chip - hello!!!! And so many sorbet flavors! Oh and did I mention the ice cream sandwiches? And the open faced brownie sandwich?!?!?

Rafael S.

Yelp
I brough my sister and her boyfriend on a hot July day. What a great selection fo flavors! We all were satisfied with our choices. You can tell the rich ice cream is fresh. Even the vegan double chocolate was fantastic. The one problem is extremely limited seating inside and out.

Amber S.

Yelp
Service was good, ice cream wasn't. Got pistachio and banana pudding; pistachio wasn't good, didn't really taste like pistachio. Banana pudding was overpowered like the banana. Ambiance was kind of rushed and hectic.

Tara T.

Yelp
My daughter and I had been here before for ice cream and absolutely loved it, so when it came time for her birthday and she wanted an ice cream cake, I immediately looked here! The choices are fantastic and the cake was absolutely delicious - ours was half honey lavender and half salted caramel - and all of our gas came back for seconds and thirds. Adults too! The service was also great as they checked on our order and let us know when it was ready. Will definitely come here again for ice cream and for ice cream cake!
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Jannet C.

Yelp
This is a wonderful place to go for homemade ice cream! They have so many unique flavors such as amaretto chip, Thai tea, matcha, ginger zing, lavender honey to more traditional flavors such as strawberry, Oreo, chocolate, etc... There are so many flavors to choose from. They also have both dairy based and vegan options. The service is upbeat, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful! They will let you sample any flavors. It is so hard to choose, but no matter what you get, you know that it is going to be amazing! I got the lavender honey and amaretto chip and my friend got the coffee Oreo. Everything I tasted was spectacular! You can also have your ice cream in a homemade cone, a cup or a puffy waffle. This a a great place to go for a treat, I would drive out of my way to come here, it is so good!
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Natalie S.

Yelp
This is a nice little ice cream shop in a strip mall in Bethesda. I had never heard of the place, but had long been intrigued and tempted to order some ice cream when I saw them on Door Dash. But I couldn't get over the steep price tag (once you add the extra costs for delivery, service fees, and tips to the baseline cost) and the chance I was taking to get a wet, soupy mess. So I decided that I would make the drive to the shop one weekend to check it out for myself. All in all, I think this is a great shop. Would I drive out of my way to go to it again? No. But if you're already in the area, you should definitely stop in. It's pretty good ice cream (better than the stuff in grocery store tubs) in a lot of fun flavors. Though the staff was nice enough to let me sample a couple of other flavors, I ended up getting two scoops of my old stand-bys (Oreo and Salted Caramel) that I always get whenever I go to an ice cream shop. I don't know why I even bother trying anything else because I always come back to these two.
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John B.

Yelp
This ice cream place offers a fascinating variety of flavors which I perused for some time. They also offer a variety of sorbets and a couple of vegan ice cream flavors. I've been on the lookout for non-dairy mint chip for a while, and this is one of the few places I've seen that has offered it. It wasn't 100% there, not the best vegan cream I've tasted, but it was mintier than some actual mint ice cream I've had; the texture just wasn't as smooth. I also tried a dairy flavor (not the mint chip, which I really should have sampled for comparison). The blueberry swirl was quite magnificent, and possessed the full creamy flavor and texture one expects of ice cream. It's a good choice to have. Interestingly enough, I thought to try a waffle cone, but they actually dissuaded me from doing it; they said they were experimenting with the recipe and the cones of the day had not come out well. This kind of increases the chances I might come back, perhaps to try a waffle. I would definitely sample different flavors; they had so many good-looking ones.
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Keisha H.

Yelp
Okay so I came into this location on accident but what a sweet mistake! I was supposed to go to the other location for a Yelp elite experience but the gentleman behind the counter was kind enough to still honor my party pass. He said the other location was a bit of a drive. Being that I had already made a bit of a drive, I was highly appreciative! I got a scoop of the sweet cornbread because it seemed intriguing. I like things that add texture to my ice cream. So this was a nice blend of smooth creaminess with the texture of the cornbread bits. The cornbread wasn't over powering but a nice combination. The awnings/signs at this location are temporary in nature right now. Perhaps the facades are going through a renovation. When you turn into the shopping center you have to make an immediate right, otherwise you'll miss it. There's no room inside to sit so you'll have to just enjoy your ice cream on one of the nice benches outside. This is a cute shop with quality ice cream and quality customer service. I'll be back for sure.

Tiffini S.

Yelp
Very delicious ice cream! Especially the banana pudding ice cream If you are ever in the DC area make sure to visit.
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Mehdi D.

Yelp
Weirdly next to the impoverished crime-ridden Kenwood neighborhood with no sidewalks and 5 gas stations, this place is a gem. The cookies and dough ice cream is the best I've ever had. I think it has both full-baked and half-baked cookies in it. Coffee Oreo ice cream is great too. And the oatmeal cookie ice cream.... I think they're experts at cookie-based ice cream. Nowhere does it as well.
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Christopher P.

Yelp
Yummy ice cream made on the premises, interesting flavors, and service with a smile. If you are in the mood for a cold treat, look no further. This new ice creamery just opened and I visited today for the first time. The ice cream is all made in house as are the waffle cones. I tried the butter pecan (scrumptious) while family had Oreo ("mind-blowing") and pistachio. We even took a pint of espresso home and can't wait to try it. I was able to talk to the new owner, Sara. She has lots of plans to make the business fun for customers, including vegetarian options and ice cream for dogs and cats! They are clearly focused on customer satisfaction and the counter staff were happy to give us plenty of tasting spoons . Location is great - right next to Lido pizza and Whole Foods. We welcome them to the neighborhood.
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Brittany Z. M.

Yelp
Ice cream was good. Serving size ridiculous. Paying $5 for what amounted to a toddler's portion size is unacceptable- even if it's in Bethesda. Literally touched the bottom of the container when I dipped my spoon in for the first bite. I got the regular size, and walking out, wanted to turn back and double check it wasn't the extra small bc it was so diminutive. I know ice cream can be labor intensive, but if I'm honest, I paid less in products (by overall quantity) for the foie gras ice cream I made at home- and I didn't skimp on quality. Service is very attentive. Everyone was super polite. No samples, so that makes choosing much harder bc they have really interesting flavors and it's expensive so... 4 stars for service and flavor.
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Toni K.

Yelp
We were greeted by all staff with smiles! One of them said let us know when you are ready. We were not rushed while we studied their vast offerings. I settled on Bailey's chip and a chocolate shake for my DD. They even brought out her shake while we sat outside. So many yummy flavors between the two locations: Thai iced tea, lavender honey, espresso chip, Bailey's, Keylime, Pistachio, Oreo lovers, to name a few. The picture below does not do justice. I highly recommend Sara's on River Road!!
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Kris L.

Yelp
Sarah's has made some great changes for The COVID pandemic to keep patrons safe. 1) only one patron allowed in at a time 2) online ordering platform (or you can call in) 3) employee delivers food out to you in person, or in your car Also not to mention that their ice cream is fresh creamy and delicious! Oh and not overly sweet! I'll be back soon for a cold treat!
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T D.

Yelp
Overrated. OK ice cream for the price. Not very creamy. We tried the oreo, cookie dough, and mint flavors. Not bad, but also nothing to rave about. Friendly service, very limited indoor seating. Cute shop.

Rebecca V.

Yelp
Great ice cream and so many flavor options! Staff were super friendly and Sarah was even there behind the counter working - she was so sweet! Would definitely recommend :)
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Ben Y.

Yelp
Phenomenal ice cream, service and prices. I can't say enough about this business and they seem to be recovering from the Covid closure that has hit so many small businesses. The best part of this ice cream place is the selection of flavors. Each one seems to hit its mark and I haven't had something unique here that has outright disappointed me. I think ice cream places have to have two things down well. The quality of the ice cream and selection of flavors. The quality is very good and the selection is even better. Only thing was that I couldn't sample here due to Covid which is understandable. A shame really, I would be here all day! Highly recommend a try.
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Jessica L.

Yelp
This place was great! We ordered online while in the parking lot and had it "delivered" to us as we sat near Ledo's next door. They were lightening fast. Kid scoops seemed pretty much the same as single scoops to me. We tried cotton candy, coffee Oreo, chocolate Baileys and black raspberry chip. All were great. If I had to pick the best - coffee Oreo. The black raspberry needed more chips. The cotton candy was the best version of that flavor I've ever had. I think it actually had cotton candy IN it! Check this place out - you won't be sad you did!

Yun Y.

Yelp
My favorite flavor at Sarah's Handmade ice cream would be Earl Grey Speculoos. It is a delicious combination of ice cream and Earl Grey, making a must-try treat that is absolutely divine. I would totally recommend this as a place for anyone of all ages to go get ice cream. Even after moving here for 5 years, it's still my family's favorite place and is busy especially after school, but is also a great treat. I love trying out their different flavors and they're all amazing. Incredibly unique and interesting. All have just the right amount of sweetness and there are great portion sizes. The staff is incredibly helpful and generous every time. It's definitely a must try, you won't regret it!