The Creamery at Union Market

Ice cream shop · Capital City Market

The Creamery at Union Market

Ice cream shop · Capital City Market

1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Local dairy and ice cream shop offering a range of flavors, sandwiches, cookies and milkshakes.

1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002 Get directions

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"Daniel Burdge, the longtime retail manager for Trickling Springs’s now-defunct area shops, made a comeback with the opening of a dairy-driven stand inside Union Market." - Tierney Plumb, Eater Staff

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"The new Union Market shop run by a former Trickling Springs manager packs up containers from its dipping case for takeout ice cream. There’s also a market with Van Leeuwen pints and dairy products and eggs from local farms. — Gabe Hiatt" - Vinciane Ngomsi

Where to Find Sweet Treats for Pickup and Delivery Around D.C. - Eater DC

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"The Creamery at Union Market opened last week in the vacated stall formerly occupied by Trickling Springs Creamery in the Northeast food hall. Daniel Burdge, the former retail manager for Trickling Springs, runs the ice cream counter with his wife. The Creamery plans to use Trickling Springs's old ice cream recipes, working with an unnamed farm in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Currently, it stocks Van Leeuwen ice cream and plans to partner with multiple ice cream brands. Ice cream costs $5 for up to two flavors, with options for cups or fresh waffle cones. The Creamery also sells Pequea Valley Farms yogurt, Nature’s Yoke eggs, and milk from Deliteful Dairy in BPA-free bottles." - Tierney Plumb

Trickling Springs Ice Cream Is Back at Union Market — Sort Of - Eater DC

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"For those who like their milkshake served with a health halo around it, the dairy from this Pennsylvania creamery comes from grass-fed, sustainably raised cows. It’s non-GMO and free of typical additives like carrageenan, sugar syrups, color, or artificial flavors. Customers can sample milkshakes at the Union Market or Eastern Market locations." - Lisa Ruland

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Jeffery Saeling

Google

The Creamery at Union Market Review: Great Ice Cream and Service The Creamery at Union Market offers fantastic ice cream and top-notch service. They always let us try samples, making the experience even better. The cookies are also delicious, making it a great spot for a sweet treat.

Khoi Nguyen

Google

Amazing ice cream selection. Loved the combination of flavors. Prices are reasonable. Big fan of vanilla and pb and j.

Virginia Milius

Google

Hands down the best mint cookie ice cream ever! It was creamy and not overwhelmingly minty. We got a large cup to share between two people and it was delicious. Union Market is always a great time.

Dana Hallman

Google

The ice cream is creamy but it's toooooooooooo sweet for me. A cup of ice-cream must have a cup of sugar. I ordered a cookie too and that was so sweet I threw it out. It's hard to enjoy the flavor of these confections because they are so sugar forward.

Maggie Burns

Google

Grapenuts ice cream is so good and an unexpected flavor to have. The nutella biscoff flavor was so great and mint chip lovers will not be disappointed. My family loves ice cream. I try every shop I can and this is some of the best I've had in DC. They really pack the scoops in too. Can't wait to come back and try more!

Google

Delicious Milkshakes inside Union Market! They also sell pints to go at a really good price. Highly recommended!

Sim M

Google

Simple flavors, rich taste. Ice creams, shakes and cookies. Plus, they sell tubs to take home too. I would've given 5/5 but they seem to have a problem with inventory management or demand forecasting. The 3 flavors I wanted to try, they were out of stock. The flavors I settled on were still very good but would've preferred to have what I wanted, you know?

Shonda Salami

Google

This creamery is very simple but full with flavor. Today I tried the pistachio, a friend tried the lemon blueberry and another had the chocolate. All 3 were good and rich with flavor. The lemon blueberry had a very strong lemon taste that I loved. The blueberry was subtle. The chocolate chip cookies were just ok. Definitely not my favorite. But they were soft and fresh. I prefer a denser cookie and a little more butter. This cookie was light with large chocolate chunks. The staff was friendly and efficient.

Gabrielle H.

Yelp

Cute little spot. I had to give 5 stars because of the oatmilk mint ice cream!!! The service is great especially with greetings from the cute little baby. I have 1 request though. Can you make a few sugar cookies without sprinkles?

Gabriella C.

Yelp

Loved the creamy consistency of the ice cream! I appreciate how delicious the vanilla base is and the addition of toppings (Reece's cups and Oreos) really elevated the flavors! Quick service! Only thing is that it is hard to find seating to enjoy the ice cream since it's in Union Market! Overall would love to come back here though!

Isabella C.

Yelp

Really creamy! Chocolate peanut butter was divine. Wish there were more chocolate-based flavors but soo good!

Jen J.

Yelp

One of the few places I enjoy hand dipped ice cream, as I normally prefer to find soft serve. I've had their cookies and cream before and it was delicious. I tried the butter pecan on this trip, but it was lacking pecans so I'll probably switch it up again on the next trip. It was still very good, though. I also love that they support other local businesses with their small market items. I just wish I had gotten a pint or so to go!

Linnea E.

Yelp

Small ice cream shop inside of Union Market offering ice cream and cookies. There aren't a ton of flavor options (only 3 or 5 available when I visited) but the nutella biscoff cookie flavor I did get was delicious. With tax it was $4.89 for a single scoop kids cone.

Carla B.

Yelp

The Creamery has been on my list to try for a little while now and I'm so glad I finally got to stop by. I ordered a scoop of cookies and cream for myself and a scoop for my daughter. The serving size was perfect for a quick treat. The ice cream was so tasty and creamy. The Creamery was easy to locate once inside so I made a beeline. The service was quick and friendly. I would definitely return.

Ailun H.

Yelp

I've heard good things about The Creamery and I'm glad we all tried it this past Friday night -- definitely made a positive impact on our evening :) KIDS SCOOP - 4.45 A pretty small scoop but perfect for a mini sweet treat. They let us sample the flavors here and the lemon blueberry was definitely my favorite. The first thing I tasted was the tart and strong citrus flavor of the lemon, which hit hard. Then the flavors slowly divulge into something sweeter like fresh berries. A good amount of people in our group got the lemon blueberry, pistachio or Bischoff cookie flavors. The ice cream were incredibly smooth and creamy, and not too sweet. I'd recommend giving The Creamery a try if you're in the Union Market District!

Quin B.

Yelp

My second stop in D.C. on the cookie excursion. I ended up getting ice cream there and saving the cookie for later. I was really pleased with the ice cream. I ordered biscotti and cream and it was blissful. The little golden brown pieces of biscotti cookies immersed well throughout the sweet ice cream to my delight! I savored every small bite to make it last as long as I could. The cookie was another story. The chocolate chip cookie was disappointingly flat and lacking any potential. A giant disappointing miss for the cookie.

Zabrina H.

Yelp

Highly recommend the cookies and cream flavor! It has chucks of a cookie and chocolate chips. Creamery has such good ice cream I just wish they had more flavors! They had about 8 to choose from.

Aarti B.

Yelp

Skip the ice cream and go for the cookies! The ooey gooey chocolate chip cookies with gobs of fudgy chocolate in every bite are hands-down the BEST chocolate chip cookies in DC! The single split scoop of Cookies and Cream just didn't hit the mark. The ice cream is very sweet and the toppings are sparse and not well mixed into the vanilla base flavor. The toppings need to be more evenly distributed and embedded into the ice cream. The former ice cream shop, Trickling Springs Creamery was soo goood!

Hannah H.

Yelp

The Creamery is a family-owned and -operated dairy shop, sourcing local milk and ice cream, that's located in Union Market. We came here after having lunch, to get some dessert/snacks to go. We ordered: +the Strawberry Swirl ice cream - this was made with oat milk; a little bit sweeter than I thought because of the oat milk, it was actually pretty tasty; it seems to be more of a sorbet-like texture than ice cream +Chocolate Chip Cookies ice cream - not sure if I liked the texture of this ice cream, as it tasted a bit grainy +Chocolate Chip cookies - the chocolate chips were big and chunky, and the cookies were still warm; the chips were still melty and so good! +Chocolate 'Lava Cake' cookies - this had a nice crisp exterior, and it really feels like you're eating a chocolate lava cake in cookie form! Staff here were super friendly and patient; they were able to explain their offerings well and made some great recommendations. Note that if you purchase their bottles of milk, you can return them to get a refund on your deposit. +tasty cookies! +located inside Union Market +parking in the UM lot

Elaine S.

Yelp

Excellent ice cream featuring different flavors in addition to some regular ones. The ice cream I homemade and is fresh and creamy! I tried a peach with coconut and it was fabulous. Also they bake homemade cookies daily and I had to have a chunky chocolate chip which was wonderful! Will be back soon.

Otniel L.

Yelp

We were inside of Union Market for quick little bites and decided to get a little "digestif" as I like to call it. We stopped by this delicious ice cream shop with various selections and I had the pumpkin ice cream. It's creamy, the flavor isn't overpowering with notes of nutmeg. I think it's the perfect fall dessert after getting stuffed with all the wonderful selections inside of the Union Market! I'll definitely give them another visit and try some other flavors. Also, the staff were very friendly and quick! -ODL Follow my IG: @AOEAT

Erica S.

Yelp

The name says it all. The ice cream is so so rich and creamy and I want it in any weather. Favorite flavor is hands down the chocolate chip cookie. They sell chocolate chip cookies separately as well and they're incredible.

Lily K.

Yelp

Honestly overpriced, the ice cream is fine but it's not worth 6+ dollars for a scoop.

Ryan C.

Yelp

Stopped by here for some after dinner dessert. Came on a Saturday so it was pretty busy, expect a line. We ordered a small cup of the strawberry chocolate and a cup of the chocolate chip cookie. I'm a guy who's big on the chunks in his ice cream and this place doesn't disappoint. Big chunks of chocolate chip cookies folded between a creamy vanilla ice cream. My girlfriend really liked her strawberry chocolate. She said it tasted like fresh strawberries. I also recommend their actual chocolate chip cookies. Pretty unique since it's like layers of chocolate as opposed to just chips or chunks of chocolate. Definitely a solid desert option around the area.

Maria V.

Yelp

The best ice cream I have had in DMV area ( and I am VERY picky when it comes to ice cream). Must love whole milk . Ice cream is reach, flavorful, not too sweet, just perfect

Hunter J.

Yelp

As a part of my birthday ice cream crawl a month ago, we stopped at The Creamery at Union Market. It was pretty good. The Creamery fits perfectly within the space of Union Market. The flavor selection is limited, both in terms of number of flavors and uniqueness of flavors. Still, I got an appealing pairing of a scoop of Chip+Mint and a scoop of coffee. The flavor was...pretty good. Both bases could've been a bit stronger, and the chips could've been richer as well. The texture was very creamy, and could even be toned back a touch. That said, the base is a terrific starting point, and with a bit stronger flavor and bolder mix-ins could be quite excellent.

Marnie R.

Yelp

Best ice cream outside NYC. I'm so picky about my ice cream. Gave thrown out many scoops. Tasted a few and had cookie dough today. So yummy.

Joshua W.

Yelp

If you're ever in Union Market with a sweet tooth, check out the creamery for some amazing ice cream. With great variety the creamery serves ice cream on waffle cones as well as in small medium and large containers as well. I went with two scoops of salted caramel and butter pecan in a waffle cone ($9.42). I should've asked for a third scoop since the scoops were kind of small but I had just had pizza so I didn't want to over do it. The ice cream is so good. THE END. Take my word for it, you won't be disappointed.

Legit J.

Yelp

I had the traditional butter pecan ice in a waffle cone. Thick, but not too thick and creamy like a milkshake. Everything was pleasurable except the service.

Joanne S.

Yelp

I popped into Union Market on the prowl for a quick dessert and The Creamery delivered! I tried a scoop of their Peach Crumble (4/5) - it was solid as an ice cream although there was a bit of ice crystallization. I also wish the base was a little more interesting than just vanilla but the toasty oat crumble and peaches were quite the nice addition!

John P.

Yelp

Tried this ice cream at Union Market on a winter weekend and it was fantastic. I had the coffee and salted caramel flavors. Very fresh, creamy and the taste was incredible. This place must be hopping mad during the warmer months. It is a little pricey but you are in Washington DC. Everything is expensive in this City now.

Anya B.

Yelp

I've heard so many good things about this place and was so glad I finally tried it. Two scoops was more than enough for two people--we had strawberry and salted caramel. While I usually like harder ice cream with more of a bite to it, this was perfect. Super creamy without being soft serve, and sweet without being too sweet. I only wish that I'd tried one of their gorgeous-looking waffle cones, or that they had more flavors available.

Hannah C.

Yelp

Nice ice cream place in Union Market where Trickling Springs used to be. They're still ramping up, but they have a nice selection of ice creams by the cone or cup, as well as artisanal ice cream, milk, and yogurt from a couple nearby farms. I tried a small cup of their chocolate peanut butter ice cream, and it had a really nice flavor and richness to it. I found a few ice crystals in the center, but not that many. Overall, I think this has the potential to be a really great spot. They're definitely still starting up, but what they have is pretty good and I imagine they'll do very well as the weather heats up.

Bill W.

Yelp

My understanding is that the creamery is really just trickling springs 2.0. That is, trickling springs delish ice cream without all the fraud and bankruptcy. I'll take it. If not the best, this is definitely one of the best ice cream joints in dc. It has great standards as well as baller unique offerings like grape nuts and chocolate chip cookie (not cookie dough). We are probably gonna be coming here on the regs as our standard ice cream joint. Go here and support local!

Ashley M.

Yelp

I tried a small of 2/3 oat milk flavors mint chip and cookie crumble.. Both were really delicious and I didn't miss the dairy at all! Very solid for a non-dairy ice cream! Definitely give it a try.

Sonia K.

Yelp

As one of the only dessert places in union market right now, it hits the spot. I got the cookies and cream small cup. The ice cream was creamy, there were a good amount of chunks, and the small size packed quite a lot. There was a little mint aftertaste that I was unsure about but it was VERY subtle.

Austin G.

Yelp

For all you Trickling Spring fans out there, the Creamery is what replaced it when they went bankrupt. The store is set up in the exact same way and sells juice, dairy products, etc. They are starting to make their own ice cream and have a few flavors like vanilla, cookies and cream, chocolate, coffee, etc. The ice cream isn't as good as its predecessor, but it's not bad. The staff are very nice!

Adiam G.

Yelp

Went here yesterday 4/2 with my boyfriend. The guy that scooped our ice cream was super nice (and is the only reason for the two stars) but the girl at the register couldn't be bothered to say a word to me. She was having a conversation with another girl behind the counter and turned to see what I had, put it into the register and turned back towards the other girl to keep listening to whatever story she was telling. I was trying to tell her that I was also paying for my boyfriend's ice cream but it took a minute for her to realize I was still standing there. She turned her head towards me again, I told her I was also paying for the second ice cream cone and she typed it in and turn back to her conversation again. It was pretty rude. The ice cream was good, not anything special, but the interaction at the register was so off-putting, I won't be coming back.

Dirk A.

Yelp

Love this place! Ice cream is the star here but lots of other great stuff to offer. The owners, Daniel & Jessica, can often be found here and could not be a nicer couple or better with kids. First, the ice cream. Great flavors and taste. Recently added soft serve which is an added treat -- pumpkin and vanilla can currently be swirled...and makes the perfect combo. In addition to the scooped/packed ice cream, they sell several pints from Van Leeuwen (including several vegan options), McConnell's, and Dolcezza. Van Leeuwen favorites: Brooklyn Brown Sugar Chunk, Mocha Cookie Crumble, Pumpkin Cheesecake (seasonal) McConnell's favorites: Eureka Lemon & Marionberries, Cinnamon & Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Pumpkin Pie (seasonal) We also get our eggs, milk and cheese products from here and have been pleased with the suppliers they feature. Definitely snag the Hook's 5-Year Sharp Cheddar Cheese. Cookies (chocolate chip w/ sea salt flakes; snickerdoodle) available here too, and you can see them making them on site. Waffle cones are also made on site. Finally, they carry the addictive Michele's Granola (the locally-made stuff that South Block Juice uses in their açaí bowls).

Susan G.

Yelp

The ice cream is delicious--very fresh and rich without being too heavy--and the waffle cones are so tasty! I have been twice and can't wait to go back again--the chocolate milk and cookies look delicious, too.

Gary K.

Yelp

Visited the Creamery today for the first time. Highly recommend the coffee ice cream (it was so good we got some to take home). Kudos also to the very kind and generous store manager (he was there at 4 p.m. on Mar. 6). We will definitely return!

Dave C.

Yelp

We stopped by after lunch and picked up a quart of cookies and cream ice cream. We all agreed that it was some of the best ice cream that we've eaten! It had a smooth creamy texture, nice vanilla notes and was not overly sweet. Delicious!

Danny D.

Yelp

Friendly and courteous staff. The ice cream here is full of flavor and thick. Do not have to worry about rushing to eat or carry out before it starts melting like other ice creams.

James G.

Yelp

This is a great place in the old Trickling Springs spot in Union Market. I'm in here a few times a month and love trying the different ice cream pints from McConnells and Van Leewans. I have noticed recently that these aren't kept in stock very well now that the shop has introduced their house brand. I hope that this is temporary because Van Leewans is my favorite ice cream and this spot used to have one of the best selections in town.

@eater

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Where to Find Sweet Treats for Pickup and Delivery Around D.C. - Eater DC

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Trickling Springs Ice Cream Is Back at Union Market — Sort Of - Eater DC

View Postcard for The Creamery at Union Market

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Where to Sip Indulgent Milkshakes Around D.C.

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Jeffery Saeling

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Khoi Nguyen

Google

Amazing ice cream selection. Loved the combination of flavors. Prices are reasonable. Big fan of vanilla and pb and j.

Virginia Milius

Google

Hands down the best mint cookie ice cream ever! It was creamy and not overwhelmingly minty. We got a large cup to share between two people and it was delicious. Union Market is always a great time.

Dana Hallman

Google

Maggie Burns

Google

Delicious Milkshakes inside Union Market! They also sell pints to go at a really good price. Highly recommended!

Sim M

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Shonda Salami

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Gabrielle H.

Yelp

Gabriella C.

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Isabella C.

Yelp

Really creamy! Chocolate peanut butter was divine. Wish there were more chocolate-based flavors but soo good!

Jen J.

Yelp

Linnea E.

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Carla B.

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Ailun H.

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Quin B.

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Zabrina H.

Yelp

Highly recommend the cookies and cream flavor! It has chucks of a cookie and chocolate chips. Creamery has such good ice cream I just wish they had more flavors! They had about 8 to choose from.

Aarti B.

Yelp

Hannah H.

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Elaine S.

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Otniel L.

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Erica S.

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Lily K.

Yelp

Honestly overpriced, the ice cream is fine but it's not worth 6+ dollars for a scoop.

Ryan C.

Yelp

Maria V.

Yelp

The best ice cream I have had in DMV area ( and I am VERY picky when it comes to ice cream). Must love whole milk . Ice cream is reach, flavorful, not too sweet, just perfect

Hunter J.

Yelp

Marnie R.

Yelp

Best ice cream outside NYC. I'm so picky about my ice cream. Gave thrown out many scoops. Tasted a few and had cookie dough today. So yummy.

Joshua W.

Yelp

Legit J.

Yelp

I had the traditional butter pecan ice in a waffle cone. Thick, but not too thick and creamy like a milkshake. Everything was pleasurable except the service.

Joanne S.

Yelp

John P.

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Anya B.

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Hannah C.

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Bill W.

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Ashley M.

Yelp

I tried a small of 2/3 oat milk flavors mint chip and cookie crumble.. Both were really delicious and I didn't miss the dairy at all! Very solid for a non-dairy ice cream! Definitely give it a try.

Sonia K.

Yelp

Austin G.

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Adiam G.

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Dirk A.

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Susan G.

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Gary K.

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Dave C.

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Danny D.

Yelp

Friendly and courteous staff. The ice cream here is full of flavor and thick. Do not have to worry about rushing to eat or carry out before it starts melting like other ice creams.

James G.

Yelp

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