With summer in full swing, there’s nothing quite like a scoop of smooth, cool ice cream. If you’re looking for a special treat after a long workday or something cold after a hike in the July heat, you can find the perfect sweet, creamy treat at Nicecream. 

Nicecream is a unique dessert destination. Gil Welsford and Sandra Tran began by experimenting in their home kitchen, inspired to freeze ice cream recipes with liquid nitrogen. With some molecular gastronomical efforts, Nicecream was born. With four shops, this local chain has been bringing their creations to the Arlington and DC areas since 2014. 

Pick up a small or regular nicecream in flavors like bananas foster, Nutella, or java chunk. Or, order a brownie sundae or full pint if you just can’t get enough. Whatever variation you decide upon, you’ll enjoy their fresh, local ingredients combined into an ice cream that’s frozen on the spot. They even offer gift boxes and survival kits for the ultimate Nicecream treat—it all started in a home kitchen, and now you can bring it into yours! With cookie dough balls, Sipps organic soda, and Swing’s coffee, be sure to save plenty of room for dessert when you head to Nicecream.