Where to Find Ice Cream in and near Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and Potomac

Summertime brings hot days and the perfect excuse to indulge in ice cream! Here are some of our favorite spots in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and Potomac to cool off with a delicious treat.

🍦 The Baked Bear

929 Rose Ave #404 North Bethesda, MD 20852

Create your own ice cream sandwich using different flavor cookies and ice cream. 

🍦 The Charmery

8551 Connecticut Ave , Suite B202 Chevy Chase, MD 20815

This Baltimore ice cream chain recently opened its first store in Montgomery County, and it should definitely be on your to-try list. They have unexpected flavors like Old Bay Caramel and Malty Vanilla Chip, and new and different options every season.

🍦 Dolcezza 

7111 Bethesda Lane Bethesda, MD 20814

Freshly made Italian-style gelato with a ton of flavors in Bethesda Row.

🍦 Henry's Sweet Retreat

4823 St. Elmo Avenue Bethesda, MD 20814

Bethesda's favorite candy shop serves ice cream scoops, sundaes, and milkshakes along with tons of sweet treats to satisfy any sweet tooth.

🍦 Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream

4918 Elm St. Bethesda, MD 20814

This national chain has a shop located right in Bethesda Row. But if you don't want to leave your house, you can order delivery right to your door.

🍦  Pitango's Gelato + Cafe

4901 Fairmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

This gelato chain has a shop right in Woodmont Triangle. Get your tasty gelato and enjoy coffee and pastries from the cafe, too.

🍦 Sarah's Handmade Ice Cream

10219 Old Georgetown Road Bethesda, MD 20814 & 5241 River Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816

The shop offers unique seasonal flavors, including vegan options and some infused with alcohol or tea. 

🍦 The Scoop 

7909 Tuckerman Ln Potomac, MD 20854

This ice cream shop in Potomac Village offers yummy homemade seasonal flavors. Visit the store to see what is currently being served. 

🍦 Sprinkles Potomac

10148 River Rd, Potomac, MD 20854

This woman-owned shop has been serving the community for over 30 years. They offer all sorts of delicious ice cream treats and more!

🍦 Maryland's Ice Cream Trail

Creameries throughout the State of Maryland

Looking for even more ice cream? Challenge your family to visit all 9 locations on the Maryland Ice Cream Trail! Visit each creamery, take a picture at each location and submit your photos for a drawing to be named the 2024 Maryland’s Best Ice Cream Champion Trailblazer!