Where to Find the Best Ice Cream Near Silver Spring

Today, it’s time to celebrate National Ice Cream Day — quite possibly the best holiday of the summer.

Treat yourself to a cone or dish, a banana split or milkshake and cool down from the hot summer temps this weekend.

Silver Spring Patch readers shared their favorite local spots to get the frozen sweet treat. We’ve rounded up the top reader picks below.

Treat yourself today at one of these sweet shops:

1. Snowbots (Rockville) — Looking for a twist on the traditional ice cream? Snowbots has become a favorite among locals for a new frozen sweet treat: snow cream! Flavors include: Matcha Green Tea, Moo Milk and Mango Lovers.
2. Moorenkos (Silver Spring) —The handmade ice cream is rich and full of fresh flavor using dairy from local farms in the area.
3. Dolcezza (Bethesda) — Located on Bethesda Row, Dolcezza serves up fresh gelato in a variety of exotic flavors using locally-sourced ingredients. Yum!
4. Goodies Frozen Custard & Treats (D.C.) — Treat yourself to rich and creamy custard with fresh fruit toppings. Add a donut for an over-the-top dessert.
5. Tutti Frutti (Silver Spring) — Your traditional self-serve frozen yogurt shop with endless toppings.
6. York Castle Tropical Ice Cream (Rockville) — Readers raved about the fresh, creamy ice cream available in a wide range of tropical fruit flavors.
7. Carmen’s Italian Ice & Cafe (Rockville) — Since 2001, Carmen’s has been serving homemade Italian ice in over 60 flavors. Now, Carmen’s also offers creamy frozen custard and shakes to satisfy any summertime craving.
8. Bruster’s Real Ice Cream (Gaithersburg) — With locations across Maryland, Bruster’s is less of a tourist spot as it is a common ice cream pit stop. The large scoops are more than plenty to keep our readers satisfied.

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What would you add to the list?