The Sweet Side of Loudoun:
From Scoops to Sweets
Taste the best of Loudoun’s dessert scene — from creamy scoops and shakes to fresh-baked pies, pastries, and chocolates. Your guide to delicious local treats awaits!
Frozen Favorites (Locally loved scoops and swirls)
- Bruster's Real Ice Cream ▸ Ashburn, Leesburg, Stone Ridge– Family-owned chain with classic flavors and hometown charm.
- Grutos Soft Serve ▸ Leesburg and Purcellville – Local soft-serve classic with a community vibe.
- Mocatinas ▸ Leesburg – Over-the-top milkshakes and sweet nostalgia in a colorful café.
- Tipped Cow Creamery ▸Purcellville - – Handcrafted in small batches with seasonal flair.
Sweet One Loudoun Find:
For a fun twist, try Fantasticks Gelato Bars—custom dipped and topped—or The Yard Milkshake Bar’s towering, photo-ready shakes.
For a fun twist, try Fantasticks Gelato Bars—custom dipped and topped—or The Yard Milkshake Bar’s towering, photo-ready shakes.
Western Loudoun Hidden Gem:
Farm-fresh ice cream with mountain views at Moo Thru in Hillsboro, plus classic scoops from Tootsie’s Ice Cream at Back Street Brews in Lovettsville.
Farm-fresh ice cream with mountain views at Moo Thru in Hillsboro, plus classic scoops from Tootsie’s Ice Cream at Back Street Brews in Lovettsville.
Weekend Treat:
Authentic Italian gelato served weekends at Black Oak Cafe, Cana Vineyards in Middleburg.
Authentic Italian gelato served weekends at Black Oak Cafe, Cana Vineyards in Middleburg.
Baked & Beautiful (Local pies, pastries and more)
- Chantel's Bakery ▸ Sterling - Custom cakes and cupcakes.
- Crumbl ▸ Ashburn, Leesburg - Fresh-baked cookies, new flavors weekly.
- Dana’s Cake Shop ▸ Leesburg - – Custom cakes, cupcakes and gourmet desserts.
- Dolce & Ciabatta Bakery ▸ Leesburg ▸ Artisan desserts and pastries.
- Four Season Persian Pastry ▸ Ashburn - Authentic Persian sweets and pastries.
- Mom’s Apple Pie ▸ Leesburg, Hillsboro (Hill High) - Handmade pies using local ingredients.
- Nothing Bundt Cakes ▸ Dulles - Classic bundt cakes made fresh daily.
- Raymer's Homemade Candies ▸Middleburg - Handcrafted chocolates and classic sweets.
- Rise Bakery ▸ Sterling - Gluten-free baked goods.
- South Street Bakery ▸ Leesburg – Freshly baked breads, pastries, and custom cakes.
- The Conche ▸ Leesburg - Artisanal chocolates.
- The Difference Baker ▸ Ashburn & Sterling– Gluten-free and allergen-friendly baked goods.