This respected scoops chain, a DMV fixture since 2002, gets its dairy from grass-fed cows raised on family-owned farms in Pennsylvania. Its Silver Spring and Ellicott City stores reopened this week with limited hours (noon to 6 p.m. Friday to Sunday).

Partners Brian Lowit and Melissa Quinley brought the uber-creamy Maine favorite to Mount Pleasant two summers ago. Find one of the best cookies and cream varieties in town, along with a White Russian flavor dubbed “the Dude” after the Big Lebowski. Limited reopening hours for June are weekdays 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends for walk-in, takeout service only. Guests can also pre-pay for pickup orders.

The Ohio-based ice cream chain with a cult following is known for flavors like brambleberry crisp, gooey butter cake, and a buttermilk rainbow sorbet. Stop by any of the three area scoop shops (14th Street NW, Old Town, Bethesda) for takeout, or go the delivery route for pints at your door. And Union Market district’s The Bruery just collaborated with the brand on a new imperial milk stout called Hold The Spoon: Black Chocolate Cake.

Thomas Sweet is a regional chain with four locations in New Jersey, but its Georgetown shop is considered a local mainstay. Part of allure is the commitment to classic flavors — there’s no funky stuff here — as well as the option to fold in candy and additional sweeteners. The shop is open for takeout and delivery.

With a steady stream of seasonal flavors created by pastry chef and owner Gianluigi Dellaccio, Dolci Gelati always has something new to try. Its dedicated storefront in Shaw just unveiled a new to-go window that’s sending out vegan flavors and cakes. There’s also a new Dolci stand set up outside Stellina Pizzeria in Union Market district.

Get a taste of the Philippines with the globally inspired ice creams at Toby’s. Other treats include fresh doughnuts, bagels, and ice coffee intensified with coffee ice cubes. Swing by 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday (and until 7 pm. on Sunday).

The Wharf’s family-owned, pint-size ice cream parlor is known for its soft serve, shakes, and floats. Swing by Monday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Homegrown gelato chain Dolcezza was one of the first shops on the D.C. scene to specialize in unique flavors and artisanal ingredients. Flavors range from the traditional straciatella to black sesame to Swiss tarragon. Order ahead to pick up pints at Dupont, Logan Circle, Bethesda, the Wharf, and Fairfax locations. Delivery is also available via Grubhub.

Founder Ray “Pop” Giovanni catered events at the White House and served first lady Eleanor Roosevelt her favorite ice cream. His secret recipes live on in neighboring Alexandria at this classic neighborhood scoop shop. Open noon to 9 p.m. daily.

This quaint window in Northern Virginia is the go-to spot for locals to grab soft-serve and scooped ice cream with toppings. Summer hours are Tuesday to Thursday (11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and Friday to Sunday until 9:30 p.m. Or, pre-order for curbside pickup (weekends 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) on flavors like tiramisu and a bourbon-infused variety with crunchy chocolate clusters.

This classic, cash-only ice cream stand in Prince George’s County has been serving wholesome cones since 1954. Current hours are 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.