Mount Desert Island Ice Cream – American
This artisanal creamery transforms the humble scoop into a sophisticated exploration of global flavors, where the air is thick with the scent of warming chai and toasted spices. Velvety textures meet bold, imaginative pairings like the floral sweetness of Masumi sake lees strawberry or the deep, boozy richness of Kahlua-infused cream, inviting guests to linger over every nuanced bite. Whether it’s the sharp bite of fresh ginger or the nostalgic crunch of Girl Scout cookies, each hand-crafted creation offers a playful yet refined journey for the palate.
3110 Mount Pleasant Street Northwest, Washington DC https://fearlessflavor.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Mount Desert Island Ice Cream
Dairy-Free at Mount Desert Island Ice Cream
Mount Desert Island Ice Cream in Washington has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ginger Lime Sorbet, Shinano Red Apple Sorbet and Vegan Madagascar Vanilla Bean. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Mount Desert Island Ice Cream
Mount Desert Island Ice Cream in Washington has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pineapple Pimenton and Vegan Coconut. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Mount Desert Island Ice Cream
Mount Desert Island Ice Cream in Washington has 34 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Girl Scouts, Ginger Lime Sorbet and Shinano Red Apple Sorbet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Mount Desert Island Ice Cream
Mount Desert Island Ice Cream in Washington has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Vegan Coconut. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Mount Desert Island Ice Cream
Mount Desert Island Ice Cream in Washington has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sweet and Salty Peanut Butter and Vegan Coconut. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Mount Desert Island Ice Cream
Mount Desert Island Ice Cream in Washington has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Ginger, Sweet and Salty Peanut Butter and The Dude (Kahlua & Cream Liqueur). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Mount Desert Island Ice Cream
Mount Desert Island Ice Cream in Washington has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Vegan Coconut. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Mount Desert Island Ice Cream
Mount Desert Island Ice Cream in Washington has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ginger Lime Sorbet, Shinano Red Apple Sorbet and Vegan Madagascar Vanilla Bean. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Mount Desert Island Ice Cream
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet and Salty Peanut Butter | 6.1 g | 17.1 g |
| Cookies & Cream | 88.3 g | 14.9 g |
| Vegan Coconut | 1.4 g | 12.6 g |
| Maple Walnut | 36 g | 8.5 g |
| Shinshu Apple Streusel | 105.9 g | 6.8 g |
| Cranberry Bliss Bar | 46.3 g | 6.3 g |
| Vegan Peppermint Bark | 79.3 g | 5.9 g |
| Girl Scouts | 0 g | 4.5 g |
| Castle Stout Fudge | 44.9 g | 4.2 g |
| Fresh Ginger | 11.3 g | 3.6 g |
| Vegan Caramelized Pear | 22.3 g | 3.6 g |
| Uji Yamamasa Genmai Cha | 12.5 g | 2.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM
What diners are saying
Praised for its friendly and welcoming staff, guests enjoy a relaxed dining pace that allows for a casual and unhurried experience. Diners find the menu offerings to be reliable and acceptable for a standard meal
Menu
Ice Cream
Premium, homemade ice cream made in small batches.
- Callebaut Chocolate: Premium Callebaut bar chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Masumi Sake Lees Strawberry: Sake lees, strawberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Shinshu Niagara Wine Raisin: Niagara wine, raisins Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- The Dude (Kahlua & Cream Liqueur): Kahlua, cream liqueur Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Assam Chai: Assam tea, spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Cinnamon Cardamom: Cinnamon, cardamom Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Fresh Ginger: Fresh ginger root Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Blueberry: Blueberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Dried Persimmon: Dried persimmons Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Girl Scouts Dietary tags: Halal
- Shinshu Sweet Cream: Local Shinshu cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Marui Wasabi: Real Marui wasabi rhizome Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Castle Stout Fudge: Stout beer, fudge Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Jim Beam: Jim Beam bourbon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Uji Yamamasa Genmai Cha: Green tea with roasted rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Nutella: Hazelnut cocoa spread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Shinshu Apple Streusel: Local apples, streusel topping Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Ishii Miso Butterscotch: Miso, butterscotch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cookies & Cream: Chocolate cookies, sweet cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- London Fog: Earl Grey tea, vanilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Saigon Cinnamon: Saigon cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Thai Tea: Thai tea leaves Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Sweet and Salty Peanut Butter: Peanut butter, salt Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach
- Cranberry Bliss Bar: Cranberries, white chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Hasty Pudding: Cornmeal, molasses, spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Maine Sea Salt Caramel: Caramel, Maine sea salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Madagascar Vanilla Bean: Madagascar vanilla beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Butterbeer: Butterscotch flavor Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Maple Walnut: Maple syrup, walnuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Sufganiyah: Jelly donut flavor Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Vietnamese Coffee: Strong coffee, condensed milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Dairy-Free & Sorbets
Non-dairy frozen desserts and fruit-based sorbets.
- Ginger Lime Sorbet: Ginger, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Renal
- Strawberry Sorbet: Fresh strawberries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Shinano Red Apple Sorbet: Shinano red apples Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Renal
- Vegan Coconut: Coconut milk Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Vegan Caramelized Pear: Pears, vegan caramel Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Pineapple Pimenton: Pineapple, pimenton spice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free
- Blueberry Basil Sorbet: Blueberries, fresh basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Vegan Peppermint Bark: Peppermint, vegan chocolate Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Vegan Madagascar Vanilla Bean: Madagascar vanilla, non-dairy base Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic
Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Desert Island Ice Cream
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular menu highlights include Callebaut Chocolate, Masumi Sake Lees Strawberry, Shinshu Niagara Wine Raisin, The Dude, and Fresh Ginger.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- With a 3.0/5 rating, this budget-friendly creamery offers a relaxed, casual, and unhurried atmosphere suitable for a low-key date.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Mount Desert Island Ice Cream specializes in American artisanal ice cream featuring sophisticated, hand-crafted global flavors and imaginative pairings.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This budget-friendly ($) artisanal creamery offers a casual and unhurried dining experience with a relaxed pace and friendly staff.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features a wide variety of artisanal ice creams, including unique global flavors and extensive options for over thirty different dietary preferences.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Mount Desert Island Ice Cream has an average rating of 3.0/5 based on customer feedback and dining experiences.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews indicate that while the staff is friendly, diners find the menu offerings merely reliable and acceptable for standard meals.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- The restaurant is suitable for families, offering a casual, welcoming atmosphere with kid-friendly flavors like Girl Scouts and Cookies & Cream.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain a specific address or location for Mount Desert Island Ice Cream.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This artisanal creamery specializes in imaginative, hand-crafted flavors like Masumi sake lees strawberry, Kahlua-infused cream, and unique wasabi or stout-based ice creams.
- Is Mount Desert Island Ice Cream dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Mount Desert Island Ice Cream has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ginger Lime Sorbet, Shinano Red Apple Sorbet and Vegan Madagascar Vanilla Bean.
- What can I eat at Mount Desert Island Ice Cream on a dairy-free diet?
- Ginger Lime Sorbet, Shinano Red Apple Sorbet and Vegan Madagascar Vanilla Bean carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Mount Desert Island Ice Cream have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Ginger Lime Sorbet and Shinano Red Apple Sorbet.
- Is Mount Desert Island Ice Cream gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Mount Desert Island Ice Cream?
- Sweet and Salty Peanut Butter, at roughly 17.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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