Bob's Famous Ice Cream
| Bob's Famous Ice Cream | |
|---|---|
| Restaurant information | |
| Owner | Bob Weiss |
| Food type | Ice cream |
| Location | Washington, D.C. |
Bob's Famous Ice Cream is an ice cream parlor in Washington, D.C. with other locations in the surrounding area.
Description
The shop has a changing daily menu of ice cream featuring selections from over 200 flavors. Many of the flavors are considered unusual and are based on requests from customers.[1] It is known for flavors like orange chocolate, chocolate chip, and amaretto cookie.[2]
History
The shop was founded by Bob Weiss, a lawyer from Boston. He added "Famous" to the name to distinguish it from another ice cream shop called Bob's.[1] Weiss expanded to several shops, which became popular in the D.C. area during the 1970s and 1980s.[3] In 1985, Bob's Famous Ice Cream opened a shop in Bethesda, Maryland.[4] In 1991, Weiss sold his last store.[3]
References
- ^ a b "It's a capital idea: finding who has D.C.'s best ice cream". Christian Science Monitor. September 1, 1983. ISSN 0882-7729. Retrieved September 25, 2025.
- ^ "Bob's Famous scoops up Potomac's Cone Zone". www.gazette.net. Archived from the original on 2016-06-11. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ a b Fisher, Marc (July 31, 2000). "Screaming For Answers To a Local Deficit". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved September 25, 2025.
- ^ "Ice Cream Competition in D.C. Nearing Meltdown". The Washington Post. 1985-01-14. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2025-09-25.