Peterson's Ice Cream Depot

Clifton, VA · Ice cream shop

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Clifton
#1
of 12 restaurants
City Percentile
73%
rating percentile
Address
Peterson's Ice Cream Depot, 7148 Main St, Clifton, VA 20124
Phone
(703) 895-1767
Website
www.petersonsdepot.net

Peterson's Ice Cream Depot is a restaurant located in Clifton, VA. It is one of 12 restaurants listed in Clifton. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Clifton city average of 4.3 stars. Based on combined rating and review volume, it currently ranks first among restaurants in Clifton. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Peterson's Ice Cream Depot

Homemade Ice Cream and Sorbet

Customer Reviews

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Amber Wright · Apr 2025

I'm shocked by how bad this place was considering the great google reviews! Everything was grossly overpriced. They charge $1.50 per topping, and 2 scoops of ice cream in a bowl is $10! Also, I don't believe their claim of the ice cream being home-made. I purchased the key lime flavor, and it tasted and looked incredibly artificial. They advertised on their sign that the ice cream contained graham cracker crust chunks. I received about 3 crumbs of crust in the entire 2 scoops (pictures attached). This place definitely seems like a tourist trap.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Kari Raring · Nov 2025

A fun treat always. We like to bring guests out here or celebrate the end of the school year. The flavors options change so there is always something new to try. The milkshakes are great. The portion sizes tend to be on the larger side. It’s a cute little ice cream shop and the kids get a kick out of the little train at the front. Bonus points for a bathroom!

★★★★☆ 4.0 R H · Jul 2024

We have had friends declare this the best ice cream in America. So we decided to head to Petersons ourselves. It's a very cute and busy outlet. The ice cream is tasty and also very expensive. They have a limited menu and have seasonal specials too.

★★★★★ 5.0 Kyle Sendgikoski · Jun 2025

Chocolate drama and Abracadabra....rich chocolate and double ( maybe triple) ginger. Superb flavor.....distinct, bold, creamy. For a "corner" of a town this was a great stop. Parking can be found at the surrounding places.

★★★★★ 5.0 Sehej Johar · Sep 2025

Having Peterson’s in the neighborhood is so special. It’s so cute and is such a charming place to take visitors + the ice cream is YUM!!! We love that the Peterson’s live right next to it and supporting a family owned business! Plus, all the kids who work there seem to go to school in the district. Best feeling to support local when the local spot is the best :)

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance

Services

Ice cream shopDessert shop

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