Yala Greek Ice Cream

I love Greek yogurt, so when I heard there was a Greek ice cream shop in Georgetown, I knew I had to check it out. This place felt like a little taste of the Mediterranean tucked into the neighborhood (love the blue and white decor with pumpkins) and it did not disappoint. The offer two flavors made with Greek yogurt, and of course, I had to try both. I got Yia Mas, a tangy Greek yogurt ice ream topped with tart wild cherries, and Mornings with Thea, a creamy Greek yogurt base swirled with traditional organge preserves. Both were sooooooo good! The texture is rich and velvety, the flavors are bold without being overly sweet, and you can really taste the quality of the ingredients. They emphasize using high-quality ingredients like farm-fresh milk, premium imports from Greece and the Medi

Finally checked out Yala and was greeted with warmth after a cold winter day in Gtown. Ordered Yia Mas and the mystico surprise mystery flavor which was a traditional Greek christmas cookie. So happy with our choice, its a different kind of ice cream that is not super heavy, easy to devour and doesnt sit heavy in your stomach since its a lighter milk/less fat and less sugar. The texture is not as creamy as a French custard base ice cream , reminiscent of an italian ice. Its delicious because of the fresh ingredients and it doesnt leave you feeling sick after you eat it. Such a welcome addition to the DC Ice cream scene! Thank you to Chris for sharing his family’s story and Danny for all the samples. The perfect winter treat 😉

Had such a lovely experience here! Chrys gave us some samples and walked us through the flavors to help us make a decision. He and the staff were awesome. The Greek Blue Summer and Mornings with Thea flavors are incredible -- super light and refreshing, and a great introduction to traditional Greek ice cream/yogurt!

Have I’ve been transported to Santorini? Ingredients used in the ice cream are sourced from Greece and are beautifully blended together to create flavors that can only be found in the Mediterranean. For my cup of deliciousness, I got a scoop of Mornings with Thea which is made with greek yogurt and mixed with orange preserves. No matter where I go I have to get the pistachio ice cream. And the Pistachio Odyssey at this shop is top tier. So good! Even though parking is a little bit of a nightmare in Georgetown, I definitely can see myself making this Greek excursion a priority whenever I’m in the area.

Also reviewed on Instagram @ryrythefoodie ✨️ I was very fortunate to have visited during their soft and grand opening and to have met the co-founders there in person. Yala Greek Ice Cream is a fantastic little ice cream shop with clear passion behind their vision. It's also in a really perfect spot (Wisconsin Ave x N St NW) of Georgetown, right on the corner where many people meander past shops and restaurants. Just as well, of course, since they have excellent quality ice cream. They use high quality ingredients and dairy, and many of their flavorings are imported from Greece and the Mediterranean. We ended up trying several flavors, including their versions of vanilla, cookies & cream, pistachio, strawberry sorbet, Greek yogurt with orange zest, and a walnut baklava ice cream. All wer