Giffords Ice Cream and Candy Co. in Washington D.C., Washington, United States | Ice Cream Parlour

Welcome to Giffords Ice Cream and Candy Co. in Washington D.C., United States. Pamper your taste buds with the sweet offerings of Giffords Ice Cream and Candy Co. - the Washington area's oldest and most distinguished ice cream parlor. We've been making gourmet ice cream and candies since 1938, and our clientele has included President Dwight D. Eisenhower, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, and actress Goldie Hawn. Our founder, John Nash Gifford, an experienced ice cream maker, spent several years perfecting his secret recipes - creating wonderfully unique tastes like our signature Swiss chocolate, Peppermint Stick, or fresh or seasonal peach ice cream. And to this day, we continue to operate as a family-owned business, maintaining the tradition that has made Gifford's a local legend. All of our ice creams, sorbets, sauces, and candies are still made daily in nearby Silver Spring, Maryland, ensuring superior quality and freshness.
Just as much as our ice cream, Giffords candies hold a special place in the hearts of generations of Washingtonians. In fact, during the Kennedy Administration, candy from our display case frequently found their way to the tables of the White House. Using our original 1938 recipes, Gifford's Ice Cream and Candy Co. continues to produce a line of signature vanilla & chocolate caramels, and rich, creamy Hot Fudge, Swiss, and Caramel sauces. To ensure freshness and the highest quality, we use the finest all-natural ingredients.
We look forward to welcoming you at Giffords Ice Cream and Candy Co., Washington D.C., United States.