Best Cookies in Ashburn

"Captain Cookie & the Milk Man has grown from a single food truck in 2012 to two bakeries and four cookie trucks roaming D.C.!. They have eight signature flavors of cookies which are made from scratch daily and are best consumed as customizable ice cream sandwiches. Even your vegan loved ones can find something here as they make a divine vegan chocolate chip cookie."

"We have just four words: made-to-order ice cream sandwiches. Captain Cookie and the Milkman is truly a gift to Earth—you start by choosing two cookies, then you select the ice cream you’d like to serve as the filling for your sandwich. The cookie options are fun and eclectic, like funfetti, ginger molasses, peanut butter, vegan chocolate chip, and snickerdoodle."

"This local DC brand got its name as a mobile bakery doling out its own brand of cookies, local milk, and knock-out ice cream flavors. Go check out its flagship dairy bar shop during your next DC visit and enjoy a simple, divine local ice cream—you can even sandwich it between a pair of your favorite cookies. Captain Cookie & The Milk Man. 2000 Pennsylvania Ave."

"The options are endless, from cookies to cakes to pies—founding chef Christina Tosi was even featured on Netflix’s Chef’s Table for her culinary creations at this award-winning bakery. She is known for putting a playful and cheeky spin on your favorite home-style desserts, where some of the more legendary creations include the iconic Cereal Milk™ soft serve (made with milk, brown sugar, and a little bit of cornflakes which—yes—tastes just like childhood, a.k.a. the milk at the bottom of a bowl of cereal), naked layer cakes (you can actually see all of the moist and spongy layers through the transparent container), cake truffles, assorted cookies, and more!. If you’re celebrating a special occasion, order a chocolate caramel pretzel cake or their famous birthday cake for the road."

"Take the average cookie, put it on steroids and maybe you’ll end up with something almost-sort of like Milk Bar’s compost cookie. By this point, founder Christina Tosi’s inventiveness is well-known; the bakery values ingenuity. The famous compost cookie is packed with pretzels, potato chips, coffee grounds, oats, graham cracker crust, butterscotch chips and chocolate chips."

"There’s a lot going on amidst the daily hustle and bustle of the city, which means everyone needs a pick-me-up from time to time. It doesn’t matter if you have a major sweet tooth or you’re looking for something light and low-calorie—there’s something for everyone in the nation’s capital. From ice cream to cake to donuts, here are some of the best desserts across Washington, D.C. Bon appetit!"

"Sprinkles offers freshly baked cakes in a variety of flavors. They also offer special cakes such as vegan, sugar-free, and gluten-free ones for those on specific diets."

"Let’s start building our list with a bakery that has made cookies its main focus. In the center of Adams Morgan, one of D.C.’s most lively neighborhoods for nightlife, Insomnia Cookies does its job to near perfection. Specializing in delivering warm and delicious snacks right to the doors of cookie fans, it is most proud of skillfully feeding its customers’ insatiable hunger, even if it hit at the most inappropriate hour."

"Insomnia Cookie, which also delivers, serves up warm and gooey chocolate chip cookies until 4 a.m. from Thursday to Saturday and 3 a.m. on Sunday to Wednesday."

"Like Insomnia, Uncle Chip’s is an excellent cookie delivery service online. And all its offerings are super delicious. Chocolate chip, double chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin and everything else on their menu will blow your mind with their flavors tucked about a crispy outside and a chewy inside."

"Whether it’s double-chocolate chip or a classic chocolate chip cookie, Uncle Chip’s is the bakery to buy individual or bulk (dozen or two-dozen count) purchases for an all-out craving."

"Chevy Chase, MDThe vibe: Established; slightly suburban (kids may drum chopsticks); innovative. Sushiko’s been slicing raw fish since the '70s, but that doesn’t mean the restaurant is without new tricks. In fact, its full of them, like this cherry-wood-smoked Tasmanian ocean trout tartare dotted with goat cheese.Best bet: The $90 chef’s tasting menu served at the sushi bar."

"Chevy Chase's Sushiko is a destination for Washingtonians and has landed on critics' top lists for years, thanks to its obsessive focus on fresh fish. The sushi here is beautifully plated, and the serene restaurant's art is just as colorful. One popular option here is the omakase, where a chef delivers premium sashimi cuts, nigiri, and extras like a sakura sundae."

"One of the most popular Japanese restaurants in Washington, D.C., Sushiko in Chevy Chase offers a daily happy hour, plenty of cooked dishes alongside great sushi, and an unusually ..."

"Located on the 15th-floor of the infamous Watergate Hotel, Top of the Gate offers unbeatable views of the Arlington skyline. There’s a luxurious large bar counter, lounge areas with fire-pits and plenty of seating, so you won’t need to fight for a seat. Come winter, the floor opens up for an ice skating rink, with igloos installed around on the roof."

"Located on top of the famous Watergate Hotel, Top of the Gate has 360 views of downtown DC and Georgetown. Plus, it is the perfect place if you're looking for post- Kennedy Center concert drinks, which is conveniently located across the street."

"The Watergate Hotel’s rooftop has always been a draw for stunning views of the Potomac and Key Bridge. That view comes with steep prices on food and drinks — $27 for hummus?. There are a range of wines by the glass and cocktails set at $25."

"Named after Rome’s “Spanish Steps,” the staircase — the Decatur Terrace Steps and Fountain — is another hidden gem for your potential Instagram shots. It was designed by architect Robert E. Cook, and constructed in 1911 on a steep slope in the Kalorama neighborhood in order to connect S Street and Decatur Place. The Spanish Steps is the only public park that occupies a street and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1989."

"Make a dash for the Spanish Steps, located on 22nd Street in Dupont Circle. This little lovers nook is a prime picnic spot and off-the-radar gem. Alright, now that you’ve got the most romantic spots sorted out, you’ve laid the groundwork for a great date."

"This park, located in Northeast DC, is actually shared between DC and Maryland. It covers 160 acres, has multiple trails, and is truly one of DC’s loveliest gems. Check out Little Falls Trail, a 3.5-mile trek for bikers and hikers that takes you to multiple views of Little Falls."

"It was once one of the many forts that protected the capital against Confederate attack during the Civil War. The park present-day has great spots for a picnic, trails for dog walking in the woods, and open fields."