Warm artisan bakery interior with freshly baked goods

Arlington's Hidden Gem

Every batch
tells a story
worth savoring.

Handcrafted sourdough, delicate pastries, curated pantry staples, and house-made ice cream — all from our kitchen to your table in the heart of Arlington.

Explore Our Offerings Find Us on Joyce St

100% From Scratch

No shortcuts, ever.

Baked Fresh Daily

Every morning at dawn.

Locally Sourced

Neighborhood ingredients.

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Baker's hands dusted with flour working with dough

Since

our first loaf in Arlington, we've believed that great food starts with patience, craft, and real ingredients.

Our Story

Not just a bakery.
A neighborhood ritual.

Pickles and Ice Cream began with a simple conviction: that the best food doesn't need a long menu — it needs the right ingredients, the right technique, and the time to let them shine.

We wake before dawn to pull golden sourdough from the oven. We churn our ice cream in small batches so every spoonful has that unmistakable silkiness. And we curate our pantry section with the same care we bring to every recipe — because what you find on our shelves should be as good as what we make in ours.

Located on South Joyce Street, we've become a quiet staple for Arlington residents who value food that tastes like someone actually cared. No chains. No compromises. Just real food, made properly, served with warmth.

48hr

Sourdough Ferment

Small

Batch Ice Cream

Local

Pantry Selection

What We Offer

From our oven,
our churn,
and our shelves.

Every item on our counter or shelf earns its place — no fillers, no filler products, just food worth your time.

Freshly baked sourdough bread with golden crust

Signature

Artisan Sourdough

48-hour cold-fermented loaves with a crackling crust and tangy, open crumb. Baked fresh every morning — when they're gone, they're gone.

Assorted French pastries including croissants and danishes

Butter & Flake Pastries

Croissants, danishes, and seasonal tarts made with European butter and layers of patience. Each one laminated by hand, every single morning.

Creamy vanilla bean ice cream in a glass bowl

House-Made

House-Made Ice Cream

Small-batch ice cream churned daily. Rotating flavors from classic vanilla bean to seasonal specials — always creamy, never icy, always worth saving room for.

Savory quiche and hand pies fresh from the oven

Savory Bakes & Hand Pies

Quiches, savory tarts, and flaky hand pies filled with seasonal produce and locally sourced meats. Perfect for a proper lunch or a thoughtful dinner.

Curated pantry items including jams, oils, and specialty goods

Curated Pantry & Grocer

A carefully selected range of preserves, olive oils, vinegars, chocolates, and other shelf staples — each one chosen for quality and taste.

Elegant custom celebration cake with decorative frosting

By Request

Custom Cakes & Orders

Celebrations call for something special. We craft custom cakes, dessert platters, and special-order items — just give us a call to discuss your vision.

The Craft

We don't cut corners.
We cut nothing at all.

Real Ingredients Only

No artificial preservatives, no shortened shortenings, no "natural flavors." If we can't pronounce it, it's not in our kitchen.

Time Is an Ingredient

Our sourdough ferments for two full days. Our pie dough rests overnight. Rushing food is the only shortcut we refuse to take.

Made for Our Neighbors

We source from local farms when we can, support Arlington businesses, and treat every customer like someone we know by name — because most of you are.

Sourdough bread rising in a professional bakery oven

Ice cream being churned in a small batch machine

Bowls of premium flour and baking ingredients

Crafted with intention.

Visit Us

Come say
hello.

We're right on South Joyce Street — easy to find, impossible to forget once you've tasted what we make.

Find Us

1301 S Joyce St

Arlington, VA 22202

Call Us

(703) 415-4441

For custom orders & inquiries

Hours

Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Bakery counter display with assorted baked goods

Ready to Taste the Difference?

Great food doesn't shout.
It whispers — and you lean in.

Whether it's a loaf of sourdough for Sunday dinner, a pint of house-made ice cream for no reason at all, or a custom cake for a milestone — we're here.

Call (703) 415-4441 Get Directions

Every batch tells a story worth savoring.

Not just a bakery. A neighborhood ritual.

From our oven,our churn,and our shelves.