Max’s Best Ice Cream in Bethesda has been named one of the “6 Coolest New Ice Cream Shops in America” by Food & Wine magazine, earning national recognition less than a year after opening its doors.
Located at 7770 Woodmont Avenue, the shop debuted in July 2025 and has quickly built a following for its creative desserts, oversized milkshakes, boozy shakes, specialty floats, and handcrafted sundaes. Max’s sources its premium ice cream from Delaware-based Vanderwende’s Farm Creamery, emphasizing high-quality, farm-fresh ingredients.
Beyond its dessert menu, Max’s Best Ice Cream has also partnered with Best Buddies, an organization that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping create employment opportunities within the community…