Photo Credit: Always Ice Cream Company
Annapolis, MD - Always Ice Cream Company will open its doors at Pike & Rose in North Bethesda in Q4 2026.
Known for its award-winning, small-batch ice cream, Always Ice Cream offers more than 200 rotating flavors, creamy soft serve, handcrafted sundaes, old-fashioned milkshakes, vegan and dairy-free options, ice cream cakes, root beer floats, and seasonal specialty creations. The ice cream shop will be located at 11802 Rockville Pike, next to Chipotle and Visionworks.
“Opening our newest location is a dream come true. As our ninth Maryland shop, we are thrilled to join the vibrant Pike & Rose neighborhood,” said Adam Cohen, Owner.
“With many of our family members living in the surrounding communities, this opening feels especially meaningful, and we look forward to becoming a part of this incredible community,” said Mark Cohen, Owner.
“Always Ice Cream is an exciting addition to Pike & Rose, offering a unique experience that complements the neighborhood’s already vibrant atmosphere,” said Vanessa Mendoza, Vice President, Federal. “We look forward to Always Ice Cream opening its doors later this year, offering the community yet another must-visit destination Pike & Rose has come to be known for.”
Always Ice Cream will join a diverse mix of dining, wellness and retail destinations at Pike & Rose including Call Your Mother, Commonwealth Indian, Sports & Social, Summer House Santa Monica, Roaming Rooster, Sunday Morning Bakehouse, Bouboulina, JOOLA, Falafel, Inc. and Caruso’s.
Follow Always Ice Cream on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/alwaysicecreamcompany/, Facebook and TikTok for sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes moments, and grand opening announcements.
More about Always Ice Cream:
- Voted #1 ice cream in the country by Fodor's Travel
- Voted Best Ice Cream and Best Dessert in Annapolis by What's Up Magazine
- Voted Best Ice Cream and Best Dessert in Central Maryland by What's Up Magazine
- Voted Best Dessert and Frozen Treats by Capital Gazette and Baltimore Sun
- Best Specialty Wedding Dessert by What's Up Magazine
- Best Ice Cream, Dessert and Best Business to Open in 2025 by Severna Park Voice

