Lulabelle's Sweet Shop
847 Upshur St NW, Washington, DC
Crema's Take
“Tucked into Petworth, Lulabelle's Sweet Shop strikes the perfect balance between a serious espresso destination and a neighborhood gathering spot where you can linger over pastries and premium Taharka Bros ice cream. The staff brings genuine warmth to every interaction, making first-time visitors feel like regulars, and the thoughtful curation of flavors—like their beloved honey graham—shows real care beyond the basics. Whether you're grabbing a quick cortado or settling in for a slow afternoon, this little gem delivers the kind of specialty coffee experience that feels personal and unpretentious.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Great espresso and pastries. Their ice cream is taharka bros which is my fav ice cream in Maryland.
Don't miss out on this little gem! The employee was incredibly kind and welcoming. The ice cream was out of this world. You must try out honey graham! There was also an area to buy small-business made items such as cook books, spices, sauces, and jewelry. It is obvious that each item for sale in the little shop was chosen with care and great thought.
My wife and I stopped into Lulabelle's Sweet Shop in Petworth today for some ice cream, and we were pleasantly surprised! They had 12 delicious flavors of ice cream to choose from, and everything we tried was top-notch. The two ladies working there were incredibly friendly and helpful, which made the experience even better. While the prices were a bit on the higher side, they felt fair for the quality and atmosphere. The shop itself is stocked with all kinds of snacks and drinks—definitely a great place to satisfy your sweet tooth. We’ll definitely be back!
I asked for a icecream in “strawberry and blueberry with buttermilk” flavor and got a cherry flavor one for sure. I asked the staff that I’m sure I tasted cherry and only cherry in this (I hate those artificial cherry flavors) and she insisted that there’s no cherry in this. This is so bad I tossed it away immediately
Stumbled upon this hidden gem today while walking around northern DC and it was just amazing. The service was great, the food was awesome and overall everything was delicious. We had a cortado, a chocolate milkshake and a scoop of the AMAZING honey graham ice cream. I was blown away, I didn’t even know that flavor was a thing but oh my god if I had it back in orlando it would be my go to!! Highly recommend
Crema Reviews
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