Tropics Ice Cream & Jerk at 9324 Georgia Ave in Silver Spring has permanently closed, according to a report by Source of the Spring. The restaurant, which originally opened as Tropical Café, served York Castle Caribbean Ice, Jamaican patty’s, smoothies, and jerk chicken. The location is currently available to lease on LoopNet.
Last week, Milk & Honey, a southern inspired brunch and soul food restaurant which has locations across DC, Maryland, and Virginia, opened in the space next door at 9326 Georgia Avenue. The news of its opening was first reported by Source of the Spring.
About Tropics Ice Cream & Jerk:
We are a family owned and operated minority business with deep Jamaican roots. Our location at the corner of Georgia Ave & 16th street is a charming niche Caribbean ice cream spot serving the DMV area with delightful and tantalizing tropical flavors. We are purveyors of the very popular York Castle brand of of ice cream. This location is the first York Castle ice cream shop which opened back in 1985. Our customers have to come enjoy the awesome flavors and great customer service. Many of our adult customers remind us that they have been coming to this location since they were kids. We appreciate the support over the years of our Silver Spring, MD community and the wider DMV area