Whim Pop

Delicious frozen fruit pops. I got a chocolate strawberry that was half frozen strawberries and half chocolate pudding? It was great. It was about 100 degrees though and melted all over me. Make sure you grab napkins!

Ice cream is my style. It is healthy ice cream. Real fruit’ ice cream! I love it. It is worth the money.

Got the horchata flavored pop– really awesome and just what I wanted! The woman at the counter was really nice and clearly would have let me go on trying things all day if I’d wanted! Delicious and well worth the walk and money!

I visited Whim pop for the first time yesterday. The atmosphere is fresh and Whimsy. They have such a variety all from great local vendors: Bolivian saltenas and empanadas, kettle corn, hot drinks, stuffed waffle sticks, and so much more! And of course, their ice cream and popsicles. I had gingersnap ice cream. SO creamy and delicious. I also love that their popsicles are from just fresh juices. I went with a friend who has a lot of dietary restrictions and she was actually able to be a part of things and get a yummy popsicle!

Let me tell you that this is an updated review. I rarely update reviews, unless I feel like I really need to do so. I came to this shop when it first opened and boy, were they serving up some fresh popsicles. I was hooked. However, slowly and gradually this place has spiraled downhill. I am so sad to say that because I love this shop. The owner was so nice when I met her. At least I think she was the owner. The service was and is still very friendly. But their popsicles have lost their whim and their beauty.
Now the popsicles are covered with ice burns. The popsicles are old and no longer fresh as they used to be. The popsicles are melted and then refrozen. I know this because of the ice burns. As a result, the ice treats lack the flavors they used to encompass.

Sorry, I really wanted to like this place but … the popsicles are somewhat disappointing. Something about the freezing process leaves too much icicles (water) and not enough flavor. The texture is too crunchy and not smooth enough. Whim Pop just doesn’t compare to Steel City Pop (Dallas) in terms of flavors and composition.
It’s cute … but lacks that 32-​degree execution.

I first discovered this gem while out with my toddler on a hot summer day. We popped in (excuse the cheesy pun) and each got yummy popsicle. I had coconut and she got avocado strawberry. They even had mini pops for little ones! They had a place for my daughter to color and run around. We loved it and made it a weekly ritual to cool off and have a little fun. Just recently, we hosted my daughter’s 2^nd birthday party at their location. They could not have been more accommodating! They let us decorate and bring in food for the party — we also ordered empanadas and samosas from them which were delicious! I can’t say enough good things about this place.

Super cute popsicle shop! Got the horchata flavored mini popsicle ($ 1.60!) and it was so freaking delicious. I like that they give it to you in a peirced cupcake liner so you don’t leak melted popsicle everywhere.

Super cute, and delicious. I had the horchata pop for $ 3, which did not disappoint. This place is a nice switch up to frozen yogurt or ice cream and the staff was very friendly. I’d definitely return.

Ice Ice Baby.
I was at the Mosaic Center’s Farmer’s Market on a hot-​as-​Hades day when the cheerful, Americana hued cart of Whim Pop whistled my name across the breezeless, humidity soaked sky.
I immediately reached into my black hole of a purse and miraculously found enough paper to purchase a Pineapple Coconut Popsicle. I immediately fell in love with the sunny yellow hue and the vague Piña Colada scent that wafted off of my brown, wooden, stick. I couldn’t wait to dig in!
Despite the wonderful smell, I was saddened to taste one flavor and one flavor alone — frozen water. The pop did cool me down as what ice promises to do so I’ll give it that but I was pretty underwhelmed in the overall taste in general — especially when I could have gotten a box of pudding pops for the same price at the Target up the street (Please leave your Bill Cosby thoughts aside, those pudding pops are still delicious).
Hopefully they are able to work out their kinks as they start to get their production into high gear.

I stopped by today after walking around Old Town’s Sidewalk Sale (annual!). I’ve been wanting to come here ever since it opened. There are so many ice cream shops in the area, so popsicles is such a cute and unique idea! I’m also glad the location is further away from the hustle and bustle of Old Town; parking is easier to find, and you’re not dealing with too many crowds.
Anyway, I walked in and the store was bright and more sizable than I was expecting. I liked the little tables, and it seemed geared towards families. Someone had their dog in there today… not sure how I feel about that.
There were about 8 flavors available, and the most interesting one was mango spinach. I typically love those two things, but I wasn’t craving the spinach today, so I went for strawberry guava. You could see the seeds which was cool. I didn’t really taste any guava, and the popsicle was sour. Based on the other reviews, I think this place just needs some time to perfect the recipes. All of the flavors sound great, but the results aren’t fantastic yet. Also, I see their website lists flavors that are supposed to be year-​round, but I disagree — I didn’t see 90% of those flavors here today. And it wasn’t because they sold out; they just weren’t on the menu. I think it’s important for a place like this to make sure the website matches what you will find in stores. If ice cream places can do it, so should this place. Plus, I’m not one to rely on real-​time updates via social media. Year-​round should mean daily availability.
The girl working the counter was very energetic and friendly. When I asked her about this chocolate cube thing I saw in the case, she was very helpful in explaining what it was for (you can eat it by itself for $ 4 or mix it into hot milk for $ 4.50). A good idea for the wintertime.
Bottom line: this is a really great concept, but the execution needs work. Even still, it’s a very nice change from your typical cone of ice cream.

I work around the block from this place and go here often with co-​workers for a mid day break. I like that it’s a nice treat with a small amount of calories. Many different flavors to choose from, and only $ 3 a popsicle! A lot of fun combinations, one of my favorites is strawberry basil. The owner and staff are always extremely nice and welcoming.

I really like this place. To be clear: I’ve only had smoothies from here. But they have been great and they don’t come with a bunch of needless ingredients or artificial sweeteners. The prices are excellent. I really need to get back here and try the frozen pops. The owner and staff are really nice. I hope that this business does well and thrives.

What a cute popsicle shop! I had pomegranate, my husband had blueberry, my daughter had watermelon, and my mother in law had strawberry. I tasted them all. I liked blueberry and watermelon out of them. Everything was so fresh.
The shop was very cute and clean.
I will come back and try different flavors.

Popsicles that are made fresh daily– yes I love it! They have so many flavors and they are made with fresh ingredients. You can see them blending fruits in the back to make their popsicles.
They have a lot of flavors to pick from. They had coconut, avocado pineapple, banana with honey, watermelon, and so many more flavors. It was soooo hard to pick just one flavor, but when the lady mentioned a mango that was made with no added sugars I knew I wanted that flavor!
Mango was good. It wasn’t sweet, which was what I wanted at that time and the fact that it was a healthy cold treat made it even better!
Workers were friendly and willing to explain about the ingredients they used for their popsicles. Which is something I appreciate. Adorable and tasty:)

If it’s Popsicles you want, if it’s your whimsy fix for the day, or if you’re just needing to be treated really, really kindly, may I recommend you pop into WhimPop! The pops are so delicious (and the flavors change daily!) and Maria is simply charming. Everything is so absolutely fresh! Great addition to Old Town!

I was pretty excited to check out Whim Pop, as it reminded me of this one popsicle place I tried out in Nashville. Whim Pop started back in ’12 by Maria Romano, and she opened her first brick-​and-​mortar place in OT Alexandria. They offer year-​round (Apple Cinnamon, Banana, Cucumber & Chile, Hibiscus Pomegranate, Tamarind, etc.), seasonal (Banana Figs, Cherry Vanilla, Peach Ginger, Strawberry Rhubarb, etc.), and cocktail (Red Wine with Berries, Bloody Mary, Pina Colada, Sangria, etc.) flavors (I really like the fact that they’re pretty awesome in updating their social media in letting you know what flavors they will have for the day). I tried the Peach Yogurt (this was creamy and had a subtle peach taste to it; I think it was made with Greek yogurt, as it was a little heavier), and the Strawberry Basil (this is more basil-​focused and more on the tart side). I liked how each of the popsicles come with a colorful cupcake sleeve with a slit, so that all the drips will be caught — pretty smart! When you step inside, the place is all white and modern with their signature red, white, and sky blue colors; they also feature kids’ art work as well as a little life-​size cut-​out popsicle where you can stick your face in to take pics. The staff here are pretty friendly, and they are more than wiling to go through each of the flavors they have available with you. Don’t forget to get your Loyalty card stamped, as 10 popsicles get you 1 free!
+check their social media daily for updates on flavors
+Loyalty card = 10 popsicles get you 1 free
+limited free residential parking on Payne

I stopped by here with my parents after walking around Old Town for the morning. I was super excited to see a creative new Popsicle shop in the area. The place was easy to find, right on King St. It was quiet inside, but open and very clean. It was a nice break from the heat outside. Their walls are decorated with drawings from kids, it’s very kid friendly/​family oriented!
They only had a couple of their year round flavors, and I don’t think I saw any of their cocktail flavors? Which was a little disappointing because I would have loved to try one of those. My parents got their seasonal specials, a coconut blackberry and a peach yogurt. I opted to try the strawberry basil. The lady behind the counter was really nice and patient in explaining what each flavor was. She did have trouble trying to get out one of the popsicles, like it had frozen to the case it was in. I like the idea of them putting a paper cupcake line at the bottom of your popsicle to catch any drippings.
My strawberry basil was okay. The basil was definitely the prominent flavor. It overpowered the strawberry, and I could barely taste of the strawberry. My parents enjoyed their popsicles but said their flavors were a little bland. I was really hoping for these to be awesome. I love the concept and idea of Whim Pop. Service is A+, but I do wish they had some of their cocktail flavors available to try.

Popped into Whim Pop on Friday afternoon with high hopes of a fantastic popsicle on a hot summer’s day. Next to Aida Spa, Whim Pop specializes in popsicles made with real fruit and not artificial flavors. And instead of the usual popsicle flavors you find in grocery stores, Whim Pop delves into unique flavors like hibiscus pomegranate, lychee, mango and chile, strawberry basil, jicama, etc.
They have a list of year round, seasonal, and cocktail flavors. Year round flavors include: apple cinnamon, banana, coffee, cookies and cream, cucumber, hibiscus pomegranate, lime, lychee, mango, strawberry, strawberry basil, tamarind, etc. Seasonal includes: blueberry lemon, blackberry, cherry, coconut blackberry, peach, plum basil, strawberry kiwi, watermelon, etc. Cocktail flavors include red wine with berries, Bloody Mary, mojito, sangria, etc. All Whim Pops are $ 3. They post their special of the day on their social media sites like Facebook.
Whim Pop also offers coffees and teas (from Capital Teas) as well as small bites like brownies, croissants, cheese crisps, dips, and cake pops from Kylie’s Pop Shop. There are about 6 tables in the shop and a raised bar with 3 – 4 seats. There’s also cucumber water available on the raised bar.
Great place for families. Kids will love this place. I wasn’t a huge fan of my popsicle flavor choice, cucumber, due to the interesting combination of lime and brown sugar. It left a sweet/​bitter taste in my mouth. I think the other flavors like strawberry basil will taste a lot better. Overall, I’m not a huge fan of popsicles like I am with gelato, but I do think this is a great small business addition to King Street and a real treat for kids and families.

I came to this shop three different times in one day, each time buying a new popsicle flavor. I wish I was joking, but no, I’m just crazy for popsicles!
So far I’ve tried the spicy mango, blueberry lemonade, and strawberry basil flavors. All the flavors are really strong. The spiciness in the spicy mango flavor lingers for a bit after you finish your popsicle. The blueberry lemonade flavor was very tart and made me pucker my lips. The basil in the strawberry basil was very strong, and my coworker could smell the basil in my popsicle.
In addition to popsicles, they have a nice selection of pastries and cake pops. I sampled an amaretto brownie, and will definitely be planning to buy an entire piece very soon.
They have a stamp card that allows you to get a free popsicle after you buy eight. I will be a frequent visitor for sure!
The pricing system is super simple. Basically everything but one item on the menu is $ 3.
Side note, the branding of this place is so cute! The business cards are on sticks to make them look like popsicles! Genius!