50 Best Ice Cream Shops in Brooklyn

“Maravilhoso!“

“Delicious and so happy they have vegan coconut so my whole family can enjoy!“

“Wow. Brand new, friendly, great business in a great neighborhood, Prospect Lefferts Garden. Would have been great if it was just good, but omg it is honestly the BEST ice cream I’ve had in Brooklyn. Awesome, creative new flavors every week. Yesterday’s was malted ice cream with chopped malted-milk balls. Also mint ice cream made with mint leaves. Another made with honey that also had some chili heat (forgot the name)—all amazing. Go now before you can’t get in.“

“I had the the A-La-Mood warm lava cake with 2 scoops of ice cream(Better Pecan & Vanilla) yummy. Be ready to be indecisive because all flavors are delish. You’ll want order a few scoops🍦🍨❤️😋“

“Ofc when I’m in NYC I have to make a stop at cafe panna. I’ve been to the other location and was my first time in the Brooklyn one.

Got their straciatella and red flag with their panna and graham crumble on top (trust these are the best classic flavors) Perfectly creamy, amazing flavor for both scoops, no complaints. I actually prefer this location to the other one since there’s indoor seating and AC which was a lifesaver in the heatwave 🙌🏻“

“Huge selection of board games. Catan, Wingspan, Coup, Heat, Betrayal, Exploding Kittens to name a few of my favorites that I saw. Shout out to Aron for suggesting some new stuff and chatting with me about pokemon he knows his stuff, super friendly! Also alot of tgc being magic and Pokemon alot of the new sets too. Good vibes and energy here.“

“Do not miss this place! Great food, great energy, thoughtful and kind staff, delicious wines and araks from the Levant, creative flavors, authentic food but with unexpected twists that made everything stand out. I would eat here again and again if we lived nearby. Good energy and vibes even on a weeknight.“

“Great place for families.“

“I recently bought the Earl Grey Tea and Berry Cornbread at my local Kroger store and was blown away! The richness and the flavor profiles were out of this world, especially the latter flavor of the two. It’s dangerous to know the Kroger store is only five minutes from my house. I’ll definitely be trying other flavors.“

“Went for brunch! The food was fantastic..especially the roasted potatoes and banana bread. The staff was so friendly!! Loved it!“

“Good cakes and very friendly staff.“

“This is the real deal Italian gelato. They imported an authentic gelato machine from Italy and the texture is out if this world.

Flavors are incredible and vary often. Some are more eclectic and grownup (olive oil with breadcrumbs, basil fruit sorbet), others could please kids of all ages (pistachio, coconut stracchiatella). It’s getting good word of mouth traffic right now, but none of the nonsense lines that would happen if any food critic ever decided to hype them up.

Enjoy while it’s still a neighborhood gem!“

“The price is genuinely worth it. This is possibly the best ice cream I’ve had — I have to actively resist buying a cup whenever I pass a store. There are so many perfectly balanced, flavorful options and their vegan options are equally delicious.“

“Friendly staff and great service. Delicious! Definitely going back again.“

“Best ice cream and desserts ever!!!“

“The Best Thai-Food anywhere...#Period“

“real old fashioned goodness!“

“If you want a place to make your ice cream dreams come true. I says that is the place no matter what season you’ll find it.“

“The Italian Ices are amazing, so good lots of different flavors and even sell pints, great value, wonderful people can’t wait to get them again.“

“The best ice cream shop in Brooklyn! The atmosphere is wonderful and Kate, the owner, is absolutely amazing. The Screen Door is truly a gem.“

“Best ice cream in Brooklyn. Both the boozy variety and the family friendly options.“

“Absolutely the best ice cream I've had in Brooklyn. So far, we've tried grape nut, guava, and Irish moss. All amazing. Are the staff going to gush over you? Maybe not, but they will give you excellent homemade ice cream at a very reasonable price and in a decent size. The guava tastes like fresh guava, and the Irish moss tastes like Christmas: so good.“

“mmmmmm. carrot halva delicious!“

“il vero gelato italiano, il migliore gelato in assoluto! Un'eccellenza!“

“Delicious sorbet with fresh, natural flavors. The soursop sorbet was especially unique and refreshing.

The owner was extremely kind and welcoming. I forgot to bring cash, and he graciously allowed me to return later to pay. I really appreciated his trust and generosity. Small businesses and people like this are what make a neighborhood special. Highly recommend!

Please bring the cash!!!! It is CASH ONLY.“

“I recently bought the Earl Grey Tea and Berry Cornbread at my local Kroger store and was blown away! The richness and the flavor profiles were out of this world, especially the latter flavor of the two. It’s dangerous to know the Kroger store is only five minutes from my house. I’ll definitely be trying other flavors.“

“We were in NYC for the weekend and I was told to check this place out. They definitely did not disappoint! Everything was delicious but now I need this in Buffalo….will always be on my list when we visit NYC!“

“very great ice cream I recommend“

“I love this little ice cream shop. Feels very nostalgic and vintage. I didn't even get a strange look from the cashier when I asked if small was the smallest size they had. I fully knew it was a weird question, but she was very nice about it. Recommend the galactic ube flavor. I was skeptical of it being made from yams, but just trust me on this one (as a stranger from the internet that you'll probably never meet).“

“Fond memories, we go every Wednesday. But the female Mamma passed away and now my brother passed away. He went faithfully every Wednesday with his grandson. But now it's a Carvel Wednesday tradition. In their honor. Very friendly and loving place in Coney Island.“

“Want to see more of my experience? Check out my Instagram @lawyer.traveler.dreamer! 🍦🔥 Ample Hills Creamery – A Chocolate Lover’s Dream! 🔥🍦 I stopped by Ample Hills Creamery in NYC, and their Death by Chocolate Hot Chocolate is a must-try! 🍫✨ Here’s why it’s amazing: 🍦 Served in a crispy, edible chocolate-dipped cup with nuts or spearmints. ☕️ Filled with rich hot chocolate and flavored syrup. 🍡 Topped with toasted marshmallow whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and edible gold—delicious! 🤩 We also tried their ice cream and loved it! 🍨 Here’s what we got: 💜 Egg Carton Sampler – 6 flavors to taste it all! 🍦 Waffle bowl with 3 scoops – All for just $52! Our favorite flavors: 🍪 Cookie au Lait – Creamy and full of cookie goodness. 🥭 Underneath the Mango Tree – Sweet and tropical. 🍫 Death by Chocolate – Rich and perfect for chocoholics. 🍌 Banana Pudding – Smooth, creamy, and dreamy. If you’re looking for the best ice cream in NYC, head to Ample Hills Creamery!“

“All I can say is…AMAZING! Absolute BEST ice cream place around, hands down. Definitely going back again and again.“

“The flavors are so yummy. If you are in Red Hook, you should definitely stop here for some dessert 😋“

“I never write reviews but this is hands down THE BEST froyo in all of Manhattan! The staff here is incredible, especially Lamu! I had called 3 times asking for different flavors/toppings for my online order and she was so kind in helping me out! Mochi topping is ELITE and froyo is so lightweight and not too sweet (iykyk). The staff also lets you sample their flavors if you go in person and I’ve never felt rushed. 5/5 yogurt and 10/10 service!“

“Great flavors and options. Large scoop size!“

“I just left 'haagen dazs' and I’m still floating on a waffle‑cone cloud! 🍦. The dulce de leche is the stuff of legends, the service is warm and super speedy, and the mint chip makes every lick feel like a mini‑vacation. If you’re hunting for the ultimate ice‑cream spot in the city, this is it—no doubt, five stars all the way! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“I rarely follow any suggestion or trend I see on TikTok but I was scrolling the other night and came across an influencer review of Dolly's Ice and immediately knew I'd drive 25 minutes for it. I'm 7.5 months pregnant so my need for a sweet treat made me okay with giving up my spot.

I got a Rainbow Cookie and Black Cherry Cheesecake and my husband got Chocolate Waffle Cone (not exact title) and we were blown away. It was sweet but so creamy and natural tasting that it just blew me away. Never had anything like it - and I'm not an icey person! Its been 3 days and Im still thinking about it.

Good job on marketing guys. I am sooo happy I got to try your amazing product and looking forward to coming back with my little one.“

“The ice cream is excellent, but they need to bring back bread and roses. ;)“

“This ice cream BLEW MY MIND!!! Wow. What a local gem. I got the caramel-fried pecan peach cornbread flavor and the blueberry cobbler lemon flavor — HIGHLY recommend both!!! Finished them before I could remember to take a photo! Probably the best ice cream I've ever had. Wow. I can't wait to come back as many times as possible this summer!“

“Very nice,friendly. Tasty flavors and many choices to choose from.“

“Want to see more of my experience? Check out my Instagram @lawyer.traveler.dreamer! 🍦🔥 Ample Hills Creamery – A Chocolate Lover’s Dream! 🔥🍦 I stopped by Ample Hills Creamery in NYC, and their Death by Chocolate Hot Chocolate is a must-try! 🍫✨ Here’s why it’s amazing: 🍦 Served in a crispy, edible chocolate-dipped cup with nuts or spearmints. ☕️ Filled with rich hot chocolate and flavored syrup. 🍡 Topped with toasted marshmallow whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and edible gold—delicious! 🤩 We also tried their ice cream and loved it! 🍨 Here’s what we got: 💜 Egg Carton Sampler – 6 flavors to taste it all! 🍦 Waffle bowl with 3 scoops – All for just $52! Our favorite flavors: 🍪 Cookie au Lait – Creamy and full of cookie goodness. 🥭 Underneath the Mango Tree – Sweet and tropical. 🍫 Death by Chocolate – Rich and perfect for chocoholics. 🍌 Banana Pudding – Smooth, creamy, and dreamy. If you’re looking for the best ice cream in NYC, head to Ample Hills Creamery!“

“I live in Toronto and was looking for a gift for my orthodox friend who lives in Crown Heights. I was referred to this business and I’m very happy with my experience. They made it very easy to order my selection of nuts and the presentation was beautiful. We communicated over WhatsApp and a phone call and the process was very easy. They were also very accommodating in terms of my friend’s food preferences. I’m so happy that I was referred to this business.“

“Ive been coming here since it opened, the food is very good and its good for both large groups or if you just want to sit and have a beer and and a couple of tacos. I recommend the tacos gobernadores and if you’re here for brunch the enchiladas jarochas are great.“

“todo muy rico. las pastas . Los helados .todo“

“Fruitti Yummi frozen yogurt is sooo good. There aren’t a large variety of fro-yo flavors, but they have all the solid ones here, and a large array of toppings.It is a self-serve location (and they’re covid conscious), providing you with gloves and hand sanitizer to use before serving yourself. I liked that, it made you feel as though the establishment cares about keeping covid at bay.The place is squeaky clean by the way. Everything is tidy, the machines are clean (been to some spots with dirty ones), and the area for toppings was so perfectly organized that me and my boyfriend barely wanted to touch it lol.There was one young lady at the register over-seeing everything, who gave us a friendly greeting when we came in, so that was nice.Other than that there’s not too much to say about a frozen yogurt spot, but this is definitely one of the better locations. You can tell the difference in the quality of flavor, so I highly recommend stopping by.“

“Absolutely delicious!!! This has now become my spot. I ate the 2 scoops so fast I forgot the flavors lol. I had one scoop with coconut and the other scoop was chocolate fudge & peanut butter. Did I mention it was delicious? I should add that I haven’t pulled off in my car after eating it. I had to leave this review first. Highly recommend!!“

“Came here for a late night sweet treat and was not disappointed. They had a wide variety of flavors and I went with a seasonal variety called cinnamaple. They offer toppings as well.
I enjoyed the ice cream and enjoyed the environment.
They have new late night hours.“

“Sweet Expressions is pure happiness in dessert form 😋🍦 From the moment you walk in, you’re hit with options—smooth, creamy soft serve in classic vanilla 🤍 and chocolate 🍫, plus a stacked lineup of hard ice cream flavors 🍨🤯 It’s impossible to choose just one. They don’t stop at ice cream either—Razzles 🍬, hot coffee ☕, iced coffee ❄️☕, and lattes 🤎 make it a perfect all-day spot. Need something to take home? They’ve got birthday cakes 🎂, candies 🍭🍫, and other sweet goodies ready to go. Perfect for a treat, a gift, or just hanging out with friends. 😎✨ Absolute gem!“

“todo muy rico. las pastas . Los helados .todo“

“As a dog mom, I normally avoid taking my dog inside restaurants or places serving food out of respect for others. Usually, I leave him by the door or quickly put my head inside to place my order.

What happened here completely changed my experience.

Your staff immediately came to the front, welcomed both of us with kindness, and explained that everything was covered and that my dog was absolutely welcome inside. The amount of love and warmth they showed him honestly meant more than I can explain.

In a world where small acts of kindness can make such a big difference, this was one of those moments I’ll always remember.

Thank you for making me feel welcomed, comfortable, and appreciated. Because of how your staff treated us, this has officially become my go-to ice cream shop. The ice cream was great, but the kindness is what will keep me coming back ❤“