50 Best Ice Cream Shops in New York

“The Best burguer i tasted 😍“

“Best Ice cream...Love it ❤❤❤“

“We happened by last Friday and I asked for a recommendation. I tried the cookies and caramel and it was the best ice cream I've had in a long time! I have thought about it multiple times since returning home from our trip! It's so good!☺️👏“

“Love it the area is so welcoming and we didn’t have to wait long they recommended items and helped us pick our options scratchatela was very good. Would definitely recommend“

“All of the soft serve is amazing but i hella enjoyed their Woodside today! Ube with mochi and toasted coconut flakes was perfection!“

“A small and cute boutique wine bar, yet serious about their wine, foods and service.

🌱 Lobster ravioli tastes surprisingly light and refreshing, with a unique presentation that can impress your company.

🌱 Scallop rice is pretty large bowl of rice, but extremely flavorful and umami with the egg yolk and broth mixed together, makes you want to take a one bite after another.

🌱 Golden beets burrata is refreshing, not too special but a good starter to activate your appetite.

🌱 Oyster is so good. It’s not huge oyster, but fresh and seasoned perfectly.

Conclusion: 9/10, on the slightly expensive side, big wine choice, great for dates. Mini space so recommend to make a reservation, will come back again.“

“Must try if you are in the area for a delicious burger. Soft buns, meat patty cooked to perfection, always fresh veggies: tomato, onions, salad leaves, and their signature sauces are to die for. The space is cute and staff is friendly. The owner is always welcoming too.“

“Small little corner store on lower level of short hills mall. Can’t help but see the 20+ flavors available of chocolates. Plus fresh made gelato must of been about 15 flavors. I got the mango & strawberry in a cup. Lined with chocolate and nuts. Was awesome. Got to sample the milk chocolate as well. VERY GOOD…..“

“You don’t have to travel to Italy 🇮🇹 to taste the best and authentic Italian gelato in the city. Venchi is my favorite place if I’m craving for something sweet. Great service with friendly staff. Highly recommended.“

“Todo lo que halla jajajaja muy rico“

“Ice cream is so good. Smooth and sweet. The Falcons are super fresh and not artifical at all.mango is so accurate and the Ube is sweet but not too sweet with an aftertaste that is really similar to the real thing. Store is clean and cool. Staff is really nice. The yogurt is pretty basic but it isnt bad.I think the focal point is the ice cream.“

“Excellent quality Italian gelato, rich flavors and smooth texture rarely found outside of Italy. Place is very cute like eating in a story book hut. Got the large size ($12) very disappointed finding a sizable air pocket at bottom of the gelato cup. 1 star taken off because feeling ripped off.“

“Excellent ice cream in a wide array flavors from the most conventional to surprising new ideas. Sparkling clean shop with professionally servers. Couldn’t have been more delighted with our visit.“

“Place is awesome, and love their gelatos and sorbets. My mom loves the Fuji Apple flavored sorbet“

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“Great ice cream and a great eating experience“

“Love that there's a seated area. Clean space nice staff. Taste of the ice cream was very good don't get me wrong, but a single scoop in a cup with 1 topping was $9.74 😅. And it's a *single* scoop it's not reaching the top of the cup 😅 Not gonna give them a bad review just bc I may be a bit too frugal for a ten dollar singular scoop of ice cream. Just the most memorable part of my experience 😅“

“Ordered recently for my birthday two cookies online which were Chocolate Mallow Cupcake Cookie and the Pink Velvet Cake Cookie which were amazing and delicious. The order was ready when I arrived. The place does get a bit packed but the staff do a great job of crowd control. Oscar was amazing and handed my order and ask if I needed a bag which is great customer service. Highly recommend this place.“

“i had gotten the matcha soft serve in a cup and it was good! there were some clumps of powder but the place was busy around 6pm so it was reasonable. the place can get easily crowded, especially when waiting in line to order on the one pos system. the taste was powder and tasted like actual matcha. i will be coming back again!“

“I came here for lunch the other day. I didn't even know there was a Shake Shack in the area. It was a bit out of the way. The store was big and brightly lit. They had tons of seating and cashier and ordering kiosks. The service was quick and the food came out hot. I will say, that I feel like the portion sizes at Shake Shack has gotten smaller.“

“Great burger, not too big and crinkle cut fries. Perfect.“

“Love this location 5/5 stars! My favorite is Kiki- she is truly one of a kind! Every time I visit, she greets me with the warmest smile and makes me feel like family. Her energy is contagious—she lights up the entire room and makes the whole experience so enjoyable. Kiki doesn’t just provide great service, she goes above and beyond to ensure every detail is taken care of and that you leave happier than when you came in. She is the definition of outstanding customer service and truly the reason I keep coming back.

It’s rare to meet someone so genuine, dedicated, and passionate about their work. Kiki absolutely deserves recognition, a raise, and a promotion for the way she represents this location. Her team is also wonderful—friendly, kind, and always welcoming, which makes every visit even better. Now to get into the actual treats, they have an insane menu with so many various options! I highly recommend to try!!

Thank you, Kiki, for always making me feel valued and cared for. This location is lucky to have you!“

“Ray has so many delicious food choices.Deep fried oreos,deep fried twinkies,The egg creams are sinfully good as well as the soft serve ice cream.My favorite are the belgian fries.“

“If I had written a review after my initial impression, it would’ve been a 1-star. We ordered $110 worth of mochi, plus $30 shipping. It was shipped via fedex, and delayed along the way. (Obviously no fault of the company) but when it did finally arrive, I knew immediately, before even opening the box that it was going to be bad. There was no sensation of cold whatsoever. The dry ice (which seemed pretty minimal for how much we ordered) had completely evaporated, and the mochi was soup. We were so looking forward to trying the mochi, but it was an utter disappointment. We immediately emailed the company, and with no argument at all, they sent us an entirely new order. This time, it arrived quickly, packaged better with double the dry ice, and the mochi was perfect! Best I’ve ever had! We will DEFINITELY order again!“

“I never been here before neither am I a real fan of gelato expect for yesterday escape, to a valley of fruity meet citrus meet passion for passion fruit and mango, with a zest of lemon lingering to cleanse a prior dinner palette ! Oh weee… I think of this one scoop finished with a perfect chocolate star ⭐️ on top of this mountain of zesty joy! Whatever magic flavors you swirled please don’t ever discontinue it ! This bought memories with each scoop! Forever a fan of the passion fruit mango!! Bellissimo! May I have another, we can’t forget the others flavor to choose for nor the beautiful treats that bring joy, the decor and the beautiful seating area with the tall glass windows to people watch and allow how they are summoned by the beautiful display you cone up! Well done on the entrance and the ongoing cleanliness! Will always remember the delightful experience!“

“A few years ago, I was hired to write a series of articles about regional Italian cuisine. Since then, I have been looking for traditional Italian gelato. Until yesterday, I have been consistently disappointed. But this? It was absolutely EVERYTHING I had dreamed about. The prices weren't ridiculous, the bathroom was PRISTINE, the staff were helpful and friendly and it was incredibly, amazingly delicious. My only complaint is that I live too far away from your stores to get it very often. But about that? My hips are less upset about the distance. :) I will definitely be back, though!“

“Creative Asian inspired deserts ours were light and flavorful.“

“Just stopped in here earlier today for the first time I had a chocolate vanilla swirl which was pretty good but pretty awesome looking presentation wise!!. Honestly I think the color combination went together well!. Can’t wait to come back next time!!.“

“The place was impeccable and the staff were the most genuine I've encountered in NYC (Hard to find kind and genuine staff) Laura Fabian and Henry were incredible attentive and detailed in their service. Thank you for such a lovely experience for something as simple as an ice cream. Will visit that location again!“

“delicioso helado para adultos, el local, muy bueno.“

“Hamburguesas deliciosas y las papas con salsa de queso!!!!“

“This is a branch of the redoubtable Chinatown Ice Cream Factory, with all of the superb flavors that place offers: ube, zen butter (a beguiling mixture of peanut butter and toasted sesame seeds), green tea, and so many more. A special bonus of this location: no crowds, at least when I have visited. I went with a double-cookie play on my last visit: matcha and cookies beneath almond cookie. Rich, thick stuff. I’m a fan. Note well: cash or Venmo only.“

“This place does the BEST matcha banana pudding which is my favourite dessert in New York. They were kind enough to make a giant tray of matcha banana pudding for 8 people as my birthday cake, and it was PERFECT and delicious. The staff are so sweet as well. Thank you guys so much!!!“

“Small little corner store on lower level of short hills mall. Can’t help but see the 20+ flavors available of chocolates. Plus fresh made gelato must of been about 15 flavors. I got the mango & strawberry in a cup. Lined with chocolate and nuts. Was awesome. Got to sample the milk chocolate as well. VERY GOOD…..“

“Finally went & was not disappointed. Just the treat I needed 😋😛“

“We stopped in out of curiosity—just to see what they had—and ended up splitting two flavors of absolutely superb gelato! I started with a taste of walnut & fig (excellent), then we asked the server what his favorite flavors are. He said raspberry, which a lot of people pair with ferrero rocher. We chose raspberry as well as salted caramel, and loved every delicious taste of both flavors. It’s a tiny place, but well worth seeking it out.“

“A great ice cream shop open late to satisfy your munchies and late night sweet tooth cravings. I could not be happier with what i got, i think it was the strawberry cheesecake of some sort. It was really nice though, and they definitely do not skimp on the toppings!!“

“I'll definitely be back. The three non-dairy flavors i tried were all great, but I went with the P.O.G and another that was similar to almond joy. The owner was friendly and the seating area was comfortable. There's also outdoor seating available!“

“great variety... loved the ice cream“

“This is the only reason I visit Chelsea Market when I am in town.“

“Stopped by and had a strawberry green tea. Best of luck, guys.“

“ultima cena Americana, ci stava alla grande..!“

“I’ve been to Van Leeuwen a few times during my stay in New York, and I keep going back—it’s that good! The ice cream is rich, creamy, and full of flavor. My favorites are the honeycomb and coffee—both perfectly balanced and not overly sweet.
What really sets it apart is the homemade waffle cone. It’s warm, crisp, and buttery, adding the perfect texture and aroma to every scoop. You can tell they care about quality and craft.
Whether you're a local or just visiting, Van Leeuwen is a must-try. It’s comfort in a cone but not three scopes at once. Probably should get the cone in a bowl. 🤣“

“The ice cream at Tipsy Scoop is amazing. Great flavors. I bought a flight and got to try 4 flavors all delicious. my favorite was the mango margarita sorbet. I definitely plan to go back.“

“Always a must whenever visiting the city! A person with a peanut allergies dream! Today we stopped by but the shop was closed for a private event, no worries tho because they served us our ice cream right outside in our car!! Felt so special and the kids were super excited!“

“Had some cravings to eat something cold, Was here to get icecream. The quantity and quality of the ice cream stands out. Pretty much satisfied with the delicacy and flavors of the ice creams. Ambience was good and service was so impressive the guy handled the crowd in a subtle way.“

“Always a Sunday treat for me. A nice addition having the kiosks. Friend team and environment.“

“Went to Van Leeuwen today and had such a great experience. The girl working there was so friendly and patient while I decided what to get. I ended up trying the Earl Grey and Pistachio flavors. The pistachio was soo good but both were great. Will be coming back!“

“This store is sooo cute and the chocolate is amazing. I like chocolate with nocciolo and it is very good there. Easy to get gifts, and staff super friendly and helpful.“