50 Best Ice Cream Shops in New York

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“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!“

“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.“

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“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!☺️👏“

“Finally trying their hot chocolate. It’s amazing if you like straight up melted chocolate in a cup. It’s bittersweet and warm. If you have strawberries, you can dip them in and have DIY chocolate dipped strawberries with great quality chocolate. Grab a cup to-go and don’t waste the beautiful views of Central Park just ahead of it.“

“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.“

“Excellent gelato, which at first seemed pricey, but hey, it’s NYC, and they certainly gave a generous helping!
Spotlessly clean, with a large selection of chocolates as well; fast, friendly service.
The gelato hit the spot, and little cookie on top was a nice touch too.“

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

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

“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“

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

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

“This place offers around nine types of vegan gelati, including water-based (sorbets) and almond milk-based gelati. The gelati is excellent and very tasty. My one complaint is that they don't allow you to have just one scoop: two scoops is the minimum (for around $9); since the gelato was very filling, one scoop would actually do fine.“

“After a day spent on an event, I was craving for some soft cone icecream. I got lucky and found this place .

Tried their vanilla & chocolate cone and it was yummy . Customer service is great.

It's also connected to aunt Jenny's pretzels inside the store . They incorporated for better business, good idea .“

“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.“

“Caramel miso gelato is outstanding. Beautifully balanced flavours with gentle umami from the miso and a smooth, sweet caramel finish. Rich but not overwhelming, very well executed.
Service is friendly and pleasant, adding to the overall experience. A great spot for interesting, well thought out gelato flavours.“

“I’m honestly obsessed with these cookies. They are incredibly delicious and so appetizing. What I love the most is that I’m usually not into sweets at all, but these are just perfect.

They’re not overly sweet — just the right balance. The almond flavor is so rich and comforting, and the cherry adds this slight sour touch that makes everything come together beautifully. It’s such an amazing combination.

I genuinely fell in love with these cookies from the first bite. Absolutely incredible. Thank you for creating something this good — truly impressive!“

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

“This is immediately my new favorite dessert place. The flavors are very unique and actually all so good. Right amount of sweetness and great texture bc they all have a crunch or some type of added element. The sesame drizzle was so delicious I’m going to buy the bottle next time. Got the banana pudding and the toasted rice. So good that I bought a pint of it. The pint was like $14 which is a bit expensive but so worth it imo cause wow so good. The ice cream is $9 ish for 2 scoops and comes with free topping and free drizzle. A really good hefty sized scoops. Also the lady was such a vibe she was so friendly and had great recs. I will be a regular for sure“

“Such a fun spot !!! Highly recommend“

“We had a great experience here. The ice cream was delicious, the service was excellent, and there was a great variety of flavors to choose from. I had a cup with coconut and tiramisu flavors, and the combination was amazing. Some people in our group ordered the flower-shaped cones, which were beautiful and made the experience even more fun. Someone else ordered a coffee before our Broadway show, and it was exactly what they needed, the coffee was very good too.

I brought my family, and we had a lovely time stopping by after dinner in the area and before heading to a Broadway show. We were able to sit for a bit and enjoy our desserts together. I definitely recommend it as a sweet stop in the theater district.“

“I first discovered Van Leeuwen Ice Cream while exploring Hudson Yards 🍦✨ — one taste and I was instantly hooked. Creamy, indulgent, and creative with flavors that balance classic comfort and playful twists. It quickly became one of my favorite sweet stops in the city. 🌆💖

Their recent pink ice cream collab with Ed Sheeran was such a fun touch 🎶🍓💗 — proof that they’re not afraid to innovate while keeping quality top-notch. For anyone with a sweet tooth, Van Leeuwen is a must-try New York treat that never disappoints. 🙌🌸“

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

“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!“

“Thank you for having cruelty free ice cream options.“

“Great ice cream and a great eating experience“

“I was entering the amorino when the ceiling started to fall. I saw my life flash before my eyes, but before I reached the end of the tunnel, Jayla and Mia lifted the ceiling to save me. Without them, I could’ve died. Now everytime I return to Amorino I remember the heroic ice cream workers that saved my life“

“Yum yum yum got the hazelnut ice cream sundae. Was one of the best sundaes i have ever had. The restaurant was super clean and the staff were super friendly. Reasonably priced especially being in the heart of time square. I will be going back on this trip. Five stars all round even in this cold January weather.“

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

“We had the pistachio and blueberry cheesecake flavors, which were really good. We also tried the dulce de leche one, but it barely had any flavor and wasn’t even close to the Argentinian version (where dulce de leche originally comes from), so I wouldn’t recommend ordering it.“

“Great experience at Rivareno.

Surprisingly no line on a nice Friday at around 6pm.

Lots of great gelato flavors to choose from...as well as some hot and cold coffee options. I had a medium cup ($11) with three flavors....all of which were great.

Prices were on par...if not slightly higher...than other similar gelato places in the city.

Staff was friendly, patient and efficient.

There are a few tables and chairs inside as well as outside.“

“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.“

“I’ve been here multiple times and always have a good experience, but Jess was the absolute best today. She’s so welcoming, inviting, and just an overall sweet person. The ice cream is amazing regardless, but having her be as bubbly and personable as she was really was a cherry on top.“

“I’ve been coming here for a while now, and gotta say I’ve loved everything I’ve tried there! If you’re coming I’d highly recommend the peach refresher, they make the peach jam in house and it’s delicious with tea or sparkling water. it’s a family run business, and the people are the nicest!! Please go and support them!“

“The Best burguer i tasted 😍“

“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!☺️👏“

“Can you remind the customer service people to wear proper health and safety wear to limit toxic substances while serving ice cream, such as face masks.bad breath and ice cream don’t mix well. It’s not appealing for someone buying a dessert.“

“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.“

“A great spot for gelato, especially in the summer! The flavors we tried were all enjoyable — the pistachio was a bit on the sweeter side, while the coconut was light, creamy, and just perfect. The cookies and cream was also really good.

The quality of the gelato is definitely there, but the portion size is a bit small for the price, which might make some people think twice. Still, if you’re looking to treat yourself to some high-quality gelato, this place is worth a stop.“

“Service was warm and friendly, always a huge plus. The Toffee Caramel, I believe it was, was phenomenal, very creamy and wonderful flavor. The Straciatella not so great, not very creamy or flavorful, wouldn’t recommend. I tried the Crème Brûlée after the fact and that was lovely as well.“

“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!☺️👏“

“Highly recommend Sedutto ice cream, such good customer service!!“

“Our youngest daughter is home for the weekend from college, she wanted froyo. We searched a few places 1 that was closed and the 2nd had no froyo.
We found Frozen Love. It was further than we expected but let me tell you.
Was more than worth it. First let me start with the small clean shop. I always check for an uncleaned spill or garbage spilling out the can. The counters are excellently kept. No dust anywhere that I can see (even behind the register)
2nd of all let me tell you about the family member welcome that my wife, Daughter and I received from Moe.
His warmth, genuine smile and charm made us all 3 relaxed and comfortable in asking to try all of the 6 flavors they have(but flavors change every 2 weeks)
The 1st one I tried was the coconut.
And it was coconut. Not overly sweet but just enough.
Then I tried the lemon. Tasted like it was scooped right from the fruit.
All in all I give this small in size but huge in heart establishment Froyo place of the year...
Did I mention they make the froyo in-house and it's Greek style!
I love frozen yogurt. I like the franchise ones. But this little spot has won me over in just 1 visit..
Thank you Moe for your beyond excellent service.
We will be back..

Oh and by the way.
I got the Lemon mixed with Coconut and the original Tart flavor topped with Passionfruit and pomegranate boba..
And got one to take home...
If you like Froyo, forget the pink people and the 16 doorknobs(names changed to protect privacy) go get some real Frozen Love! 10/10!“

“Stayed in NYC Hell’s Kitchen for 6 months for work and tried many different burger joint and this is by far the best i have had during my stay. The juiciest tastiest smash patties, best buns, incredible sauce. Friendly staff and atmosphere! Thank you Cubby’s!“

“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.“

“Feel like I was transported to coastal Jersey with this one, creamy and delicious gelato and great service. The strawberry was effective and refined. I’m a big fan of the flavors. Nice helpings on the sample spoons, no wonder they charge $10 per order! Great seating area, making for an excellent date spot with a lover. Inflation or Italian?“