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!☺️👏“

“In New York City, where the bright lights glow,
There’s a chocolate experience you’ve got to know!
Chocoviar by Venchi brings Italian flair,
With chocolate so good, you’ll stop and stare!

Crunchy cocoa pearls, rich flavors inside,
Pistachio, raspberry, hazelnut with pride.
Dark chocolate, orange, and creamy delight,
Every little bite feels absolutely right!

And the gelato? Smooth, creamy, and grand,
Italian craftsmanship right in your hand.
A sweet NYC stop that’s hard to resist—
Chocoviar is chocolate you’ll want on your list!“

“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.“

“Before you go! Know that they ask you for your cone/cup size first before you get to pick your flavor. They have a whole sperate person that marks down the size, prints a ticket, then moves you down the line. So be prepared to answer that first before you're moved towards the employees that handle the Gelato flavors.

Overall, can't recommend this Gelato enough. I'm glad they let you try free samples because there are so many amazing flavors.“

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

“I'm here every weekend for the tres leches, tiramisu and chocolate cake! owner of the shop is such a friendly guy, really made both my wife and i want to come back and support a local business like his. great vibes during the world cup, great conversation while ordering, and just a beautiful space. wishing you all of the success bro!“

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

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

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

“Such a fun spot !!! Highly recommend“

“The Best burguer i tasted 😍“

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“The best gelato I've ever tasted in my life, without a doubt! Apart from the service that is super good! Attentive staff and offers you to taste different flavors. I recommend the Ferrero Roche flavor, it's really the taste of the sweet!!! They also have Rafaello's, all very good!!“

“ tried their pistachio soft serve ice cream. Not overly sweet. They have regular ice cream and other types of soft serve. Lots of toppings to choose from. There are ice cream cakes for sale too.

server was friendly

mostly a takeout place with a couple of benches to sit outside“

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

“An nicely provocation for the healthy people. Not fear! Dark chocolate, with your property Triptophane, serotonyn, fire on the metabolism to the perfect working process. I'm a vegan and my opinion on the actually assessment market is that already fitted for the vegan customers. The ice cream is wonderful.“

“They have pretty unique flavors like pineapple basil. The kids scoop is a single scoop and felt like more than enough for one. The small option allows you to choose two flavors. The banana milk flavor was pretty sweet and tasty.

You can try the flavors before you decide. There’s also seating indoors and a bench outside.“

“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“

“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.“

“I took a gelato tour of Bologna once, and this place could hold its own with them. But it's more of a serious connoisseur type of place rather than a fun family tourist trap. No kitschy flavors. No dressing it up for display. Just perfectly crafted gelato.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Really delicious- little bit of a line but worth it. Tons of different flavors - went with pistachio and chocolate babka. Flavors are hard to choose from but quality of ice cream is so good. Really loved the quality and service was great . Went with two scoops and really enjoyed- overall recommend“

“The service and gelato was some of the best I've had in the city. The servers were polite and knowledgeable; and made my experience worthwhile. Treated myself to their blueberry cheesecake, fior di latte, mascarpone fig, and macaroons (tiramisu, fior di latte, and raspberry). I did not know they did floral designs with their gelato, I will be back! Definitely recommend :)“

“Hot days and ice cream go together real bad. 🍦🍯

We stopped for a sweet treat nibble, it was my first time having Van Leeuwen. The Honeycomb flavor is sweet, creamy, and the ribbons of light crunch has me hooked.

Yum, get you some!“

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

“Came in today with my friend for a sweet treat and left very happy! We ordered the passion fruit tea and a Oreo bubble waffle. The whipped cream with perfect, it was not too sweet and paired very well with the waffle. The guy working which also looked like the owner was super nice and considerate! Will visit again“

“Great ice cream and a great eating experience“

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

“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.“

“When gelato is done right, it hits different.

Love this spot. The gelato is delicious — creamy, not over-frozen, just how it should be. Lots of flavors too, both traditional and more original ones, served in those generous mountain-style scoops.

Only note: it’s on the pricier side, around $10 for the smallest option. But for the quality, worth it. Definitely recommend trying it at least once!“

“This is hands down my absolute favorite Crumbl location! They literally never disappoint. Every dessert I’ve gotten here has been absolutely perfect, fresh, delicious, and actually looks just like the photos on the app 😂. You can tell they really take their time with everything because the cookies always come out looking and tasting amazing. I’ve never had a bad experience here, and I’ll happily keep coming back! 🍪💕“

“Gelato was delicious, with lots of unique flavors, including some seasonal fruits. Staff was so nice, offering me both the dairy as well as the non-dairy pistachio flavor to try so I could decide which one. Glad I decided to have dessert here rather than at dinner!“

“The ice cream was honestly super delicious, but their scoops are huge! I got 3 scoops thinking I could handle it and left absolutely stuffed. Honestly, 2 scoops is more than enough. The flavor is amazing, just keep the portion sizes in mind when you order!“

“Such a great gelato spot! 🍨 The gelato was delicious, but what really stood out was how friendly and welcoming the staff were. Especially Mia and Caroline! They were both so kind, helpful, and made the experience even better. You can really tell the staff care about their customers. I’ll definitely be coming back again!“

“this is some of the best cookies and cream i've ever had! it has some kind of buttery undertone or just the fact its super creamy! i loved it! friendly staff and such a cute place! i put myself in the corner and ate my ice cream by the window.“

“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!☺️👏“

“Overall, I would give Farra a 4.5 out of 5. Across the board, the food, hospitality and atmosphere were great. The overall venue is a little small however it is intimate, they can probably fit about 20 people inside. You have a great view of the kitchen and a good wine selection. It is a little loud when busy and can be hard to hear the person you’re sitting across from but it is manageable.

We ordered essential 4-5 appetizers, and 2 entrees. The apps are really what you come for. Well made, fresh, and presentable, and very prompt from order to being served. The stand out was definitely the Shrimp Ravioli, the broth was phenomenal. The Scallop Rice was amazing too, very rich in umami, very crunchy rice. The Beef Tartare was phenomenal, the sundried tomato’s and sauce work so well, such a savory and rich combination.

The mains were delicious and well prepared too but nothing crazy. We had the Schnitzel and the Branzino. I understand the point is to drink wine here and have a few small apps so I am not critical of mains however for the price of $52 for a breaded piece of chicken I expected a little more “wow”. Maybe I’m wrong… who knows. If I went again I would just order more apps instead of a main.

The service was great, we were attended to every time, drinks filled when we ran low, and never had to call our waiter over. The ONE* caveat I would add is that I just wish our waiter was dressed a little more professionally to match the aesthetic of the restaurant. He was essentially dressed as a frat kid in a tshirt and adidas sneakers. Again, this did NOT impact service once bit, but it did make a $500 dinner night feel a little cheaper.

Overall a great experience and something you should 100% try.“

“This is supposedly one of the most popular gelato spots in New York. I went once at 6 PM and once at 9 PM, and both times there were long lines. But the taste is great, the portions are huge, and it's definitely worth it!

Pistachio: The pistachio flavor is very strong, even a bit salty. Those who like it will love it, while those who don't might find it strange—for example, my dad thought it tasted like salted fish.

No Sugar Added Hazelnut: The best of the bunch. The nutty and creamy aroma of hazelnuts is rich, and because no sugar is added, it's not too sweet. A pure yet exquisite flavor.

Strawberry Mascarpone & Ricotta: Amazing! It tastes like strawberry cheesecake! The perfect amount of cheese, combined with the refreshing strawberry jam, is simply wonderful.

Cranberry: A very simple fruit sorbet. Most people might find it too sour, but for someone like me who loves sour flavors and had just eaten in Thai restaurant like Tha Phraya, it was perfect. Refreshing, natural, and helps cut through the greasiness.“

“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!☺️👏“

“We tried the pistachio, chocolate, strawberry shortcake, and cheesecake with strawberry rhubarb flavors, and everything was absolutely delicious! Robert helped us and was so friendly and helpful. We had a great experience and will definitely be back!“

“The froyo here is so distinct. It legit taste like frozen yogurt. This isn't like your typical froyo location that's high in sugar and filled with fillers. Something about this is oddly refreshing and invigorating. You definitely get the feeling of consuming yogurt here. Also, all froyo is made fresh to order by machines in the front. They have plenty of options for topping and the staff are friendly. They gave me plenty of toppings for my dollar. Money well spent, highly recommend.“

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

“We ordered and paid at the self-service screen, but due to a system issue, our order didn’t show up for the staff. The initial interaction was a bit frustrating, but the manager stepped in, confirmed our order, and resolved everything.

In the end, the gelato was delicious and beautifully presented. Despite the issue, I would definitely recommend giving this place a try!“

“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.“