50 Best Ice Cream Shops in New York

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“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.“

“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!“

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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.“

“Venchi Chocolate & Gelato on Columbus Avenue is a must-visit every time we’re in New York City. No matter how many times we come, it’s become a tradition we never skip.

We’ve tried just about every variety of chocolate they offer, along with several of their gelato flavors and their incredible hot chocolates. Everything is made with exceptional quality, rich flavor, and the kind of craftsmanship you’d expect from an authentic Italian chocolatier.

The store is always clean, beautifully displayed, and the staff is friendly, even when it’s busy. Whether you’re looking for a sweet treat, a gift, or simply want to indulge in some of the best chocolate in the city, this is the place.

If you’re walking around the Upper West Side, do yourself a favor and stop at Venchi. Once you try it, chances are it’ll become a tradition for you too.“

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

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

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

“Such a fun spot !!! Highly recommend“

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

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“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.“

“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!!“

“The Best burguer i tasted 😍“

“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.“

“ 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“

“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.“

“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’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!“

“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.“

“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“

“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!“

“Some absolutely delicious Gelato and like frozen desserts. Artistically served as florets on cones. Layered nepolean style in “Gourmet Cups”. Service quick and very friendly. Each time we have been here, the owner/manager has greeted us kindly; even giving treats while waiting in line.“

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

“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. 🙌🌸“

“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!“

“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“

“Trying Crumbl was honestly one of the things I was most excited about before coming to the US, and it definitely lived up to the hype. The cookies were fresh, soft, and really delicious. I also love that they change the menu every week—it makes you want to come back and try new flavors.“

“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.“

“We went here on a Sunday around noon and didn’t have to wait very long. You can see the menu very clearly when inside the store waiting. You can sample a flavor before ordering. The staff are fairly efficient. While there isn’t seating here, you can walk inland for benches, farmers market, etc. There are unique flavors and good classic flavors. I like that many flavors have inclusions and variegate.“

“Great ice cream and a great eating experience“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“Amorino is always a delightful treat, especially if you’re craving high-quality gelato. The presentation is beautiful, the signature flower-shaped cone makes it feel extra special. The gelato itself is rich, smooth, and full of natural flavors, with plenty of options to choose from. I also love that you can mix multiple flavors in one cone. The staff were friendly and patient, even when it got busy. Overall, a great spot for dessert and a perfect place to enjoy something sweet while walking around the city.“

“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 had a wonderful time at Van Leeuwen! My daughter got the 'Vegan Planet Earth' from their Spring Specials on a waffle cone, and she absolutely loved it. The blue and green colors are so fun and vibrant, looking exactly like a little globe. The shop was clean and the staff was very welcoming. A perfect spot for a sweet family treat!“

“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.“

“I came in looking for something refreshing and the lady behind the counter was so nice! I think she said her name was Lynn or Linda. She welcomed me as soon as I walked in and when I told her I wanted something refreshing, she let me try a few different samples. The strawberry was definitely the winner for me. I honestly don't think I've ever had strawberry sorbet that tasted this good.
And to top it off she made my cone into a rose ❤ I had gotten some bad news earlier this morning, so something as simple as this really made my whole day a little better. Thank you so much for being so kind and for my beautiful rose!
I'll definitely be coming back to try the mango, coconut and passion fruit combination you told me about 🙏🏼“

“Tried the strawberry matcha latte at Matcha Cafe Maiko in NYC and absolutely loved it! 🍓🍵💚 The combination of sweet, fruity strawberry with the rich, earthy matcha was so refreshing and balanced. The drink was creamy, flavorful, and not overly sweet.

Such a cute spot for matcha lovers, and the strawberry matcha latte is definitely worth trying. Would happily come back for another one! ✨“

“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.“

“Great quality and super friendly service. There are tons of interesting flavors, and the staff is happy to give samples and recommendations. I wasn’t going to get anything, but I tried a vegan chocolate cookie flavor, and it was so good I had to get a scoop. And the scoops are not cheap, but they have been really generous, so, this would be a perfect time to share a scoop with someone.

Clearly my opinion isn’t unique, as there was a line of people out the door, but it moves fast enough.“

“Very good and very satisfying“

“Best hot chocolate and lava cake !“

“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.“