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Our Favorite Ice Cream Joints
Sundaes and Cones is one of Our Favorite Ice Cream Joints.

1. Sundaes and Cones

8.9
95 E 10th St (btwn 3rd & 4th Ave), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · East Village · 291 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Delicious and reinvented homemade ice cream – try the Wasabi, Ginger or Corn flavors. They also make amazing custom ice cream cakes.

Milk & Cookies is one of Our Favorite Ice Cream Joints.

2. Milk & Cookies

14 Chambers St (at 7th Ave. S), New York, NY
Bakery · West Village · 86 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: You pick your flavor of ice cream and they make the ice cream sandwich in front of your eyes. Or choose your cookie and they bake your cookies while you wait.

OddFellows Ice Cream Co. is one of Our Favorite Ice Cream Joints.

3. OddFellows Ice Cream Co.

175 Kent Ave (btwn N 3rd & N 4th St), Brooklyn, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Williamsburg · 231 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Some of the best, most original flavors of ice cream around. It's tough to name our favorite, but we are big fans of the Cornbread and the Buttermilk Honey Blueberry. We can't wait to go back!

Big Gay Ice Cream Shop is one of Our Favorite Ice Cream Joints.

4. Big Gay Ice Cream Shop

125 E 7th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · East Village · 416 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: What starts as traditional ice cream is quickly transformed by adding tons of unique toppings. We recommend the Salty Pimp – vanilla ice cream, topped with dulce de leche, sea salt and chocolate dip.

Il Laboratorio del Gelato is one of Our Favorite Ice Cream Joints.

5. Il Laboratorio del Gelato

9.0
188 Ludlow St (at E Houston St), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Lower East Side · 345 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: This gelato spot is known for its interesting ice cream flavors. The Thai Chili Chocolate is not for those with a timid palette. Prepare yourself for small yet pricey portions.

The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory is one of Our Favorite Ice Cream Joints.

6. The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory

8.6
65 Bayard St (btwn Elizabeth & Mott St), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Chinatown · 450 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: End a gluttonous Chinatown dinner with a fantastic assortment of freshly made ice cream – the flavors change, but we like the Blueberry Cheesecake or the Wasabi.

L'Arte del Gelato is one of Our Favorite Ice Cream Joints.

7. L'Arte del Gelato

8.5
75 9th Ave (btwn 15th & 16th St), New York, NY
Gelato Shop · Chelsea · 87 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Gelato that is as close to true Italian ice cream as you’re going to get in NYC – try the Cassata Siciliana, the Cannella or the Olio d’Oliva. All the flavors are great!

Gulluoglu Baklava is one of Our Favorite Ice Cream Joints.

8. Gulluoglu Baklava

1985 Coney Island Ave (btwn Ave P & Kings Hwy), Brooklyn, NY
Dessert Shop · Sheepshead Bay · 3 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Come here for their delicious homemade Baklava – especially their Sour Cherry version. You might want to also sample their chewy ice cream!

Coolhaus Ice Cream Truck is one of Our Favorite Ice Cream Joints.

9. Coolhaus Ice Cream Truck

8.3
New York, NY
Food Truck · Upper West Side · 72 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Catch them in Central Park at 80th on the Westside to enjoy a delicious sandwich made with Olive Oil Rosemary or Brown Butter and Candied Bacon ice cream.

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is one of Our Favorite Ice Cream Joints.

10. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

9.2
48 1/2 E 7th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · East Village · 307 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: If you can’t track down a truck, you can always visit their tiny shop to get your Hazelnut or Peppermint & Chip creamy ice cream fix.

Otto Enoteca Pizzeria is one of Our Favorite Ice Cream Joints.

11. Otto Enoteca Pizzeria

1 5th Ave (at E 8th St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Greenwich Village · 480 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: We generally just come for the pizza, but you should save room for their inspired desserts – especially the Olive Oil Coppetta or any of their gourmet gelatos.

Ronnybrook Farm Dairy Milk Bar is one of Our Favorite Ice Cream Joints.

12. Ronnybrook Farm Dairy Milk Bar

75 9th Ave (btwn W. 15th & 16th), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Chelsea · 77 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: If you love milk, then you should pay a visit here and try a rich and creamy milkshake – get the coffee or the coconut chocolate covered almonds shakes.

Grom is one of Our Favorite Ice Cream Joints.

13. Grom

2165 Broadway (btw 76th & 77th), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Upper West Side · 23 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Once you go Gelato you never go back! The place is a bit characterless, but the Gelato is divine! Try the Egg Cream, The Espresso or the Green Tea.

Sant Ambroeus is one of Our Favorite Ice Cream Joints.

14. Sant Ambroeus

8.8
1000 Madison Ave (btwn 77th & 78th St.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 94 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Great ambiance and amazing staff. You can stop in for a delicious coffee or Gelato or have a posh meal – the Crab Salad is delicious as are ALL of the desserts.

Bottega del Vino is one of Our Favorite Ice Cream Joints.

15. Bottega del Vino

5 E 59th St (btw 5th & Madison Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Midtown East · 68 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Italian restaurant with fantastic espresso bar. Cappucino’s are excellent. Best tasting coffee in Midtown East and great gelato in the summer time.

Blue Marble is one of Our Favorite Ice Cream Joints.

16. Blue Marble

196 Court St (btwn Congress & Wyckoff St.), Brooklyn, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Boerum Hill · 49 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: It’s well worth your time to make a trip to try any of the flavors on their seasonal menu – we’re fans of the Maple Syrup and the Cinnamon.

Milk Bar is one of Our Favorite Ice Cream Joints.

17. Milk Bar

8.4
251 E 13th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · East Village · 711 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Wash down some “Crack Pie” with a “Fancy Milkshake” – we recommend the Cereal Milk White Russian!

BKLYN Larder is one of Our Favorite Ice Cream Joints.

18. BKLYN Larder

8.8
228 Flatbush Ave (at Bergen St), Brooklyn, NY
Gourmet Store · North Slope · 122 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: This is our spot for provisions for a picnic in Prospect Park – you can try everything before you buy. We also love their salted caramel gelato. Actually, everything is perfect.

Victory Garden is one of Our Favorite Ice Cream Joints.

19. Victory Garden

31 Carmine St (btwn Bleecker & Bedford St), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · West Village · 120 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Trust us, you’ll fall head over heels for their goat milk soft serve ice cream – the Tangy Goat Milk is simply perfect, and the Salted Caramel is to die for.

Ample Hills Creamery is one of Our Favorite Ice Cream Joints.

20. Ample Hills Creamery

9.3
623 Vanderbilt Ave (at St Marks Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Prospect Heights · 372 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Check their Facebook page for their daily menu of 24 hand-churned flavors. Mainstays like Salted Crack Caramel and Nanatella are top notch.

Serendipity 3 is one of Our Favorite Ice Cream Joints.

21. Serendipity 3

7.7
225 E 60th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Upper East Side · 534 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Brave the lines and try the Frozen Hot Chocolate. It’s to die for.