Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Sky Ice, 16 Handles and Malai Ice Cream, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Brooklyn's Cheap Ice Cream Destinations
Brooklyn offers a wealth of affordable frozen treats that span a global palette of flavors. From the classic American swirls at 16 Handles and Ice Cream House to the inventive Indian spices of Malai Ice Cream, there is a budget-friendly scoop for every craving. You can explore artisanal Italian gelato at il laboratorio del gelato and Popbar, or dive into East Asian specialties at Chinatown Ice Cream Factory, Mango Mango, 12 Matcha, and Lazy Sundaes. This collection highlights the borough's most delicious and accessible spots to cool down without breaking the bank.
12 restaurants in Best Cheap Ice Cream in Brooklyn | Top Cheap Spots
- Sky Ice · rated 4.6/5: Thai.
- 16 Handles · rated 4/5: American.
- Malai Ice Cream · rated 4/5: Indian.
- il laboratorio del gelato · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Chinatown Ice Cream Factory · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Ice Cream House · rated 4/5: American.
- Tipsy Scoop · rated 4/5: American.
- Popbar · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Hi-Note · rated 3/5: American.
- Mango Mango: Chinese.
- 12 Matcha: Japanese.
- Lazy Sundaes: Korean.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
