Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Egger's Ice Cream, Torico Ice Cream and Odd Fellows Ice Cream, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for ice cream in New York City. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional ice cream.
New York City's Premier Ice Cream Destinations
New York City’s ice cream scene offers a world of flavors, ranging from classic American scoops at legendary spots like Egger's and Holsten's to innovative global treats. You can explore traditional Italian gelato at il laboratorio del gelato or dive into unique regional specialties like Thai-inspired Sky Ice and the bold Indian flavors of Malai. Whether you are craving a nostalgic sundae at Ice Cream House or exploring the iconic Chinese creations at Chinatown Ice Cream Factory, this collection highlights the very best frozen desserts across the five boroughs.
23 restaurants in Best Ice Cream in New York City | Top Spots
- Egger's Ice Cream · rated 5/5: American.
- Torico Ice Cream · rated 5/5: American.
- Odd Fellows Ice Cream · rated 5/5: American.
- Holsten's · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Sky Ice · rated 4.6/5: Thai.
- 16 Handles · rated 4/5: American.
- Malai Ice Cream · rated 4/5: Indian.
- Sonny's Frozen Deserts · rated 4/5: American.
- Trudy's Ice Cream · rated 4/5: American.
- il laboratorio del gelato · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Chinatown Ice Cream Factory · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Ice Cream House · rated 4/5: American.
- Ample Hills Creamery · rated 4/5: American.
- Tipsy Scoop · rated 4/5: American.
- Popbar · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Piki Poke · rated 3/5: Japanese.
- PrkUp Coffee · rated 3/5: American.
- Hi-Note · rated 3/5: American.
- Van Leeuwen · rated 3/5: American.
- Mango Mango: Chinese.
- 12 Matcha: Japanese.
- Lazy Sundaes: Korean.
- The Meatball Shop: Italian.
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.
