NEW YORK CITY

Ice cream shops

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Van Leeuwen 

The best part about this beloved New York City ice cream shop is their adamant refusal to use artificial flavors, keeping the ice cream as natural as possible. None of that artificial junk here folks!

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Emack & Bolio’s

The ice cream at Emack & Bolio emulates the unruly nature of the rock stars that played a big role in it’s success. With the ability to order scoops into cones dipped in Reese’s Puffs, Rice Krispy Treats and Fruity Pebbles you’re giving in to your inner child and sticking it to the man!

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Sundaes and Cones

Sundae and Cones is one of the best ice cream shops in New York City. Located 10 minutes from Union Square Park, this East Village treasure offers unique Asian-inspired ice cream flavors like taro and Thai iced tea.

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Morgenstern’s Finest Ice Cream

Morgenstern’s is popular because of the innovative ways they encourage patrons to enjoy some of the best ice cream in New York City, like the ice cream burger! Neapolitan ice cream flavors sandwiched between hamburger buns, served with a side of fries.

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Oddfellows Ice Cream Co.

Having released more than 500 flavors since opening their doors in 2013, OddFellows is at the forefront of frozen-dessert ingenuity. Put another way, Oddfellows has practically released a new flavor once a week for 9 years straight. Reason alone to visit!

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Ample Hills Creamery

With the largest ice cream production facility in New York City and pasteurization occurring on-site, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a fresher scoop of ice cream in New York City. Oh, and best part? They bake all the toppings in-house!

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La Newyorkina

Although they only have one physical scoop shop, they offer a multitude of savory frozen desserts. Mangoneadas and babka ice cream sandwiches are among some of the most popular items, as well as the classic paletas.

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Caffè Panna

Caffe Panna is an Italian-inspired ice cream shop. The word “panna” translates to “cream” in Italian. In terms of the ice cream, all flavors are made in-house and this NYC ice cream shops takes great pride in churning out innovative flavors.

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Milk Bar

It’s near impossible to name a more popular place to get ice cream in New York City than Milk Bar. The place became a viral sensation — largely thanks to the cereal-milk soft serve and the Milk Bar Pie, better known as “crack cake.” Regardless, this hot-spot doesn’t show signs of slowing anytime soon.

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Sweet Churros

The churros are a crowd favorite, no doubt, but it’s the ice cream pairing that does it for me. Warm churro with cold, sweet ice cream. It’s everything a dessert lover dreams about. This unique combination is a sure-fire guarantee to satisfying any ice cream craving. 

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