It’s that time of year again! National Ice Cream Sandwich Day is Tuesday, August 2, and before the celebration begins, we wanted to give you the inside scoop on which local eateries have the best treats for you and your sweet tooth this summer. So cool off on a hot summer day and enjoy this special holiday with any and all of the following deliciously unique ice cream sandwich creations!
Big Gay Ice Cream: Visit the Big Gay Ice Cream Shop located in both the West Village and the East Village for a scrumptious selection of Melt Sandwiches! Try on for size the newest and greatest BGIC exclusive sandwich called the Rue McClanahan (smooshed together with a combination of Praline Pecan Cookies and Bourbon Ice Cream) and be sure to come by repeatedly as the menu is always changing with a rotating season selection! biggayicecream.com
Carpe Donut: Here’s yet another incredibly delicious and creative ice cream sandwich concoction, this one straight from Carpe Donut NYC. You’ve never eaten a donut like the ones they’ve got at Carpe Donut, let alone infused with ice cream! Enjoy freshly made donuts with the cool sensation of rich ice cream, but act fast because Carpe Donut’s menu is always changing. Check out their website for more, including other fun donut creations! carpedonutnyc.com
Coolhaus: If you haven’t tried one of Coolhaus’ famous Sammies, then now’s the time! Prepackaged to perfection, these ice cream sandwiches come in a wide variety of tasty concoctions that are sure to satisfy your taste buds. From more traditional flavors like Cookies and Cream and Mint Chip, to the more distinctive, like Peanut Butter and Candied Bacon, Coolhaus’ menu is jam packed and has the perfect flavor for everyone! eatcoolhaus.com
François Payard Bakery: Chef François Payard is back this year and his signature ice cream sandwiches are better than ever! Try one of the Payard’s many gourmet creations, including Strawberry Cheesecake, Pistachio Rasberry, and Salted Caramel, all squished together between two delicious macaron shells! With locations in Columbus Circle, the Plaza Food Hall, Murray Street, and Houston Street, there’s always a Payard ice cream sandwich near you, and it’s calling you name! fpbnyc.com
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The Good Batch: Can’t control your ice cream sandwich cravings? Head over to the Good Batch Bakery in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, and get your fix! Always infused with a creamy center of Blue Marble Vanilla ice cream, take you pick from a variety of sandwiches, like the original Goodwich (made with signature sea salt sprinkled Oat Chocolate Chunk cookies) or the Birthday Cake (with rainbow confetti sugar cookies). Can’t get enough? The Good Batch offers a humongous sampling tray, including each and every offered ice cream sandwich flavor that is sure to satisfy even your biggest dessert desires. thegoodbatch.com
Mikey Likes It Ice Cream: Ice cream sandwich…with waffles… enough said! At Mikey Likes It, not only can you enjoy an incredible ice cream sandwich, high atop several pieces of waffles, but you also get to pick your choice of flavor for your delectable ice cream and your waffle! It doesn’t get much better than this, folks. mikeylikesiticecream.com
Melt Bakery: Open since the summer of 2010, Melt Bakery has been a staple in New York City desserts for many years and counting–especially when it comes to the ice cream sandwich game. Their ice cream sandwich flavors include Red Velvet Meltcakes with Cream Cheese Ice Cream, Snickerdoodles with Cinnamon Ice Cream, and of course the Classic, Chocolate Chip Walnut with Vanilla Ice Cream. Head down to Little Italy to get yours! For more, visit Melt Bakery’s website to see a complete list of flavors and to order online! meltbakery.com
Neuhaus Chocolate: Neuhaus was already a standard-bearer in the world of NYC sweet treats, but their Belgian Waffle Ice Cream sandwich really takes things to a new level–especially with National Ice Cream Sandwich day on the horizon. Drizzled with rich melted chocolate and sprinkled with chopped nuts, Neuhaus’ delicious ice cream treats are the perfect dessert on a hot summer day. neuhauschocolate.com
Odd Fellows Ice Cream Co.: Ice cream sandwiches at Odd Fellows (with locations in Williamsburg and in Manhattan) are one of a kind! Go the traditional route and taste one of their Signature Sandwiches, layered in crunchy and gooey toppings, or try an “OddPocket,” a warmed up version of an ice cream sandwich that’s been heated under a Panini press! Better yet, and if you can’t make up your mind, indulge in your own ice cream sandwich creation, a DIY invention, where you get the opportunity to choose your own toppings and cookie! You can take a trip to Odd Fellows – The Sandwich Shop in the East Village if you’re in search of only ice cream sandwiches and nothing else! oddfellowsnyc.com
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