unique recipes and special city histories, your kids will never grow tired of
trying a new place or a new frozen treat! Here are a few of our favorites, from a Chinatown staple serving up unique flavors like lychee and and avocado to a
sports-themed ice cream bar where they can enjoy
a scoop of their favorite flavor while chatting it up with sports idols. Happy tasting!
65 Bayard Street
Sunday through Saturday
11a.m. to 10p.m. or 11p.m. (depending on weather)
Enjoy ice cream, sorbets, cupcakes
and ice cream cakes from the Chinatown Ice Cream Factory! For 28 years they’ve
been serving up some of the best ice cream in the city. Take your family and
enjoy flavors like avocado and lychee (Chinese fruit)!
245 E. 93 Street
Monday through Thursday
10a.m. to 10:30p.m., Friday and Saturday 10a.m. to 11:30p.m., Sundays 10a.m. to
10p.m.
They call themselves “The
Sports Bar for Kids,” and it’s true. Last Licks has delicious ice cream
selections, televisions for watching the game and the chance to win authentic
sports memorabilia. Famous athletes come in for signings and families can enjoy
ice cream flavors inspired and created by their favorite athletes.
The Corner of Old Fulton and Water Street
Sunday through Thursday noon to 10 p.m.,
Friday and Saturday noon to 11p.m.
(Cash Only)
This original location is in
a landmark fireboat house on the Fulton Ferry Pier. The best part about this
ice cream destination is the quality of the ingredients. Their website boasts,
“Our maple walnut syrup is fresh walnuts and 100% pure maple syrup.” Nothing
better than something naturally delicious!
E. 10th Street
Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues
Monday through Thursday
9a.m. to 11p.m., Friday and Saturday 9a.m. to 12a.m., Sundays 12p.m. to 11p.m.
Craving ice cream, but can’t
have dairy? Try Stogo for low priced, gourmet ice cream made with organic,
dairy-free ingredients. There are no refined sugars, no preservatives and no
artificial flavors, just delicious ice cream!
2714 Gerritsen Avenue,
Brooklyn
Monday through Thursday
11:30 a.m. to 8p.m., Friday and Saturday 11:30a.m. to 9p.m., Sundays 11:30a.m.
to 7p.m.
What’s more fun than an
awesome ice cream shop? How about an ice cream shop with arts and crafts!
272 Bleecker Street
Monday through Friday 1p.m.
to 11p.m., Saturday and Sunday 1p.m. to 12a.m.
Cones is top notch, hand
made ice cream. All ice cream is made on the premises and sometimes it’s so
rich and creamy that it requires a cup.
153 2nd Avenue
Sunday through Thursday
12p.m. to 11:30p.m., Friday and Saturday 12p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
This is a self-serve frozen
yogurt shop with tons of toppings, and yes, 16 flavors.
