Stop 1:
12:00 PM
Butterfield Market
1150 Madison Ave (Manhattan)
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Itinerary - Scoops
Part 5 - Food Trails
(Fast & Diverse + The Local Explorer)
R1
Upper East Side +
Long Island City
Williamsburg
DUMBO
5 Stops
R2
Midtown +
Chelsea
Greenwich Village
SoHo
Chinatown
6 Stops
R3
Financial District +
Chinatown
Tribeca
DUMBO
Williamsburg
5 Stops
R4
Upper West Side +
Flatiron
Gramercy
East Village
Midtown
5 Stops
Scoops!
R1
Upper East Side +
Long Island City + Williamsburg + DUMBO
5 Stops
R2
Midtown +
Chelsea + Greenwich Village + SoHo + Chinatown
6 Stops
R3
Financial District +
Chinatown + Tribeca + DUMBO + Williamsburg
5 Stops
R4
Upper West Side +
Flatiron + Gramercy + East Village + Midtown
5 Stops
R5
Flushing +
Ridgewood + SoHo + Chelsea
4 Stops
Scoops!
Best Scoops
Upper East Side ➔ Long Island City ➔ Williamsburg ➔ DUMBO - R1
You are hopping from elite Upper East Side froyo to viral Brooklyn soft serve, chasing the absolute best sugar rushes the city has to offer. Pace yourself and enjoy the scenic waterfront views along the way.
Viral
Kick off your sugar crawl at this beloved neighborhood grocer, famous for its immaculate and refreshing frozen treats.
Order: Pistachio Syrup Froyo; Classic Black and White Cookie — $$; Walk-in friendly
Transit to next stop: Walk 2 mins to the 77 St Station | Take the 6 train downtown to the 59 St-Lexington Ave Station | Walk 2 mins east to Bloomingdale’s (Take the elevator to the 7th floor).
Go to the seventh floor of Bloomingdale’s to experience one of the most famous frozen treats in the city. The towering swirls here are practically legendary among shoppers looking for a massive, decadent reset during their day.
Order: Vanilla and Chocolate Ice Cream with Sprinkles — $$; Walk-in friendly (expect a line)
Stop 2:
1:45 PM
Forty Carrots
1000 3rd Ave (7th Floor)(Manhattan)
Transit to next stop: Walk 5 mins to the Lexington Av/59 St Station | Take the N or W train to the Queensboro Plaza Station | Transfer to the 7 train to the Vernon Blvd-Jackson Ave Station | Walk 5 mins south.
Cross the river for aggressively fun, wildly inventive scoops packed into their signature outrageous cones. It is a nostalgic, chaotic burst of sugar right near the scenic Long Island City waterfront.
Order: Vanilla Ice Cream; Chocolate with Cone and Sprinkles — $$; Walk-in friendly
Stop 3:
3:45 PM
Emack & Bolio's
5-36 50th Ave (Queens)
Transit to next stop: Walk 10 mins to the 21 St Station | Take the G train to the Lorimer St Station | Walk 5 mins west.
Step away from the heavy, traditional scoops and pivot to an incredibly refined, ultra-premium Italian dessert experience.
Order: Italian Gelato; Soft Serve (with honey, olive oil, and sea salt) — $$; Walk-in friendly at the takeout cafe
Stop 4:
5:30 PM
Lilia
567 Union Ave (brooklyn)
Transit to next stop: Walk 5 mins to the Lorimer St Station | Take the L train to the 14 St / 6 Ave Station | Transfer to the F train to the York St Station | Walk 10 mins down to the waterfront.
nd your frozen gauntlet right under the Brooklyn Bridge with impossibly rich, custard-based scoops.
Order: Honeycomb French Ice Cream; Vegan Chocolate Fudge Chunk — $$; Walk-in friendly
Stop 5:
7:15 PM
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
1 Water St (Brooklyn)
Stops :
1
2
3
4
5
Midtown ➔ Chelsea ➔ Greenwich Village ➔ SoHo ➔ Chinatown - R2
We are embarking on a massive, full-day frozen dessert marathon that slices directly down the west side of Manhattan. You are here for refreshing froyo, towering soft serve, elevated French pastry pairings, and legendary neighborhood scoops.
Popular
Start your sugar crawl right in the chaotic energy of Midtown with a purely nostalgic, quintessential American soft serve experience.
Order: Vanilla Soft Serve with Sprinkles — $; Walk-in friendly
Stop 1:
12:00 PM
Carvel
165 W 48th St (Manhattan)
Transit to next stop: Walk 3 mins to the 50 St Station | Take the C or E train downtown to the 14 St / 8 Ave Station | Walk 5 mins west to Chelsea Market.
Navigate inside the bustling Chelsea Market to secure an incredibly unique, nutty, and savory-sweet treat.
Order: Tahini Soft Serve — $$; Walk-in friendly
Stop 2:
1:30 PM
Seed + Mill
409 W 15th St (Manhattan)
Transit to next stop: Walk 15 mins southeast straight down 8th Ave and across W 14th St to W 8th St.
Plunge into the heart of the Village for a cup of incredibly fresh, tangy frozen yogurt crafted from real cultured milk.
Order: Vanilla Frozen Yogurt with Sprinkles — $; Walk-in friendly
Stop 3:
3:30 PM
Culture
60 W 8th St (Manhattan)
Transit to next stop: Walk 5 mins west straight down 8th St to MacDougal St.
Step into this highly viral dessert shop known for engineering massive, towering, aesthetically outrageous soft serve creations.
Order: Flotea (Bubble Tea and Soft Serve Combo) — $$; Walk-in friendly
Stop 4:
5:30 PM
Surreal Creamery
126 MacDougal St (Manhattan)
Transit to next stop: Walk 10 mins south straight down MacDougal St, then turn left onto Spring St.
Trade the casual counters for an iconic, bustling Parisian-style dining room to experience a legendary plated dessert.
Order: Profiteroles with Vanilla Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce — $$$; Reservations recommended
Stop 5:
6:30 PM
Balthazar
80 Spring St (Manhattan)
Transit to next stop: Walk 15 mins south straight down Lafayette St and Centre St, then turn right onto Bayard St.
End your heavy dessert gauntlet at an absolute New York institution, famous for pushing the boundaries of classic ice cream flavors.
Order: Oreo Matcha Ice Cream; Black Sesame Ice Cream — $; Walk-in friendly
Stop 6:
8:20 PM
The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
65 Bayard St (Manhattan)
Stops :
1
2
3
4
5
6
Financial District ➔ Chinatown ➔ Tribeca ➔ DUMBO ➔ Williamsburg - R3
We are taking this frozen dessert marathon across the rivers, bridging the gap between Lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn waterfront. You will be trading standard street scoops for viral fish-shaped cones, traditional Sicilian gelato, and highly sought-after restaurant desserts. Pace yourself and enjoy the unbeatable skyline views along the way.
Classic
Kick off the afternoon inside the Oculus with impeccably smooth, traditional Sicilian gelato to set a high benchmark for the day.
Order: Classic Pistachio Gelato; Stracciatella Gelato — $$; Walk-in friendly
Stop 1:
1:00 PM
L'Arte del Gelato
185 Greenwich St (Manhattan)
Transit to next stop: Walk 5 mins to the Cortlandt St Station | Take the R or W train uptown to the Canal St Station | Walk 5 mins east to Baxter St.
Go into the vibrant energy of Chinatown to secure one of the most visually iconic and highly photographed soft serves in the city.
Order: Matcha Soft Serve in a Taiyaki Cone — $$; Walk-in friendly (expect a fast-moving line)
Stop 2:
2:45 PM
Taiyaki
119 Baxter St (Manhattan)
Transit to next stop: Walk 5 mins straight north up Baxter St, then turn left onto Walker St and right onto Cortlandt Alley.
Step off a hidden, atmospheric alleyway into this dimly lit, upscale diner for a highly curated sit-down dessert break.
Order: Vanilla Ice Cream with a Side of Chocolate Sauce — $$$; Reservations recommended or walk-in for the bar
Stop 3:
4:15 PM
Au Cheval
133 Cortlandt Alley (Manhattan)
Transit to next stop: Walk 5 mins to the Canal St Station | Take the A or C train downtown to the High St Station | Walk 10 mins down to the waterfront.
Cross the river into Brooklyn to enjoy small-batch, traditional scoops right at the base of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Order: Cookies and Cream Ice Cream; Chocolate Chocolate Chunk — $$; Walk-in friendly
Stop 4:
6:30 PM
Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory
14 Old Fulton St (Manhattan)
Transit to next stop: Walk 10 mins to the York St Station | Take the F train to the Delancey St-Essex St Station | Transfer to the J or M train to the Marcy Ave Station | Walk 15 mins northwest to Kent Ave.
Conclude your sugar journey at this highly coveted pasta haven, stepping inside exclusively to indulge in their intensely rich, legendary frozen desserts.
Order: Chocolate Gelato; Olive Oil Gelato — $$$; Reservations strictly required
Stop 5:
8:00 PM
Misi
329 Kent Ave (Manhattan)
Stops :
1
2
3
4
5
Upper West Side ➔ Flatiron ➔ Gramercy ➔ East Village ➔ Midtown - R4
We are executing a massive frozen dessert crawl that zig-zags from the Upper West Side all the way down to the East Village, before slingshotting back into the neon-lit chaos of Times Square. You will be trading standard cones for customizable yogurt, premium Mediterranean gelato, Korean-inspired soft serve, and elevated diner classics.
Must Try
Start the afternoon with a heavy, highly customizable frozen yogurt experience right in the heart of the Upper West Side.
Order: Classic Vanilla Froyo; Cookies & Cream Froyo — $; Walk-in friendly
Stop 1:
4:00 PM
16 Handles
325 Amsterdam Ave (Manhattan)
Transit to next stop: Walk 5 mins to the 72 St Station | Take the 1, 2, or 3 train downtown to the Times Sq-42 St Station | Transfer to the N, R, or W train downtown to the 28 St Station | Walk 3 mins west to Broadway.
Step into this beautifully designed, bustling gelato boutique to experience some of the richest, most decadent scoops in the city.
Order: Cookieman Gelato; Hazelnut and Chocolate Gelato — $$; Walk-in friendly (expect a line)
Stop 2:
5:45 PM
Anita La Mamma del Gelato
1141 Broadway (Manhattan)
Transit to next stop: Walk 15 mins south down Broadway, then turn left onto E 20th St and walk straight east to Irving Pl.
Plunge into the historic Gramercy neighborhood for highly coveted, Italian-inspired ice cream that famously tops every cup with freshly whipped panna.
Order: Daily Special Scoop with Panna; Classic Vanilla Affogato — $$; Walk-in friendly (expect a fast-moving line)
Stop 3:
7:15 PM
Caffè Panna
77 Irving Pl (Manhattan)
Transit to next stop: Walk 15 mins south straight down Irving Pl, crossing over 14th St and heading southeast down to Avenue A.
Take a break from the standard scoop counters and grab a seat at this legendary, elevated vegetarian diner to experience their critically acclaimed dessert menu.
Order: Ice Cream Camellia with Almond Nuts — $$; Walk-in friendly (expect a wait for a table)
Stop 4:
8:15 PM
Superiority Burger
119 Avenue A (Manhattan)
Transit to next stop: Walk 10 mins north to the 1st Ave Station | Take the L train west to the 14 St-Union Sq Station | Transfer to the N, Q, R, or W train uptown to the 49 St Station | Walk 3 mins west to Broadway.
End your massive dessert marathon right in the buzzing center of Times Square at this viral, Italian-Asian fusion bakery.
Order: Black Sesame Ice Cream; Signature Bombolone — $$; Walk-in friendly
Stop 5:
10:00 PM
Angelina Bakery
1675 Broadway (Manhattan)
Stops :
1
2
3
4
5
Flushing ➔ Ridgewood ➔ SoHo ➔ Chelsea - R5
We are executing a massive frozen dessert crawl that zig-zags from the Upper West Side all the way down to the East Village, before slingshotting back into the neon-lit chaos of Times Square. You will be trading standard cones for customizable yogurt, premium Mediterranean gelato, Korean-inspired soft serve, and elevated diner classics.
Must Try
Step off the bustling streets of Flushing and head up to the third floor for a beautifully refined, modern dessert experience.
Order: Strawberry Ice Cream — $$; Walk-in friendly
Stop 1:
3:00 PM
Little uluh
36-03 Prince St (3rd Floor) (Queens)
Transit to next stop: Walk 5 mins to the Flushing-Main St Station | Take the 7 train to the 74 St-Broadway Station | Transfer to the E or F train to the Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Ave Station | Transfer to the M train to the Seneca Ave Station | Walk 10 mins south.
Settle into this highly acclaimed, wood-fired neighborhood restaurant to experience their absolutely legendary dessert menu.
Order: Caramelized Banana; Chocolate Malt Ice Cream — $$$; Reservations highly recommended
Stop 2:
5:00 PM
Rolo’s
8-53 Onderdonk Ave (Brooklyn)
Transit to next stop: Walk 10 mins to the Halsey St Station | Take the L train into Manhattan to the 14 St / 6 Ave Station | Transfer to the F or M train downtown to the Broadway-Lafayette St Station | Walk 5 mins west.
Dive into the vibrant energy of SoHo at this incredibly popular, retro-inspired dining room. Securing their famously nostalgic, towering sundae is a completely mandatory.
Order: Samoa Sundae; Signature Cocktails — $$$; Reservations recommended
Stop 3:
8:30 PM
The Corner Store
475 W Broadway (Manhattan)
Transit to next stop: Walk 5 mins to the Spring St Station | Take the C or E train uptown to the 14 St / 8 Ave Station | Walk 2 mins east to 14th St.
End your sugar journey in a moody, highly stylized lounge by completely having a massive, loaded dessert platter.
Order: Massive Sundae (served with many toppings) — $$$; Reservations recommended
Stop 4:
12:30 AM
Chelsea Living Room
243 W 14th St (Manhattan)
