We came here for the hot chocolate and it was good. They have some delicious gelato as well which I recommend. I liked the hot chocolate which was thick and had a strong flavor of chocolate. My friend ordered the apple pie and that to me was really good and I would definitely order that. It was pricey but I know that they very popular right now. Mhmm I did not pay so I'm not sure what the total amount was. I liked it but I do not see myself going back. There is no place to eat inside we sat in their outdoor seating. The service was great the employees were nice and kept the king moving along. read more

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This was fun and novel to get once, but not something I'd wait in line for again. The marshmallow halo is delicious and the hot coco is pretty good. But my big qualm is it was hard to enjoy the whipped cream in the hot chocolate. I tried to use my spoon to push it in, but the hot chocolate immediately shot out and made a big stain on my jeans. It was too full to mix easily. So we had to wait until we had eaten pretty much all the topping to sip and enjoy it mixed in. Made it way less enjoyable. For that reason I advise getting one with fun toppings read more

This place can't think of anything on their own, so they steal ideas from other local small businesses. Serendipity 3 is famous for their invention, Frozen Hot Chocolate. Glace has it on their menu (on tap!). Swedish candy is a big hit at Bon Bon before anyone in NYC sold Swedish candy. Glace sells Swedish Candy. I asked the girl behind the counter how much the bulk candy costs. She didn't know. The man behind the counter said, "$19/lb, which seems like a lot, but it's not because candy doesn't weigh much." OK? read more

Stopped here while bouncing around on a Saturday. Being somewhat in the neighborhood, I had this place on my list for a pop-in so we walked up from the Tram and grabbed a frozen hot chocolate to share. I had seen this online by NYC foodie posters - and it was still really good. $10.50 for a small glass was kind of steep but honestly - the two guys working were very friendly and held a convo with me about Seinfeld. I liked the marshmallow and the scoop of whipped cream on top. Very solid and a nice treat while bouncing around the upper east side. read more

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Been on the list for a while. Glad to finally try it. Long line but it moved and seemed like no shortage of hot cocoa. Good to have once in your lifetime. Rich hot cocoa, rich heavy cream and sweet meringue around the rim. Savored it and even had cream leftover. Great on cold Dec day. Go try it. So worth it even though it is a bit costly. read more

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ORIGIN: Glace opened in June 2023 as the most recent contribution from the Zabar family to the New York foodie scene. Sasha, Eli Zabar's son, is the owner. LOCATION: Glacé is located in a very small storefront on Madison Avenue, but there is a lit and heated enclosure with several cafe tables at the curb. CONCEPT: As the name suggests, Glacé focused on iced treats. Here you can expect some unique flavors and a commitment to a gluten-free menu. However, the shop has since expanded to include hot chocolate to accommodate winter weather refreshment. EXPERIENCE: Glacé has secured a lot of publicity around its expanded offerings, and at very least I felt I needed to give a cup of one of their speciality hot chocolates a try. I ordered the s'more's hot chocolate ($10). Hot chocolate is served in a paper cup that is lined with toasted marshmallow cream ("fluff") and topped with a dollop of whipped cream. The toppings are out of proportion to the quantity and intensity of the hot chocolate flavor, leaving me with the impression that it's appearance is the primary consideration. read more

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I'm surprised how delicious this treat was. I got the chocolate chip cookie frozen hot cocoa ($14) and I was really expecting the cocoa to be overly sweet, but it wasn't. The melted marshmallow on top of the cup was very soft and delicious. I'm not a fan of marshmallow and I thought this was fantastic. I went around an hour before closing time on a weekday so it wasn't packed, definitely give this place a try, it went viral for a reason. They have outdoor seating but it is limited so I hope you're able to snag a seat or just go on a walk and enjoy it. I recommend coming here! read more

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I stopped by Glace Sunday afternoon around 6pm and was met with a short line outside the storefront. My friend and I waited probably 15 minutes to get in and order, and the process was very quick to get our smores hot chocolate into our hands. The hot chocolate is very rich and yummy - sweet but not terribly too sweet. The whipped cream is very light and fresh and was my favorite hot chocolate accompaniment. I would say though, maybe unpopular opinion, but I didn't think the toasted marshmallow rim was very necessary to add to the hot chocolate - especially for the price. As an FYI, there is seating directly outside the storefront window, and half sheltered seating on the road/curbside seating. No seating indoors and it's a small quaint store overall. Next time if there's not a long line and the weather's chilly, I'd definitely stop by and grab a hot chocolate with whipped cream. When it gets warmer, I'd also probably stop by if I'm in the Area and try their ice cream as I've heard many good things about the ice cream! read more

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During my New York trip, my friends and I stopped by Glace. Everyone went for their famous hot chocolate, but I decided to try the tiramisu ice cream instead. It was super creamy, rich, and definitely filling. My friends tried different flavors of their hot chocolate, Cookies & Cream, Ferrero, and S'mores. Most of them are priced around $13 to $14, but more than just a drink, it's really about the experience. Since they're pretty popular right now, the lines are long, and seating is limited, so keep that in mind. Overall, I enjoyed what I had, and my friends did too. I'd definitely come back on a cold day to try their hot chocolate! read more

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I stopped by as I was shopping in the area and decided to try the viral hot chocolate. I was praying I would not be disappointed & I in fact, was not. The hot chocolate here is amazing! I got the classic s'mores and my s/o got the white chocolate brûlée. They were both amazing! The service was quick, although there was a line outside the establishment but it was fast. There isn't any seating, but the aesthetic is very girly. I would recommend to anyone & I am definitely coming back! read more

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First place I've personally ever wanted to go to based off a viral Instagram post and am so glad I did! This review is for their Winter pop-up menu :) Sis was in town just after Christmas of 2023 and we stopped by around 6:00 P.M expecting a long line and painful wait. There was a long line, sure, but we were finished eating/drinking by 6:30 P.M! Both got the hot chocolates we saw online lol -- Smores Hot Chocolate with whipped cream. $12.50 each and I wished I ordered 3 more cups! They did have a few other incredibly delicious sounding versions that I'd try next time just to change it up. The drink itself was super good but the toasted marshmallow rim was heavenly. So was the homemade whipped topping but I do wish they had added a graham cracker/g.c essence element. There was a small (crowded) outdoor seating area but we decided to walk a couple hundred feet down to their main location (NoGlu Bakery) where they had seating with tables as well! We were the only ones in that area and it was a lovely vibe all around. Coming for you Winter 2024, Glace! read more

Glace - Smores Hot Chocolate - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

This place is so yummy! When I went in it was pretty dead but usually I see the line down the street. The classic smores hot chocolate was sooo yummy. It is perfect for a cold day walking around UES. The service was super quick and so kind!! read more

On our recent trip to New York my daughter knew she wanted to try out as many hot chocolates as she could. I will say Glacé was at the top of the list! The hot chocolate is rich and decadent, the marshmallow topping is perfectly toasty with a great texture. Since the marshmallow rind the cups you get the perfect sip every time. We tried three flavors...the original, the salted caramel and the Nutella. The original was the winner although you can't really go wrong with any of the flavors. In addition to superb hot chocolate, the service was top notch. The two guys working were so friendly and informative. They made our trip to Glacé a favorite....best service we had in any coffee/hot chocolate shop in the city. We will highly recommend this place...this location specifically...to everyone and will for sure be back. read more

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I dunno man. White people love to stand in a line, don't they? The drink is bitter, which is sweetened by the marshmallow topper. I wanted to be able to smush it into the cup but that was tricky. The staff was friendly and cranking these drinks out, getting it done. Smaller shop with tables outside. I walked so not sure about the parking. read more

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Limited summer menu at glace dessert eatery. My friend suggested to try and I liked the concept. The menu has limited fun options. I ordered the frozen hot chocolate. Clever name for a chocolate milkshake. I only included whipped cream, I opted out of marshmallow. Personal preference, but if you like marshmallows, dive in! Lastly, no public restrooms, limited patio seating but no dine in seating. The summer is about to begin, why not indulge in hot chocolate year round! read more

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The quintessential American dessert place - very sweet, hearty, and filling desserts grace this establishment. I went here to try the aesthetic marshmallow fluff hot chocolate and landed on the tiramisu hot chocolate. It was $14+tax which is quite steep for a hot chocolate, but it was good that we only got one to share since every single sip and bite is sugar overload. Way too sweet. The marshmallow fluff makes the drink aesthetic, and they torch it for additional flavor. The tiramisu one has an espresso shot in it, and the drink cost only $1 more from the classic so it was good value. There is whipped cream too but not the light whipped cream that falls flat easily - it's like a lighter marshmallow fluff so that too was sweet. The hot chocolate was good but I wouldn't get it for a drink but rather a hearty dessert. It wasn't too busy when we went Sunday but I'd imagine it'll be busier on a Saturday. read more

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There was a short line of less than 10 people when I got there at noon on Saturday. Most people were together in groups or couples so the line moved quick. There are sitting outside the store but none inside. There were no restrooms. They had seven flavors that varied in price, starting at $7.50. After I placed an order, I got my hot chocolates in about 10 mins. The cup size was 8oz. The base was hot chocolate...creamy but not too chocolatey. They all had marshmallow fluff which was surprisingly not too sweet. It was slightly warm from being torched. The different flavors were in the toppings. The brûlée one was my favorite! The torched sugar gave a nutty flavor and crunch. The cookies and cream one was the sweetest. It had fudge drizzled on top with half an oreo. The smores one was just top with whipped cream. I think they should've added graham crackers somewhere somehow. FYI - they had caps and spoons for grabs. read more

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Had to try this insta-famous hot chocolate! There was already a line at 12:10 on a Saturday, decided to take my chances and came back 30 minutes later. The line didn't seem terribly long but it was slow moving. I got on line at Zabar's entrance and it took about 25 minutes for me to get a hot chocolate. I went with the "basic" s'mores in which you just get the fluff and whipped cream for $10. All other versions are $12.50 and up and the add-ons don't really seem worth the additional cost for what you get. I thought the cream and fluff would be too much and I was right! I scooped more than half of each off. The hot chocolate is okay, nothing to brag about. Not overly sweet though. It's get cold rather quickly. It's not a large cup so it's easy to finish. read more

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One of those New York things that you must try. We got the classic s'mores hot chocolate. There was a line of 5 but it went by fast. Perfect for an autumn day. Was able to find a seat outside. read more

My friends and I were visiting from L.A. when we came here. We waited in line for about an hour. There was so much hype about this place for the frozen hot chocolate. I admit, it was pretty good, BUT I didn't think it was worth $14. Honestly, there was more marshmallow than the hot chocolate! I was very disappointed. I don't think I'd come here again. But it's definitely different from any other place. You can try it and see for yourself. read more

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New Yorker lining up like tourists lol Very well worth the wait. Line goes fast and the staff is well organized. Place has not seats inside. Granted, I'm a sucker for burnt marshmallows nonetheless, the hot chocolate is actually tasty. Not too sweet but delicate yet potent enough to enjoy the entire cup! read more

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Waited 30 minutes. Worth the wait. Frozen hot chocolate with marshmallow fluff. Nut free. Very small place but very good. 7/10. Wouldn't wait longer than 30 for. read more

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We went for the Instagram worthy hot chocolate but came out loving the ice cream! It was a 68 degree March day in NY so not a hot chocolate day but when in Rome so my husband and I split the salted caramel hot chocolate. First I will say they are very cool to see we had ours sitting on the table outside and everyone was asking. I thought the caramel probably was not the best choice as it was really sweet with the fluff and whip cream. Now for the best part. I'm GF and did not realize the entire place is GF! So to be able to eat a waffle cone and ice cream with cookies, yes I said cookies in my ice cream was just heaven! read more

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Hole in the wall. Literally one person working. Cant even imagine if it got busy. Interesting concept anyway - but for me, I have tried it once and that could be enough. Cute, trendy idea and decor, very nice person working. Hope this idea sticks around for their sake. read more

100% worth the trip down Madison. Quick service, friendly staff with delicious treats. $12-15 per item but totally worth the hype. read more

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We saw this place on TikTok and decided to give it a try. We got in line at 7:15 PM and reached the front by 7:42 PM, but then were ignored for about 15 minutes while staff began cleaning up. This was confusing, especially since they continued serving people ahead of us and there was still a line out the door. I didn't say anything because I understand how challenging it can be to work in a small business. We were excited and had already decided what we wanted. At 7:58 PM, the woman who had been ignoring us and preparing s'mores looked at us and said, "We only have original s'mores. We are closed." After waiting nearly an hour, we felt pressured to order anyway. The total came out to almost $45 for three s'mores hot chocolates. The staff was rude and clearly in a rush to get us out. While I was trying to take a quick photo, one of the male employees said, "You can't stand here and eat. We are closed. You need to leave." That was extremely unprofessional. I never said anything back, but the interaction left a very bad impression. I'm usually very understanding of service workers, but this was one of the worst customer service experiences I've had. With service like this, the TikTok hype won't last long. I wouldn't recommend it--there are much better places in the area that actually live up to the hype. read more

Tried the viral sensation and would say it's definitely worth the hype if there's no significant line. Waited in line on a Sunday afternoon for ~ 20 minutes. The restaurant itself is very small and could fit 10 people if we all squeeze in. The staff is kind and do take their time to make the hot chocolate. Takes ~ 10 minutes to make. You can see 2 people dedicated to making the special marshmallow fluff and pre-making it for the hot chocolate. The hot chocolate itself I would give a 4.5/5 stars. It's milky with chocolate that isn't too sweet but just the right amount. It's not too thick either. The smores marshmallow fluff had cinnamon which definitely added taste. Altogether the marshmallow and whip cream were too much that you couldn't enjoy the hot chocolate. I saw that most people didn't finish the marshmallow and threw out 50% of it. The s'mores hot chocolate was delicious with the chocolate drizzle. However similar issue with too much whip cream that didn't melt with the hot chocolate and made it difficult to enjoy/drink. Also, the hot chocolate itself was quite expensive considering the size with the smores being $10 and cookies and cream being $14.50. I'd most likely return for a regular hot chocolate without all the crazy add ons and if there's no line (which is $7.50 for the small size; no larger sizes). read more

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Hot chocolate is a bit sweat but the combo with the whip cream is exceptional ... it was a 45 minute line. New York experience read more

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RATING (FOR THE HOT CHOCOLATE) : 8.2/10 PRO TIP: I waited maybe 15 mins online at around 2pm on a weekday. Get the peppermint one! PEPPERMINT HOT CHOC So the hot chocolate itself is sweet but not too sweet, and not too hot to drink right after getting it. It has a rich chocolate flavor but not like European hot chocolates where it's super thick, bold and intense. The rim of italian marshmallow is super interesting, and is more solid than you might anticipate, and it's hard to know how exactly to eat it with the hot choc. I'm also not a huge whipped cream person, and with the marshmallow just felt like a lot of dairy dilution the actual chocolate. Regardless, the peppermint sprinkles gave it an extra umph and the chocolate itself had peppermint flavor which was nice. Great experience. Would have again, but would wait until the hype dies so it's more accessible. Will return someday to try their ice cream, which I hear good things about. FINAL CATEGORY: GREAT (terrible / bad / ok / GREAT / excellent) read more

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Been here a few times over the holidays and it's always a treat. I've tried the Oreo and the regular hot chocolate s'more one and the s'mores one is my absolute fav! Be wary it's tiny and there's barely any seating so maybe have a plan of something to do after if it's super cold! The service was friendly and the line wasn't bad but I also went on a weekday this past time at a random hour but I think typically there's arnd a 30 minute wait. So yummy!! read more

Okay this was an insta hype, the presentation is great but I cannot handle this much sugar! And I'm usually the first to opt into the Keebler elf diet, so if I found it to be too much that's saying a lot. I felt sick after I finished my cocoa. Positives: I tasted the hot chocolates by themselves, they are great without the toppings and marshmallow whip. A little thin on the consistency I prefer thicker cocoa... I love both dark chocolate and white chocolate cocoa and I found this to be better than max brenner's but not as good as LA Burdick or Vesuvio in SoHo. Negatives: The toppings are not well considered for their sugar balance against the base and it's overwhelming, if there was better counterweights (spices or darker chocolate) to anchor the torched whip and other toppings I'd be down for it all. Not worth the line up. read more

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This is absolutely a splurge and so unnecessary! Still I recommend you try it! Absolutely the best hot chocolate I've had in the states! It's definitely best to try in cold weather! The marshmallow just adds an extra punch of flavor to your regular chocolate. This is definitely not as thick as the French versions but def thicker than those powdered variety you're used to. I absolutely enjoyed mine even though it's totally overpriced! read more

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THE viral hot chocolate that you've likely seen on TikTok or Instagram. Glacé (pronounced "gloss") is the innovative Upper East Side hot chocolate shop spawned from Noglu, a gluten free bakery on the same block. The cups are aesthetically pleasing, delicious, and about $20 with tax. I saw people waiting 1-2 hours in line for these festive cups at the 30 Rock location, but on a weekday afternoon on the Upper East Side (the week of Christmas), there were only a few people in line, and I had my hot chocolate in about 10 minutes. I opted for the seasonal peppermint rendition, which came complete with chocolate gingerbread man and crushed candy cane pieces on top. They pipe and torch the marshmallow to order, so it was soft and gooey, and tasted great. The hot chocolate was more watery than I prefer, and the creation overall was too sweet. I have a serious sweet tooth, and could not finish it. I think adding a little sea salt or using a slightly darker chocolate would have greatly helped the cause. read more

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Hot chocolate is a most try. The toasted marshmallow rim was my favorite part. The chocolate was rich and thick. Perfect for a cold day. Only thing is the long lines, but they manage them well. Be prepared for 30 minute waits on weekends. No place to sit and enjoy it. read more

Their hot chocolate is amazing and definitely worth the wait. Great staff who always get the lines moving.

Love the creamy ice cream with some wonderful unique flavors and they have great service. I love the matcha ice cream when they have it and the creme brûlée. In sum: the quality and service make up for what seems like rather overly high prices. Hence I kept the rating at 5 stars. read more

Always a line, however, they're extremely efficient and it's definitely worth the wait! On the pricey side $11-15, but a decadent treat!

Love! Love! Love! I had the tiramisu and my honey got the original. Both hot chocolate's were soooo delicious. read more

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New adorable gluten free French ice cream spot uptown has yummy flavors with two soft serve options. Ate: Rocky Road White chocolate pistachio Hot fudge gratis for first day Total $7.62 My ice cream as it melted became increasingly delicious. Curious to try the soft serve creamsicle next time. read more

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I was worried that this place would be one of those Instagrammy places that prioritizes aesthetic over taste and functionality and yeah, I was right. Tried the s'mores frozen chocolate-- I will say the quality of the ingredients is pretty good (whipped cream was very good, chocolate was good quality) but the way everything was arranged makes it pretty difficult to eat without making a mess. Never thought I'd say this but there was too much marshmallow; I was constantly worried about it falling off the cup. Also with the whipped cream and marshmallow covering everything, it was difficult to get at the chocolate inside. Plus I like sweet things and all but this was just way too sugary for me, couldn't eat more than like a third of it before it became too much. read more

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