Established in 1968, this long-established shop makes all its ice cream in-house. Not only are the…read moreportions generous, but the texture is also incredibly smooth and silky, without any icy crystals or a hard, frozen consistency. Holding it or tasting it gives a substantial, high-quality feel. However, the consequence is that even the staff struggles to scoop it out with their spherical ice cream scoops, let alone the disposable plastic spoons provided to customers. Green Tea: The highest praise Chinese people can give for desserts--not sweet--and it truly tastes like green tea, not matcha. The refreshing bitterness was incredibly pure, even bordering on slightly bitter, which is extremely rare in the US. Vanilla Peanut Butter: Very milky, but extremely salty, like eating peanut butter spread on bread. The vanilla flavor was almost completely masked. Coconut & Cream: I've always trusted American coconut ice cream, but this time it was a bit of a disappointment. The cream completely overshadowed the coconut, so much so that it took me a long time to recall what flavor I actually ordered. Ube: One bite brought back childhood memories, exactly the same as the ube flavor Wuyang五羊 ice cream cone. It was so touching I didn't order this in the end since I want to try more flavors as possible. I don't know why, but ube flavor seems to be gradually fading in China... Blueberry Cheesecake: The initial taste was a rich, sweet cream, with a refreshing hint of blueberry tartness in the aftertaste. It's pretty good, but honestly, it's not particularly outstanding. Banana Peanut Butter Chunk: The staff recommended this signature dish, and it once again made me realize how subjective taste can be... It's on the sweeter and saltier side, with a very strong flavor, but more importantly, it has a noticeable artificial banana flavor.

I'm already planning my next visit...YUM! First time here and it did not disappoint! I'm so glad I…read morefound yummy homemade ice cream at a family owned spot. There's so many yummy flavors - it's hard to choose! I ultimately went with the rocky road (my classic favorite) and the cheesecake with rainbow sprinkles (because why not!?) and enjoyed every bite! I think the rocky road could've used more marshmallows but that's my personal preference for my favorite childhood fave ice cream. Service was great and allow you to try a couple flavors if you're unsure which is great as not all ice cream spots makes the flavors the same! It's only street parking so get ready to search for that when you come to visit - but it's worth it! And read street signs so you don't get towed or ticketed.

I came here multiple times and I timed it when there were minimal lines. There will always be a way…read moreand it could be in the winter or in the summer and it's worth it. I've had the charcoal ice cream which is my favorite and also the hot chocolate

Milk Sugar Love on McWilliams is a few doors down from my friend's favorite book shop in the area…read more We stopped by this cozy spot on the way to the movies for a walking sweet treat. The staff is nice and helped us with our two samples each. My friend opted to get the earl grey fudge and I got the dulce de leche. The ice cream is delightful with unique flavors and really nice consistency. Also appreciated that it's a more reasonably priced artisan ice cream at $6.05 a scoop.

This place was recommended by a friend, so I had decent expectations going in. We ordered a Ferrero…read moreRocher ice cream, Rabdi Falooda, and a Dabeli. The Ferrero Rocher ice cream was honestly really good -- rich, creamy, and easily the highlight of our visit. We genuinely loved it. However, the Rabdi Falooda was quite disappointing. It came without the noodles, which is a key part of the dish. When I asked, they mentioned it wasn't available, but this wasn't communicated while taking the order. For around $10, which feels a bit on the higher side, I expected a complete and better experience. To their credit, they did offer to remake it if I waited 6-7 minutes, but I chose not to since I already had one and didn't want to waste. The Dabeli was okay -- nothing special. The chutney inside was a bit too tangy for my taste. The place itself is cute with a small seating area, and they do have an impressive menu with lots of options. I might give it another try, but overall, it was a mixed experience.

They have ice cream, cakes and a hot kitchen, like wow!! And for those three reasons, this place…read morealways gets crowded (in a good way). We got ice cream here and the portions are generous and yes there are free samples to try the unique flavors. The environment is cozy and welcoming the ice cream pull is unreal here. I'm glad they have cakes. I just wonder if it's the same flavors that are offered in ice cream.

Gia Gelato & Cafe is more than just dessert. I tried their steak breakfast burrito and it was top…read moretier! Will definitely be ordering it again.

I just moved into the city and tried Gia Cafe for trust me, it was AMAZING! I usually don't write…read morereviews, but I want this business to grow because people need to try it out. Their bacon, egg, and cheese is the best I've ever had definitely worth the price. The pancakes are also delicious! On top of that, the service is wonderful; she is the sweetest person and makes you feel so welcome. Highly recommend giving this cafe a try!

If you love matcha tea, this is the place for you. They have very smooth authentic matcha tea soft…read moreserve ice cream. They also sell containers of ice cream in different flavors to go. They also sell quality matcha tea powder from Kyoto. There is a Japanese restaurant connected to this as well.

Mango season!!!!! I got the mango sticky rice parfait w the mango and peach oolong soft serve…read more The matcha soft serve not pictured here was good.

I don't know who Angel is, considering the staff were all Indian when we were here--but I'm glad…read moreshe likes Lotus Biscoff as much as I do. The double scoop I got of this flavor was every bit as creamy and baby cookie-y as I wanted. I'd skip the bubble tea, though--unless you like the artificial, food-colored, syrupy type. The Honeydew bubble tea was a nuclear shade of green that would probably give you a third arm (or telekinesis), and tasted like an AI-designed imagining of what honeydew might taste like.

Best strawberry crepe I've ever tasted , it's not too dry it's just perfect. It tastes very fresh…read moreand warm

Stopped by Grace Street while looking for something sweet and a little different, and this…read moredefinitely fit the bill. We saw the milk tea boba toast on the menu and had to try it. It came out as a thick piece of deep-fried toast topped with ice cream, boba, caramel popcorn, and strawberries on the side. Not healthy at all, but really good. It's one of those desserts you probably wouldn't get every day, but worth trying at least once. Fun to share and definitely something different from the usual desserts.

Usually when I learn that something is pricey and hyped up it fails to deliver. When I found out…read morethe cheesecake at Grace St was $15 almost 2-3 times the cost of cheesecake from places like Veniero's or Eileen's (which in my opinion are top tier cheesecakes) I was a bit skeptical about Grace Street and their cheesecake. Anyway, I ordered the matcha cheesecake to go. The place itself was rather busy but the to go service was fairly quick. The matcha cheesecake was very good and very unique. It was fairly dense as compared to the cheesecakes I mentioned, which is think is why it's more pricey. I would go back to dine in and try their other cheesecakes.

Service was was very friendly and patient tonight! The ice cream is always tastes fresh and is…read moredelicious. A star off because unfortunately, it is very expensive -- $9 after tax and tip for a small.

Ordered an ice cream cake for my husband for his birthday. This was my first one from here - I've…read moreordered cakes from the Cold Stone in the past. B&J had several cake options, and you can choose two flavors, and a middle and bottom layer. I went with the sprinkle explosion cake, with sweet cream & cookies and the tonight dough as my 2 flavors, choclate crunchies middle layer and choc chip cookie crumbles as bottom layer. The cake was really good! I don't really notice the bottom layer but still delicious and I prefer this over Cold Stone now. I orderd a medium size 8 inch, and it definitely was a healthy 8-10 servings as advertised. The box was too wide and it wouldn't fit in my freezer though which was a bit of a problem but luckily it's winter so I put it outside for a while. The other thing that was difficult was transporting it home since they don't have a shopping bag wide enough to hold the bag upright with handles so I had to carry it the whole walk home. Very tasty though and my husband loved it!

Great ice cream. Great donuts…read more I know the service here gets a lot of flack, but living in the neighborhood you kinda just roll with the punches you get at Holey Cream. To me, it's not that deep and I enjoy my time. At the end of the day, I've never waited more than 5 minutes to get served. Like hello? How am I going to be pressed when I'm about to eat some ice cream? PS: if you get the donut ice cream sandwich, make sure you're sharing with others because it's a mission trying to take care of it on your own There's seating outside in a form of a bench, but that's about it.

Not bad for a quick treat. Had an Apple Fritter (pretty good) and ice cream (so-so, the Cinnamon…read moreChurro flavor tasted like peanut butter) Service was friendly

FARMACY Deli on Henry & Sackett is an absolute gem in Carroll Gardens. If you're looking for that…read moreclassic Brooklyn pharmacy-style soda fountain vibe with a modern touch, this is the place. The ice cream is incredible--rich, flavorful, and tastes homemade. The mango is a standout, and the brownies are honestly next-level--warm, decadent, and just a step away from a perfect lava cake. They've also got amazing cakes (including a fantastic carrot cake) and a great selection of treats that keep you coming back. What really makes this place special, though, is the owner, Peter. He's always welcoming, professional, and genuinely kind. He greets customers with a smile, takes the time to say hello, and creates an atmosphere that feels both personal and inviting. The staff deserves just as much praise--every single one of them is amazing: professional, friendly, funny, and kind. I've known many of them over time, and they consistently go above and beyond. Today, one of the staff members was incredibly sweet--she even brought my order out to me while I was sitting in my car. That kind of service is rare and really shows how much they care. The shop itself is spotless--seriously clean, top to bottom--and there's even a cozy outdoor seating area where you can sit and enjoy your coffee or dessert. Brooklyn FARMACY at its best--fresh, friendly, local, and full of charm. Highly recommend stopping by--you won't regret it.

I have had Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain bookmarked for ages - I can't even remember when it…read morelanded in there. Anyway, I was in Brooklyn with my brother to see a concert and had just finished dinner. We had some time before doors opened so we decided to grab a little ice cream before heading over to the venue. Farmacy was steps away - it all seemed like it was meant to be, so off we went. Farmacy aims to capture the nostalgia of an old fashioned soda shop and ice cream parlor. Immediately upon walking in we were greeted by aesthetics - the tile, fixtures, and decor totally give off that vibe. There are a few tables to sit as well as a large bar area with stools; I also noticed a few tables set up outside as well. The traffic flow is set up so that you order first and then have it served to you after sitting. Browsing the menu, I noticed they have a selection of ice cream scoops, shakes, egg creams, specialty sodas, hot chocolates, and a large variety of sundae creations. Since we were there for ice cream, we decided to split a sundae -specifically the Sir Twix-a-Lot. This was chunks for shortcake tossed in caramel and topped with vanilla ice cream that was coated in a chocolate shell. Overall I thought the sundae was solid - but the combinations of textures weren't my favorite to be honest, mostly with how the shortcake played with the ice cream. It wasn't bad though - the flavors definitely gave the Twix aesthetic. My only other issue with the dish was that because chocolate shell was used, any residue at the bottom was hard so you have to chisel it if you want to savor any last spoonfuls; I guess that comes with the territory. Service was good - everyone was friendly. It wasn't too busy when we were there so we had our selection of seats and our ice cream was ready pretty quickly. Overall, I'm glad I finally tried Brooklyn Farmacy out - they have a large selection so I would definitely return when I'm in the area again.