I'm really enjoying my monthly NY Mag perks! This month, I am entitled to to one free scoop of ice cream in a cup or a cone. The perk is good at the West Village or UWS location. Well, on a hot steamy afternoon, ice cream is a great way to cool down. Salt and Straw offers crafted ice cream in unique flavors, such as, Chocolate Babka with hazelnuts, sea salt with caramel ribbons, strawberry honey balsamic with pepper, honey lavender or French vanilla. I could choose cup or cone: "Salt & Straw offers freshly made, handcrafted waffle cones for about $1.65 added to the price of your scoops. You can choose from their classic house-made waffle cone or their signature Salted Brownie Waffle Cone, which is made from a rich brownie batter" I tasted the strawberry honey balsamic and wasn't jazzed. I opted for the sea salt with caramel ribbons. "Our reimagination of the classic. We spike our cream with just enough Guatemalan fleur de sel to bring out its nuances, then drizzle in ribbons of our hand-burned caramel." Well.. reimagined deliciously; was light, creamy and a nice ratio of salt to caramel. Highly recommend. The service is excellent and nicely air conditioned on a steamy afternoon. The Hudson Street location is perfect on a less steamy afternoon to enjoy the plethora of cafes and shops nearby. The only disconnects; the staff should know the NY Mag perk: cup or cone was listed as an option. One employee stated cup only. Well.. I corrected him. Additionally, back of house standards could be better; when you are in the food business cleanliness is everything. Salt and Straw offers delicious crafted ice cream. Salt and Straw 540 Hudson Street 1 train to Christopher Street, 7 minute walk read more

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Love their classics... I get excited to sample their monthly specials. So creamy and they do something with the ice cream so it's not served super frozen, but a little soft which makes the flavors pop (looks like it's starting to melt but isn't). Awesome ingredients. The team is super patient with the number of samples each person requests. I now limit myself to maximum 3 samples per visit LOL (my first time, I think I tried 6-7). Recent limited edition Berries Series samples I tried: Huckleberry Oat Crisp Foraged Porcini (nutty, earthy, but oats not crisp), Goat Cheese Marlonberry Habanero (spice comes through, really interesting), Strawberry Pretzel Salad (pretzels unfortunately a little mushy/soft, but overall good flavor). I liked all of the special editions, however I wasn't sure I wanted a full scoop of any so I went with one of my classic faves, Coffee Love Nuts.Im sorry I missed last month's Chef Series ... I think I would have loved most of them. read more

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The service here is so great. The lady helping me was so sweet, encouraging me to try many different flavors and giving me her recommendations. I think they're known for their "taste it all" type of concept where they give people samples of all the flavors. While I didn't "taste it all", I tried about half of the available flavors. I came later in the day so I saw a couple flavors become unavailable. I tried all the limited flavors but honesty was not impressed by them. The samples are so generous too, I felt like I'll be satisfied from just sampling. I ended up with a double scoop of honey lavender and strawberry and coconut water sherbet. I really like the honey lavender - it's the perfect amount of floral and sweetness. The strawberry and coconut water flavor was more refreshing. I do think it is a little bit more pricy but they do have interesting flavors. Hopefully there will be more flavors to try next time. Inside has a few bench seating, you can squeeze on to the bench by the window which was quite comfortable. Air conditioner was on high - it was nice and cool inside. Perfect to enjoy some ice cream! read more

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Double scoop and so delicious. It is perfect and just what I expected! The service was quick because there was no one else there. No seating inside but standing tables available to eat at! read more

Salt & Straw - Strawberry Coconut Cherry Pie with Almond Crust (v) Hazelnut Cookies and Cream (v) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

I absolutely LOVE Salt & Straw and as a born and raised Portlander, I'm so glad they brought it to New York. This location is exactly like the ones in Portland--bright windows, wooden interior, and the most friendly and upbeat employees that make the whole experience a delight. We tried a couple of different flavors and ultimately decided on their hazelnut cookies and cream, mint chocolate, pistachio and ricotta, and baklava. Absolutely delicious. Rich, creamy, and the flavors just go so well. I definitely have to come back. read more

Salt & Straw - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

Run don't walk to Salt & Straw for their June-limited hong kong milk tea ice cream!! I was so excited to see a hk milk tea flavor at Salt & Straw this month. It's really nice seeing a flavor I grew up loving getting more love (yes, more hk milk tea ice cream reviews to come!). To do a taste test, I tried this flavor with my mom, and we both agreed it tasted authentic and nostalgic. Their scoops are HUGE, and they offer a split scoop option if you want to try two flavors without committing to double scoops lol. ＊Hong Kong Milk Tea with Toasted White Chocolate The milk tea flavor hit me right away, and the toasted white chocolate added a caramel-y sweetness. I really enjoyed it, although it started to feel a little too sweet after a few bites. Just a heads up, it melts really fast in the sun. ＊Cheesecake with Salted Yuzu Curd I loved the fluffy chunks of Japanese soufflé cheesecake mixed throughout. The yuzu added a citrusy tang with a salted vanilla base. The sweet-salty combo worked really well together. I also tried the Starling Sweet Potato Buckwheat Crumble ice cream which I was excited about, but the sweet potato flavor wasn't as bold as I thought... read more

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A couple of years ago, we visited Salt & Straw in Los Angeles and were amazed by their unique ice cream flavors, such as olive oil and blue cheese, which tasted incredible. Recently, while walking through the West Village, we spotted the ice cream shop and decided to try it again. Although the seasonal flavors were different from our last visit, they were just as delicious. We sampled the coffee chamomile sherbet, which was subtle and delightful, as well as the strawberry tres leches, which was absolutely delicious. My husband couldn't resist trying the arbequina olive oil flavor before we left. The shop had an inviting ambiance and plenty of outdoor seating, perfect for nice weather. The service was good, too! :) read more

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Amazing service and ice cream flavors!! The server was also very helpful in pointing out the gluten free flavors. The location also has an allergy "cheat sheet" for reference which always gives me peace of mind. I had the strawberry balsamic honey and black pepper ice cream with the arbequina olive oil and that was an amazing pairing! My friends and I went after dinner at around 7pm and it was quiet and cozy enough for chatting. Later on it did get pretty packed and noisy so plan accordingly if you plan on chatting! read more

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YUMM, everything was absolutely amazing. They had such unique flavors, some of which I've never even seen before, which was quite interesting. This definitely has to be one of my favorite ice cream shops in NYC so far. Not sure if this is related or not, but we smelled something sweet as we were walking towards it LOL (we thought it was the waffle cones and whatnot). Service was super friendly and patient - we ended up getting the flight (which, in my opinion, was super worth it considering how much a single/double is), which comes with four scoops, and it even comes with a little mini waffle chip on top! They ran out of their typical containers for the flight, so they ended up giving us four separate cups. My favorite was the chocolate babka, and we also got the strawberry balsamic one, which was good to balance out the sweetness of the other flavors. Definitely want to come back to try all of the flavors! read more

This is my second visit to the NYC salt and straw locations, not too many flavors at the moment that really piqued my interest compared to the autumn season. 4.5/5 Rhubarb + Star Anise 4.2/5 Salted Malted Cookie Dough 4/5 Pistachio read more

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Salt and straw is my absolute favorite ice cream. I am more of a cookies and cake person but this is the place I go out of my way to get to when I want ice cream. The service is always friendly, and the flavors are always creative. My favorite is the chocolate babka. I tried the chocolate malted potato chip cupcake but it was much sweeter than the babka. I love the creativity of their flavors and they never disappoint. The staff was very kind and asked me about my dietary restrictions and told me I can't have the pistachio due to pork gelatin. Don't be discouraged by the line...it moves fast. If you want to eat there you can sit on the ledge along the window. read more

Salt & Straw - Chocolate Babka with Hazelnut Fudge - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

I am an out of towner on vacation and wanted to get some ice cream with a friend. Today at Salt and Straw, I saw a group of older men harassing a young woman who was in line ahead of them. They complained that she was taking too long to order and tried to cut in front of her while invading her personal space. The employee helping her asked them to be patient, but they ignored her. The group eventually started to touch the woman, pulling on her arms and belongings, and making comments about how English was not her first language. The employee tried again to ask the older man to leave the woman alone. The men continued to harass the woman and did not listen to the employee, who then went to the back and came out with the manager. The manager came out, but instead of telling the older men to leave, he just served them and went to the back. The woman who had been harassed then sat in the lobby and began to cry. The two female employees tried to comfort the woman, bringing her tissues and water, but the manager was nowhere to be found. Disgusting. I am very disappointed by Salt and Straw. They claim to promote inclusivity, yet they allowed harassment, xenophobia, and racism instead. This is unacceptable. It is easy to say you are inclusive, but Salt and Straw does not seem to be practicing what it preaches with the people they employ. I will not be returning and will let all my NY friends know. Very disappointed. read more

Good ice cream. I know the company originated in Portland, but has since spread across the country. My kids and I enjoyed the interesting flavor (Strawberry and Coconut Water) along with the waffle bowls Service was friendly and fast. I wish this location had more seating inside, but NYC real estate is definitely a constraint. At least they have a few benches outside. I regret not trying their Hong Kong Milk Tea flavor. read more

Monthly Ice Cream Date #14 Nothing that special about this month's Cereal Series, just well-executed classics. The only one I didn't like was the Concord Grape. It's very strong + just not my vibe. Tried the Salted Brownie Waffle bowl--a freebie in their rewards program. Not that sweet, more rich + my friend said slightly salty, which balanced our extremely sweet ice cream. Idk if it was because of the bowl or our server was generous, but we got HUGE scoops. read more

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Gets pretty crowded and there was a line the night we dropped by. This Seattle based ice cream serves up an eclectic variety of delicious flavors. Counter staff let us try two flavors. I had a double scoop cup of Salted Malted Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper. Wow - so good and both very different. They label themselves "as a small-batch, chef-driven ice cream, handmade using local ingredients. Curiously Delicious Ice Cream." Yes, for sure! read more

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Ok so to start this was a yelp event and I'm so glad it was bc to be honest I never heard of them before! I'm always looking for good ice cream spots to bring my kids & this one was soooo good!! I love the set up. The shop is on a corner and I loved that. Very west village. The staff was soo kind and sweet. Kaylee - I could be wrong I'm so sorry my but she was awesome. My son had a lucky charms style ice cream and I had the salted caramel....freakin amazing. Now summer is around the corner after the park def going to be back. read more

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I was so excited to finally try Salt & Straw. There was a long line before we went to dinner, but after dinner, around 10:45, there was no line. They have so many interesting flavors and it was really hard to choose. The staff was friendly. I had the chocolate almond gold bar flavor and it was delicious. My partner also loved his flavor. I'm looking forward to trying more of their offerings. read more

Far too expensive and not worth it. The ice cream is very overhyped and honestly nothing impressive. It's mostly unusual or "fancy" flavors you don't typically find at other shops. I tried the Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (yes, that's the full name) and immediately regretted it. The flavor combination was gross and I've never had oily ice cream before, it felt like a waste of money. I will give them full credit for their efficient and polite customer service. Despite the place being extremely crowded with a long line, the staff kept everything moving quickly and handled everyone with patience and grace. Regardless of how great the service was, the ice cream itself just didn't justify the price or the hype for me. read more

Salt & Straw - Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie dough - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

Please continue expanding on the East Coast! Fantastic ice cream, warm and friendly staff. Fun, inventive, and delicious flavors, I genuinely wanted/needed to try about 10 but grudgingly settled on just 4 in a flight. A tad pricy at ~$16, and my one minor complaint is that the waffle chip accouterments were pretty stale. read more

Salt & Straw - Flight of seasonal Dec 2025 flavors - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

First time trying Salt & Straw Ice Cream, the customer service was exception, they were very patient and welcoming and helped us try as many flavors as we wanted. I ended up ordering the waffle cone with a split scoop flavor the Chocolate brownie & Hazelnut Cookies and cream. I found the ice cream to be just the right level of creamy and sweet and the waffle cone was really great. I think they had unique flavors and it was good ice cream, but what really set the experience apart was the friendly customer service and overall vibe of the location. I would definitely go back! read more

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The Pistachio and Ricotta Cannoli in the house-made waffle cone was so bomb. The flavors blended nicely and the chunks of frozen ricotta added a nice texture. The waffle cone tasted incredibly fresh which made it even better. I recommend using a spoon if you order a cone. My daughter also very much enjoyed her cup of Chocolate Gooey Brownie. Both flavors were not overly sweet--tasted fresh and high quality. read more

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I want to give a huge shoutout to Salt & Straw for having such wonderful customer service. The woman working on Sunday, April 5th is reason alone to return here. She was truly so, so nice and genuinely seemed excited that we were first timers. She was very generous with the samples, explained a lot of flavors, their process for making certain items with zero waste, how they rotate flavors, etc. It was however, a rainy Sunday morning and we were the only people there, so I am not sure if we will always gets so much attention. Regardless, we will be back because of the customer service alone. Pro Tip: Not sure how long the lines can get but come at an off-peak time to get right in and try a few flavors. In addition to the wonderful service, the ice cream itself is fantastic. It is pricey but the scoops were massive. We wound up ordering 3 scoops because it was too hard to choose. I would compare the unique flavors and quality to Caffe Panna but without the ridiculous lines. read more

You can never go wrong with ice cream. I had their vegan hazelnut cookies and cream. It was delicious. Almost every bite had cookies in it. It wasn't overly sweet so you can taste the flavors of the hazelnut and cookies. The service was fast and friendly. The space is wide and spacious. It's a prime location. read more

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My favorite Salt & Straw in New York. Unique ingredients, great quality ice cream, new flavors every month so you don't get bored. 10/10 no notes. Staff here is so nice and patient. They truly let you try every flavor. Best monthly flavors are their Berry series in April and Apple series in September. They have great mix-ins in their ice cream and are known for their OG olive oil flavor. Try it! read more

Salt & Straw - Matcha bug (creepy crawlers) and Pumpkin bread for their October flavor - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

While visiting New York for work and then staying a few extra days for fun, I had heard Salt & Straw as a recommendation multiple times so we had to stop when we walked by it. The location was great, it looked nice / clean and the staff were fantastic! I appreciated their patience as I decided on my flavor as well as their suggestions. In the end, I went with Vanilla Custard w/ Butterscotch Swirl and Strawberry Honey Balsamic w/ Black Pepper and my boyfriend got the Honey Lavender and the Cinnamon Swirls. All of the flavors were unique, very creamy and worth trying but also aren't ones I'd be craving/ eager to try again. If back in NYC, I'll be back for sure but mostly because of the fantastic servers. read more

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I had this ice cream years ago on the West Coast and have not stopped thinking about it since... and the fact they've opened up a NYC location means that miracles can happen. This ice cream place has combos that are more wacky (ex. Blue cheese with pear) but they don't put out flavors that aren't quality (like I'd legit trust any flavor from them). Tried a bunch of flavors from their NYC location and enjoyed them all. They had a limited time oishii strawberry with pretzel and I'm not sure how they did it but they captured the freshness and sweetness of the Oishii strawberry but also had it cut yet complimented by the pretzels in it. Their pistachio flavor, I'm not a pistachio guy, but was creamy and heavenly. read more

Salt & Straw - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

Their ice cream is always super good. Love the innovative flavors. And that they allow you to taste test before buying. This visit I liked the chocolate chip cookie dough one we got better than the babka one. The coffee love nuts is a good one to get too! read more

Salt & Straw - Chocolate Babka with Hazelnut Fudge, Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie dough - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

I dislike Seattle. But I love ice-cream. So during these frigid nights, after cozy West Village dinners where the heat is cranked up and I walk out sweltering in my three thermal layers, it seems only fitting that I should end the night with West Coast frozen dairy in quirky flavor combos that would never pass in flyover country. Of everything I've tried, in order of most to least liked: - Almond Brittle with Salted Ganache: Crunchy and chewy without being too heavy - Turkey Stuffing and Cranberry Sauce: Don't let the name fool you, this works. Scare Aunt Carol with a pint of this next Turkey Day - Chocolate Babka with Hazelnut Fudge: A lighter touch than the typical chocolate/vanilla swirl, but sorta boring nonetheless - Maple Koginut Squash with Pomegranate: Probably their most complex, multi-faceted thrill ride of a flavor that will activate every taste bud, make passionate love to it, then leave it broke and heartbroken - Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough: Needed to be as malted as a classic Archie comic. Reality was more like Riverdale. Blech - Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper: Too much going on when they should've stuck with one direction to get the perfect flavor (Gen Zers, SEE WHAT I DID THERE???) - Arbequina Olive Oil: Blander than a cardboard statue of Taylor Swift. No. No no no. read more

Lines, yes. Worth the wait, yes. They had me at house made waffle cones. Flavors range from exotic to bizarre but they're smart enough to serve up a double vanilla read more

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Good ice cream but I've had much better with less of a line. I liked that you can sample as many flavors as you would like. I didn't realize the mint chip was vegan until after I ordered it or else I would have gotten something else. read more

Salt & Straw - Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons, Freckled Mint Chocolate Chip (v) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing!! Ice cream tasted fresh and I love how unique the flavors are. I got the strawberry tres leches and it was flavorful but not too sweet. I really like how you can sample everything and I will definitely be coming back :) read more

Salt & Straw - Left: strawberry tres leches - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

I ordered the smallest size of the Chocolate Babka with Hazelnut Fudge, what I had ordered the first time I stopped by for a Yelp event. It was just as good this time around. There wasn't much of a line of a weekday evening. There were standing tables indoors to eat at, which I found convenient because I didn't want to eat melting ice cream on the sidewalk in the heat. read more

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Open till 11pm...... Great place to come, Californians vibes/ (yes, the stores are mostly located there) they make interesting flavors such as Lavender, root beer etc... Heart of west village on Charls/Hudson st. Benches or standing only and no restrooms or drinks are sold. Incrcream only! Open till 11pm. During the summer, Big Line......... about 30min-45min wait outside. read more

Salt & Straw - Benches winter 2026 - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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We visited Salt & Straw on a Sunday night while the line was out the door. It moved very quickly and we got our ice cream within 15 minutes. The staff were super friendly and had great recommendations. I ordered the honey lavender which had a great taste and texture. I also had some of the hazelnut cookies and cream and was again impressed with the bold flavor and creaminess. The inside of the restaurant was clean however there was no seating, only benches outside. Overall, I highly recommend visiting Salt and Straw when in NYC. I'd love to go back and try more of their unique selection of flavors. read more

Salt & Straw - Honey Lavender - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

Surprisingly good ice cream with an unique taste. Got the popular Cookies and Cream scoop with salted whipped cream. Ice cream itself was packed with chunks of crushed cookies with a creamy base. The whip cream had a bit of saltiness to it which balanced out the ice cream base. Shop itself is fairly large with no indoor seating though. There are benches outside the store, but since it's really hot outside, I rather stay in to enjoy the AC and my scoop of ice cream. read more

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Came here for a late night ice cream treat during the week. The line was almost out the door but they only had one person scooping ice cream. They have many unique flavor options, and they recommend trying some new ones when you get to the front which I liked, but it just made the wait go that much slower. I tasted the olive oil ice cream which was great just very rich. I opted for the seasonal apple cider donut flavor which was just ok! The prices were high, but honestly typical for the area. I'm not sure if I would go back, Im sure there are plenty other options to try in the area. read more

Salt & Straw - Apple cider donut ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

When I heard about this brand and all of the hype it was bringing from Seattle, I knew I needed to wait it out a bit for the hype to die out. Unfortunately, there's still a 30 minute wait despite the fact it's been over a year now? The flavors are super unique and sound super fun. You can essentially sample every flavor, which is why the line takes forever to move is my guess. I ended up settling with one of their monthly flavors: Oishii Strawberry Pretzel Salad. My fiancee got the Coffee and Love Nuts, which was also amazing. Will definitely be back if I'm in the area. Also, who decided on having olive oil as an ice cream topping? I'll be surprised on hearing someone consuming this on a weekly basis. read more

The ice cream here has the perfect consistency. Not too hard, not too icy, and not too gloopy. The flavors tend to veer toward the sweeter end though. I got the Chocolate babka with hazelnut fudge and it was way too sweet. The Pistachio and ricotta cannoli was slightly better. Definitely heavier on the pistachio flavor. I also tried a bit of my friend's Arbequina olive oil scoop and that one was surprisingly good. Definitely a good option if you're looking for something more unique and less sweet. No seats but a lot of table room with pedestals that you can put your ice cream on to take that perfect shot. I saw many reviews complimenting the friendly service so was a bit taken aback by the nonchalant and lackadaisical server that we had. Prices are ok given the humongous size of the scoops. read more

Salt & Straw - Chocolate babka with hazelnut fudge and pistachio and ricotta cannoli - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

Leaving this review because of our ice cream server, Edden (Eddin?), was genuinely so passionate about serving us ice cream and absolutely gassing us up on trying all of them. And we did. Really got me out of my comfort zone (I rarely ask for samples) and she was very open to hearing our honest opinions of each. I went with the strawberry balsamic and it was amazing. I hope they use the money to fix the water dripping on them from the ceiling read more

Excellent service with a smile! Really cute ice cream shop with seating outside. Spacious and easily accommodated large groups Salt and straw is incredible and creamy. I love their ice cream even though they try weird/different flavors. You're missing out if you don't try this place! The service is standard throughout the country and the quality of ice cream is excellent. read more

Salt & Straw - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York