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After a dinners night out, the best way to end a night is with dessert. Was walking about looking for a dessert place still open and good thing this place closes at 10pm There are many flavors which I've tried before but the Thai tea flavor caught my eye, ordering at the counter with staff was simple and it was served pretty quickly too. Highly recommend this flavor! The interior is pretty small with 3 tables that sit two people each, pretty quiet and allows for conversation.
Really delicious lychee ice cream, and almond cookie ice cream. Really blase, passive aggressive person behind the counter. I mean, how are you ornery if an excited person comes to your ice cream store? Announce all your stipulations BEFORE the person orders, or just answer the questions correctly in the first place. Yeesh. 5 stars for ice cream. 1-2, counter person getting mad for you not knowing all the info bc they give you half -assed answers. Saving you the time/energy: You can get a pint, but only 2 flavors. You may as well do this. Then I forgot ever put it in the wrong order. Passive aggressive anyone?! Yeeesh. (Emotionally distressed people really shouldn't take out their issues on an unsuspecting customer simply wanting to buy ice cream and asking about it. Or just post it on the menu, save us this excruciating back/forth.)
Went to get the Buy1get1free on national ice cream day and is worth it!! Creamy soft serve and flavorful
Ambiance - cute lil neighborhood gem, offers small area for customers to sit Service - staff was super nice, provided samples Food - love that they are innovative with Asian flavors, the miso biscoff is a must get!
Soft Swerve is one of my go-to spots in New York whenever I'm visiting friends, and it never disappoints! I'm all about the ube soft serve in a waffle cone, it's my absolute favorite. I love getting creative with the different topping variations, but honestly, no matter how I customize it, it's always amazing. The place can get pretty busy, but the service is impressively quick, and you don't have to wait long for your treat. Most people know what they want when they walk in, which helps keep the line moving! The staff is always friendly and helpful, making the whole experience even better. If you're in the Lower East Side and looking for a delicious and unique dessert, I highly recommend Soft Swerve. It's a must-try!
soft swerve was one of my favorite ice cream places to visit while visiting New York. They had a lot of great Asian flavors that you wouldn't find anywhere else. The service could've been better if friends didn't visit and gave the person behind the register such a hard time prior to closing. The ambience was nice since it was air-conditioned during a summer day
Loved the ube & black sesame soft serve + toasted coconut toppings combo! Had to get it twice!!
Yummy and reliable soft serve in Chinatown. Quick service and there are some seatings available. They have various flavors to choose from, from the typical chocolate and vanilla to more Asian themed like matcha, thai tea, and ube.
Best ube soft serve i have had! Great texture and options for toppings. Cant wait to try other flavors
the ube soft serve here is sooooo good and rich in flavor! Ive had the black sesame soft serve here as well but I do like the ube more. Found myself coming here at least once a week this summer lol... fast service & they have some indoor seating! Great dessert spot to hit up after dinner (in the lower east side / Chinatown area).
I got the ube and black sesame soft serve! I was really craving an ice cream place with Asian flavors and this definitely hits the spot!
We spontaneously stopped by Soft Swerve for quick dessert after dinner. It is an Asian-inspired ice cream shop with five NYC locations. We got their bestselling ube and HK milk tea, but there are also many flavors like including thai tea, vietnamese coffee, black sesame, matcha and hojicha. ＊HK Milk Tea Ice Cream The HK milk tea ice cream tasted very authentic with bold tea flavor as if you're drinking iced HK style milk tea directly. It was on the sweeter side so better share. It instantly reminded us the taste of home. ＊Ube Soft Serve The ube flavor was very rich, and we were surprised by how tall the soft serve was. Texture-wise, we preferred the soft serve as it was smoother than the ice cream. I will get this flavor again next time I stop by.
Super cute ice cream store in Chinatown. I got their HK milk tea ice cream with cotton candy topping. I haven't had the cotton candy since I was a kid, so it was definitely nostalgic. It was all super yummy and service was quick. There's some seating inside, but we went to a nearby park to eat. Would love to return and try more!
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After a dinners night out, the best way to end a night is with dessert. Was walking about looking for a dessert place still open and good thing this place closes at 10pm There are many flavors which I've tried before but the Thai tea flavor caught my eye, ordering at the counter with staff was simple and it was served pretty quickly too. Highly recommend this flavor! The interior is pretty small with 3 tables that sit two people each, pretty quiet and allows for conversation. read more
5 months ago
Really delicious lychee ice cream, and almond cookie ice cream. Really blase, passive aggressive person behind the counter. I mean, how are you ornery if an excited person comes to your ice cream store? Announce all your stipulations BEFORE the person orders, or just answer the questions correctly in the first place. Yeesh. 5 stars for ice cream. 1-2, counter person getting mad for you not knowing all the info bc they give you half -assed answers. Saving you the time/energy: You can get a pint, but only 2 flavors. You may as well do this. Then I forgot ever put it in the wrong order. Passive aggressive anyone?! Yeeesh. (Emotionally distressed people really shouldn't take out their issues on an unsuspecting customer simply wanting to buy ice cream and asking about it. Or just post it on the menu, save us this excruciating back/forth.) read more
2 months ago
Went to get the Buy1get1free on national ice cream day and is worth it!! Creamy soft serve and flavorful read more
8 months ago
Ambiance - cute lil neighborhood gem, offers small area for customers to sit Service - staff was super nice, provided samples Food - love that they are innovative with Asian flavors, the miso biscoff is a must get! read more
Soft Swerve is one of my go-to spots in New York whenever I'm visiting friends, and it never disappoints! I'm all about the ube soft serve in a waffle cone, it's my absolute favorite. I love getting creative with the different topping variations, but honestly, no matter how I customize it, it's always amazing. The place can get pretty busy, but the service is impressively quick, and you don't have to wait long for your treat. Most people know what they want when they walk in, which helps keep the line moving! The staff is always friendly and helpful, making the whole experience even better. If you're in the Lower East Side and looking for a delicious and unique dessert, I highly recommend Soft Swerve. It's a must-try! read more
soft swerve was one of my favorite ice cream places to visit while visiting New York. They had a lot of great Asian flavors that you wouldn't find anywhere else. The service could've been better if friends didn't visit and gave the person behind the register such a hard time prior to closing. The ambience was nice since it was air-conditioned during a summer day read more
3 months ago
Loved the ube & black sesame soft serve + toasted coconut toppings combo! Had to get it twice!! read more
Yummy and reliable soft serve in Chinatown. Quick service and there are some seatings available. They have various flavors to choose from, from the typical chocolate and vanilla to more Asian themed like matcha, thai tea, and ube. read more
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1 year ago
the ube soft serve here is sooooo good and rich in flavor! Ive had the black sesame soft serve here as well but I do like the ube more. Found myself coming here at least once a week this summer lol... fast service & they have some indoor seating! Great dessert spot to hit up after dinner (in the lower east side / Chinatown area). read more
We spontaneously stopped by Soft Swerve for quick dessert after dinner. It is an Asian-inspired ice cream shop with five NYC locations. We got their bestselling ube and HK milk tea, but there are also many flavors like including thai tea, vietnamese coffee, black sesame, matcha and hojicha. ＊HK Milk Tea Ice Cream The HK milk tea ice cream tasted very authentic with bold tea flavor as if you're drinking iced HK style milk tea directly. It was on the sweeter side so better share. It instantly reminded us the taste of home. ＊Ube Soft Serve The ube flavor was very rich, and we were surprised by how tall the soft serve was. Texture-wise, we preferred the soft serve as it was smoother than the ice cream. I will get this flavor again next time I stop by. read more
Super cute ice cream store in Chinatown. I got their HK milk tea ice cream with cotton candy topping. I haven't had the cotton candy since I was a kid, so it was definitely nostalgic. It was all super yummy and service was quick. There's some seating inside, but we went to a nearby park to eat. Would love to return and try more! read more
2 years ago
Asian-inspired soft serve spot in LES. I got the Ube-Black sesame swirl, but also tried the Hojicha-Vanilla swirl. Ube is incredible (my favorite)- sweet and creamy! The black sesame is very strong, would recommend getting alone instead of the swirl since it overpowers the ube. The Hojicha was also nice- a nice nutty roasted flavor. All have a very smooth texture but are very sweet btw! A decent amount of seating inside. They give samples which is a plus. read more
Amazing ice cream! The consistency is EXACTLY what you want from soft serve. It's absolutely perfect in every way. I loved the matcha and ube flavors and got to try some of the others as well. Everyone here seemed to be 110% satisfied with their ice cream. Highly recommend this!! read more
This was the perfect end of day treat for our first day in NYC. I had their soft serve ube ice cream which had authentic ube taste. My husband got their Thai coffee ice cream. We paid over $16 for the two ice creams which is why I am only giving them 4 stars. It's pretty pricey for what we got. I've had better. I also found the place to be not too clean. I get that we went late but consistency throughout the day is important, especially if you're charging that much. read more
11 months ago
We ordered the cookies & cream and Miso Biscoff. Super delicious. A huge scoop for the price and deff worth it. Would more than likely swing by again before we head back to Texas. read more
I was craving matcha ice cream. Since I was in Chinatown, I searched for one in this neighborhood. Originally, I was going to go to Matcha Cafe Maiko on Bowery. However, I was closer to Soft Swerve. I went there instead. Prices are more reasonable. For a cone of matcha, the cost is $9 at Maiko. At Soft Swerve, the cost is $7. I went in and there were two employees. One worker was the cashier. Another worker was making the ice cream. I asked for a twist of black sesame and matcha on a cone. Service was quick. I was in there less than 2 minutes. I highly recommend this shop. I loved the ice cream I ordered. It's close to grand street (B/D train) and M15 bus. read more
2 years ago
5/5 ice cream, hits the spot on a hot day. I got the matcha soft serve and black sesame soft swerve in a waffle cone. They do let you pick two flavors, but they have to stack them as there's no "swirl" function. The black sesame is rich and nutty- definitely a comforting flavor to me. The matcha was refreshing and sweet, definitely not a strong or bitter matcha flavor. My boyfriend got the hard ice cream- cookies and cream and almond cookie. The cookies and cream was solid; he said it wasn't anything to write home about but it's exactly what you'd expect. He loved the almond cookie flavor- very unique, sweet, and had a strong almond flavor. The workers here don't skimp on the scoops like look at those pics! Also be warned, there's not a lot of seating indoors so you might have to sit outside (which I don't love because I'm not a fast eater and my ice cream would start to melt). Maybe get a cup if you're not able to sit inside. read more
2 years ago
This review is for the vegan ube ice cream alone since that's the only vegan option that they have. I'm in love! The ice was soo good. I might have inhaled the cup because it was gone right away. If you haven't tried it you're missing out. read more
2 years ago
Flavors are just as good as I remember from previous visits! Tried some flavors that were new to me during this visit: 5/5 HK Milk Tea - such strong tea flavor, more than most cafes! 5/5 Strawberry Lychee - super refreshing flavor, and it does taste like the fresh fruits! 5/5 Matcha - perfect amount of matcha flavor with a satisfying slight bitter bite at the end! 4.5/5 Ube Soft Swerve is definitely worth a visit if you are in the mood for ice cream! Would easily recommend this spot over Chinatown Ice Cream Factory or Taiyaki. Also would like to add that in my opinion, this Allen St location has seems to have stronger flavors than the newer Bayard St location. read more
Walked in with a couple friends on a Monday night - no one was there but it was so cute and the ice cream is delicious. Soft serve especially was a hit, with the ube being my favorite. Kind service and cute aesthetic too! read more
2 years ago
Quintessential ice cream shop with out of the ordinary flavors. Ube. Lychee. Thai Coffee. So much to choose from. Several various of cones. Several kinds of drinks. Lots of places to sit in the bright, airy shop. Service was all business. read more
7 months ago
The ice cream is good and I really like the cotton candy crunch. I also love that they give you this plastic thing for your cone so that if something melts it doesn't get all over your hands. The stores very cute and small read more
Omg what a surprise treat after dinner. Best soft serve in NYC and now I know why. Had the UBE soft serve and it did not disappoint. They also had a vegan UBE which she said had more a coconut flavor. I will be back to try more flavors. read more
This was my first time at Soft Swerve and my first time having ube ice cream. I'd heard about the Asian inspired flavors here and I was curious to try something new. It was also my first time having a chocolate cone. Double the adventure! I ended up looking like a giraffe after because my tongue and teeth were stained with purple and black but it was #worthit. The ube was really good. The purple yam flavor is mild and sweet and subtly nutty. Similar feeling as black sesame but more sweet. The cone with the ube was a nice pairing. It's a little on the pricey side though. I paid over $10 for my cone. Not sure I would ever be a regular here but it was a nice thing to try. There isn't a lot of seating as the store is small so I definitely do recommend getting your ice cream to go. read more
Yeah, this hits the spot. For some strange reason, Chinatown has had its share of ice cream places. Baxk in the 1950's and 60's there was Carvel on Henry Street and then on Mulberry and Canal. Baskin-Robbins and even Haagen Daazs had their turns. The Chinatown Ice Cream Factory survives on Bayard with their not-so-conventional flavors catering to a loyal Asian based clientele, with Lychee and Green Tea staple flavors along side chocolate and vanilla. Now we have this outlet in the heart of Chinatown on Bayard Street. Not just soft serve among their offerings, but you can get hard scooped Vegan Ube along with Cookies and Cream. I am old school sticking with a vanilla soft serve cone. Yeah, that's the ticket. The girls behind the counter were not any older than my socks, but I am not complaining. The shop was decorated with a creative touch. I got the distinct impression these owners infused a bit of the historic neighborhood in the interior design. The ice cream was top notch. read more
I was a little hesitant to try some new and unique flavors, but was pleasantly surprised. The black sesame soft serve was super delicious and paired great with caramel sauce. I also loved the little mochi topping. I will definitely be coming back to try more flavors. read more
3 years ago
What a fun place to grab dessert in Chinatown! They have some interesting and creative ice cream and soft swerve flavors. If you don't know what to get, be sure to ask to sample a flavor or two. I believe their flavors change throughout the seasons so I'll definitely come back to try others. I ended up getting a scoop of the Strawberry Lychee and it was delicious. It was just the right amount of sweetness and the lychee flavor stands out nicely. It was a great balance between strawberries and lychee in my opinion. They also have such a big scoop of ice cream so shout out to them (unfortunately did not get their name). If you're in the area, this is a great dessert spot after dinner. read more
2 years ago
I love the Uber and matcha soft serve. Always so good. And it's such a pretty color omg. Come come come! read more
Came here years ago for the Ube soft serve, which was all the rage at the time. It's good, but a tad too sweet for me. Got the black sesame soft serve today, and it is on point. Service was helpful, and let me sample a couple of flavors beforehand. Too bad the ice cream is so pricey. $7 for a cup is a bit too steep to make me a regular. read more
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Are there sugarfree options?
Hi, sorry we do not have any sugar free options at the moment.
Is anything dairy free?
Hi Marlena, We have the vegan pineapple option, it’s available in frozen pints and frozen cups.…
How long is the limited addition Vietnamese ice coffee soft serve on the menu for?
Hi Christina, Unfortunately our limited time Viet ice coffee soft serve collaboration with Madame Vo…
Are there vegan options?
Mthere ice cream contains diary. There is no non dairy option
Do you guys cater for events?
Carina, Soft Swerve does cater. Please send some more information about your event to…
Are you guys open on Thanksgiving?
Hi, We will be closed for thanksgiving so that we and our staff members can enjoy thanksgiving with…
How much is the regular price?
A regular cone/or cup is $3.95. Large - $5.25. Toppings are 50 cents extra. They also have prices for special combos at $5.95. Nothing is generally over $6 though if that helps!
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