About a year ago, when I walked by Lilo Creamery on First Avenue between 81st and 82nd Streets. I…read morewas surprised by a poster that was attached to their front foor, explaining that the fzmily had been in tbe restaurant business on the upper east side for msny years and were now opening up this new ice cresm shop. I liked their personalzed story. This wasn't a chain or franchise nor was it osned by a corporate conglomerate but a " Mom & Pop" shop. When I walked by, it was early in the morning and they weren't open but I planned to return. Yesterday, although it was an unusually cold and rainy afternoon in April and I was thinking, I would have preferred buying a hot cup of coffee, I hallened upon Lilo's and decided tonwalk inside. I was immediately impressed by their incredible selection of ice creams that are written in colorful chalk on the walls of their store! To my amazement, they buy homemade ice creams from all over the country and have, if possible the mighedt selection imaginable. They slso sell soft serve yogurt as well as ice cream and have a very impressive selection of " add ons" ( sprinkles, etc) . I was slso surprised by their selection of different cone options including gluten free and pretzel ! Since I was in the mood for coffee, Sonam, offered me two options, and J chose coffee with cookies. It was DELICIOUS! Having read some of the other reviews, especially some of the negative ones regarding their prices, I did not think that the cost was out of line since you canesdy spend over 10 dollars in domebof these high end ice cream shops. Of course, you could go to Mc Donald's and buy a cone for a dollar but you might not be eating anything that has milk or cream. ! I loved Lilo Creamery and while it's many blocks from where I live, I'll definitely be returning soon!

Food/drinks: coconut almond joy is to die for!! And lots of specialty flavors as well…read more Atmosphere: cute and little, limited seating, a bench outside Service: very friendly!!! They let you sample their flavors Price: pricey but as expected in NY!

I have to firstly give it to the server here, because she was very attentive to us and was really…read morecool on letting us try some samples. I knew I wanted ice cream, but I didn't know what flavor yet and she described the flavor so well to us. I ended up getting a milkshake mixed with honeycomb and brown sugar chocolate brownie. It was freaking delightful, I was a little afraid. It was gonna be too sweet, but it was the perfect amount of sweet. We found out that honeycomb is the most popular flavor and that one of the owners is from Australia and that's why they had it on the menu. My boyfriend ended up mixing mango sticky rice and strawberry, which for the flavor profile was also perfect. Mango sticky rice was once a seasonal flavor, but it became so popular that it was just added to stay on permanently (that's what the server told us). 10/10. Van Leeuwen never really disappoints, but this place gets an extra special love from this girlie.

I love me some ice cream, even on a cold breezy day…read more This location is much larger than the one closer to where I live. More seating in this place. Same great tasting ice cream though while offering their usual variety of creative flavors. Nice staff working here today who let me try a few flavors. Saw the sign outside and had to get a cone of cinnamon caramel apple which was cinnamon caramel ice cream and spiced apple butter with maple syrup ice cream. Yummmmmm!!! Delicious as expected with Van Leeuwen.

Classic Italian ice. It's exactly what you want and hits the spot every time!…read more Pro tip! It's a great post dinner walking treat

Ralph's is a takeout eatery serving a good variety of ice cream and Italian ice. We passed by…read moreseveral times before we ordered something, and there always seemed to be a line. The young staff were very friendly. My wife and I both ordered Italian Ice, coconut for her, and pina colada for me. The portions were generous. This was around dinner time and they still tasted yummy fresh. Both flavors contained coconut bits. I recommend you try this place, and rate it a solid 4 stars.

I was hesitant at first because, honestly, I thought this was just a candy store. I'm so glad I…read moredecided to give it a try! They have a great selection of both candy and ice cream, with lots of fun ways to customize your treat. When you walk up to the door, you'll be greeted by a friendly gentleman who takes your order (I forgot his name). If you stop by, be sure to compliment his bowling shirt. he's had it for over 16 years and takes incredible pride in keeping it looking great. It was such a fun conversation and really showed his personality. He was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and genuinely enjoys interacting with people. You can tell he takes pride not only in his shop but also in providing outstanding customer service. Great treats, great atmosphere, and even better service. I'll definitely be back!

My daughter and her friend walked there for dessert and found the service (the son of the owner…read morehelped them) to be very friendly and they absolutely loved what they ordered (brownie, cookie and an ice cream sundae). Happy to have discovered this neighborhood spot!

What a fun little dive cookie spot!…read more Firstly, so cute! Second, the price point and selection is on point. I'd totally return! Service was fine, not much service to give at a tiny adorable cookie spot but the lady behind the counter was kind. The kids loved the cookies and the texture. We'd definitely return! Give it a try, you won't regret it!

Heavenly bites! Richest, creamiest cookies ever. Service was great! Lani was helpful in assisting…read morewith our choices. Sweetly satiétés to put in words.

I tried Van Leeuwen's new frozen yogurt and I had high hopes considering how good their ice cream…read moreis! I don't know if this was a one off experience, but I found their strawberry and chocolate flavored frozen yogurts to be underwhelming and icy rather than super creamy. The Matcha frozen yogurt on the other hand, was phenomenal. The texture of the matcha was smooth and the flavor was rich. I would order this flavor again, although I think I'll stick with their regular ice cream.

They expanding North! I've seen this ice cream brand all over NYC and have never bothered to stop…read morein to give them a try, but decided to as this location opened near where I live. Pretty much no excuse to not try their brand. I ordered three different flavors after sampling a handful of them: Brown Sugar Cookie Dough Brownie, Bigface Coffee Affogato, and Sweet Corn Blueberry special. I liked their Bigface Coffee Affogato of the three the best and would get this flavor again without hesitation. Great flavoring combined with its creamy soft texture makes this such an enjoyable treat.

Delicious nut free ice cream with friendly staff. Great place to celebrate birthday parties.read more

This place is a curious vibe! When you walk in - the decor is covered by pink young girly products,…read moresmall youthful chairs and tables and a chandelier. I thought we were a bit out of place but then, they put on 90s alternative (did they guess my age and favorite band??!!). We were greeted enthusiastically by a young and joyous staff who was more than happy to have us try lots of fun flavors. I went with the lemon ginger sorbet pint, my husband orange sorbet pint. My lemon ginger would have been less bitter and the ginger was a little bit too prominent. My husband also said his sorbet could have been less bitter. I would return in hope of trying other dairy free or frozen yogurt flavors but not sure I would buy any of the other pricey products.

This is supposedly one of the most popular gelato spots in New York. I went once at 6 PM and once…read moreat 9 PM, and both times there were long lines. But the taste is great, the portions are huge, and it's definitely worth it! Pistachio: The pistachio flavor is very strong, even a bit salty. Those who like it will love it, while those who don't might find it strange--for example, my dad thought it tasted like salted fish. No Sugar Added Hazelnut: The best of the bunch. The nutty and creamy aroma of hazelnuts is rich, and because no sugar is added, it's not too sweet. A pure yet exquisite flavor. Strawberry Mascarpone & Ricotta: Amazing! It tastes like strawberry cheesecake! The perfect amount of cheese, combined with the refreshing strawberry jam, is simply wonderful. Cranberry: A very simple fruit sorbet. Most people might find it too sour, but for someone like me who loves sour flavors and had just eaten in Thai restaurant like Tha Phraya, it was perfect. Refreshing, natural, and helps cut through the greasiness.

Lovely atmosphere and decor here. They absolutely nail the modern, ice cream shop aesthetic. Super…read moreclean. Spacious tables. Wonderful spot to lounge. Lots of interesting gelato flavors. I settled on the pistachio creme brulee (one flavor). It was a creme brulee base with pistachios mixed in. The texture was a little more liquidy than what I expect from gelato. Flavor was less bold and less creamy than what I expect as well. Ate a lot more like a sorbet. Pricey at about $10 for a small waffle cone (excluding rip). Service was quick and polite.