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50+ rated frozen desserts cafes

Best Frozen Desserts Cafes in Manhattan, NYC

Top-rated frozen desserts cafes across 24 Manhattan neighborhoods. Ranked by ratings, reviews, and vibe.

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Manhattan is home to 50+ rated frozen desserts cafes spanning 24 neighborhoods. NYC’s Finest Yogurt & Ice Cream in Chelsea leads the pack with a 5.0-star rating, but standout spots can be found from Upper West Side to NoMad and beyond.

Prices range from $ to $$$, so there’s something for every budget. Popular vibes across these spots include cozy, relaxed, social. Whether you’re planning a date night, meeting up with friends, or exploring solo, this page covers the best frozen desserts cafes in New York City — ranked by ratings, reviews, and real vibe data.

Upper East Side6 spots

1
Figo Il Gelato Italiano
★ 5.00$Indoor
relaxedcozy
2
L'Arte del Gelato
★ 5.00$Indoor
relaxedcozy
3
Spoonable Spirits
★ 5.0416 reviews$Indoor
relaxedcozy
4
Bismillah Deli & Grocery
★ 5.04 reviews$Indoor
relaxedcozy
5
Venchi Chocolate & Gelato UES
★ 4.91,937 reviews$$$Indoor
cozysocial
6
Morelia Ice Cream Paletas - Upper East Side
★ 4.90$Indoor
relaxedcozy

Upper West Side4 spots

1
Rito Gelato
★ 5.0447 reviews$Indoor
relaxedcozy
2
RX30 Smoothie & Ice Cream Bar
★ 5.00$$$Indoor
relaxedcozy
3
Venchi Chocolate and Gelato Columbus Av
★ 4.90$Indoor
relaxedcozy
4
L'Artigiano Gelato
★ 4.90$Indoor
relaxedcozy

NoMad4 spots

1
Honey's Ice Cream at Bear Donut
★ 5.05 reviews$Indoor
relaxedcozy
2
Venchi
★ 4.91,653 reviews$$Indoor
cozysocial
3
Myori
★ 4.929 reviews$$Indoor
relaxedcozy
4
Aubi & Ramsa
★ 4.80$Indoor
relaxedcozy

Alphabet City3 spots

1
Pavlo Mochi
★ 5.0929 reviews$Indoor
relaxedcozy
2
Crepes Le Bon
★ 4.914 reviews$Indoor
relaxedcozy
3
Phivi Box
★ 4.80$$Indoor
relaxedcozy

Inwood3 spots

1
Hellooo Chocolate Factory
★ 5.086 reviews$Indoor
relaxedcozy
2
Crepe House Dyckman St
★ 4.9236 reviews$Indoor
relaxedcozy
3
Paleteria La Michoacanita
★ 4.890 reviews$Indoor
relaxedcozy

Greenwich Village3 spots

1
Mr. Bubbly
★ 5.0144 reviews$Indoor
relaxedcozy
2
Hey Yogurt
★ 5.00$Indoor
relaxedcozy
3
Figo il Gelato Italiano
★ 4.992 reviews$Indoor
relaxedcozy

Nolita3 spots

1
Prince St. Italian Ices
★ 5.01 reviews$Indoor
relaxedcozy
2
Figo il Gelato Italiano
★ 4.80$Indoor
relaxedcozy
3
Stick With Me
★ 4.8484 reviews$$Indoor
cozysocial

Chelsea2 spots

1
NYC’s Finest Yogurt & Ice Cream
★ 5.00$Indoor
relaxedcozy
2
Sweet Cats Union Square
★ 4.91,072 reviews$Indoor
relaxedcozy

East Harlem2 spots

1
328 Dominican Ice’s Corp
★ 5.00$Indoor
relaxedcozy
2
Dalston Frozen Ice Cream Store
★ 5.01 reviews$Indoor
relaxedcozy

Midtown2 spots

1
Milky Ice
★ 5.00$Indoor
relaxedcozy
2
A La Mode Shoppe
★ 4.80$Indoor
relaxedcozy

Hell's Kitchen2 spots

1
Blue Marble
★ 5.00$Indoor
relaxedcozy
2
Gelatoville Gelateria Coffee & bakery
★ 4.8724 reviews$Indoor
relaxedcozy

Washington Heights2 spots

1
Gelato di Primavera
★ 5.05 reviews$Indoor
relaxedcozy
2
The Fountain Bookshop
★ 4.864 reviews$$Indoor
cozysocial

Financial District2 spots

1
Beard Papa's
★ 4.90$Indoor
relaxedcozy
2
Downtown Yogurt World Trade Center
★ 4.931 reviews$Indoor
relaxedcozy

East Village2 spots

1
Schmackary's
★ 4.8155 reviews$Indoor
relaxedcozy
2
Gelatoville Gelataria & Coffee
★ 4.8903 reviews$Indoor
relaxedcozy

Stuyvesant Town1 spots

1
Sugar Hill Creamery
★ 5.00$Indoor
relaxedcozy

Little Italy1 spots

1
Little Italy (Manhattan)
★ 5.00$Indoor
relaxedcozy

Flatiron1 spots

1
Patisserie Vanessa
★ 5.01 reviews$Indoor
relaxedcozy

Koreatown1 spots

1
Taren Bethany Churros
★ 5.01 reviews$Indoor
relaxedcozy

Battery Park City1 spots

1
45 St. Ice Cream
★ 5.00$Indoor
relaxedcozy

Murray Hill1 spots

1
Baker's Recovery
★ 5.00$Indoor
relaxedcozy

NoHo1 spots

1
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
★ 4.9170 reviews$$Indoor
cozysocial

Morningside Heights1 spots

1
FROZEN LOVE
★ 4.90$Indoor
relaxedcozy

Lower East Side1 spots

1
Julia Jean's Ice Cream
★ 4.969 reviews$Indoor
relaxedcozy

Chinatown1 spots

1
Smoove Ice Cream
★ 4.80$Indoor
relaxedcozy

Explore Frozen Desserts Cafes by Neighborhood

Upper East Side6 spotsUpper West Side4 spotsNoMad4 spotsAlphabet City3 spotsInwood3 spotsGreenwich Village3 spotsNolita3 spotsChelsea2 spotsEast Harlem2 spotsMidtown2 spots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best frozen desserts cafes in NYC?

Moodap ranks the best frozen desserts cafes across 24 Manhattan neighborhoods based on ratings, reviews, and vibe. Top-rated spots include NYC’s Finest Yogurt & Ice Cream in Chelsea (5.0★). Take the Mood Match quiz to find the perfect one for your mood in 25 seconds.

How many frozen desserts cafes are in Manhattan?

Moodap has 50+ rated frozen desserts cafes across Manhattan, spanning neighborhoods like Upper East Side, Upper West Side, NoMad, Alphabet City, Inwood, and more.

Which neighborhood has the best frozen desserts cafes?

Upper East Side has the highest concentration of frozen desserts cafes with 6+ spots, but great options are found across Manhattan. Use the Mood Match quiz to find the best one near you.

Best frozen desserts cafes for a date night in NYC?

Many frozen desserts cafes in Manhattan are perfect for date night, with popular vibes like cozy, relaxed, social. Take Moodap’s Mood Match quiz to find a spot that matches your exact vibe and budget.

Affordable frozen desserts cafes in Manhattan?

Manhattan has frozen desserts cafes at every price point, from $ to $$$. Browse the full list above sorted by rating, or take the Mood Match quiz to filter by budget.

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