A budget-friendly dessert shop in Alphabet City. Reviewers single out the staff and mention settling in with a coffee.
288 rated frozen desserts cafes
Best Frozen Desserts Cafes in Manhattan, NYC
The best frozen desserts cafes across 38 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 288 rated frozen desserts cafes in Manhattan, spread over 38 neighborhoods. Pavlo Mochi in Alphabet City leads the list with a 5.0-star rating, and Upper East Side has the most to choose from (25).
Prices run from $ to $$$. Common vibes include cozy, relaxed, social. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 10 Frozen Desserts Cafes in Manhattan
Rank 1 Rank 2 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 3 A budget-friendly dessert shop on the Upper West Side. Reviewers single out the food and mention friendly service.
Rank 4 A budget-friendly dessert shop on the Upper East Side. Known for its limone.
Rank 5 A budget-friendly dessert shop on the Upper East Side. Known for its Boozy Pudding & Jello Shots.
Rank 6 A budget-friendly dessert shop in Greenwich Village. Insider tip: Try their signature Figo gelato or unique flavor combinations like Ferrero Rocher & Fig for an unforgettable Italian gelato experience. Known for its Sicilian brioche gelato.
Rank 7 An upscale dessert shop on the Upper East Side. Reviewers praise the service and mention evenings here. Known for its chocoviar with roasted pistachios.
Rank 8 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 9 A budget-friendly dessert shop in Chelsea. Reviewers mention the things to do, praise the service, and suggest it for a few friends.
Rank 10 A budget-friendly dessert shop in Inwood, open until 2 AM most nights and 3 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Known for its crepes.
Chelsea
5 spots
Rank 1 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 2 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 3 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 4 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 5 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Upper West Side
4 spots
Rank 1 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 2 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 3 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 4 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Upper East Side
4 spots
Rank 1 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 2 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 4 - Relaxed
- Cozy
NoMad
4 spots
Rank 1 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 2 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 3 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 4 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Greenwich Village
3 spots
Rank 1 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 2 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 3 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Inwood
3 spots
Rank 1 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 2 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 3 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Nolita
3 spots
Rank 1 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 3 - Relaxed
- Cozy
East Village
3 spots
Rank 1 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 2 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 3 - Relaxed
- Cozy
West Village
3 spots
Rank 1 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 2 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 3 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Alphabet City
2 spots
Rank 1 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 2 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Midtown
2 spots
Rank 1 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 2 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Hamilton Heights
2 spots
Rank 1 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 2 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Lower East Side
2 spots
Rank 1 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 2 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Murray Hill
1 spots
Rank 1 - Relaxed
- Cozy
NoHo
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Hell's Kitchen
1 spots
Rank 1 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Chinatown
1 spots
Rank 1 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Carnegie Hill
1 spots
Rank 1 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Meatpacking District
1 spots
Rank 1 - Relaxed
- Cozy
Morningside Heights
1 spots
Rank 1 - Relaxed
- Cozy
SoHo
1 spots
Rank 1 - Relaxed
- Cozy
East Harlem
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Kips Bay
1 spots
Rank 1 - Relaxed
- Cozy
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best frozen desserts cafes in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top frozen desserts cafes on Moodap are Pavlo Mochi in Alphabet City (5.0 stars), Hey Yogurt in Greenwich Village (5.0 stars) and Rito Gelato in Upper West Side (5.0 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most frozen desserts cafes?
Upper East Side has the most, with 25, followed by Upper West Side (21) and Midtown (20).
Where can I find affordable frozen desserts cafes in Manhattan?
38 of the 50 frozen desserts cafes listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are Pavlo Mochi in Alphabet City, Hey Yogurt in Greenwich Village and Rito Gelato in Upper West Side.
How does Moodap rank frozen desserts cafes?
By star rating, weighted by how many reviews back it: a place with hundreds of strong reviews ranks above a perfect score from a handful. Places with few or no reviews come after well-reviewed ones. Not sure which fits your plans? The Mood Match quiz picks one for your mood in about 25 seconds.
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