Rank 1Pavlo Mochi
Alphabet City
5.0 out of 5 on Google
A budget-friendly dessert shop in Alphabet City. Reviewers single out the staff and mention settling in with a coffee. Insider tip: Order the tiramisu mochi.
252 rated frozen desserts cafes
Best Frozen Desserts Cafes in Manhattan, NYC
The best frozen desserts cafes across 37 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 252 rated frozen desserts cafes in Manhattan, spread over 37 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 (22).
Prices run from $ to $$$. Common vibes include cozy, relaxed, social. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 10 Frozen Desserts Cafes in Manhattan
Rank 2Hey Yogurt
Greenwich Village5.0 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 3Rito Gelato
Upper West Side5.0 out of 5 on GoogleA budget-friendly dessert shop on the Upper West Side. Reviewers single out the food and mention friendly service. Insider tip: Order the Dark Chocolate or Dark Cherry gelato.
Rank 4Figo Il Gelato Italiano
Upper East Side5.0 out of 5 on GoogleA budget-friendly dessert shop on the Upper East Side. Known for its limone.
Rank 5Spoonable Spirits
Upper East Side5.0 out of 5 on GoogleA budget-friendly dessert shop on the Upper East Side. Known for its Boozy Pudding & Jello Shots.
Rank 6Figo il Gelato Italiano
Greenwich Village4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $A budget-friendly dessert shop in Greenwich Village. Insider tip: Try their signature Figo gelato or unique flavor combinations like Ferrero Rocher & Fig for an unforgettable Italian gelato experience. Known for its Sicilian brioche gelato.
Rank 7Venchi Chocolate and Gelato Columbus Av
Upper West Side4.9 out of 5 on GoogleA budget-friendly dessert shop on the Upper West Side. Insider tip: Answer the size question first, since the cone or cup size is taken before you choose a flavor.
Rank 8Venchi Chocolate & Gelato UES
Upper East Side4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$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 9Milky Ice
Midtown5.0 out of 5 on GoogleA budget-friendly dessert shop in Midtown. Insider tip: Order the Reese's Cup milkshake.
Rank 10Sweet Cats Union Square
Chelsea4.9 out of 5 on GoogleA budget-friendly dessert shop in Chelsea. Reviewers mention the things to do, praise the service, and suggest it for a few friends.
Upper West Side
5 spots
Rank 1Rito Gelato
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 2Venchi Chocolate and Gelato Columbus Av
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 3RX30 Smoothie & Ice Cream Bar
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 4L'Artigiano Gelato
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 5Noi Due Gelato
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Relaxed
- Cozy
Upper East Side
5 spots
Rank 1Figo Il Gelato Italiano
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 2Spoonable Spirits
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 3Venchi Chocolate & Gelato UES
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 4Morelia Ice Cream Paletas - Upper East Side
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 5Anita La Mamma del Gelato
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
Chelsea
5 spots
Rank 1Sweet Cats Union Square
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 2Venchi
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 3NYC’s Finest Yogurt & Ice Cream
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 4Anita La Mamma del Gelato
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 5Mango Mango Dessert - Union Square
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
Midtown
4 spots
Rank 1Milky Ice
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 2Venchi Chocolate & Gelato Columbus Circle
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 3Venchi Chocolate & Gelato 7th Avenue
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 4A La Mode Shoppe
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
Inwood
3 spots
Rank 1Crepe House Dyckman St
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 2Hellooo Chocolate Factory
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 3Paleteria La Michoacanita
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
NoMad
3 spots
Rank 1Venchi Chocolate and Gelato NOMAD
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 2Aubi & Ramsa
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 3Anita La Mamma del Gelato
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
Lower East Side
3 spots
Rank 1Julia Jean's Ice Cream
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 2Rawsome Treats
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 3Choco Dream: Crepes, Waffles & Coffee
Indoor4.8 out of 5, 92 Google reviewsPrice level $- Relaxed
- Cozy
West Village
3 spots
Rank 1lil sweet treat
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 2Aoko Matcha
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 3Pamina Dolci e Gelato
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
Alphabet City
2 spots
Rank 1Pavlo Mochi
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 2Mammamisu
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Relaxed
- Cozy
Greenwich Village
2 spots
Rank 1Hey Yogurt
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 2Figo il Gelato Italiano
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Relaxed
- Cozy
Nolita
2 spots
Rank 1Figo il Gelato Italiano
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 2Stick With Me
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
East Village
2 spots
Rank 1Gelatoville Gelataria & Coffee
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 2Schmackary's
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
Hamilton Heights
2 spots
Rank 1Avrilililly's Creamery LLC
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Relaxed
- Cozy
Rank 2Sugar Hill Creamery
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
Murray Hill
1 spots
Rank 1Baker's Recovery
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
NoHo
1 spots
Rank 1Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Hell's Kitchen
1 spots
Rank 1Gelatoville Gelateria Coffee & bakery
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
Chinatown
1 spots
Rank 1Smoove Ice Cream
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
Carnegie Hill
1 spots
Rank 1Dubl Twister Ice Cream
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
Meatpacking District
1 spots
Rank 1Aubi & Ramsa
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
Morningside Heights
1 spots
Rank 1FROZEN LOVE
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
SoHo
1 spots
Rank 1Rivareno Gelato
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Relaxed
- Cozy
East Harlem
1 spots
Rank 1Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
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 22, followed by Upper West Side (20) and Midtown (15).
Where can I find affordable frozen desserts cafes in Manhattan?
41 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?
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