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Best Frozen Desserts Cafes in Manhattan, NYC (2026)

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. Honey's Ice Cream at Bear Donut in NoMad leads the pack with a 5.0-star rating and 5 reviews, but standout spots can be found from Upper West Side to Alphabet City and beyond.

Prices range from $ to $$$, so theres something for every budget. Whether youre 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 Side5 spots

1
Spoonable Spirits
5.0416 reviewsIndoor
2
Bismillah Deli & Grocery
5.04 reviewsIndoor
3
L'Arte del Gelato
5.00Indoor
4
Figo Il Gelato Italiano
5.00Indoor
5
Morelia Ice Cream Paletas - Upper East Side
4.90Indoor

Upper West Side4 spots

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

Alphabet City4 spots

1
Pavlo Mochi
5.0929 reviewsIndoor
2
Crepes Le Bon
4.914 reviewsIndoor
3
Mammamisu
4.853 reviewsIndoor
4
Phivi Box
4.80$$Indoor

Flatiron4 spots

1
NYC’s Finest Yogurt & Ice Cream
5.00Indoor
2
Patisserie Vanessa
5.01 reviewsIndoor
3
Sweet Cats Union Square
4.91,072 reviewsIndoor
4
Venchi
4.83,735 reviews$$Indoor

Midtown4 spots

1
Milky Ice
5.00Indoor
2
Venchi Chocolate & Gelato Columbus Circle
4.80Indoor
3
Venchi Chocolate & Gelato 7th Avenue
4.80Indoor
4
A La Mode Shoppe
4.80Indoor

NoMad3 spots

1
Honey's Ice Cream at Bear Donut
5.05 reviewsIndoor
2
Myori
4.929 reviews$$Indoor
3
Aubi & Ramsa
4.80Indoor

Washington Heights2 spots

1
Gelato di Primavera
5.05 reviewsIndoor
2
Paleteria La Michoacanita
4.890 reviewsIndoor

Little Italy2 spots

1
Little Italy (Manhattan)
5.00Indoor
2
Figo il Gelato Italiano
4.80Indoor

East Harlem2 spots

1
328 Dominican Ice’s Corp
5.00Indoor
2
Dalston Frozen Ice Cream Store
5.01 reviewsIndoor

Greenwich Village2 spots

1
Hey Yogurt
5.00Indoor
2
Figo il Gelato Italiano
4.992 reviews$Indoor

Inwood2 spots

1
Hellooo Chocolate Factory
5.086 reviewsIndoor
2
Crepe House Dyckman St
4.9236 reviews$Indoor

Financial District2 spots

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

Chinatown2 spots

1
Julia Jean's Ice Cream
4.969 reviewsIndoor
2
Smoove Ice Cream
4.80Indoor

East Village2 spots

1
Gelatoville Gelataria & Coffee
4.8903 reviewsIndoor
2
Schmackary's
4.8155 reviewsIndoor

Battery Park City1 spots

1
45 St. Ice Cream
5.00Indoor

Gramercy1 spots

1
Sugar Hill Creamery
5.00Indoor

Murray Hill1 spots

1
Baker's Recovery
5.00Indoor

Hell's Kitchen1 spots

1
Blue Marble
5.00Indoor

Koreatown1 spots

1
Taren Bethany Churros
5.01 reviewsIndoor

Nolita1 spots

1
Prince St. Italian Ices
5.01 reviewsIndoor

NoHo1 spots

1
Mr. Bubbly
5.0144 reviewsIndoor

Morningside Heights1 spots

1
FROZEN LOVE
4.90Indoor

Carnegie Hill1 spots

1
Dubl Twister Ice Cream
4.80Indoor

Harlem1 spots

1
Avrilililly's Creamery LLC
4.8310 reviews$$Indoor

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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 Honey's Ice Cream at Bear Donut in NoMad (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, Alphabet City, Flatiron, Midtown, and more.

Which neighborhood has the best frozen desserts cafes?

Upper East Side has the highest concentration of frozen desserts cafes with 5+ 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?

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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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