Skip to content
We're in Testing Mode — play with it, explore, try the Mood Match Quiz. Feedback welcome — use the yellow button. Press Kit. Investors. @moodap.nyc
Moodap
50+ rated frozen desserts restaurants

Best Frozen Desserts Restaurants in Manhattan, NYC (2026)

Top-rated frozen desserts restaurants across 27 Manhattan neighborhoods. Ranked by ratings, reviews, and vibe.

Take the Mood Match

Manhattan is home to 50+ rated frozen desserts restaurants spanning 27 neighborhoods. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in NoHo leads the pack with a 4.9-star rating and 170 reviews, but standout spots can be found from Midtown to Two Bridges 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 restaurants in New York City — ranked by ratings, reviews, and real vibe data.

Central Park6 spots

1
Venchi Chocolate & Gelato UES
4.91,937 reviews$$$Indoor
2
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
4.7167 reviews$$Indoor
3
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
4.50Indoor
4
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
4.5317 reviews$$Indoor
5
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
4.40Indoor
6
The Sweet Shop NYC
4.3393 reviews$$Indoor

Midtown4 spots

1
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
4.6348 reviews$$Indoor
2
Carvel
4.47 reviews$Indoor
3
Ben & Jerry's
4.3260 reviews$$Indoor
4
Ben & Jerry's
4.1558 reviews$$Indoor

Two Bridges4 spots

1
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
4.40Indoor
2
Jacques Torres Chocolate - Dumbo
4.40Indoor
3
Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory
4.30Indoor
4
OddFellows Ice Cream Co.
4.20Indoor

Chinatown3 spots

1
Stick With Me
4.8484 reviewsIndoor
2
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
4.5297 reviews$$Indoor
3
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
4.5638 reviews$$Indoor

Manhattan Valley3 spots

1
Baskin-Robbins
4.45 reviews$Indoor
2
Auntie Anne's/Carvel Express
4.392 reviews$$Indoor
3
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
4.20Indoor

Flatiron2 spots

1
Venchi
4.91,653 reviews$$Indoor
2
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
4.449 reviews$$Indoor

Washington Heights2 spots

1
The Fountain Bookshop
4.864 reviewsIndoor
2
Baskin-Robbins
3.90Indoor

Battery Park City2 spots

1
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
4.60Indoor
2
Matcha Cafe Maiko
4.40Indoor

East Village2 spots

1
Carvel
4.60Indoor
2
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
4.50Indoor

Lenox Hill2 spots

1
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
4.50Indoor
2
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
4.30Indoor

Stuyvesant Town2 spots

1
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
4.50Indoor
2
Davey's Ice Cream
4.4359 reviews$Indoor

Greenwich Village2 spots

1
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
4.3144 reviews$$Indoor
2
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
4.135 reviews$$Indoor

Murray Hill2 spots

1
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
4.177 reviews$$Indoor
2
Baskin-Robbins
4.00Indoor

NoHo1 spots

1
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
4.9170 reviews$$Indoor

Tribeca1 spots

1
Baskin-Robbins
4.73 reviews$Indoor

Meatpacking District1 spots

1
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
4.60Indoor

Upper East Side1 spots

1
Sedutto
4.50Indoor

Gramercy1 spots

1
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
4.50Indoor

SoHo1 spots

1
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
4.5305 reviews$$Indoor

Chelsea1 spots

1
Insomnia Cookies
4.4308 reviews$$Indoor

Koreatown1 spots

1
Ghirardelli Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop
4.4166 reviews$$$Indoor

Lower East Side1 spots

1
BonBon - A Swedish Candy Co.
4.4803 reviews$$Indoor

Hell's Kitchen1 spots

1
Cold Stone Creamery
4.30Indoor

Hudson Yards1 spots

1
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
4.3393 reviews$$Indoor

Hamilton Heights1 spots

1
Häagen-Dazs
4.10Indoor

East Harlem1 spots

1
Baskin-Robbins
4.114 reviews$Indoor

Financial District1 spots

1
Carvel Express
4.058 reviews$Indoor

Explore Frozen Desserts Restaurants by Neighborhood

Related Types of Restaurants

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best frozen desserts restaurants in NYC?

Moodap ranks the best frozen desserts restaurants across 27 Manhattan neighborhoods based on ratings, reviews, and vibe. Top-rated spots include Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in NoHo (4.9★). Take the Mood Match quiz to find the perfect one for your mood in 25 seconds.

How many frozen desserts restaurants are in Manhattan?

Moodap has 50+ rated frozen desserts restaurants across Manhattan, spanning neighborhoods like Central Park, Midtown, Two Bridges, Chinatown, Manhattan Valley, and more.

Which neighborhood has the best frozen desserts restaurants?

Central Park has the highest concentration of frozen desserts restaurants 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 restaurants for a date night in NYC?

Many frozen desserts restaurants in Manhattan are perfect for date night. Take Moodap’s Mood Match quiz to find a spot that matches your exact vibe and budget.

Affordable frozen desserts restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Not sure which one?

Tell us your mood and we'll match you to the perfect frozen desserts spot in 25 seconds.

Take the Mood Match