I thought I had high expectations for Caffe Panna going in and it was even better than I expected!!! I ordered the red flag with caramel, sprinkles, and panna. The tiny scoop was the perfect amount to satisfy my ice cream fix. I was so pleasantly surprised by the fact that 3 toppings were included for the $6.50 price (a scoop at Van Leeuwen's is more with none of the fixings!) The ice cream itself was the best I've ever had. Sooo creamy and flavorful. I will say the red flag felt a little too jam-heavy to me towards the end, but loved its cheesecake-esque flavor otherwise. The main reason it took me so long to try Caffe Panna was the daunting line... but even though it looked long we didn't wait much longer than 10 minutes (it was absolutely worth it). They also had an extra employee outside taking orders which was much appreciated to keep the line moving! I'll definitely be back here very soon. read more

Caffè Panna - "Tiny" scoop size - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Caffe Panna has one of the best, if not the best, ice cream I've ever had. It is so creamy and thick, and their flavors area always fun and innovative. I have yet to be disappointed! This location's ordering station is outdoors, but is connected to a seating area inside, which is clean, spacious, and very convenient! I also love that all their scoops come with panna (mandatory, must get), a drizzle, and a crunchy topping. It is a really fun way to personalize your sweet treat fully to your liking. On this day, I had the Blueberry Brioche with panna, fudge, and Oreos. THIS WAS AMAZING. The blueberry brought such a nice tartness to the sweet ice cream, and the panna is always incredible. The cream is soooso fluffy and light and adds the perfect sweet and richness to the dessert. The Tiny size is plenty, but it was delicious and I always find myself wanting more. Every time I have Caffe Panna, I am always reminded of why I love it so much and need to go more often. read more

Caffè Panna - Tiny Blueberry Brioche & Passionfruit | IG & TikTok @territheplatypus.eatz - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Walked in here on a Sunday afternoon. There was a bit of a wait but we ordered within 10 minutes. The cashier was nice and helped me understand the menu because somehow I was a bit confused. I got the Cookies 'n Panna with whipped cream, graham crunch and caramel. It was soooo good. I'm always skeptical of places that are popular from social media but this place deserves the hype. I got the tiny size and honestly it was the perfect size, it's definitely filling. I'll definitely be back! read more

Caffe Panna has the creamiest ice cream ever, and that may be because after a long line anything great hits the spot, but this felt like more than that. The ice cream was the perfect scoop, and with a drizzle of olive oil on their homemade panna (the whipped cream) is enough to make this the ice cream spot you crave. They have their usual chocolate & vanilla, but they shine in their daily rotation of flavors, making every time back a new experience. There is a small seating space inside and they have a bathroom. read more

Caffè Panna - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

In the summer the line can get pretty long. The ice cream and Panna are just so good. There are flavors they have daily and flavors that change daily. There is a small seating space inside to the side with view of the ice cream. They also have a bathroom. Service is fine but do expect to wait a 5 mins plus. read more

Caffè Panna - Red Flag - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Started off really well with the changing of flavors everyday and the variety of flavors. Now for some reason the past 2/3 weeks there's just been a recycling of flavors day after day (outside of the staple flavors) and an over abundance of peanut butter based ice creams. Not sure what the deal is because this doesn't happen with the Manhattan location's menu when compared, so why does there seem to be some "phoning it in" when it comes to the Brooklyn location? read more

Omggg. Best ice cream I ever had. I was intrigued by the long line when I walked by and had to stop and see what the hype was about. The strawberry ice cream was my favorite read more

Finally tried this place in the summer after hearing about all the hype. A lot of people said it's the best in New York, and while I do think some of the flavors are really good, I feel like it was a bit overhyped tbh. I appreciate the seasonal/limited edition flavors that they rotate through and it's fun to try them, though I think that some of them have a little too much panna to ice cream and it gets a bit overwhelming flavor wise. Service is pretty quick and there's a indoor area to eat the ice cream and also watch the workers make it from scratch, though it definitely fills up pretty quickly during the summer time. That being said, it's a lot quicker than the Manhattan location, which feels like there's perpetually a long line at all times. Definitely a very solid ice cream place that I think is worth trying for the unique flavors. read more

Caffè Panna - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Caffè Panna is worth the hype! Don't let the line deter you, it moves fast. There's also indoor seating area and a bathroom. My favorite is definitely Aud's dream - vanilla sweet cream with thick peanut butter swirl. I love how thick the consistency is and the flavors are rich and bold. read more

Caffè Panna - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Caffe Panna, is literally the best dessert ever. I have no clue what they put in the ice cream, but it is pure bliss. When I die and go to heaven, I would be shocked if this is not being served at the pearly gates. Everything is incredible, the ice cream, the soft serve, the granita. The team behind the flavors needs a promotion, every week they have a new flavor and idek how they come up with it. I'll keep coming here as long as the quality doesn't change . Wishing this place the best going forward!! read more

Don't be alarmed by the line wrapped around the building. The team here is pretty efficient which makes the line move quickly. I was a little disappointed that the carrot cake ice cream was sold out. However the cookie scooped ice cream was really good! You can also add three topping at no additional cost. Each scoop was full of cookies and I couldn't be happier. They have an inside area where you can sit. I enjoyed the big window which lets you look outside. Overall I enjoyed the ice cream and will be back if I'm in the area. read more

Caffè Panna - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

As a former manhattanite I prowled around the gramercy location frequently. It's fantastic that in BK Cafe panna has given me another location to prowl. Lines might look long but it moves fast. There's also just barely enough seating every time. The inside is pretty small but it's warm and has water and a restroom if you need it. Staff are very nice even if they frequently pronounce names wrong! Most recently had the sundae collab with fish cheeks. Peanuts and brioche were abundant! Delicious and a hefty serving. read more

Caffè Panna - Fish cheeks collab sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I have been a regular here since the location came to Greenpoint. At first, it was a quick visit when the time felt right for a scoop or two. Then, I followed their instagram account and occasionally saw a story with interesting flavors, and went with intention. I'm now at a point where I check their IG story daily, waiting for the next best flavor to drop. Traditionally, I've been a Cookies n Panna warrior since the Grammercy days. I think the affogato with Cookies n Panna is one of the best things I've ever put in my mouth. Get it with a heaping scoop of panna and your life will change. I've had many amazing pint flavors here, but I'd steer you away from the caramel or marshmallow centers. It can get a bit overwhelming (specifically thinking the banana pudding flavor they had that was one of two major flops, out of many successes). I have mixed feelings on the granitas, the coffee one that was a BK exclusive this summer was nice but I felt the granita was too liquid. I tried the melon one recently which had a much better consistency, but wasn't very flavorful. I also have been meh on their sundaes. The mango sticky rice was good but I think it was missing some condensed milk. The tiramisu was okay, but not super flavorful. That being said, I will never regret giving them my money. I fear I will never have ice cream this good again. Not to mention they have a lovely interior, online ordering, bathroom, and water for customers. read more

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Indulgent high-end ice cream, topped with fresh whipped cream and add-ons making it a worthwhile treat. Ice cream is thoughtfully flavored, stretchy, and rich. $9.25 for a reasonably sized serving, topped with the complimentary all-important whipped panna. You can add complimentary drizzles and crispies like crumbled graham crackers. There are daily rotating flavors, and I had something hazelnutty and something coffee oreo-y. Both were excellent. I came twice in quick succession (it's near Vital Climbing Gym!). There's some counter and table seating for around 15. This location might be an ice cream factory or test lab, and it's far less busy than the Manhattan location. read more

Caffè Panna - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Don't get me wrong- I absolutely love Caffè Panna. However, the service here was less than subpar. I don't know who the male employee with the face tattoos & piercings is or exactly what his problem is but he was quite nasty speaking to my mother & I. When we asked for panna as the ice cream didn't come with it (albeit on their menu it says panna + 1 topping comes with every sundae), he laughed in our faces & goes you have to ask for it silly. I have to ask for it despite it saying it's included in the menu? Is he cheap, rude, obnoxious- maybe all of the above? Either way, it left a very sour taste in my mouth & I genuinely hope that the manager who I believe was this Asian lady at this location takes note & rectifies ridiculous behavior like this. read more

Caffè Panna - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My friend and I came here on a Saturday night around 9pm. The line was around the block but it moved fast and took less than 10 minutes. Since we got there right before they closed, they were sold out of a lot of flavors. I ordered a tiny scoop of Aud's Dream (sweet cream ice cream with peanut butter swirl). All scoops come with whipped cream, a drizzle (I chose fudge), and a crunch (I chose Oreo pieces). There is some seating inside, but most people just ate their ice creams on the sidewalk. The ice cream was delicious; we thought it was creamier than most ice creams. I will definitely come back earlier in the day to try more of their flavors. read more

Caffè Panna - Tiny scoops with whipped cream, drizzle, and crunch - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Honestly? It's overrated. If there's no wait, then try it. If it's longer than 10 minutes, walk another block and find another spot. We waited about 20 minutes one evening just to try and it was fun to try but I wouldn't be waiting again for it. Staff are friendly and helpful. read more

On Clinton St.'s IG page, I saw they had a collab with Caffe Panna and I knew i had to have it. Two of my favorite NYC spots joining forces is already dangerous enough -- but this blueberry pancake Sundae? This was a deadly level of delicious. The sundae was everything I hoped for and then some. The creamy, rich ice cream layered with that blueberry swirl, the crumble, the whipped cream, and the little pancake topper just brought it all home. I passionately hate that this was only a limited-time thing, but I'm grateful I caught it this weekend. I had to darn near shake the fabric of reality not to go back immediately for seconds. As of writing this, I'm already planning to return tomorrow before time runs out. Caffè Panna, please, I'm begging you. Bring this one back sooner rather than later. read more

Caffè Panna - Blueberry pancake collaboration with Clinton street bakery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

As a very proud midwestern where we pride ourselves in our dairy and ice cream, I was a bit skeptical and thought this was going to be an overhyped NY spot. I am not joking you, but this is my favorite ice cream EVER. I was in NY for a long weekend and had it two evenings in a row. I can attribute it to the Red Flag (sweet cream, strawberry swirl, house made graham crunch) because this combination is my all time favorite dessert combination. Yes, the lines are log, but it moves. This location compared to the Gramercy Park has an indoor area with a bathroom. The ice cream is indeed sweet, very fluffy, and the toppings are so fun to try! The first night I made the mistake of ordering a flavor I wasn't particularly interested in and then got the olive oil drizzle (so that was more like a 3.5/5 experience). I learned. I adjusted my order the second time around to get an original size of Red Flag, more strawberry swirl, cream, and the graham topping. THIS WAS ELITE. I will now be dreaming about this dessert spot until the next time I come visit. read more

Caffè Panna - Gramercey park location - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The line is always soooooooo long, especially if you go later in the night and it is warm out. The ice cream here is amazing though, and we've been back and tried many different versions of their special sundaes, the granitas and soft serve. Honestly, I'd just choose the flavors you like cause I've never had a flavor I truly disliked, they're all very well made and thought out. There is limited seated inside, only 3 tiny tables, and lot of counter space (though they added barstools!). That being said, when it's hot out the inside can get crowded and it's much harder to find seating. read more

I did not try the panna, but I had the matcha yuzu soft serve - it was really good! It's a pretty large portion, with a subtle matcha flavor and not too sweet. Honestly, I like Caffe Panna more for the experience than for the dessert! It's fun to wait outside in the line, usually late at night, and watch so many people satisfy their sweets craving. They have weekly changing flavors. You order at a window and wait for your order. There is a small indoor area with little seating and a bathroom. read more

Caffè Panna - matcha yuzu soft serve - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Forget about the long as hell lines and no seating at the manhattan location. BROOKLYN IS WHERE ITS AT! I have no idea why I've been going to the Manhattan location religiously when Brooklyn has seating and minimal lines and hello they have a special granita only at this location for the summer???? I should gatekeep but absolutely will not because this location is absolutely being slept on and I will only be going for my caffe panna fix here from now on Also they've been killing it with their collabs lately (the Kolkata chai co and Paloma sundaes were awesome/the former more so than the latter but loved the unique components and flavors of both) read more

I LOVEE the Gramercy location, so I had to pay the Greenpoint location a visit when I had dinner in the area. Long line, BUT it moves fast. After ordering at the register, you move to the next counter to wait for your order to be called. They also have a cozy indoor space next door that has a restroom. I got the Tiny, a perfect post-meal size, and ordered my usual fave, the Cafe Bianco Stracciatella, which has nice choc chunks throughout. I had my whipped cream on the side to try - it was good, but I was too full to finish it. My friend got their Red Flag, which has smashed graham crackers mixed to their strawberry ice cream, YUM! It feels "touristy" bc a lot of transplants live in the area..but it's worth the visit, don't be discouraged by the line! read more

Caffè Panna - Menu (July 2025) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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One of my friends love Caffè Panna, and it's her favorite dessert spot in the city. I've had it before with her and a few other friends at their Manhattan location. We stopped by a bit later in the evening this past Sunday, and there was only a short line outside. Unfortunately, they were out of most of their daily flavors, but we still enjoyed a couple of their regular options. RED FLAG The Red Flag is under their classics and is offered always. This is their strawberry swirl ice cream mixed with graham cracker crunch and topped with their panna (I think). It was a bit too sweet, but the strawberry and crunch went well together. The panna was very creamy and looked like a scoop of ice cream, with a texture similar to whipped cream. Overall pretty good, and the portion was pretty big. PBJ SOFT SERVE I think this is more of their limited edition/daily flavor. I'm not a huge PBJ fan, but I really enjoyed the subtle peanut butter and the jelly swirls mixed into the very smooth and light vanilla soft serve. It was also topped generously with graham cracker crunch. We enjoyed this one more out of the two. There are different sizes available, and I'm not sure which ones we got, but we paid a bit more than $20 for both after tax. The amount we got was a perfect amount to share among 4 people. Their interior has limited seating and we had to wait around for previous parties to leave before snatching up the table like vultures. read more

Caffè Panna - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Stopped by after lunch for a sweet treat after hearing amazing things about Caffe Panna and after having the hardest time choosing one flavor, I landed on the white sesame and fig, in the tiny size with olive oil and sea salt on top. Loved loved the white sesame ice cream which had sesame seeds mixed into the ice cream, giving it an amazing nuttiness and texture. The fig was also great, sweet and fresh, it added a great fruity flavor to the white sesame ice cream! I'll definitely need to be back to try the other gelato flavors and their seasonal sundae! Service is quick, ordering is outside and they'll call your name with your order is ready. There is also indoor seating with utensils and water. It's a great spot to stay a bit as well! read more

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The second Caffe Panna location, this spot is in Greenpoint and the perfect spot to grab a sweet treat. They have an indoor seating section here, which is great. The menu items here are practically the same as their Manhattan location, and quality is the same. Amazing, rich and creamy ice cream as always and great topping choices. Love Caffe Panna! read more

Caffè Panna - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This was a delicious ice cream, but kinda pricey of course. The basic vanilla flavor allowed the ice cream and panna cream taste to shine through vs. other flavors. I would definitely suggest getting the 2 or 3 scoops for the $2~$2.50 more per scoop after the initial $6.50 hurdle (prices in March 2025) read more

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Ice cream is my favorite indulgence. I would pick it over any other dessert. I would ( and have) eaten ice cream as the main meal. I cannot stress how particular I am about it. That being addressed, Caffe Panna offers the best ice cream in NYC. The flavors are incredible. Rotated weekly they never cease to amaze me with the creative, high quality flavors they serve. However, despite the incredible, unique stand out flavors that are on rotation their classics are above and beyond high quality, flavorful masterpieces of their own. When I am indecisive the classic chocolate with olive oil drizzle, sea salt and panna is my go to. Try it- you have to! There is often a long line, but do not despair, the counter servers move quickly and once you order at the cashier a server calls your name at the next window. There is some seating, a nice bathroom and always water available. Follow them on Instagram for the weekly menus and do not, I cannot stress enough, do not sleep on the sundaes! I honestly do not know how they keep coming up with these epic combinations but it is one win after another. read more

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It's a huge line but it's worth waiting a few minutes. The staff are great and really try to keep the line moving. I got auds dream (vanilla with peanut butter) and the cookies and cream. Typically I'm all about PB...but..the cookies and cream knocked it out of the park. Best cookies and cream I've ever tried. read more

Ice cream is my addiction, and Caffe Panna is as good as any ice cream shop I have had. The flavors range from classics to more experimental, and they are all deliciously tasty. The texture is perfect, and the service was fast and friendly. This Greenpoint location was more no frills in terms of the ambiance but I didn't mind at all since I'm just focused on the ice cream. Overall 9.5/10 read more

Super disappointed, after waiting in line for 35 minutes, to be told by the staff that all the ice cream flavors were sold out except for chocolate. And then to see them carry away all the barrels of different flavors to the freezer -- just because it was getting to be closing time. We got in line at 8:30 and their closing time was 9:30. Why didn't they just tell us at 8:45 that only a limited amount of ice cream or pints to go would be available? So many people walked away after waiting in line in the rain feeling crushed. read more

Pro tip: door dash fresh packed pints!!! I LOVE Caffè Panna. Seriously the best ice cream I've ever had. Contrary to popular belief, I actually prefer the pre packed pints. My favorite thing about Panna, other than the quality ingredients they use, would be the DAILY new pint flavors. Cherry Crumb Pie was my all time favorite. Golden Oreo Carrot cake, Cookies n Panna, and Berry Crunch were all so good. If there's a limited edition pint that speaks to you, order multiple to stock up on. I'm writing this review from out of town and depressed since I can't order a pint. Check their instagram for their daily flavors!! read more

Absolutely worth the hype. There was a line but it moved pretty quickly and for ice cream this good, I wouldn't mind waiting again. read more

Caffè Panna - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Cafe Panna is a high quality ice cream shop - There was a long line and people definitely love this place! I didn't love the current flavor of their soft serve that week, but the cookies and cream ice cream was pretty good :) Would go back to try others! read more

Caffè Panna - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This was honestly the food highlight of my recent trip to New York! Absolutely delicious snickerdoodle ice cream, excellent toppings (fudge, sea salt, and Panna in my case), and some of my favorite hot chocolate I've had. It was worth every cent and I just wish I could have taken a pint gown with me! I love that the menu rotates daily. We didn't have to wait and received our ice cream fairly quickly, although they did forget one member of our party and she had to go up to ask for her order almost 10 minutes later. The other negative was that they don't let you sample anything, and for so many rotating flavors I really don't see any justification for denying people even 1-2 small tastes. If every other ice cream shop in the world can do it, so can they. But I loved the actual ice cream and hot chocolate (so rich!) enough that I can overlook that. read more

Caffè Panna - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

There's so much hype for Caffe Panna, so I was eager to finally try it even on a cold, winter day. We were second in line about 20 minutes before opening as the line was wrapped around by the time we got to order. Once you order, you will go around to the small cafe indoors to pick up your order and enjoy. The flavors here are ever-changing with some unique combinations. The texture of the ice cream is on the creamy and thick side. I ordered a Regular ($7 for 2 scoops) choosing the Blueberry Cornflake and Sesame Bagel flavors. Also, I grabbed a pint of the Cookies N' Panna ($14) to take home. The ice cream is yummy, but definitely pricey. I like the unique flavors, but not anything I'd go out of the way for the way people are hyping this place to be. Also, disappointing that they don't have cones. read more

Caffè Panna - Regular (2 scoops of blueberry cornflake and sesame bagel). - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I loveee caffe panna!! There is typically a line no matter what time of day you go, but the ice cream is so worth the wait. I love checking out the weekly special sundaes, and my most recent favorite was a sweet corn ice cream with a berry topping. The ice cream was delicate in flavor with a slight corny sweetness, and the syrupy blueberries paired well. I just wish there was a little more granola topping for more crunch throughout. My friends and I all got different flavors, and we all enjoyed our choices. Service is quick as the staff try to keep things moving. Expect for them to be sold out of some of the flavors and scoops as the day goes on due to the popularity of the place. Limited seating inside, so expect to stand or take your sweet treat to go! read more

Caffè Panna - sweet corn sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Easily the best gelato spot in town. It's my favorite when I can endure or luckily not have to wait in the line. The wait is well-worth it. I fell in love at their Gramercy location and am delighted that they expanded into Greenpoint. The Panna on top is the cherry on top -- it's a cross between a marshmallow and whipped cream but better. Introduced my other half and he is sold. While we were waiting (~15-20min) we wanted the limited flavor/collab man on the moon (I think is the name) with the ube flavor but were sold out by the time we reached the front. We opted for plan B, the Cookies 'n Panna that did not disappoint. It's so good and worth the indulgence on a hot summer night. read more

Caffè Panna - Cookies 'n Panna - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The line was long but it went quickly! We tired their seasonal treat which was a coffee slush with their famous whipped cream and got a scoop of vanilla with sea salt and olive oil. They were both delicious but next time I think I want to try one of their sundaes or one of their unique flavors. You order from a window outside but there is inside seating and some seating down the street outside. read more

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Affogatos are delicious; coffee is strong and well balanced. Ice cream is truly well made and so tasty! The Greenpoint location has a dining area but you need to order first on the exterior before going inside to eat. I only mention this because I forewent wearing my coat from my car thinking I would scoot inside and regretted that decision. The flavors are definitely rich and unique; I had the Bianca stratecchelli and my friends had Aud's dream which was a peanut butter flavor. I initially put this spot in my list after seeing the pumpkin affogato and will make sure to return for that in the Fall. Super seasonal flavors. We stuck around a while and they were nice enough to gift us a pint of the Super Bowl flavor after using it for promotional photos. I LOVED this flavor! Yum! read more

Caffè Panna - Affogato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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