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Caffè Panna

4.5 (789 reviews)
Closed • 1:30 pm - 9:30 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Chocolate soft serve
Shirlane C.

Recommend coming on off hours on weekdays to avoid the line! Came here on a Monday afternoon around 5 pm and only waited about 5 minutes. There is also a website (not affiliated with the store) that livestreams the line which can be helpful for finding out what the line situation is like. I tried the M&M chocolate caramel soft serve and it was super rich and creamy. All the toppings worked well together and were evenly distributed. The service was quick and curt, nothing to note. There is no seating available so plan on walking away from the store and towards a park to enjoy your purchase.

Red flag
Emily N.

Takeout only location, no wait on a weekday. They have good flavors, we got Red Flag which had bits of biscoff in it and was a nice addition. However the serving is not great for the price, I'd likely go somewhere else for ice cream now that I've tried it. Don't get the hype.

Chocolate sea salt olive oil
Chris C.

Great ice cream with original flavors. They often change the menu to keep people coming back. Had the chocolate sea salt with olive oil and it was very flavorful. Texture was great. Line moves fast. I had it to go so no idea what the inside ambience is like. But they have a good system of moving the queue.

Chassidie L.

Very yummy! Another popular NYC place that is worth the wait! The wait looked very long when we went (wrapped around the corner) but it went by very quickly. The quality of the ice cream is fantastic. Creamy, rich, and smooth. They have speciality items for the month as well as some signature items. Most scoops come with a topping and the option of panna. Definitely get the panna! It's a better tasting whipped cream!

Christina N.

Caffè Panna is kind of quintessentially modern city living because you're waiting in line for a kind of pricey dessert because it has unique flavors that switch out every week or so that you don't want to miss out on. There's no seating, just a line and windows for ordering pick-up, so keep that in mind if you're looking for a place to chill for a while. I split a sundae with friends and, while it was good, I found that it was too sweet for my taste. It's indulgent, good quality, and fun, but I don't think I'd come back because there are so many other places in NYC for a sweet treat.

White chocolate banana pudding
Kim P.

Honestly thought this place would be overhyped but wow that banana special they have was actually so good, I wanted to go back after I finished it. Line goes fast too

Esther L.

Nearly everything was sold out at the end of the day! And lines wrapped around the shop 2x waited a long time to order. No area to sit, just standing the whole time, a classic grab and go place. ~$9 for a stand cup size of just chocolate and vanilla flavors was kind of a bummer. Still delicious though. What really made it was the generous fudge drizzle and crunchy crumb topping were could choose. Otherwise, not sure if I'd want to come back.

Double Scoop
Generous Y.

My friend brought us here after dinner and I was extremely impressed. Immediately noticed a huge line and was shocked but it moved quite fast. Wrapped around the block but only took 10 minutes with three different people taking orders. Simply a walk up window so no seating but the streets of New York are prime to walk around and indulge on ice cream. Snagged a regular which is two flavors (though they don't seem to be traditional full scoops). Comes with panna whipped cream, an option of a drizzle, and a topping for crunch. Lots of time to view the menu in line since there are multiple taped to the windows. Cookies n' Panna - this was especially creamy, smooth, and flavorful. Good blend of Oreo cookies with a creamy chocolate overall profile. I'm not sure if I can give enough credit to this flavor but definitely try it. They offer panna on the top of all ice cream for a reason, their panna is delicious and they want to show it off (plus it's in the name like come on, can't be more obvious). Banana Moose Tracks - this had a nice banana flavor but unfortunately I think the cookies n' panna melting a bit on top overpowered the flavor. Hard to fully rate but I enjoyed the other flavor way more and would want to try another flavor instead of this.

Deepthi M.

Went here on a rainy day so there wasn't really a line. The line moves fast and service is fast too! I got the sundae and it was phenomenal! Very big portion sizes and the fruit tasted fresh. I would say two people can share. There isn't really space to eat there but there are parks near by. Overall definitely worth a try!

Mangoberry
Tiffany V.

5/5 Weekly Special: Chai Sticky Toffee Pudding Affogato - this was SO good. The warm chai spies with the coffee flavor really worked very well. Did not feel too sweet at all! 4.7/5 Weekly Special: Mangoberry Sundae -- SO mango-ey and the texture was impressively smooth. 5/5 Chocolate - one of the best chocolate ice creams i've ever had. 4.5/5 Caffe Bianco Straciatella Visited on a Friday night around 8pm, line was long but moves quite quickly! For me, this was well worth the wait and the hype! Note that many flavors will be sold out if you visit later in the day.

Cynthia C.

I hate to admit it, but this place is worth waiting in line for. For the sundaes specifically! The line does move pretty fast, but I'd prefer waiting for a glorious sundae than a scoop of soft serve. It's also on the cutest street.

Smooth Strawberry with Panna
Amanda C.

{Overall: 4.5; Food: 4.5} Service: 3.5 I have been to Caffè Panna's several times, and love their classic flavors. Overall, their ice creams are balanced and not overly sweet. After trying Cookies 'n Panna for the first time, I was craving it for days afterward. I also love Red Flag. It's unique, unexpected, and one of their sweeter options. Of their rotating flavors, I've had Smooth Strawberry and Mango. They're good, but not flavors I would personally repeat. The strawberry isn't as strawberry forward as I was hoping and the mango was decent, but didn't stand out. The biggest challenge is the line. Even at 3 p.m. on a random weekday, the wait can be 30 to 40 minutes. They sell out of flavors as the day goes on, and close relatively early for a dessert spot at 9:30 p.m. If there is something specific you want to try, go earlier. They post the menu daily on Instagram, although I have shown up on a few occasions and found the in-store menu differed from what was posted. If you want to skip the line entirely, and don't mind buying a bit more ice cream, you can order pints online ahead of time.

Emily C.

I have been super excited to try Caffe Panna and remarkably there was a really short line when we stopped by early evening on a summer Saturday. The little line there was moved very quickly. I got a coffee stracciatella with Panna and chocolate fudge. It was pretty good. I actually preferred the panna and fudge over the ice cream itself. I do wish they had a slightly smaller size option too, even the smallest one is pretty big. I'd try again but would probably get an affogato or one of the signature sundaes

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I'm confused: one of the comments said there was no seating, but a photo showed tables and chairs. Does the Cafe Panne in Manhattan have seating? If not, is there a place nearby where one can sit outdoors? Not in Grammercy Park!

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Is this the slowest line in the world?

For GREAT gelato- you will wait patiently. Capeesh?

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Sundaes and Cones

4.3(1.7k reviews)
0.4 mi•East Village
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Amazing Ice Cream Shop on East 10th Street off 3rd Avenue…read more Awesome selection of ice cream and gelato in traditional and unique flavors, many Asian, like lavender, ginger, etc. They have a frequent visitor membership rewards and bet there are many, like myself, who take advantage given frequent visits year round. The service is always great. Sometimes the Moms and Dads visiting their kids at NYU clog up the front with a LOT of questions, but usually very quick for a large waffle cone with 2 scoops. If dining at other venues in the area, skip desert and stop here for a special treat!

This ice cream shop has been around forever - 2000's maybe & is just slightly off the busy area of…read moreSt. Mark's but deserves the attention! Don't remember what I had the previous 20+ years I went there after a group dinner. This time I was influenced & specifically took a bus over for their corn ice cream. It's STILL the summer of corn. Prices are now average - good for a scoop $7.50 & the portion is good compared to other craft ice cream shops in LES. The corn flavor was good. Medium flavor with that corn sweetness. The quality of the ice cream was excellent, medium creamy & very smooth with the teeniest bit of corn blended. Sampled the hazelnut which was great also - like a thick gelato. Would like to try the lychee next time. They have probably 20 different flavors, displayed well. The staff is patient & very nice. The space is very big for a business in the East Village with mostly a waiting area. 4-5 seats are up front & they set up a few plastic chairs on the side. On a 90°F day, the shop was filled with customers & groups. A stantion at the door with directions for 2 lines would help manage things better.

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