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    Carvel

    3.6 (32 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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    Ed U.

    I think a piece of my childhood died. Actually I'm not an East Coaster, but I do remember one summer when I was a puppyish ad agency intern living at NYU and treating myself to a big soft serve cone at Carvel. All these years later, I walked by after a Broadway show and saw the place was thriving with quite a few cops enjoying their ice cream. Good sign I was thinking. I decided to order the $5.79 small cup of the Chocolate Vanilla Twist with pieces of Reese's peanut butter cup since I couldn't leave well enough alone (Photo 3). It was intensely thick hovering on the border of frozen and congealed. It just didn't satisfy even though it was likely the same Carvel I enjoyed all those years ago. Was it my palate that changed or their formula? (Shrug) SOFT SERVE - 3 stars...thick but not that appetizing AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...felt safe with all the cops but nowhere to sit SERVICE - 3 stars...honestly can't remember TOTAL - 3 stars...just not the same for me RELATED - Hungry in NYC? Here's my collection of places l've patronized and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2YS9ELS

    Mint choco with biscoff crumble
    Mia H.

    I came here for a sweet treat and it wasn't a bad spot! The inside of the shop is a bit small and there were a bunch of boxes when I went, so it was a bit cramped. There isn't any seating inside but they do have seating outside for you to enjoy your ice cream at. I just wish the inside had more seating for enjoying your ice cream there. They have a bunch of ice cream, soft serve, and other cold treat options alongside with a variety of toppings. I got the mint chocolate ice cream with biscoff crumble and it was good! Good, casual spot for a nice cold treat on a hot day.

    Swirl soft serve
    Chris G.

    I was really wanting a soft serve ice cream and passed by here and had to get one. I ordered the swirl and just a regular size and the girl made it perfect and didn't skimp on the size . I also had to order some bon bites and since the heated them up they were so good. If you're in time square and need some soft serve or pretzels or Cinnabons then don't miss this place.

    Patti F.

    What a wonderful treat that never disappoints. Great service and really good ice cream. I like that this location is open later for a nice good interest after a long day of walking.

    Vanilla soft serve
    Rayanne A.

    No seating inside and outside is usually taken. Ice cream was good, I wish I was given more toppings. There was no line so the service was quick and easy.

    Scott M.

    I heard great things about Carvel Ice Cream, but found it unremarkable. Really, was just average ice cream, and hard scoop was actually quite soft.

    Dairy free Oreo milkshake
    Nicole B.

    I love how quick and convenient the service is here. If you're looking for a fast and satisfying ice cream fix comparable to Cold Stone, this is the spot. Personally, I prefer Carvel over Cold Stone because I feel like I'm getting better value for the price, and the ice cream tastes higher quality. As someone who is dairy-free, I'm always thrilled to find multiple non-dairy options. Carvel didn't disappoint--offering flavors like mango sorbet, cookies and crème, chocolate, and a few others. It's refreshing to have choices that fit my dietary needs. That said, I couldn't resist sampling a bit of my friend's ice cream, and it was incredibly creamy! My dairy-free option didn't have that weird aftertaste some non-dairy ice creams have, and it delivered the kind of sweet treat experience I was hoping for. The shop is efficient and well-run, but be aware that seating is limited--there are just two small tables outside. You may need to grab your ice cream and take a walk. I gave Carvel 4/5 stars for two reasons: first, while the ice cream is good, it's not the very best quality out there. Second, the flavors, while solid, aren't particularly unique or inventive, which is something I always look forward to when trying new ice cream spots. That said, I'll definitely be back, and I'd recommend stopping by for a sweet pick-me-up!

    Lemonberry Crumble Soft Serve
    Roslyn H.

    My Lemonberry Crumble Soft Serve was bland. The cone was soggy. The staff members were polite and friendly though. The shop looks clean. An okay place for an ice cream but don't have high expectations for it.

    The sign outside
    Ana B.

    While walking around Midtown, we stopped by Carvel for some ice cream. I know they're not unique to the area, and there are some locations close to home. I don't think I've been to another Carvel in the recent years. The inside is small, with some colorful ice cream cakes and a variety of ice cream flavors to choose from. There's no seating inside. My friend got the Chocolate Chip Mint and I got the Chocolate Hazelnut. The Chocolate Hazelnut tastes JUST LIKE Nutella. Yum, I enjoyed it so much that I forgot to take a picture. My friend also enjoyed her mint ice cream and it had some chocolate chunks in it. It would be nice if they offered some seating inside. The outside had a table but there was an odor and there was trash all around it. I would like to try this ice cream again, but preferably at a different location.

    Chocolate and vanilla soft serve swirl
    Dan D.

    THIS is the famous Carvel soft serve? It has no flavor. The vanilla and chocolate are basically two different colors of the same stuff. If my eyes were closed I wouldn't be able to tell them apart. As soft serve goes, it's very creamy, and not sweet. I was glad I got a cone because it otherwise wouldn't have tasted of sugar. The cheap-looking, cheap-feeling, and destined-to-be-thrown-away plastic holder, which keeps it from dripping on your hands, sucks any charm out of the experience. The service was fine. On a rainy March Saturday at lunchtime, the only other party was picking out ice cream cakes (no line).

    A Cinnabon roll with ice cream
    Jose F.

    I really liked this carvel. The staff was so patient and friendly . They made my family some great snacks. Cinnabon rolls with ice cream on top and caramel!!!! It was so good . I was so full and happy . I can't wait to go back .

    Ice cream  Was so bad, the ice creams tasted so bad, we couldn't taste anything and the topping were so ass

    The ice cream was so bad, tasted like nothing, at least the employees were sufferable. The topping tasted old and the ice was either watery, flavorless or too sweet overall the ice from this place is not the best. You can make better ice cream at home I promise !!! (Btw I dropped 12 dollars for these two cups)

    Ice flavor menu
    Dave F.

    A carvel open late and has everything. Yes its in midtown. Yes its $8 for a cone, but the ice cream is great as always and they have all the toppings. If flying saucers, chocolate bonnets, or other specialties are your thing, they have those in the freezer too. Also hard ice cream. Got a mint and salted caramel cold brew twist with chocolate crunchies. They did make a mistake and give my chocolate sprinkles, but gave me a small container of crunchies on the house as I didn't want them to waste the ice cream to remake it. Definitely will be back.

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    Snazzy was so helpful and so very nice to me and my friends will 1000% be coming back

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    Custard is amazing! We always stop at Carvel while traveling. Places are clean and custard taste great.

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    Really gross ice cream makes my stomach hurt and the inside of the store literally smells like trash

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    Workers got attitude and werent helpful at all just stood there and looked at us like we were intruding.

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    Gelateria Gentile

    4.3
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    This gelateria I…read morecan't believe it took me so long to discover it. Located in New York, small quiet spot, you can't wait inside, it a take out thing, I don't care! Their gelato is delicious and so rich! I was so happy!

    Tiny, clean desert place. No bathrooms for customers…read more Staff are accommodating. Don't be afraid to try to sample the gelatos. Sample them all until you choose the flavor you like. There are different types of cold treats: gelatos and more slushie like consistency frozen confections that are served in a cup. My vegan friend appreciated that he could choose from multiple vegan flavors, not just be limited to the one and only offering, which is what most places usually have. Melon flavor was incredible. Tasted like frozen melon was crushed with ice and chopped into an ice/smoothie blend. Super refreshing. Very sweet, though. All flavors are very sweet, so a small portion can be shared and you will feel satisfied. I personally enjoyed their in-house special flavor of gelato: honey cream with crushed almonds, pistachios, and hazelnuts. That was bombastic! Love how nutty the consistency was. I love nuts, so this almost reminded me of a chunky peanut butter situation: just more fine grained and smooth, with gelato being the base. Highly recommend trying this flavor! Focacia was okay. A bit too dry and bland for my liking, but still decent. My favorite item was the pistachio bombolone which is officially now my favorite dessert. This was magnificent! The yeasty dough was so light and airy--perfectly light and balanced. The filling of pistachio cream was very delicate and not sweet at all, which was such a nice surprise. I do not like saccharine dessert. The fresh raspberry jam was a perfect balance to the pistachio cream. I never like jams in my desserts, but this was a perfect complement. Woooow, what a treat! Can't wait to return for it and to try more of their other flavors--hazelnut & chocolate, coconut, white chocolate, tiramisu. You could taste the superb quality of the ingredients. Highly recommend.

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    Vegan/Non dairy options: Bergamotto (orange) and Fondente (dark chocolate)
    Vegan/Non dairy options: Bergamotto (orange) and Fondente (dark chocolate)
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    Sundaes and Cones

    Sundaes and Cones

    4.3
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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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    Scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream in a cup with a cone. Ice cream freshness ftw
    Scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream in a cup with a cone. Ice cream freshness ftw
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