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    Carvel

    3.7 (35 reviews)
    Closed • 10:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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    Paul J.

    I always associate Carvel with New York City, even as a kid growing up, I saw commercials for Carvel Ice Cream Cakes and the voiceover had a New York accent. So when I'm in Times Square and I have a craving for soft serve, Carvel is the place to go. This time I got the standard - large vanilla and chocolate swirl with sprinkles. Exactly what I wanted and needed. If you're in Times Square, there's nothing better than a swirl of Carvel to cool off and recharge. Thumbs up!

    Mike G.

    Yummy ice cream on our visit today. We both skipped the swirl and went with just vanilla. My wife stuck with her basic cone, while I went with the dipped cone rolled in sprinkles. Definitely the way to go for a nice treat on a hot 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

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    Amaizing service, food is delicios, ambiance nice, recomended for everyone..... beautiful

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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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    Keki Modern Cakes - Bouncy cheesecake

    Keki Modern Cakes

    4.4(556 reviews)
    0.9 mi•Midtown East
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    Wow, this little shop is unassuming, it definitely catches the eye, especially for someone like me…read morewho loves Asian pastries. I've never tried a Japanese cheesecake before and was extremely excited to be able to pick up some treats for my coworkers as well as my partner's birthday cake from Keki. Ordering is fairly straightforward and done with a simple machine outfront. Once your order is ready one of the staff members hands it to you through a window; there is no inside area accessible to customers but our food came quickly and we took it back to the office. The cheesecake was fantastic. I read a bit about the background of the shop online and how the owner really cares about using high-quality ingredients, specifically dairy. It was justas described, light and bouncy. I enjoyed how it was not overly sweet and found that it was all too easy to devour the entire cake over the course of two days. Despite it not having much weight to it, it traveled surprisingly well as I took it home on my three train commute! Similar to what others have said, the real highlight of the shop, in my opinion, are their cream puffs. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but the outer layer was thin yet had a nice little crunch to it. We tried the classic milk, cookies & cream pistachio and ube flavors. Our favorite was the pistachio by far, which had such a unique yet decadent flavor and our second favorite was the milk cream puff. There's not much else I can say other than you really have to go here and try the desserts yourself. If you're a fan of Japanese desserts that are rich yet not too sweet, you'll be a fan of Keki.

    Just got some tarts here so my review isn't reflecting what they're known for or typically have. I…read moreliked these ok because it was creamy and light, not too sweet either, but it may be the crust part that I wasn't as much of a fan of. There are lots of other tart places that do something sinilar and didn't really think these were that memorable. But read this keeping in mind I didn't try to cake items so that product may be better if all you're looking for is a light fluffy dessert that's not too sweet. Try something else here! Just did take out option here so not much to ambiance or service from my experience to speak on.

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    Prince Tea House

    4.2(230 reviews)
    0.9 mi•Koreatown, Midtown West
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    We had a large group reservation for 13 people today (Friday) early afternoon around 1 PM. The…read morereservation process was easy and communication was quick and responsive. We worked with Eric via email and he was great managing and making sure everything was settled ahead of the event. On the day of our lunch, we arrived around 20 minutes early and the table was already set up. We had two servers throughout the meal and they were lovely. They made sure everything was set up and we had everything we needed. For a large group reservation, they have a $60 minimum and you order everything ahead of time. (The afternoon tea set is mandatory for everyone to get). We had the afternoon tea set, caprese tarts and strawberry parfait for all attendees. The food was filling and tasty. Tea is always so good as well (I always get my Rose Lovers Milk Tea!) All in all, a great option for a group reservation in the city!

    After eating some good comfort food, my friends and I wanted a little late-night sweet treat. We…read moresaw this place and thought it looked cute. We got the Ube Crepe Cake and Chocolate Lava Cake. The size of both were the perfect amount since we just wanted something small to end the night. The ube crepe cake was really light and creamy. The ube flavor was pretty subtle, and I mostly tasted the cream. It's a perfect light dessert, but I would've liked the ube flavor to be stronger. The chocolate lava cake was super rich and decadent but also really delicious. I feel like it kinda battled with the ube crepe cake since they're total opposites. The staff were friendly. The interior was really cute and had a relaxing type of atmosphere that made it great for a nice place to sit, chat, and have dessert.

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