Traveling from Hawaii, stopping in New York for a few days, and continuing on to Pennsylvania(PA)…read moreto visit family. We brought cooked/frozen Samoan food for our PA family (IYKYK), and I was worried because our NY hotel did not have a restaurant/freezer space for us to use. Checked Yelp and Armato Ice & Firewood Co. popped up. I messages the number at 8pm, and Tony responded within 15min. I explained the situation, and he apologized because he said my order was too small for a delivery (I only needed 5lbs), so I would have to pick up dry ice from their shop on E 88th Street. Cool, no problem. Next morning, 8:30 am, i went to business address to pick up 5lbs, and called Tony but he was stuck in rush hour traffic for another hour. He graciously offered to drop off dry ice to my hotel before noon, during their normal deliveries. Even though it was a small order, he understood my situation and cared enough to help me keep my food frozen for the next few days, so my PA family can enjoy authentic Samoan food. Thank you for your help, Tony! Your kindness and efficiency shows that the Aloha spirit exists in New York! Mahalo

Armato Ice & Firewood is so necessary during the heat of Summer and the dead of Winter. I remember…read moretimes when we had issues keeping food and drinks cold and there was a run on ice. Places like Rite Aid in my building started stocking up on ice. This company is on notice 24 hours and will deliver it to your home or business. This morning the very friendly employees were loading the freezer in my neighborhood. These are well stocked for the delivery men to pick up the ice for delivery when you need ice. I'm telling you that if you have a picnic or big celebration you will have plenty of ice and it's delivered to your door. I'm recommending!

I got more than I needed and it was perfect. I wish I knew of this place 20 years ago! The…read moreservice was top notch. The guys were helpful and quick. Bagged ice can be purchased and DRY ICE!

They're just a good ol', old school NYC company. Good service. Very "real people" oriented. Not…read morebougie. Good on the phone.

4.2 / 5.0 This ice cream shop is famous for its affogato…read more You can choose from "Tiny" (one scoop), "Regular" (two scoops), or "Triple" (three scoops), selecting your flavors from either the "Classic" or "Today's" lineups. The price includes one choice each of whipped cream, sauce, and a topping. It's great to be able to customize your order to your liking. There is also an eat-in area next to the shop; although there is often a line--even on weekdays--the staff is plentiful, so the queue moves quickly. The interior features a stylish brick design.

3.75 We saw the line along the side of the building, then…read morearound the corner, we placed our order by/at the window. There's an indoor space, with seating at 3 small tables or counter/stools along the wall. I got the Guava cheesecake empanada sundae - the description got me interested but a bit underwhelmed when I got it. Not a large sundae. Nice and creamy ice cream but the guava flavor wasn't noticeable; mostly from the guava drizzle which I wished there was more of. Too much graham crunch for me. Empanada was a tiny 2-biter but was good. My family decided they wanted to get ice cream scoops too at the last minute and didn't realize that toppings were included. Oh well. Would have made the prices more acceptable. Better off getting the "Regular" scoop @$9, which was double the size of the "Tiny" @$7. Aud's dream with peanut butter got a thumbs up but not the Cookies and Panna (other Oreo cookies and cream preferred). Water dispenser and cups available. There is a restroom.

Always seen this business and have always been curious...today was the day!…read more I walked by the Williamsburg location and opted for a Shirley Temple. So good and refreshing - cherry flavored w/bits if cherries There were tables set up outside so I got my scoop and sat outside Best $5 (tip included) spent

Is there anything that will hold me back from getting an ice cream on a hot summer day? [No, there…read moreis not.] I had a cup of the mint chip ice cream. While a somewhat intense color of green, it was delicious. The ice cream shop is just a window that you go up to and order, but there are a couple of tables on the sidewalk. It's a casual affair. The staff were great, too!

On a warm spring day after McCarren Park it's a must!…read more I love the ferrero rocher and the mimosa sorbet is actually made with some Prosecco! This place definitely blends in with the neighborhood vibes and people watching is great here!

Quite literally turned the car around to park when i saw this place. It's that good…read more I got the Figo and Pistachio in a regular scoop which cost $9ish and it was very yummy! Real figs and cookies in the Figo and just a stunningly executed pistachio flavor. There are lots of fun gelato choices that make this place feel more unique compared to other gelato spots. I really liked the Ferrero Rocher flavor i tried at the other location too. Service was great, they let me use the restroom immediately even before paying and were really prompt and friendly, offering more samples to help make a decision. Interior is very cute with several tables for 2, and 2 swings in the back of the cafè interior which i guess 1 person could sit on given the size. Lots of other fun bakery items on display and coffee drinks, so there's a healthy selection of sweets to choose from!

I have never heard of a flavor lab, but it turns out this is the only one in the US and it's right…read morein the heart of Brooklyn, how convenient! They have flavors and toppings that the other locations do not have, and based on their performance, they gradually do a rollout. The special flavors are clearly marked and labeled on their menu. The brown sugar cookie dough brownie ice cream I tried was incredible, unfortunately I just didn't have room for a full cup. In the back, they have what looks like a party room and some sort of workshop setup. I meant to ask about it but I didn't get a chance, but it looks like you can do cool stuff back there. The fact that this is a flavor lab makes it stand out, and I we'll make an effort to return here, since it's not far from where my sister lives.

Pretty large Van Leeuwen shop that I had to make a pit stop in when in the area yesterday. Can't…read moreresist ice cream no matter what the weather is like outside. Not much seating though other than a round table in the back with some chairs around it but they do offer a good selection of ice cream, vegan ice cream, and their Flavor Lab specials. Had a cup of Dulce Hazelnut Cookies & Cream which is one of their spring specials. Yummy! There is also a bathroom in here and a small window counter to enjoy your ice cream at. Nice counter staff too.

Mom and Ice Pops is a Brooklyn based Ice Pop business. They operate food carts and provide catering…read moreservices. The business is run by a mom and her son.  These are family made Ice Pops and other items. Mom and Ice Pops flavors are original with original flavor combinations. Their yummy products are made with all natural ingredients. Plus they are supporting local farms and businesses using only local sourced ingredients. I was able to cool off this Independence Day because they visited nearby. I'm recommending you try these delicious treats to cool off in this stifling heat! The flavor is a true flavor of each ingredient. Their website is awesome so check it out. You can order online. They have ice cream sandwiches too!!