It was a very warm day in the city and we just spent a few hours at the museum of natural history and we had a taste for ice cream. We were visiting from the Bay Area and when I checked yelp for ice cream shops near us this was one of the options (about a 15 minute walk.) This little rock n roll inspired ice cream shop smelled delicious, had great music playing and had the vibe of an old school candy shop (bright colored walls with fun decor.) They have a great selection of flavors and even a few combinations I've never seen before. The young lady that served us was very helpful and friendly as well as patient due to us being a little overwhelmed by all the offerings! We ended up going with a 3 scoop Sunday with whipped cream, nuts and carmel sauce (that Sunday didn't stand a chance!) We left happy and satisfied and ready to finish exploring the area. I would definitely recommend this spot especially if you're in the area! Looking forward to our next visit next time we're visiting New York! J read more

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Decided to come here for a snack after a long day. Absolutely delicious. Friendly staff, nice music in the background. The Maple Walnut ice cream was so good, will be returning. A neighborhood gem read more

Emack and Bolio's - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

If you find yourself on the upper west side treat yourself to Emack & Bolios! It's a small quaint shop that serves tons of different flavors. I tried the pumpkin pie and salted caramel brownie on a Rice Krispies cone and was blown away. There was no wait which was a plus during such a busy time. A must try for a sweet treat after dinner. read more

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Very good ice cream spot on Fulton. You're allowed to try two flavors. They have interesting waffle cone options but I opted for a regular sugar cone. read more

Emack and Bolio's - Mint Oreo - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

Forgettable service at this UWS location. The lady looked like we were doing her a favor ordering ice cream. She opened late and had a bronze face the entire time we were there. We got some chocolate ice cream with chocolate chips and some vanilla peanut butter ice cream with Oreos. They were both really good, but considering the service, hefty price and lack of seats (only a few still are available), there are better places to get yummy ice cream. read more

Vibe: 5/10 - they have couple of seats, but it's cramped and you can't see the flavors as you're choosing Service: 10/10 Value: 6/10 Chocolate addiction: 6/10 - I wish there were more chunks in it, and the chocolate flavor wasn't my favorite Overall: 6.75/10 (3.375/5) read more

Emack and Bolio's - Chocolate Addiction - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

TLDR- you should try it, it's great ice cream, I just don't see myself being a regular here though. Emack and Bolio's is pretty well renowned for being a quality ice cream parlor, and it honestly lives up to that reputation. There's always a line outside the door, plenty of unique and tasty flavors to try, and very genial service. That being said, this scoop of Stoney's Delight, however creamy it was, really is pushing the limits of "worth ~ $8". It's gone in a blink, and all in all really not that much ice cream. read more

Emack and Bolio's - Stoney's Dream cup - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

This has become one of my local go-to spots. The vibe is spot-on with their young hip, happy staff, eclectic beats in the background, serving delicious indulgent frozen treats. I am lactose-intolerant so I prefer their frozen yogurts and sorbets, it's hard to get good frozen yogurt these days and theirs is top tier! Always smooth, creamy and sweet - I am happy to have E&B's all year round also knowing the ingredients are probably pretty better quality than other chains. While their take home quarts are pricey, it is worth indulging. read more

Loved this chocolate on chocolate on chocolate option. I had slight hesitation while ordering and decided on that flavor with a cup and the lady behind the counter said along the lines of 'you know she doesn't like ice cream' lmao it's just that I'm lactose intolerant so it's always such a profound decision :') It's such an eclectic shop, and it looks like it has a lot of history and good vibes. There isn't prices anywhere for the ice cream but I think it came out to $13.50 for two scoops for us. You can get 3 different kinds of cones, alone with a bunch of premium cones displayed at the front. There's also a ton of healthy smoothie options about $10-$13 as well! read more

Emack and Bolio's - Chocolate Addiction - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

First Impression - this spot is small, like tiny! Standing room only and about 3-4 bar stools worth of seating. We lucked out and it was empty when we arrived... so we stayed inside to beat the heat and enjoy our cold ice cream away from the melting temperatures outside The Noms: I ordered the Raspberry swirl and blueberry crumble which I LOVED! It was the perfect balance of sweet, creamy and tart. The texture provided by the "crumble" really enhanced my scoop! My husband, Sanjay, ordered the passion fruit sorbet. It was light and refreshing. He has a soft spot for passion fruit and will order anything with it as an ingredient. In Conclusion: 10/10 would recommend... we went on a long leisurely stroll through The Met as an impromptu day date and after looking at all the dope art and sculptures, we were seized by a craving for sweets. This spot was perfect. The service was also dope. Really nice staff and they let us take our time trying flavors and settling on our final choice. Will definitely be back soon! read more

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Teeny ice cream shop. The staff were nice. My Bananas Foster cone was OK. My brother's brownie haze was weirdly flavored. There's better.

Emack and Bolio's is my new favorite ice cream spot in Manhattan: they offer a lot of flavor options (some classic flavors and some unique), are reasonably priced ($6.75 for a one-scoop cone), and offer flavored ice cream cones (Oreo, Fruit Loops, Rice Krispes, M&M, chocolate chip, and pretzel to name a few). I got the Toasted Smoreo, which was honestly one of the best flavors of ice cream I've tried from anywhere; Emack and Bolio nailed the combination of vanilla ice cream, Oreo cookies, marshmallows, and graham crackers. Incredible! You know the ice cream is amazing when the wind chill has been at sub-ten-degree temperatures all weekend but you're craving more ice cream after finishing your cone. I'll be back, 100%. read more

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Tiny location that packs a big punch! Delicious homemade ice cream. I try to stop in at least once when I'm in town. So many flavors and so many varieties. It's a great place to stop on the UWS. Service is always good, fast and friendly. Long lines at night, so if you're walking by and and it's empty, go in. Not much space inside, so it's best to grab and go. There is a bench outside if you want to sit. I always try something new and one flavor is better than the other. read more

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I had Emack and Bolio's on my bookmarks for over a year and after a long debate, we decided to hit this place first for our Sunday -Ice cream Day-. I was so excited to have one of their funny looking cones but my excitement didn't last long after entering the business. First, we were being served my this super rude girl and her vibe was just off. I really wanted to walk out but after waiting like 10 to 15 minutes, we decided to stay and have her vibe blocked from getting to us. I think this is one of the main things when walking into a business, first impressions count and that will affect whether the client will come back or not!! Me, for example, won't step back in this location ever again!! Their ice-cream was actually very good!!!!! I had Cookie Monster and the Original Oreo. I really liked them both, a lot!!! Couldn't decide since they're very similar but you have to get them if you're an oreos fan. The cone on the other hand was not what I was expecting... it was so hard and difficult to eat. I recently got braces and didn't think the cone was going to be so hard, the cone literally took the wire out. I guess I was expecting freshly made cones vs their cones, I guess seating there for a while. The three stars are just because their ice cream deserves recognition, it was very good!!! But everything else needs some sort of improvement, specially the customer service skills. read more

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Emack and Bolios has lots of fun flavors of ice cream and ice cream cones! I love their bananas foster and space cake! There is usually a line outside to get in, but it moves pretty quickly. read more

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A little annoyed I purchased two pints to go and they were only halfway filled. Also there was a dead cockroach on the ground

Emack and Bolio's Upper West Side is the same delicious ice cream as their other locations. I'm a big fan since the first time I visited. There's something about the traditional taste and texture even though there lots of flavor varieties. The essence of old fashioned ice cream comes through. This location is a sure bet if I'm on the Upper West Side during warm weather. Since there's no seating inside I'm going to have to wait until Spring before I return. If you live nearby I suggest you take advantage of any opportunity to bring some home! read more

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WOW. I NEED TO GO BACK IMMEDIATELY. This is some of the best ice cream I've had in a WHILE. It is so creamy, fresh, and extremely tasty. It was fairly busy when we arrived and it's VERY SMALL on the inside. There aren't really areas to sit inside except for a few stools against the wall. Definitely a grab and go. But the ice cream itself is just so incredible it's so worth it. I can't wait to try more flavors because WOW. read more

Emack and Bolio's - Toasted marshmallow and white chocolate Oreo - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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Gotta love me some Grasshopper Pie ice cream in a hot day! It's creamy and refreshing. It can also be called mint chip and oreos. In a large waffle cone and it's pretty much heaven to me. This location of the chain is tiny so don't expect to enjoy it at a table here with friends and family. Just a small bench out front that people are always sitting at. Grab and go. read more

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I came here for ice cream with my friends at 10:01 PM and they CLOSE at 10 but the lights were still on and the workers were just standing there inside not even cleaning just talking and LAUGHING and they looked RIGHT at us and still locked the door we weren't even trying to hang out we just wanted to order and leave like normal customers I don't care if it's one minute or 59 minutes if you close at 10 then CLOSE at 10 not 9:59 not 9:58 and definitely not 10:00 and 30 seconds with a dirty look to go along with it I was literally begging for a scoop and they acted like I asked for the keys to the safe I'm just saying if you're going to work at an ice cream place at least have the basic decency to not ruin someone's summer night over one minute of your life I HIGHLY do not recommend this place if you enjoy joy or sugar or customer service or being treated like a human being another good place to go is Van Leeuwen on 2nd Ave they've served me smiling at 10:05 before and the ice cream doesn't taste like guilt and shame have a great day! Don't come here if you value dessert and dignity! It's a great week to start my own ice cream truck! read more

Emack and Bolio's - This is a picture of the time next to the time of closure - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

I had two scoops and I chose Pumpkin and Trippin on Espresso. The pumpkin was close to a slice of pumpkin pie, in terms of flavor, and the Espresso had a strong coffee flavor, which is different from most coffee ice creams. I enjoyed the ice cream and it has a home-made taste, which is great. The server was friendly and he let me try flavors first, which was helpful. The price for two scoops is good for the quality of the ice cream. read more

this cone is so stale I can't believe they can even legally sell this. however the ice cream was amazing so 3 stars. It's also mad expensive (10$ for one scoop + cone) so I wouldn't recommend based on price point read more

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We came back from visiting Martha's Vineyard, and were craving creamy ice cream (specifically Moose Tracks) and this place came up. It comes really close to that same delicious home made taste! They have so many great creative flavors (grasshopper - mint n chip w oreo, cookie monster (vanilla w oreo/cookie dough), chocolate addiction, and moose tracks were our favorite). Was worried as the Moose Tracks is made w Splenda and only 4 carbs, but you couldn't taste it - they had a Caramel Moose Tracks too, but that was too sweet for me. They also have these fun cereal/sprinkle covered cones. And I personally loved that we were supporting an entrepreneurial Filipino family. It's teeny tiny, but there is 1 bench or brownstone stoops nearby. Doesn't get any more NY than that. When I asked my nieces and nephew what they would rate it, they said one million stars! read more

Emack and Bolio's - Lots of Grasshopper, Cookie Monster, and Moose Tracks! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

I've now been ruined for all future ice cream, at least temporarily, though luckily my sweet tooth is stronger than my memory. But what a sweet memory. Luckily my visit was during the weekend rains that ruined the NYC homecoming concert. Ice cream was somewhat of a consolation prize, but I don't know how I could've made up my mind quickly had here been a line. But the rains got rid of that problem. They don't offer tastings, and I was debating between the chocolate peanut butter splotch, the peanut butter Oreo, the toasted smoreo, and the mud pie. Too many difficult choices. I eventually went with the peanut butter Oreo...and drumroll...the Reese's puffs cone. Omg, to die for. It was incredible. I'll be back visiting NYC in two months. I can't wait to see what other Yelpers recommend for round #2. read more

Emack and Bolio's - Awesome cones - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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Visited for National Ice Cream Day. Really great spot with a varied choice in flavors and serving options. Short walk to Central Park to burn off the ice cream calories after. Folks working there were pleasant and got us in and out in a timely manner. read more

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Affordable, yummy, and fun to eat! We will definitely come again! There is no place to sit or sit outside in so it's a grab and go situation. read more

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I don't understand what all the hype is around this place. Yes, they have cool flavors for their ice cream but it tastes like regular ice cream. I personally think Cold Stone is better. There was a line outside the door so I was expecting greatness, but unfortunately I was disappointed. The service was good but the ice cream was lacking and wasn't worth the $23.00 I spent for two cups of ice cream. Don't go out of your way for this one. I won't be returning. read more

My friend has been raving about this place for the last two years. She absolutely loves it and cannot stop talking about how awesome the ice cream cones are. We were in the area and she suggested we get ice cream from here, and as an ice cream lover I had to check out what the hype was about. The cones are the main attraction, it's very instagramable , but that's all. The ice cream was okay, I was able to sample the almond bar , which had an artificial taste to it and the vanilla speck. I wasn't impressed and I ended up getting a scoop of the vanilla with rainbow sprinkles, $6.50... Although the ice cream is mediocre the cones are pretty cool. read more

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Emack and Bolio's is one of the more hyped NYC ice cream chains. I had seen pictures on Instagram and had come across it on a list of top ice cream places in the city. Their selection of decorated cones makes them unique. I visited this UWS location around 3:15pm on a Monday. The shop is small and seats around 2-3 small parties. I asked the cashier for the most popular flavors and she named Grasshopper Pie, Toasted Smoreo, and something that had nuts or caramel in it so I disregarded it. I decided to go for a scoop of the Toasted Smoero in a chocolate chip cookie cone ($8). I'm not really a cone person but I figured I had to try one since that's what they're known for. The ice cream was average, which disappointed me. I'm not saying it was bad. But you asked me to do a blind taste test between Toasted Smoreo and a pint of Ben and Jerry's, I wouldn't be able to tell you the difference. The cone was awful and I cannot believe I paid $8 for it. It was hard and tasted like a stale cookie. Again, their ice cream is tasty, but not worth the hype. I would only come back if a friend wanted to try and I would get either the fruity pebbles or rice krispie cones. If you're about getting a good pic, the cones are unique and spice up the presentation of the ice cream. read more

Emack and Bolio's - $8 - Toasted Smoero in chocolate chip cookie cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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I waited to leave a review in order to give them another shot. Maybe the first time I went they had an off day. I've been here twice and both times it was just so underwhelming. Nothing special about the ice cream. I think the hype lies in the over the top ice cream cones.. but the thing is, cereal mixed with marshmallow that has been sitting out becomes stale and kinda gross. We also spent $17 on a shake and one scoop of ice cream. I was actually mad I spent that money on ice cream I wasn't thrilled about. The shake was just ehh. It lacked flavor. Overall my experience is not something I'll remember to come back for more. read more

Emack and Bolio's - Space cake ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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Crowded spot but good ice cream if you're in the area. The ice cream was good, around $6-10 for one to 3 scoops. You get the option of cone or cup, and the ice cream was pretty bomb. The list of flavors are long but there's a lot of options from basic vanilla to caramel salt and more. Personally the Waffle come is okay. My biggest complaint IMO is that you really can't eat your ice cream in peace with the crowds that go in and out. 1 scoop's price is a bit high for what you get, but it's good enough on a hot day. Ideally I'd go on a farther trip to get better ice cream with a more peaceful setting. But it's a decent spot if you're nearby. read more

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Okay so let me get started. I went in to emack with my friend and I've been there before, pretty good ice cream if I do say so myself. It was a rly tight space so def not good for claustrophobia. Next I walk up to the desk of the space and start speaking to this guy asking for recommendations and tasting. He gave me an option to taste 3 flavors so I did. He was stingy with the tasting portions. Then I decided to get 3 flavors in a cup. These flavors were Oreo peanut butter, toasted smoreo, and Cookie Monster. It was fire. As I left the guy was really hostile, like cmon man I just wanted icecream. Then when i started eating all was well. Then I got to the bottom of the cup and I taste banana. Wtf. Why banana bro, I'm still mad. Atleast he put it on the bottom and let me enjoy the beginning. Oh it also passed the flip test. So ig that's good. If you don't want your day and taste buds to be ruined I would not recommend. To the man in emack: I'm still waiting for my freaking Oreo peanut butter. read more

Emack and Bolio's - Icecream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

Lots of options! I got to try the raspberry truffle and salted caramel banana and winner was salted caramel banana. There are so many drool worthy cones to accompany your delicious ice cream but my sweet tooth was already satisfied with the ice cream alone. The girl was nice and patient while she offered us samples. Looks like you can also get some milkshakes if that's your thing. Good big scoop of ice cream! Not much seating inside but it's a nice small place and I really liked the ice cream. Definitely would come back for all the other exciting flavors! read more

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Solid classic flavors, but the price is bit outrageous for ice cream. You're paying ~$8 for a scoop and ~$13 for a pint (extra for cones, which most places give for free)! read more

Tasty but sweet! I could have easily shared my 'Chocolate Addiction' ice cream... after a few licks, the sugar was overbearing. Nonetheless, delicious & rich ice cream with lots of unique flavor options and fun cones! Worth popping in for a treat if you're on the UWS. read more

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Yummmmmm !!! Rum Raisin always my fav! This place gets JAMMED PACKED!! Very tiny inside. No restroom Buy your ice cream and leave! OK there are like four high chairs. Staff is fast on busy times read more

Emack and Bolio's - Menu - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

Decided to stop by here after seeing a small crowd and was also craving some ice cream. So glad I made the stop! It's a small little place that has a ton of different ice cream combinations and some unique cones! If you're in the area and looking to fix your craving for ice cream, would definitely recommend stopping by here! read more

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The John Kouka team would like to remind you of all the superior options a stone's throw away, Amorino for one, Van Leuwen for another. If you like vanilla ice-cream this place is for you! Because no matter what flavor you get it's always Vanilla with a bits of whatever flavor they say it is. The ambiance? There were two barstools that were taken and a bench outside inhabited by a woman without icecream, but with a phone she was playing with and a dog. The John Kouka team (7 people for this expedition) wanted her to go away so we could sit down. There were 3 people working there and about 50,000 flavors. How do they have so much? Vanilla. Go to Amorino. Go to Van Leuwen. Go to anywhere but "Emack and Vanillio's". read more

So many flavors to choose from and creative combinations. I ordered mint Oreo and a deep dark chocolate. So good and creamy.

In a city that sways towards bougie and/or inventive spots, Emack and Bolio's is one of the few places that really lets you get back to the classics. I absolutely love the grasshopper pie (mint chip + Oreos? pls n thx) There are also fun flavors and cones if you're feeling extra, otherwise revel in the nostalgia of a cookie dough or brownie bits to your heart's content. read more

Emack and Bolio's - Grasshopper Pie Heaven - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York