Cute ice cream shop near WSP ~ Everyone's always super…read morefriendly and will explain the menu to you and the different combos. Flavors are good, light, different mix and match vibes ~ Def a SHARED experience though, it's a lot of ice cream if you get the mason jars. It's been hot lately so by the time we walked to WSP it was getting a little melty on the top swirls, so if you want an aesthetic pic ~ get it early on Found old pics from when we've gone before, apparently we like the chocolate the most!

I was really craving ice cream and stumbled across Surreal Ice Cream on Instagram!! the purple and…read moregreen swirl immediately caught my eye (usually a sign of matcha and ube or taro, which I love). The place itself is small but cute, and the service was honestly great, friendly and quick. Unfortunately, the ice cream didn't live up to the hype or the aesthetic. What looked like rich, exotic flavors ended up tasting like basic vanilla with food coloring. I was expecting bold, creamy matcha and ube or taro flavors, but it just tasted artificial and flat :( like a cheaper version trying to ride the wave of the trendy flavors. The portion size was generous, but I left feeling like I wasted my cheat day. It's definitely IG worthy, but tastewise, it missed the mark for me.

SERVICE - one of two locations in New York City…read more- located in the West Village about 10 minutes from Washington Square Park - small interior with tables that can seat 1-2 people and a window bench - service is amazing! The scoopers were very friendly and welcoming and provided thorough explanations of each flavor. They also offered to take family photos of us (shoutout to dominique!) - samples limited to four to maintain the crowd - crowd comes in waves - ambiance good for a casual sweet treat - no restrooms available MENU - Indian inspired ice cream with monthly rotating flavors - vegan options available - average price FOOD - vegan mango soft serve (10/10: creamy and tangy mango soft serve. This is a monthly special that is only available in July. It tastes like mango lassi with the acidic yet sweet mango pulp blended with a tangy base that tastes like yogurt. It is light enough to enjoy on a hot summer day yet satisfying to soothe a sweet craving. Highly recommend getting this flavor while it lasts. - spicy peanut butter chocolate ice cream sandwich (10/10): spiced jaggery peanut ice cream between two chili spiked chocolate chip cookies. This take on peanut butter chocolate with an Indian spin is the flavor I go back to every time. The heat from the chili is subtle and sets in when you least expect it. Do yourself a favor and try this from the freezer case, you will not be disappointed. WOULD I GO BACK? Absolutely! It is one of my favorite ice cream shops in New York.

Love the little twist on ice cream flavors. Worth a try if you are looking for Saffron ice cream…read morealthough can't beat the OG Persian saffron ice cream. I had the mango soft serve which was delicious and I personally love a mango soft serve.

This time I had the Matcha drink with green tea soft serve on top! A great treat for a hot summer…read moreday! The only thing is it has a lot of ice which after eating the ice cream and sipping the matcha drink I had to throw a lot of ice but had to cleans them first because the ice was covered with matcha tea float. I also like their matcha tea I use for my breakfast. Next time I would like to try their store by Rockefeller Center! I just found out today! It's in midtown!

We were walking through Chinatown on our way to get food when we passed Café MAIKO, and it was…read moreimpossible to resist! As someone who loves matcha ice cream, I had to stop in...and I'm so glad I did. The matcha is clearly high quality, and I loved all the different ways they incorporate it into their desserts. I ordered the matcha affogato over matcha soft serve, and it was absolutely delicious. My cousins got the mango sticky rice ice cream cup, and wow... the flavors were amazing! Everything tasted fresh, rich, and perfectly balanced. If you're a matcha lover, this spot is a must visit in Chinatown. I already can't wait to come back and try more of their menu. Highly recommend!

Dreamy cafe setting and soft kpop songs, tidy box set. Good combo deals! Kiosk…read more The tea had too much syrup for me. Moderately crispy baguette, pate isn't used in the banh mi and the butter is more of a mayo. I asked for no peppers and still got peppers

My friend and I came here for dessert or a sweet treat after dinner and was underwhelmed. Their…read moremenu has a good selection of drinks, desserts, as well as savory foods (such as banh mi and pressed sandwiches). My friend and I decided to try their fruit yogurt bowl and we were very disappointed. The yogurt bowl had barely any yogurt. It was just a layer of fruit and clear crystal boba with a thin layer of yogurt on top, and topped off with raisins. All of that was $11. My friend was really disappointed, and so was I. Overall, I would not come back here and if I do I will definitely be getting something else.

Tea was really delicious but extremely messy. Probably better without the pretty flower topping.read more

Came here for Indomie that can come with bulgogi, popcorn chicken, or egg. Can order a combo drink…read morefor more option. Had a Thai Iced Tea with the meal. Tastes authentic and good. Had a propitious strawberry ice cream as a dessert. The service was okay. There are percentage off for students and in the evening. Can enjoy the food while seated. Many college students come here. There are counter for napkins, forks, and spoons. Place is sometimes clean. A good place to relax.

Fay Da Bakery has been on my list to visit, so it was a wonderful happenstance to come upon it on…read moreone of my West Village strolls. I quickly ducked in, ordering its famed mango mochi and a lychee slushie with boba. The mochi was soft as a cloud. It was the most delicately tender mochi I've ever had. The cream inside was fluffy and lightly sweetened. The bits of mango were tart. Overall, the texture was heavenly, but it didn't have as strong of a mango flavor. The slushee, too, was not as sweet and not as lychee-forward, although I did like the amount of boba that they gave me (which was lots) and the softness of them. Would I return to Fay Da? No, at least not to this location. I've crossed it off my list, and I will leave it at that.

Before watching a screening at the IFC Center, we ducked into Fay Da Bakery for hot drinks and…read moresweet treats. The drinks come out quick, so it's perfect for grab-and-go. There isn't seating inside this Fay Da, so we walked over to the little park nearby and sat on one of the benches. He went with a hot taro boba and I went with an almond milk tea boba. We split an almond custard bun between the two of us. Perfect on a Sunday morning in the West Village :)

I saw this new dessert shop open and the menu looked great. I stopped by thinking they were already…read moreopen, but we arrived 15 minutes too early. We sat outside having no problem waiting but the workers were kind enough to make an exception, letting us order before they officially opened. They didn't have any of the shaved ice drinks that other locations had, but the yogurt drinks were amazing. Will be back!

This is a delivery review…read more Talk about a combination of modern, health consciousness but also guilty pleasure. Hey Yogurt delivers and makes a good desert addition to any meal. They deliver in a well insulated bag so your crofle stays cold. Taste: 4.5/5 Value for money: 4/5 Service: 4.5/5 Ambiance: n/a At this shop they sell various flavours of yogurt and they pair extremely well with their signature croffles.

Came to buy matcha products they told me they don't have. I tried to order a sandwich but they said…read morethat they do NOT have....... I tired waffle. It's too hard and blueberry tasted it's not fresh. :( I guess they used a blueberry jam. I was very disappointed after seeing great reviews.

Got such a good watermelon-strawberry-mint smoothie here on a hot summer day and it was so…read morerefreshing! The right amount of icy, sweet, and thick. So good. The guy who worked there was very sweet too! Would come back for this or another juice. 5 stars!!!