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    Only Rare NYC

    4.6 (25 reviews)
    Closed 2:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Rare Cookies and Cream and M&Ms
    darnise p.

    Learned of Only Rare form a social media group. Feeling like having some ice cream so I figured I'd give Only Rare NYC a try. Walked into a nicely decorated space. Plenty of options were written on the wall in plain sight. I watched and chatted as Jarred transformed the liquid to ice cream and rolled it. Topped it with M&Ms. A seemingly simply sweet treat.

    Rare Cookies and Cream Rare  Strawberry Shortcake  Rare Cereal Rolls(kit kat with Oreo toppings)

    Delicious!!!! I had a great experience. Customer service, and the ice cream itself was absolutely fantastic. The cookies and cream was my favorite! We also had strawberry shortcake, and KitKat cereal.

    Captain crunch rolled ice cream with fruit loops cereal topping.
    Sheprica S.

    Went here for my son's birthday because he wanted ice cream & I wanted to do something different from the tradition ice cream cone. They have a lot of variety in flavors & toppings. Good customer service. I would definitely come back.

    Ice cream rolls, happy kids with ice cream & a happy adult with ice cream! What could be better?!
    Soara-Joye R.

    YUMMMMMYYYY! We don't have anything like this in the neighborhood so it was such a nice surprise to google "Ice Cream" and this place pop up! My friend and I really wanted to go to an ice cream shop and totally thought we'd have to go to Long Island. We're kinda on the border so it wouldn't have been a big deal but sooo happy to see a black owned ice cream shop just down the street from us! I think the owner's name is Jared (Forgive me if I just jacked up your name! My memory is wonky sometimes!) Anyway, he seems like such a nice guy! Courteous, generous, laid back and takes pride in his work! I went twice in 1 week! Lol! I like the Caramel Cookie Ice Cream roll! Soo good! It's a new business and I was happy to support! If you want some yummy ice cream and you're in the neighborhood, stop by! You'll be glad you did!

    Strawberry Shortcake with whipcream and strawberry syrup
    Madelene J.

    Never knew this parlor existed until today. Thanks to the Blaque Resource Network (facebook) for sharing information about Only Rare NYC ice cream parlor on Merrick Bvld. Ten minutes drive from my house smh. I went to check it out and have some rolled ice cream for the first time. Yup, my first rolled ice cream. Strawberry Shortcake with whipped cream and strawberry syrup. Delish! It was gone before I got home. Mmmm. I don't have a sweet tooth, so this was a good choice for me. Not too sweet, fresh fruit, and a little whipped cream. I appreciate having this parlor in the neighborhood. Definitely goig back when the kids want a treat. Next time, I'll make them walk for it. Lol. Go check it out and support local business.

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    Gregory B.

    This is the place to go for homemade ice cream made from scratch. The owner makes the rolled ice cream right in front of your eyes and then you get to chose your favorite cereal toppings! What more could you ask for in a dessert? There are also really rare clothing items in the store for anyone who is into fashion and sneakers. I recommend this place for its ice cream and rare clothing merchandise.

    10/10 ice cream and I loved the topping options (they are not stingy with them) Will be coming back with my husband again!

    Rolled ice cream
    Ariel C.

    I really love it here. They make you feel welcomed the moment you walk in the door. They explain their process and options so well children can grasp it. Literally my nephew was able to order all on his own! They host other event as well and I've had the pleasure of attending a paint night. I had beyond a Blast!

    Fruity Pebbles rolled ice cream with captain crunch topping and strawberry syrup.

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    Th desert here are delicious. I have been coming here to order and I really enjoy they treats.

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    Places is dope ! Super clean and well maintained. Dude who owns the store is real cool and informative on the merchandise he sells.

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    Best ice cream in Queens! Owner is knowledgeable and beyond friendly! So glad they're also on uber eats and door dash

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    Ice Cream N Tings

    Ice Cream N Tings

    5.0(4 reviews)
    1.4 miJamaica

    Ice Cream N Tings is the Night and Shining Armour of St Albans. There aren't any local ice cream…read moreshops within walking distance inside of St Albans. I've heard that there was an ice cream parlor near, 196th but I was 2 years late due to my lack of awareness of my surroundings. So I decided to peek inside of this treasure trove and may I say, what a treat! Sensing the aura of the decor, pink & green striped wall conveying its charm and happiness, it also evokes a playful 80s aesthetic. All of that wrapped up in two words, FUN TREATS! I approached the counter snapping pics and a young lady stopped what she was doing to assist me. I got a little gun shy and I thought she was going to kick me out for snapping pics but she turned out to be very pleasant and engaging all the while, providing superior customer service. I found out her name is Mona, she allowed me to sample several selections such as - Latte Coffee, pistachio, Baileys, & Monster cookie, just flip it and you can see how it got its name. I'll let you figure it out from the pictures. The latte coffee was the least for me, only because I don't like chips in my ice cream. All of the other flavors that I mentioned, were a hit. I also purchased a carrot cake. Trust me on this, Bailey's and the carrot cake together are a grand slam! Instead of waiting for Mr. Softy, I stocked up on 4 flavors, Monster cookies, Pistachio, Bailey's, and Butter pecan. I can sit and enjoy at any hour of the day, in the comfort of my own home. Thank you to the owner and staff of Ice Cream N Tings... Inspire more, Yelp more!

    Saw this on TT & had to give it try. It didn't disappoint. Brought my daughter with me & she…read moreenjoyed her cone ice cream in the freezing NY winter. The attendant was very pleasant & helpful. My daughter insisted on us sitting & have a cone- the place was very clean & welcoming.

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    Dolce Gelateria - Coffee, pistachio with stratciatella, coconut with biscotti

    Dolce Gelateria

    4.5(118 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
    Free WiFi

    My hubby had found this little gem last year and we decided to take a little trip this past…read moreweekend. Not a bad drive from mid-Queens, it was about 20-30 minutes out of our way. While on a corner on a pretty busy street, the location seemed slightly obscure. No parking - just 2 or 3 spots in front of the establishment. We came mid-day on a gloomy Sunday in February...so we didn't have an issue parking right in the front. We were greeted by the friendly associate. There were lots of great-looking gelato flavors which the associate also allowed us to sample first (very kind). She was very patient with us and really seemed to enjoy working there. We're BIG hazelnut enthusiasts, so we each had one scoop of hazelnut flavor and one of the Rocher (hazelnut) flavor. They also had an amazing fig and honey gelato flavors which was absolutely delicious. They offer 4 sizes - kids' size, and then the usual - small, medium and large. The small is 2 generous scoops - and that's what we went with. The overall experience didn't disappoint at all; we thoroughly enjoyed the treat, my hubby had an espresso coffee as well (very good) and we got a kids cup of vanilla for our pup. The prices were also decent and for this type of experience, I will gladly support a small business. I definitely recommend checking out this little gem. Will return once the weather get warmer!

    This is by far my favorite ice cream/ gelato place! I always tell my friends and family about it…read more The place itself is so cute, with seating on the inside and outside. The staff as well is great as well and friendly. Their gelato is delicious with various flavors. The coconut is my favorite! They also have cakes, sorbets, and coffees. Visit before the summer is over!

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    Dolce Gelateria - Inside the store.  Bright and clean

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