As a dessert lover, I don't eat enough gelato or ice cream but when I tried Figo Il Gelato Italiano…read morein Little Italy, my sweet tooth craving was satisfied! I am so intrigued to try their other flavors. When I arrived on a late weekday, the employees were kind and accommodating even at around 11PM. The store was clean and bright with a variety of flavors. It is small and seems like a to-go shop. I tried their chocolate, almond, and lemon flavors. Super creamy and fluffy and melts in your mouth delicious. Not only did they sell gelato, there are some pastries and cake slices available. Accepts cash, card and Applepay. Open late! Takeout available. No seating. Bon appetit!

Pistachio cone - pretty good, just wish the scoop was more aesthetic…read moreService is pretty good, the employ informed me which ones had alcohol

There really is nothing like a fresh Taiyaki fish shaped waffle cone…read more Taiyaki NYC is the original shop/location that made this type of waffle ice cream cone popular over 10 years ago. The soft serve ice cream here is far above average making the experience all around amazing. A favorite menu item of mine is their small custard or red bean filled fish waffles. They are made to order & soooo good! Do not try & order these before closing because they will say no! This is a grab & go type of business. There are no tables for dining in. Street parking is free & on typical NYC/Little Italy/Chinatown parking. I have had good luck when arriving as late as possible. One of my favorite spots. I hope it never closes. Especially since Williamsburg location no longer exists!!

Overall: 3.6/5 We…read moregot the Straight Out of Japan ($9.64) which is a hojicha and matcha ice cream swirl with red bean in a taiyaki cone topped with rainbow mochi and a wafer stick. The ice cream is thick and creamy but not as rich as American brands. The hojicha flavor is strong and really good and was definitely the dominant flavor, so the matcha got a little lost. The red bean was buried at the bottom of the cone but was good too. The taiyaki cone wasn't that great. I could taste salt, it wasn't sweet, and the batter had a bit too much flour. The texture was very crispy though which I did love. The rainbow mochi was tasty, soft, and you could taste the different flavors. The wafer stick was unnecessary. We both prefer Somi Somi, which is also dairy free, but I will say their hojicha is worth trying.

Ambiance - cute lil neighborhood gem, offers small area for customers to sit…read moreService - staff was super nice, provided samples Food - love that they are innovative with Asian flavors, the miso biscoff is a must get!

After a dinners night out, the best way to end a night is with dessert…read more Was walking about looking for a dessert place still open and good thing this place closes at 10pm There are many flavors which I've tried before but the Thai tea flavor caught my eye, ordering at the counter with staff was simple and it was served pretty quickly too. Highly recommend this flavor! The interior is pretty small with 3 tables that sit two people each, pretty quiet and allows for conversation.

Well worth the hype and popularity, some of the best ice cream I've had anywhere! Got the three…read morescoop cup with lychee sorbet, black sesame, and durian. There was a pretty long line but it moved fast, service was good and kept the busy line moving. Flavors were amazing and the texture was rich and creamy for the ice cream with real fruit chunks in there. If you're in Chinatown and looking for dessert, this place is a must!

Unique ice cream flavors you don't really see anywhere else…read more They have variety of flavors, something for everyone. Decently sized portions for the price. Staff are friendly and professional. Inside is very small, no seating available. Mostly for take out

This is a little spot in Nolita with another location in Flatiron. I went specifically to try the…read morepistachio soft serve. There was no line, which surprised me as the froyo place next door had a line out the door. I loved the nuttiness of the soft serve and the sprinkles I added to my ice cream were crunchy, not stale. I also appreciated the fact that they ran me up really quickly and served me immediately. The presentation of the soft serve is a 10/10. This was a hefty ice cream cup, so it was very filling and satisfied my appetite for the next 2 hours. It melted relatively quickly, but that's expected in this season.

Great soft serve spot! Had a bit of a wait post dinner on a weekday night. I loved the strawberry…read moresoft serve dipped in the chocolate. I loved that the ice cream was not too sweet and the shell was nice. Price is not cheap. There were a couple of tables outside that seemed to be shared with the pizza spot but it was hard to get seating. Servings were quite large.

I haven't been here in a hot second (I'm talking years) and finally decided to come for some shaved…read moreice on a warm day. There's plenty of tables to sit at and there's also a restroom. We tried the melon shaved ice $22 for the large which was a bit pricy but it was quite delicious. We were worried that the large might be too much for two people but honestly we were able to finish it without a problem. The melon pieces were sweet, the ice is milk based so it was creamy and flavorful on its own. We barely used the condensed milk that it came with (and we loved how they put it on the side for us instead). At the bottom of the shaved ice was cereal pieces and mochi which gave a nice different texture. We also tried their drinks specifically their blue lemonade and mango-ade which I thought was just ok. The highlight is definitely their shaved ice. Definitely go for the large as the small seemed much smaller and for double the price, you can get almost 2-3x more. Overall: it's a great place to grab a shaved ice and relax . The atmosphere is chill and you can stay without feeling rushed.

This was definitely anything but a Sweet Moment…read more I came here fully influenced by Instagram and TikTok. The shaved ice looked dreamy, fluffy, and full of flavor. What I got instead was a cup of sadness with commitment issues. The shaved ice somehow had no flavor. None. I have had ice cubes straight from my freezer with more personality. Easily the most disappointing dessert I have had in NYC, and I have been living here my whole life, so please take that as you will. I kept waiting for the "sweet moment" to arrive and it never did. Just me, flavorless ice, and regret. If you are craving dessert, keep walking. This was a moment, yes, but sweet it was not.

Fantastic ice cream experience! I really enjoyed the texture and consistency of this ice cream…read more However, I wasn't a huge fan of the flavors initially; I thought the toasted rice tasted a bit too toasty (hard to describe) and I thought the ube w/ Vietnamese coffee had too much coffee flavor. The ice cream flavors did grow on me as I continued eating though. Each ice cream also comes with a topping and a drizzle; I got the mochi and the black sesame drizzle, both of which I highly recommend. I think this combination of toppings helped balance out the ice cream nicely. I believe this is a family/individual owned ice cream shop; the lady at the counter was super nice and friendly. There's not a whole ton of space inside to eat and there can be a small line outside. 4.8/5

Got toasted rice and sesame flavors…read more Small but cute shop with interesting flavors. No seating area

The classic tart flavor and passion fruit flavors are the best -- they somehow taste very natural,…read morenot the typical artificial flavors I'm used to from places like Yogurtland. The same cannot be said for their coffee flavor -- no coffee comes through at all. I loved the toppings selection, especially the fresh strawberries and Nutella. I definitely want to come back for their seasonal flavors!

3.5/5 As a froyo…read moreobsessed individual looking for the best in the city, of course I had to try Mimi's. I tried coming here on a Sunday afternoon and the line was much too long - so I went to Go Greek instead (review for that coming up). I tried again the following day (Monday) at about 4pm in the afternoon. There's still a line, but not quite as long- I usually hate waiting (which New Yorker doesn't) but I figured let's just see. The line moved pretty quickly, and you're given samples once inside. The ambience is very trendy, with some benches to sit, and the tiniest little tables at some of the benches. It's not a place to bring your work to. Don't expect to be able to hang around for very long. The yogurt is self serve, and with a selection of toppings. I got the original tart flavor and raspberry. Tried the passionfruit which was alright. Its tart is more creamy than at Culture or Go Greek. Overall it was good, nothing extraordinary. Forty Carrots and Culture are still my favorites. I would come back if I'm in the area, but wouldn't wait in line for it again.

Stopped by to try their new seasonal flavor and it was delicious! Such a unique flavor and it…read moretasted amazing. The icecream is pricier, but definitely tastes really good!

-First Impression- Teeny tiny little shop. Only enough space for 5-6 people to fit without bumping…read moreinto each other. Only saw one person working while I was there. -Food- Kinda mad I never tried this ice cream before! I got the brown sugar cookie dough brownie flavor in a cup and ohhh my goodness! Absolutely stellar! I love mix ins, and there was something in every scoop! -Service- The young lady behind the counter was very nice, didn't get to chat much because a long line formed after I paid for my ice cream. -Price- Way overpriced, no other notes lol -Did Not Like- See price lolol -Noteworthy- Lots of fun flavors, toppings, vegan options, and pints available. -Recommend- Treat yourself every once in a while! I know I will!

Came in last night to satisfy a gelato craving and we could not stop raving about it for the rest…read moreof the day! We got 2 regular cups which each give you 2 scoops. Flavors were hazelnut & Figo (INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!) and the pistachio & [hazelnut variant i cant recall the name of but that was recommended by the staff!] Staff was friendly, gave generous scoops, and willing to chat about the nearby ice cream place that we love. Also had tasty looking pastries in the window. This place is small with a little bit of seating but we opted to enjoy our treats in the car on the way back to jersey Will be back!!!!

The service could not be more friendly or helpful. The assortment of options seems endless. The…read moreplace is brightly lit and there are a few cute tables to sit at. But the overall quality of the gelato is not great. It seems watered down. Flavors just ok . We have had much better in Italy. But it's a nice option in that part of the Village