Delicious gelato! Such a cute interior as well!…read more Sampled a few flavors but ended up settling on the Choc almond & Strawberry Mascarpone ricotta! Both were superb. I love all the mix-ins in the gelato. Though their gelato cups look super tiny, they really pile on the gelato and it ends up being a solid serving size! Very clean and cute interior- nicely decorated and quite roomy. Service was good- there was no line when we came and were able to sample a handful of flavors. Overall, I would highly recommend Anita Gelato and will definitely be returning!

2 flavored cone $9.25:…read more 5/5 pistachio- tastes real, not like the fake shit some places sell, love real pistachio anything usually unless it's too sweet 3/5 Dubai chocolate- a bit too sweet for me but still good

this is my Fav location in the city .. it's so spacious so you aren't maneuvering around the other…read morepeople in the shop. They have tons of flavors .. my Favs at the moment are Salted Butter & Oat Milk iced coffee ..

Really good fro-yo. They had a lot of different flavors, I ended up getting the pumpkin, cookies…read moreand cream, and birthday cake flavor. All of them were really good, super creamy and sweet. They had all their toppings available fresh including gummy bears, italian cookies, fruits, popping boba, cookie dough, and more. My order was around $6.50. They had some seats and tables inside but I took it togo and it was still good. Will definitely be returning !

I'm very picky when it come to ice cream, so when I say this is my favorite ice cream spot, I mean…read moreit. Absolutely incredible flavors--s'mores ice cream is so hard to get right, and they nail it. The variety of flavors is something you only really see either in Maine, Cape Cod, or the ADK, so having so many impossibly good flavors in just one store is such a treat in NYC. The service is always so sweet, and although the space is small, there are seats both inside and outside. LOVE this place!

About a year ago, when I walked by Lilo Creamery on First Avenue between 81st and 82nd Streets. I…read morewas surprised by a poster that was attached to their front foor, explaining that the fzmily had been in tbe restaurant business on the upper east side for msny years and were now opening up this new ice cresm shop. I liked their personalzed story. This wasn't a chain or franchise nor was it osned by a corporate conglomerate but a " Mom & Pop" shop. When I walked by, it was early in the morning and they weren't open but I planned to return. Yesterday, although it was an unusually cold and rainy afternoon in April and I was thinking, I would have preferred buying a hot cup of coffee, I hallened upon Lilo's and decided tonwalk inside. I was immediately impressed by their incredible selection of ice creams that are written in colorful chalk on the walls of their store! To my amazement, they buy homemade ice creams from all over the country and have, if possible the mighedt selection imaginable. They slso sell soft serve yogurt as well as ice cream and have a very impressive selection of " add ons" ( sprinkles, etc) . I was slso surprised by their selection of different cone options including gluten free and pretzel ! Since I was in the mood for coffee, Sonam, offered me two options, and J chose coffee with cookies. It was DELICIOUS! Having read some of the other reviews, especially some of the negative ones regarding their prices, I did not think that the cost was out of line since you canesdy spend over 10 dollars in domebof these high end ice cream shops. Of course, you could go to Mc Donald's and buy a cone for a dollar but you might not be eating anything that has milk or cream. ! I loved Lilo Creamery and while it's many blocks from where I live, I'll definitely be returning soon!

Just as good as at their stores in Italy. Surprisingly consistent!…read moreChocolate excellent and the gelato made me happy for hours afterwards. Foolish window marketing. It should say gelato somewhere on the window instead of just tiramisu.

The location is very close to Central Park and has long line but it moves very quickly and they…read moretake your order for cup vs cone in the line while you wait to get to the servers to pick your flavors. I got the double scoop in a cup and it came with a chocolate bark on top. I tried the tiramisu and the Stracciatella (creamy gelato with chocolate flakes). Both were very good and creamy. My brother got the milk chocolate gelato with hazelnut bits in a cone dipped in chocolate. We liked that the flavors weren't overpowering and too sweet. I've seen their locations in several cities inside and outside the US and will revisit when I'm close to one.

Loved the people!! Amazing experience, but if you're not an absolute hot fudge lover you don't need…read moreit in your ice cream.

Had one of the rudest experiences here. Wanted to get candy and show my out of town guests this…read morecool neighborhood spot. Mid order, the owner came out of the apartment door telling me and my friends to "move. You move too. You next". This was all because he had a box in his hands. Could have just asked nicely and it wouldn't have been an issue. Made us all feel so uncomfortable. Won't be back.

An Upper East Side staple! I've never been upset with any flavor I've chosen here, honestly. They…read morehave an incredibly expansive menu AND just a note that they have some additional flavors beyond what's in the showcase typically - like mint chocolate chip and some of the liquor/wine flavors! Their sprinkle-and-chocolate laden cones are delightful. My only complaint would be that the shop is kinda small so it's more of a pickup and go kind of place - so keep that in mind if you're looking for a sit-down situation.

I have a hard time finding orange sherbert - I'm so happy they have it even in the fall. The…read moreservice is fast and friendly and they seem to really pack the containers :) I saw people comment on the staff attitude and maybe they came on a different day, but the two men working this evening were great! I will definitely return since I live close by and I finally found orange sherbert

This review is for Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, and honestly, this one hit me right in the nostalgia…read more Last night my mom and I were craving a little ice cream. The spots closest to us were closed, so we decided to make it a whole thing--me, my mom, my son, and of course the dog. Full family ice cream scavenger hunt. We ended up at Van Leeuwen, and the moment we saw the shop, we were so excited. I remember when there wasn't a storefront--when it was just the truck roaming around Brooklyn. My mom and I used to go all the way from Jersey to Brooklyn just for that ice cream. The very first time we tried it, we had just finished dinner at Sweet Chick's, saw the truck, and said, "Let's get a sweet treat." I remember getting a ginger ice cream back then, and it was so good it stuck with me. So seeing the shop now just felt full circle. We sat inside and ate our ice cream, which made it even better. I loved the bright decor--it's clean, cheerful, and just makes you want to sit and enjoy your scoop instead of rushing out. It felt welcoming and fun, especially with the whole family there. I got the vegan mango sticky rice, which was absolute perfection. So delicious. I also did the strawberry matcha, and that combination was everything. The flavors at Van Leeuwen are just so good--you really can't go wrong. I also love that you can sample, because sometimes you need to taste first before committing, and both of my choices were a win. My mom did an espresso flavor paired with peanut butter, which she loved. And of course, my son kept it classic with vanilla and sprinkles--because kids are going to kid. Their vanilla bean is really good too--simple but done right. I love that you can buy pints inside or even create your own pint if you don't want just one flavor. And then there's Winter Wednesdays--buy two pints, get one free. Like... what are we even talking about? Go get the ice cream. Plus kids eat free on Wednesdays. We're New Yorkers--we eat ice cream in the winter. This just makes sense. Niya helped us, and she was so sweet and helpful. Great energy. I got my ice cream in a waffle bowl, my mom did too, and my son got a regular cup. The waffle bowl was crispy, fresh, buttery--everything you want. I also love seeing the growth--from a truck to storefronts to being in supermarkets now. It's nostalgic for me, and the best part is the quality has stayed consistent. The ice cream is always on point. Go in, sit down, enjoy the vibe, treat yourself, bring your kids, your family--get a scoop, get a waffle bowl, take advantage of Winter Wednesdays. You really can't go wrong.

Van leeuwen ice cream is a weakness of mine, I was walking home Wednesday and passed by, while…read morecontemplating different flavors to have and looking around, I saw there was a sign for Wednesdays, buy two pints get one free! I love an excuse to get more ice cream. Definitely gonna go on another Wednesday when I need to stalk up.

This review is purely biased based by my nostalgic love of Pinkberry…read more At the beginning of the Froyo craze, I used to get the original tart at a local Pinkberry at least once a week. After the hype faded out in the 2010s, I thought I'd never see another Pinkberry again. Imagine my surprise when I saw this place across the street from where I was dining with a couple of friends. It was inevitable that I'd make a beeline for it right after my dinner. As usual, I got the original tart with my favorite mix-ins: a scoop of melted chocolate crunch, cheesecake bites, mochi, strawberry, kiwi, and blueberries. The froyo wasn't as creamy as what I was used to, but it was still really good and satisfying to my craving. Similar to most Pinkberries, the shop itself was a bit small in space, so it's more fitting for a quick visit. Too bad I don't live in NYC, otherwise I'd definitely hit up this spot (and the other Pinkberry shops) a lot more often!

I've tried every other ice cream spot on the block (Anita Gelato and 16 Handles), so naturally I…read morehad to give pinkberry a try. I ordered the dairy-free coconut, which is the only vegan flavor they offer. It tasted pretty good and had a nice creamy texture. I do find it to be expensive and I don't like how they serve it for you. You have the option to get with or without toppings for a standard price, but you're only limited to 4 toppings, and any additional topping is an upcharge. They put the toppings for you with a tiny scoop, so the price difference didn't seem worthwhile in my opinion. There was a line and multiple DoorDash orders going out, so the service was a bit slow, but not a crazy wait time. The shop was pretty small, but has the same frozen yogurt look as other places, with limited seating. Given that there is another frozen yogurt shop legit 2 stores away, I just wanted to provide a comparison. 16 Handles has more vegan options, but tastes more like soft serve ice cream compared to yogurt. It's cheaper, you can control the toppings to ice cream ratio, but it seems like there are usually kids/students around. Pinkberry only has 1 vegan option, tastes more like yogurt, but they're sparse with the toppings and it's more expensive. However, there wasn't any many kids, I assume due to the counter service rather than serving yourself the yogurt. They both provided similar experiences in terms of customer service. Both frozen yogurt shops, though entirely different experiences. I would return here if I wanted more of a yogurt flavor, but wouldn't bother with the toppings. This place, like 16 Handles, is not Ike neighboring upscale ice cream shops in UES. It's cozy, a 2010 yogurt shop vibe, and is solid for casual ice cream. I would return!

Nice little shop close to levain, very small seating inside. The staff was very welcoming and…read moreoffered frozen yogurt samples. I follow the owners instagram for her nail content so I was curious to travel across coast to try haha. The strained yogurt is thick, similar to how you make it at home with press (thick, dry) not as smooth as labneh (which has a more tofu smooth like texture). It is thick, isn't sour, but also doesn't have a super rich in cream flavor. The toppings seem healthily made (canned/ from scratch granola) , but just seemed kind of empty for the price. They would do well with better packaging (smaller, maybe like gelato cups) and a better price point for customized options. It feels healthy and is a good snack. The froyo didn't really catch my eye or taste buds when I sampled. I also got a dubai chewy cookie which was a hit for the bite and surprisingly I was able to share it amongst quite a bit of people. Not too dry or sweet, decent flavor and overall solid experience. Not as big as the other one I've seen or super high quality, but its a good starting/first try one. The packaging did break apart in the bag I had and dust things with cocoa powder lol. Please check your teeth after biting. Overall, aesthetic staff. I feel for the price paid I'd rather have meals but Im also not from new york so maybe its common for the COL.

Small venue, with no seating…read more Aside from the ambiance, this venue has many different flavors of fro-yo. I do wish that the froyo was self serve or customizable. Customers can only choose 1 flavor and then fill it up with a bunch of toppings. Mango is their limited time flavor for the spring. Service was quick, despite there being a shortage of staff. I appreciated that. As for the mango flavor, it was sweet and similar to sorbet.

it has really Great ice cream and great employees and people. Highly highly recommend!!read more

There is a fair amount of options for ice cream here. The ice cream is good and the worker who…read moreserved me and my guest was nice.