food - 5/5 service - 5/5 ambiance - 5/5 thank you to yelp and salt and straw for inviting me to try their ice cream! i got their double fold vanilla in a cup that is priced at $6.50 pre tax and tip. it was SUUUUPER GOOD! it literally tastes like a really deep and strong vanilla extract which i loved. it wasnt too sweet which is definitely my favorite because ice cream usually gets too sweet when i eat too much. the staff were so sweet and the ambiance was so vibey! please check this place out! read more

Salt & Straw - Double Fold Vanilla - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

Salt & Straw definitely deserves a top spot on NYC's best ice cream list, which is constantly growing. Top ingredients, unique flavor combinations... classic and monthly options. Although I lean toward the chocolate babka, coffee love nuts, hazelnut cookies & cream, malted chocolate chip cookie dough, I cannot pick a favorite and love other flavors that I have sampled. This time I got a scoop of pistachio ricotta cannoli. I have seen other crazy flavor profiles that have appeared on their monthly rotation that I would like to try! Especially the savoy ones! They have a wonderful team of employees, friendly and professional, and beyond patient with all the sample requests. A single scoop $7.25, double scoop $9.25 plus tax. Scoops are decent size, but wouldn't say overly generous for $7.25, but you are paying for high quality, small batch concept. read more

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I'm giving four stars for the taste, texture, and time it took for me to devour this small scoop of ice cream. Yes the ice cream was so good, the customer service was great, but I'm just not happy about this small scoop of ice cream I've received. You see from my picture how it fit into my cone. If I know it was going to be a child like scoop I've would have brought two scoops. (Thinking about it now, I would love to see what the child size looks like.) I ordered it with a waffle cone that I threw half of it away because it was just too hard and too much for the small amount of ice cream I had. I just crumbled up half of the cone and put it inside the ice cream cup I requested to take with me and threw the rest of the cone in the garbage. Paying about $8 bucks for such a small scoop is insane. Although this review sounds like I would be giving less stars, but again the ice cream is some DARN good ice cream! I would definitely pass next time on the cone and just stick with the ice cream. Maybe bring me a cooler and buy a quart or pint to go. I'm gonna give Salt & Straw one less star and a thumbs up not two. Happy Yelping folks! read more

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Came in to grab some afternoon ice cream with a friend and our littles. They had so many flavors. We ended up getting lavender honey and rhubarb which was sooo good. Jessie was great. She was super friendly was down to let you try any flavor! The space is very bright and open. Not much seating where you can spend a lot of time in there but a lot of room to chat while standing read more

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Heard about this place for a while, so we stoped in one Friday evening. We figured around 6pm, we'd find the place empty. But we were wrong. There was a pretty good crowd, and most everyone was sampling numerous flavors. Before acting like Larry David, I saw the sign encouraging such behavior. When in Rome.... I tried Pistachio Ricotta Canoli, (which was incredible), but went with the Chocolate Babka w/Hazelnut Fudge. It was ok. My wife had the Freckled Mint Chocolate Chip; (V) for Vegan. It was absolutely scrumptious. Way better than mine, and tasted like it was made with fresh heavy cream. The staff were very friendly, and happily giving out samples. We found a bench outside, and noticed how crowded the place had become. Definitely going back, to try more flavors, and maybe even take something home. read more

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Today was the perfect day for ice cream! This flavor was so peanut butter forward in the best way. Hit the spot! read more

Salt & Straw - Peanut brittle - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

This place just hits every-time! The flavors are always so tasty and fun no matter what time of the year I go. May is a floral theme and has so great options. I went with my tried and true the sea salt and caramel! The staff is always very helpful and you can sample many options! read more

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A wonderful place to go to specially as the weather is getting hot. I had the haze but cookies and cream and it was beyond delicious and soft. My friend got the saffron and she raved about wanting to come back. read more

Salt & Straw - Hazelnut Cookies and Cream (v) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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Super cute, super fun store with some awesome ice cream! We happened upon this shop one night after a night out. Great that it's open late (open until midnight). We passed by in the taxi on our way to the hotel and walked back for a late night treat. The guy that helped us (really wish I had gotten his name!) was very nice and told us we could try all the flavors we wanted. It was so fun to try different flavors with real spoons and then dropping the spoons in the little drop boxes. Each flavor was delicious and fresh. We walked away with delicious shakes for our late night snack. They were so good we returned again a few days later with our granddaughter for more good fun. Looking forward to checking out local Salt & Straw stores. read more

Salt & Straw - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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Salt and straw has very rich flavours. We tried their chocolate babka with hazelnut fudge and chocolate gooey brownie. It was very indulgent, and we loved it. Super yum! Also love their portion options. read more

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My favorite ice cream stop in the Upper West Side! Still so glad that salt and straw made its way to the east coast. Every evening here the line can often get quite long during peak hours so that's something to keep in mind. There is also no seating in the store, it's solely a take out location. Every month Salt and Straw rolls out a new set of seasonal flavors, some that are very hit or miss but something I do appreciate is their willingness to try new things. This visit I had pumpkin spice zucchini bread which made a fantastic ice cream, and tomato gelato. They also have standard flavors, a big fan of the honey lavender, the olive oil and the sea salt. But in general great ice cream choices, even for those that are GF or Vegan. Highly recommend this spot in UWS. Something I also appreciate is that they do not put any limit or restrictions on your ability to sample new ice cream flavors. I love being able to just ask to try all the seasonal flavors and with no hesitation i am able to try 6-10 flavors. Shoutout to the staff here for being so kind and patient with my sampling request. This location has become a must visit every month. Highly recommend. read more

Salt & Straw - August flavors - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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WOWWW this ice-cream was so creamy and delicious. The staff were so kind and helpful. I got the olive oil scoop and genuinely one of the best scoops of ice-cream I've ever had. read more

Salt & Straw - Arbequina Olive Oil - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

Dessert trends come and go, but Salt & Straw is no fad. I've been to a few of their locations in Portland, and one in San Diego, so when they announced an expansion to NYC, I knew the city was in for a real treat. Salt & Straw pulls together really unique, interesting flavors like their strawberry honey balsamic with black pepper, and their Arbequina olive oil. Between their interesting menu and the quality of their ice cream, they really do stand out from every other ice cream shop. They have some staples (noted above), and seasonal flavors on rotation. There are also vegan options that go toe to toe with the rest of their menu, rather than feeling like an afterthought. This UWS location usually has a line, but the wait is well worth it. Not a lot of seating aside from some standing areas and a few tables out front when the weather is nice. But definitely worth a shop, figure out where to eat it after you order! read more

Salt & Straw - Arbequina Olive Oil and Strawberry Honey Balsamic w/ Black Pepper - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

Service: 4.5/5 Food: 4/5 Price: $$ ($5-10, if you split or not) Pretty similar to their other NYC location. The long-haired dude who helped us had the passion- went so in-depth explaining the flavors, 5/5. What I Ordered: - Birthday Cakes and Blackberries: kinda a classic flavor - Strawberry Pretzel Salad: good balance, fresh fruity-ness read more

Salt & Straw - Birthday Cakes and Blackberries, Strawberry Pretzel Salad - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing and unique ice cream? Helpful staff? A block away from Central Park? If you are in the area, you need to come and try their ice cream. Not in the area? Grab an Uber. We were in town and decided we needed to get some ice cream and walk through the park. We were a bit intimidated by the menu, which was very creative. Luckily the staff encouraged us to sample as many flavors as we wanted until we could make our choice - although I had to stop because everything was so good it was making my decision more difficult! I ended up going with a scoop of the Oishii Strawberry Pretzel Salad and a scoop of the Salted, Malted Chocolate chip cookie dough. Amazing. read more

Salt & Straw - Menu - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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NYC has many great things... but west coast wins on ice cream So glad to see this California staple finally make its way to the city! Always a great spot for amazingly executed, unique flavors. read more

Salt & Straw - chocolate almond gold bar + coffee and love nuts - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

There is no ice cream shop in NYC that is comparable to Salt & Straw. Their flavors are so layered and have such a depth that when you try any of their ice cream, you might just think it's the best ice cream you have ever tasted...and it is. We recently went in and got their signature honey lavender and limited edition flavors maple koginut squash with pomegranate and parker house rolls with salted buttercream. They were unbelievable. You must go and try Salt & Straw if you haven't yet. We have been fans since Cali & are so happy they opened in NYC. A big shoutout to Malay at their Amsterdam location. Their amazing staff only adds to their amazing ice cream! :) read more

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I've heard such incredible things about salt and straw on the West Coast, and I'm so glad it's finally made it to New York City. Be forwarned that the line can get absolutely egregious, but I was lucky to pass by salt and straw on a cold rainy spring day, where there was essentially no line. I was able to try a couple of the flavors and ultimately decided on the honey lavender and the pistachio and ricotta cannoli. Both of these ice creams absolutely hit, and the ice cream strike a nice balance between creamy and flavorful without being too overpowering. They don't really have much seating to speak of inside, but they do have little counters that you can stand at for a quick chat with friends. They have so many interesting unique flavors I would love to try! read more

Salt & Straw - Pistachio and Ricotta Cannoli Honey Lavender - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

This was one of my favorite ice cream places that I visited on the west coast. I was so excited they have some locations in nyc! The location is clean and was close to some schools. Unfortunately, they only had one person providing ice cream for customers while everyone else seemed to do other tasks. The line got pretty long and I could tell she was getting overwhelmed. Other than needing one more person on serving customers, this place is great, especially the ice cream and waffle cones. read more

Salt & Straw - Apple Cider Donut - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

I'm a fan of Salt & Straw from the West Coast having had it in Oregon and California so I was excited it was opening here in NYC. I happened to be on the UWS and walked right by it so it was meant to be! The staff were very nice that I got to try many different flavors (pistachio and ricotta cannoli, baklava, coffee love nuts, strawberry honey balsamic black pepper) before deciding. I like that their flavors are interesting and pretty intense. I chose the strawberry honey balsamic black pepper since I wanted something refreshing since it was a hot day. The strawberry tasted natural and not artificial at all. It was tangy from the balsamic but didn't taste much black pepper which is good since it would be too many flavors. I got one scoop and it was pretty large. I would definitely come back! I have to go to the West Village location too, maybe they have different flavors. read more

Yay! Saw this place at Disney Springs in Orlando but the line was way too long for me to try it out. They have such interesting flavors and I was bummed we did not have in NYC at the time. Another thing I really like about this place is that they use metal spoons for samples instead of disposable spoons like other places to reduce garbage. I hate wastefulness! The crew is very knowledgable and they will give you a whole spiel about every flavor to try. I went with the goat cheese marionberry habanero. It was delicious. You get that heat right at the end. They always have limited edition flavors and their classic flavors. So good for someone like me who tends to find "classic" flavors a little boring. read more

Salt & Straw - Menu - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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I have received many recommendations to go here and I'm so glad I finally did. It smells like freshly made waffle cones and service is so warm and welcoming. They encourage you to sample things and are very friendly and helpful. The ice cream is truly phenomenal and full of flavor and unique combinations. I can't wait to come back soon! read more

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My go to ice cream shop in NYC! I love this location because it's quieter and has everything in stock! The employees are fabulous and helpful (even let me taste try for buying a pint)! I love the everyday flavor including chocolate babka which was made for their NYC branches. However I recommend any salt and straw because this is the BEST ice cream shop in NYC. They have a few locations and all are super cute with the best employees. The prices are also very fair and they never give you attitude about trying every flavor. So you get the best service with the best ice cream read more

Salt & Straw - Ice cream pint - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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Salt & Straw is currently my favorite ice cream parlor in the city. Reliably unorthodox flavors, enormous scoops, unlimited sampling, patient and helpful staff, and freshly griddled waffle cones. I have a sneaking suspicion that they pipe out the aroma of those waffle cones into the street to act as a siren song for unwary passersby. Really, what else could you possibly want from a creamery? We first experienced Salt & Straw during our PNW trip earlier this year, so I was super excited to stumble upon their storefront signage during a random stroll through the West Village earlier this fall. After an initial visit for an Elite Experience, I returned to introduce friends to Salt & Straw and can confidently state that there's no other ice cream shop I'd rather visit! read more

Salt & Straw - coming soon - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

I am so happy they finally have an east coast location! The service may vary when you come in depending on the service, but they do let you taste all the flavors. They switch about 5 flavors for the seasonal menu and then the rest are apart of the permanent menu. It looks like all their west coast locations so nothing different there, and it's located on a busy corner so summer time should be really busy! But it had some minor New York signage in the inside. read more

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It's thrilling to finally have access to Salt & Straw after missing out for a while, with them mostly being on the West Coast and all. When I walked in, The Smiths were playing, and thankfully the line wasn't long likely due to the murky weather. Salt & Straw is known for their more offbeat flavors. Some of those that leapt out included Arbequina Olive Oil and Pistachio & Ricotta Cannoli. The Chocolate Babka with Hazelnut Fudge features babka from NYC's own Breads Bakery. The woman helping me was patient as I tried a couple of flavors (the sample spoon return slot is built into the dipping cabinet, around hip height), and I was conflicted but selected Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper. The single in a cup was $6.95, and I paid 50¢ extra for a split scoop. Rest easy, the Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper doesn't taste like salad dressing! It's scrumptious with the generous strawberry jam swirls, and the cookie dough is delightful as well. Can't wait to return to this Salt & Straw or visit their West Village location. read more

Delightful. Also it's my first time coming to this ice cream place and their ice cream flavors are insane, wildly fascinating but brilliant! You could free taste those insane concoctions like feta cheese, olive oil and what not! But anyways, I stick to my caramel and chocolate flavors haha! The servers are nice and jolly, and also they do their own waffle cone! I would say, grab a cup or cone and people watch along Upper West. Divine experience! read more

Salt & Straw - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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The ice cream taco is tiny, expensive, and barely tastes good. It is insulting to the original choco taco that is now unfortunately discontinued. Salt and straw has decent ice cream but this review is for the taco. Discontinue it like the former! read more

I've come here a few times with my little its our treat if we are in the neighborhood. I love that when the seasons change so does the falors. The ice cream is very rich and delious. Keep in mind there maybe a bit of a wait on line but it is worth the wait. read more

I love Salt & Straw. They have such unique flavors and they always features seasonal surprises. I missed their October Candytopia flavor but visited on November 1st, to be one of the first to sample their Thanksgiving flavors. Right now, they have Turkey Stuffing and Cranberry Sauce, Pumpkin Spiced Tiramisu, Sweet Potato Casserole, Parker House Rolls w/ Salted Buttercream, and Mom's Mango Pie. My fave out of the bunch is the Parker House rolls flavor. It's simple but I like it. My go-to will always be Coffee and Love Nuts. Visit, try every flavor, and choose wisely. If you're like me and have a few faves, get a split cup or cone, and buy some pints to take home. Don't forget the cones! read more

Salt & Straw - Chocolate Gooey Brownie, for my Little - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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Every flavor we tried was amazing! I love that they use real mini spoons, not single use plastic spoons, to sample flavors. The staff were friendly and patient while we decided which flavors to order. We didnt feel rushed, and there was plenty of space inside while we devoured all the deliciousness. They also have a freezer where you can buy a pint of your favorite flavor to take home, or they do local delivery. I can't wait to come back to try some other monthly/seasonal flavors! read more

Salt & Straw - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

Always lots of interesting flavors, I like how you can sample the different flavors and line moves quickly.

I will start by saying I am not one that loves to try new things. Salt and straw had some very different flavors such as Pastrami and rye and a Thanksgiving turkey and cranberry flavor. We tried the Parker House rolls and salted buttercream. The ice cream was very creamy and full of flavor. As a fairly new business, the line was very long. So just expect this if you are going to try it or pick an off time. And definitely keep an open mind for the unique flavors they offer. The staff was very informative and was willing to let us try as many flavors as we were willing. So if you're brave, take a trip down and try some very different types of ice cream or just stick with their version of chocolate or vanilla, The only reason I gave four stars instead of five is because I thought they were overpriced and I was not a fan of the flavors but that may not be your experience. read more

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I'm excited to see Salt & Straw open to NYC! The first time I saw this ice cream shop was in FL at Disney Spring. During that time I wasn't able to try since there was a long line but heard it was very popular on the west coast. This place is quite big but not big enough to have an indoor seating. They have benches place in front of the store window. It is comfortable and so far clean. It is a nice place to chill and relax after work. During the time I went, it wasn't super busy, but there was a good amount of customers on line. I was greeted by a worker who was friendly. He was kind enough to recommended three flavors to me (olive oil, strawberry, and lavender flavored) because i can't have tree nuts. I ended up choose Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper and Honey Lavender flavored. Both were delicious--smooth, flavorful, and not overly sweet. I would definitely come back and try other flavors next time. I also would love to grab pint to go. I love the unique flavors they have on the menu. read more

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My first visit to Salt & Straw was a very good one! The staff were very nice and also very patient. They allowed me to try a few different flavors before deciding which one to get. I found the chocolate babka and hazelnut flavor to be quite tasty. I also enjoyed the strawberry pretzel salad flavor, but I have to say that the olive oil flavor was my favorite of the flavors I sampled. The olive oil wasn't overwhelming and I enjoyed tasting the fruity and spicy notes. It was something different! Their scoops are a generous size and this was a flavor that I enjoyed and didn't find too rich to finish. They make their waffle cones in house and they are very fresh and delicious. I look forward to visiting again and trying some of their other unique flavors as well as their takes on classic flavors. read more

Salt & Straw - Arbequina Olive Oil - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

Best hard ice cream period. The Meyer ice cream empire brings Salt and Straw to the right coast. From Shake Shack custard to Caffe Panna(Hailey) & now Salt & Straw the empire expands. This is no ordinary ice cream, first the texture is very luscious and after trying it in West Hollywood I knew it was special. I tried quite a few but the standouts for me were pistachio & ricotta cannoli & the chocolate brownie. Runner up would be the strawberry pepper which was so fruit forward. Their merch is popping and samples are encouraged with tiny silver spoons. Homemade waffle cones are fun to watch being made. Small cup is $7 and from an ice cream aficionado it is sooooo worth it. read more

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Absolutely was trilled and happy that NY has its very first Salt & Straw! It's crazy how ALL the flavors I tried were so good and I was tempted to try every flavor.. The staff here is so friendly and nice, and they are here to answer any questions you may have! They use an actual metal spoon for you to try out the flavors, and there is a little hole below you where you can put the used spoons in. My two favorites were Strawberry & Coconut Water Sherbet and Pistachio & Ricotta Cannoli. They weren't overly sweet while really representing their names with each bite that I took. Even the waffle cone was of perfect texture, not being too crunchy where everything will break if you bite into it, and being tasty!! They even sell by the pint and have cute merch! Absolutely lovely. Even though it is out of the way of where I live, I will be making the hike for them!! read more

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Thank you Katey G and Yelp for the Elite member experience! I've been to Salt & Straw in California once before. It's so nice to see them open up in NY. There's many flavors you've never heard before! I sampled Honey Lavender, Strawberry Balsamic and Salted Chocolate Chip. I liked them all and could have pretty much sampled the whole menu! All employees were helpful and kind. They gave generous samples too! I wound up getting a scoop of the Strawberry Balsamic which is both savory and sweet. I picked up a pint of the Chocolate Chip for home. I wish they had the Apple sorbets available for sampling! They are selling them in pints however. Looking forward to going back to try out a new flavor next time! read more

Must try: Cinnamon Raisin Bagels and Schmear and Freckled Mint Chocolate Chip! Why: Delicious scoops of ice cream flavors! The team member shared his fav flavor was Cinnamon Raisin Bagel so I had to try and I loved it! It was also leaving the menu soon so got me a scoop. Also got the Freckled Mint Chocolate Chip was also yum. I appreciated the specks of chocolate chip throughout the ice cream. Also, a hint of coconut was a nice touch in flavor. Notes: I went on a Sunday right before noon and there was a short line 2 people in front of me. Went by fast and the worker was friendly and provided great recommendations. I tried 3 flavors before deciding on which scoops. They also had a huge fridge with pints for sale and wall of branded merchandise. I enjoyed my weekend ice cream adventure! read more

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Vibe: N/A (no seating) Service: 10/10 Value: 5/10 - pricey, even for NYC Salted, malted chocolate chip cookie dough: 8/10 Chocolate gooey brownie: 10/10 - maybe my favorite ice cream ever?? Overall: 8.25/10 (4.125/5) [To clarify our review system: 10 = we'll never have anything else as good as this in our lives (we use 10 very sparingly!) 9 = extraordinary 8 = great 7 = above average 6 = average Anything below 6 is being critical] read more

Salt & Straw - 2 scoops - Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie dough on top and Chocolate Gooey Brownie on the bottom - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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