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Lovely flavors with a bench outside to enjoy. Not too far from the water if you want to take it there. Quick service too
Run don't walk to Salt & Straw for their June-limited hong kong milk tea ice cream!! I was so excited to see a hk milk tea flavor at Salt & Straw this month. It's really nice seeing a flavor I grew up loving getting more love (yes, more hk milk tea ice cream reviews to come!). To do a taste test, I tried this flavor with my mom, and we both agreed it tasted authentic and nostalgic. Their scoops are HUGE, and they offer a split scoop option if you want to try two flavors without committing to double scoops lol. ＊Hong Kong Milk Tea with Toasted White Chocolate The milk tea flavor hit me right away, and the toasted white chocolate added a caramel-y sweetness. I really enjoyed it, although it started to feel a little too sweet after a few bites. Just a heads up, it melts really fast in the sun. ＊Cheesecake with Salted Yuzu Curd I loved the fluffy chunks of Japanese soufflé cheesecake mixed throughout. The yuzu added a citrusy tang with a salted vanilla base. The sweet-salty combo worked really well together. I also tried the Starling Sweet Potato Buckwheat Crumble ice cream which I was excited about, but the sweet potato flavor wasn't as bold as I thought...
I feel like ice cream isnt too difficult to get right since it is one of the most supreme forms of dessert but Salt & Straw did something unbelievable here...... this stuff was actually insane like the creaminess and also ratio of ice cream to the mix ins was too perfect. Beautiful round scoops too like damn. Vanilla apple custard was incredible but the chocolate babka changed my life.
The service here is so great. The lady helping me was so sweet, encouraging me to try many different flavors and giving me her recommendations. I think they're known for their "taste it all" type of concept where they give people samples of all the flavors. While I didn't "taste it all", I tried about half of the available flavors. I came later in the day so I saw a couple flavors become unavailable. I tried all the limited flavors but honesty was not impressed by them. The samples are so generous too, I felt like I'll be satisfied from just sampling. I ended up with a double scoop of honey lavender and strawberry and coconut water sherbet. I really like the honey lavender - it's the perfect amount of floral and sweetness. The strawberry and coconut water flavor was more refreshing. I do think it is a little bit more pricy but they do have interesting flavors. Hopefully there will be more flavors to try next time. Inside has a few bench seating, you can squeeze on to the bench by the window which was quite comfortable. Air conditioner was on high - it was nice and cool inside. Perfect to enjoy some ice cream!
I absolutely LOVE Salt & Straw and as a born and raised Portlander, I'm so glad they brought it to New York. This location is exactly like the ones in Portland--bright windows, wooden interior, and the most friendly and upbeat employees that make the whole experience a delight. We tried a couple of different flavors and ultimately decided on their hazelnut cookies and cream, mint chocolate, pistachio and ricotta, and baklava. Absolutely delicious. Rich, creamy, and the flavors just go so well. I definitely have to come back.
Double scoop and so delicious. It is perfect and just what I expected! The service was quick because there was no one else there. No seating inside but standing tables available to eat at!
A couple of years ago, we visited Salt & Straw in Los Angeles and were amazed by their unique ice cream flavors, such as olive oil and blue cheese, which tasted incredible. Recently, while walking through the West Village, we spotted the ice cream shop and decided to try it again. Although the seasonal flavors were different from our last visit, they were just as delicious. We sampled the coffee chamomile sherbet, which was subtle and delightful, as well as the strawberry tres leches, which was absolutely delicious. My husband couldn't resist trying the arbequina olive oil flavor before we left. The shop had an inviting ambiance and plenty of outdoor seating, perfect for nice weather. The service was good, too! :)
Amazing service and ice cream flavors!! The server was also very helpful in pointing out the gluten free flavors. The location also has an allergy "cheat sheet" for reference which always gives me peace of mind. I had the strawberry balsamic honey and black pepper ice cream with the arbequina olive oil and that was an amazing pairing! My friends and I went after dinner at around 7pm and it was quiet and cozy enough for chatting. Later on it did get pretty packed and noisy so plan accordingly if you plan on chatting!
This is my second visit to the NYC salt and straw locations, not too many flavors at the moment that really piqued my interest compared to the autumn season. 4.5/5 Rhubarb + Star Anise 4.2/5 Salted Malted Cookie Dough 4/5 Pistachio
Salt and straw is my absolute favorite ice cream. I am more of a cookies and cake person but this is the place I go out of my way to get to when I want ice cream. The service is always friendly, and the flavors are always creative. My favorite is the chocolate babka. I tried the chocolate malted potato chip cupcake but it was much sweeter than the babka. I love the creativity of their flavors and they never disappoint. The staff was very kind and asked me about my dietary restrictions and told me I can't have the pistachio due to pork gelatin. Don't be discouraged by the line...it moves fast. If you want to eat there you can sit on the ledge along the window.
Gets pretty crowded and there was a line the night we dropped by. This Seattle based ice cream serves up an eclectic variety of delicious flavors. Counter staff let us try two flavors. I had a double scoop cup of Salted Malted Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper. Wow - so good and both very different. They label themselves "as a small-batch, chef-driven ice cream, handmade using local ingredients. Curiously Delicious Ice Cream." Yes, for sure!
Monthly Ice Cream Date #14 Nothing that special about this month's Cereal Series, just well-executed classics. The only one I didn't like was the Concord Grape. It's very strong + just not my vibe. Tried the Salted Brownie Waffle bowl--a freebie in their rewards program. Not that sweet, more rich + my friend said slightly salty, which balanced our extremely sweet ice cream. Idk if it was because of the bowl or our server was generous, but we got HUGE scoops.
Far too expensive and not worth it. The ice cream is very overhyped and honestly nothing impressive. It's mostly unusual or "fancy" flavors you don't typically find at other shops. I tried the Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (yes, that's the full name) and immediately regretted it. The flavor combination was gross and I've never had oily ice cream before, it felt like a waste of money. I will give them full credit for their efficient and polite customer service. Despite the place being extremely crowded with a long line, the staff kept everything moving quickly and handled everyone with patience and grace. Regardless of how great the service was, the ice cream itself just didn't justify the price or the hype for me.
I'm really enjoying my monthly NY Mag perks! This month, I am entitled to to one free scoop of ice cream in a cup or a cone. The perk is good at the West Village or UWS location. Well, on a hot steamy afternoon, ice cream is a great way to cool down. Salt and Straw offers crafted ice cream in unique flavors, such as, Chocolate Babka with hazelnuts, sea salt with caramel ribbons, strawberry honey balsamic with pepper, honey lavender or French vanilla. I could choose cup or cone: "Salt & Straw offers freshly made, handcrafted waffle cones for about $1.65 added to the price of your scoops. You can choose from their classic house-made waffle cone or their signature Salted Brownie Waffle Cone, which is made from a rich brownie batter" I tasted the strawberry honey balsamic and wasn't jazzed. I opted for the sea salt with caramel ribbons. "Our reimagination of the classic. We spike our cream with just enough Guatemalan fleur de sel to bring out its nuances, then drizzle in ribbons of our hand-burned caramel." Well.. reimagined deliciously; was light, creamy and a nice ratio of salt to caramel. Highly recommend. The service is excellent and nicely air conditioned on a steamy afternoon. The Hudson Street location is perfect on a less steamy afternoon to enjoy the plethora of cafes and shops nearby. The only disconnects; the staff should know the NY Mag perk: cup or cone was listed as an option. One employee stated cup only. Well.. I corrected him. Additionally, back of house standards could be better; when you are in the food business cleanliness is everything. Salt and Straw offers delicious crafted ice cream. Salt and Straw 540 Hudson Street 1 train to Christopher Street, 7 minute walk read more
I stopped at Salt & Straw on a Tuesday evening after 7 and the place was busy with a steady stream of people lining up. Meanwhile, the venerable Van Leeuwen up the street was empty I would later discover walking to the train. Wow, that's impressive given how good Van Leeuwen is. The guy serving was flirting in his own enthusiastic way with the young girls ahead of me; having them sample this, that and the other; and insisting ordering in a cone was the only way, not in a boring cup. I ordered a scoop of Double Fold Vanilla on the bottom of a boring cup with a scoop of Wild Foraged Berry Slab Pie on top, all with a lot less fanfare. This came to twelve and change, with a small tip. I sat inside at the base sill of the window looking out to Hudson Street, eating that cold and rich ice cream. The flavors of the Wild Foraged Berry Slab Pie surprisingly did not hit me with the a la mode effect I anticipated. It's very good with a hint of the berries, but the descriptions may cause one to anticipate something that may not actually cross your palate. In other words, manage your expectations. The Double Fold Vanilla, on the other hand, is as vanillic as one can expect from the description and very smooth, which is not in the brief description. This does not hit me the way Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla hits me, but Blue Bell is not distributed here in NYC. Salt & Straw keeps vanilla on its standard menu and you can purchase this rich and full cream vanilla by the pint if you can get it home without melting. They sell insulated bags I noticed. S&S is the kind of place where it would be worthwhile to explore their more diverse offerings, such as Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper, Honey Lavender or Arbequina Olive Oil. Any recommendations for my next visit? Four refreshing stars! read more
3 months ago
Love their classics... I get excited to sample their monthly specials. So creamy and they do something with the ice cream so it's not served super frozen, but a little soft which makes the flavors pop (looks like it's starting to melt but isn't). Awesome ingredients. The team is super patient with the number of samples each person requests. I now limit myself to maximum 3 samples per visit LOL (my first time, I think I tried 6-7). Recent limited edition Berries Series samples I tried: Huckleberry Oat Crisp Foraged Porcini (nutty, earthy, but oats not crisp), Goat Cheese Marlonberry Habanero (spice comes through, really interesting), Strawberry Pretzel Salad (pretzels unfortunately a little mushy/soft, but overall good flavor). I liked all of the special editions, however I wasn't sure I wanted a full scoop of any so I went with one of my classic faves, Coffee Love Nuts.Im sorry I missed last month's Chef Series ... I think I would have loved most of them. read more
Run don't walk to Salt & Straw for their June-limited hong kong milk tea ice cream!! I was so excited to see a hk milk tea flavor at Salt & Straw this month. It's really nice seeing a flavor I grew up loving getting more love (yes, more hk milk tea ice cream reviews to come!). To do a taste test, I tried this flavor with my mom, and we both agreed it tasted authentic and nostalgic. Their scoops are HUGE, and they offer a split scoop option if you want to try two flavors without committing to double scoops lol. ＊Hong Kong Milk Tea with Toasted White Chocolate The milk tea flavor hit me right away, and the toasted white chocolate added a caramel-y sweetness. I really enjoyed it, although it started to feel a little too sweet after a few bites. Just a heads up, it melts really fast in the sun. ＊Cheesecake with Salted Yuzu Curd I loved the fluffy chunks of Japanese soufflé cheesecake mixed throughout. The yuzu added a citrusy tang with a salted vanilla base. The sweet-salty combo worked really well together. I also tried the Starling Sweet Potato Buckwheat Crumble ice cream which I was excited about, but the sweet potato flavor wasn't as bold as I thought... read more
1 month ago
I feel like ice cream isnt too difficult to get right since it is one of the most supreme forms of dessert but Salt & Straw did something unbelievable here...... this stuff was actually insane like the creaminess and also ratio of ice cream to the mix ins was too perfect. Beautiful round scoops too like damn. Vanilla apple custard was incredible but the chocolate babka changed my life. read more
The service here is so great. The lady helping me was so sweet, encouraging me to try many different flavors and giving me her recommendations. I think they're known for their "taste it all" type of concept where they give people samples of all the flavors. While I didn't "taste it all", I tried about half of the available flavors. I came later in the day so I saw a couple flavors become unavailable. I tried all the limited flavors but honesty was not impressed by them. The samples are so generous too, I felt like I'll be satisfied from just sampling. I ended up with a double scoop of honey lavender and strawberry and coconut water sherbet. I really like the honey lavender - it's the perfect amount of floral and sweetness. The strawberry and coconut water flavor was more refreshing. I do think it is a little bit more pricy but they do have interesting flavors. Hopefully there will be more flavors to try next time. Inside has a few bench seating, you can squeeze on to the bench by the window which was quite comfortable. Air conditioner was on high - it was nice and cool inside. Perfect to enjoy some ice cream! read more
I absolutely LOVE Salt & Straw and as a born and raised Portlander, I'm so glad they brought it to New York. This location is exactly like the ones in Portland--bright windows, wooden interior, and the most friendly and upbeat employees that make the whole experience a delight. We tried a couple of different flavors and ultimately decided on their hazelnut cookies and cream, mint chocolate, pistachio and ricotta, and baklava. Absolutely delicious. Rich, creamy, and the flavors just go so well. I definitely have to come back. read more
5 months ago
A couple of years ago, we visited Salt & Straw in Los Angeles and were amazed by their unique ice cream flavors, such as olive oil and blue cheese, which tasted incredible. Recently, while walking through the West Village, we spotted the ice cream shop and decided to try it again. Although the seasonal flavors were different from our last visit, they were just as delicious. We sampled the coffee chamomile sherbet, which was subtle and delightful, as well as the strawberry tres leches, which was absolutely delicious. My husband couldn't resist trying the arbequina olive oil flavor before we left. The shop had an inviting ambiance and plenty of outdoor seating, perfect for nice weather. The service was good, too! :) read more
5 months ago
Amazing service and ice cream flavors!! The server was also very helpful in pointing out the gluten free flavors. The location also has an allergy "cheat sheet" for reference which always gives me peace of mind. I had the strawberry balsamic honey and black pepper ice cream with the arbequina olive oil and that was an amazing pairing! My friends and I went after dinner at around 7pm and it was quiet and cozy enough for chatting. Later on it did get pretty packed and noisy so plan accordingly if you plan on chatting! read more
5 months ago
This is my second visit to the NYC salt and straw locations, not too many flavors at the moment that really piqued my interest compared to the autumn season. 4.5/5 Rhubarb + Star Anise 4.2/5 Salted Malted Cookie Dough 4/5 Pistachio read more
Salt and straw is my absolute favorite ice cream. I am more of a cookies and cake person but this is the place I go out of my way to get to when I want ice cream. The service is always friendly, and the flavors are always creative. My favorite is the chocolate babka. I tried the chocolate malted potato chip cupcake but it was much sweeter than the babka. I love the creativity of their flavors and they never disappoint. The staff was very kind and asked me about my dietary restrictions and told me I can't have the pistachio due to pork gelatin. Don't be discouraged by the line...it moves fast. If you want to eat there you can sit on the ledge along the window. read more
Gets pretty crowded and there was a line the night we dropped by. This Seattle based ice cream serves up an eclectic variety of delicious flavors. Counter staff let us try two flavors. I had a double scoop cup of Salted Malted Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper. Wow - so good and both very different. They label themselves "as a small-batch, chef-driven ice cream, handmade using local ingredients. Curiously Delicious Ice Cream." Yes, for sure! read more
Monthly Ice Cream Date #14 Nothing that special about this month's Cereal Series, just well-executed classics. The only one I didn't like was the Concord Grape. It's very strong + just not my vibe. Tried the Salted Brownie Waffle bowl--a freebie in their rewards program. Not that sweet, more rich + my friend said slightly salty, which balanced our extremely sweet ice cream. Idk if it was because of the bowl or our server was generous, but we got HUGE scoops. read more
Far too expensive and not worth it. The ice cream is very overhyped and honestly nothing impressive. It's mostly unusual or "fancy" flavors you don't typically find at other shops. I tried the Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (yes, that's the full name) and immediately regretted it. The flavor combination was gross and I've never had oily ice cream before, it felt like a waste of money. I will give them full credit for their efficient and polite customer service. Despite the place being extremely crowded with a long line, the staff kept everything moving quickly and handled everyone with patience and grace. Regardless of how great the service was, the ice cream itself just didn't justify the price or the hype for me. read more
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Please continue expanding on the East Coast! Fantastic ice cream, warm and friendly staff. Fun, inventive, and delicious flavors, I genuinely wanted/needed to try about 10 but grudgingly settled on just 4 in a flight. A tad pricy at ~$16, and my one minor complaint is that the waffle chip accouterments were pretty stale. read more
Ok so to start this was a yelp event and I'm so glad it was bc to be honest I never heard of them before! I'm always looking for good ice cream spots to bring my kids & this one was soooo good!! I love the set up. The shop is on a corner and I loved that. Very west village. The staff was soo kind and sweet. Kaylee - I could be wrong I'm so sorry my but she was awesome. My son had a lucky charms style ice cream and I had the salted caramel....freakin amazing. Now summer is around the corner after the park def going to be back. read more
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My favorite Salt & Straw in New York. Unique ingredients, great quality ice cream, new flavors every month so you don't get bored. 10/10 no notes. Staff here is so nice and patient. They truly let you try every flavor. Best monthly flavors are their Berry series in April and Apple series in September. They have great mix-ins in their ice cream and are known for their OG olive oil flavor. Try it! read more
While visiting New York for work and then staying a few extra days for fun, I had heard Salt & Straw as a recommendation multiple times so we had to stop when we walked by it. The location was great, it looked nice / clean and the staff were fantastic! I appreciated their patience as I decided on my flavor as well as their suggestions. In the end, I went with Vanilla Custard w/ Butterscotch Swirl and Strawberry Honey Balsamic w/ Black Pepper and my boyfriend got the Honey Lavender and the Cinnamon Swirls. All of the flavors were unique, very creamy and worth trying but also aren't ones I'd be craving/ eager to try again. If back in NYC, I'll be back for sure but mostly because of the fantastic servers. read more
First time trying Salt & Straw Ice Cream, the customer service was exception, they were very patient and welcoming and helped us try as many flavors as we wanted. I ended up ordering the waffle cone with a split scoop flavor the Chocolate brownie & Hazelnut Cookies and cream. I found the ice cream to be just the right level of creamy and sweet and the waffle cone was really great. I think they had unique flavors and it was good ice cream, but what really set the experience apart was the friendly customer service and overall vibe of the location. I would definitely go back! read more
The Pistachio and Ricotta Cannoli in the house-made waffle cone was so bomb. The flavors blended nicely and the chunks of frozen ricotta added a nice texture. The waffle cone tasted incredibly fresh which made it even better. I recommend using a spoon if you order a cone. My daughter also very much enjoyed her cup of Chocolate Gooey Brownie. Both flavors were not overly sweet--tasted fresh and high quality. read more
You can never go wrong with ice cream. I had their vegan hazelnut cookies and cream. It was delicious. Almost every bite had cookies in it. It wasn't overly sweet so you can taste the flavors of the hazelnut and cookies. The service was fast and friendly. The space is wide and spacious. It's a prime location. read more
I had this ice cream years ago on the West Coast and have not stopped thinking about it since... and the fact they've opened up a NYC location means that miracles can happen. This ice cream place has combos that are more wacky (ex. Blue cheese with pear) but they don't put out flavors that aren't quality (like I'd legit trust any flavor from them). Tried a bunch of flavors from their NYC location and enjoyed them all. They had a limited time oishii strawberry with pretzel and I'm not sure how they did it but they captured the freshness and sweetness of the Oishii strawberry but also had it cut yet complimented by the pretzels in it. Their pistachio flavor, I'm not a pistachio guy, but was creamy and heavenly. read more
Their ice cream is always super good. Love the innovative flavors. And that they allow you to taste test before buying. This visit I liked the chocolate chip cookie dough one we got better than the babka one. The coffee love nuts is a good one to get too! read more
10 months ago
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1 month ago
The line went fast, and they let you sample a bunch without getting annoyed. I liked the olive oil and lavender. I thought the coffee with nuts was too bitter/sweet. read more
Amazing!! Ice cream tasted fresh and I love how unique the flavors are. I got the strawberry tres leches and it was flavorful but not too sweet. I really like how you can sample everything and I will definitely be coming back :) read more
I ordered the smallest size of the Chocolate Babka with Hazelnut Fudge, what I had ordered the first time I stopped by for a Yelp event. It was just as good this time around. There wasn't much of a line of a weekday evening. There were standing tables indoors to eat at, which I found convenient because I didn't want to eat melting ice cream on the sidewalk in the heat. read more
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9 months ago
Open till 11pm...... Great place to come, Californians vibes/ (yes, the stores are mostly located there) they make interesting flavors such as Lavender, root beer etc... Heart of west village on Charls/Hudson st. Benches or standing only and no restrooms or drinks are sold. Incrcream only! Open till 11pm. During the summer, Big Line......... about 30min-45min wait outside. read more
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