The Greek yogurt with honey and crushed almonds was perfect on this hot August afternoon!…read more The tanginess kept it from being too sweet. It was a good-sized scoop that I didn't have to share.

I decided to check out Figo Il Gelato after having dinner nearby, and I'm happy I visited! There…read morewas not much of a line when I first entered, but it got busier after I ordered. The service was friendly, and they offered a large selection of flavors. They also had outdoor seating which provided a nice opportunity to enjoy gelato and do some people watching. I liked the texture and flavor of the gelato, and I would definitely revisit. Given the line that formed and the gelato's quality, I could see how this could be a popular spot.

10/10. There are no words that can describe how good this place is. The ice cream. Creamy. The…read moretaiyaki. Delectable. The matcha flavor is on point with no grittiness. So cute inside and excellent service. Would cross the country again to go here.

Take me back to Japan, PLEASE! I sorrowfully miss Tokyo, Japan and the surrounding prefectures…read more For me, Taiyaki NYC is a close illusion visit to Japan. All the hype, all the 3.5k Yelp reviews, all the 4.3 stars, all the 5.1k photos to lured me, finally, for a visit to Taiyaki NYC to make my own assessment and patronized visit was surely justified. It is here Taiyaki NYC where the fish-shaped Japanese waffle that is chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside is well known. This fish-shaped Japanese waffle originated where invented in Tokyo, Japan in 1909. I have a strong proclivity for predilection of traditional ice cream as my personal taste, but occasionally I do enjoy soft serve ice cream. My predilection of traditional ice cream is for maintaining the coldness to intake my time consuming whereas soft serve ice cream melts very quickly. Taiyaki NYC only carries soft serve ice cream. I decided my usual default ice cream flavor green tea one scoop in small cup. Customer service is attentive as my male server cashier was very patient when deciding my order and digging my bag to search for change for cash payment. This male cashier appeared very utterly befuddled with bewilderment questioning the American coin respective values when counting to dispense my change as my payment was cash. Yes, cash is still widely accepted as a valid form of legal tender payment. "Prohibition of Cashless Establishments, as of March 21, 2026, all retail and food establishments in New York State, including New York City, must accept in-person cash payments, banning fully cashless stores." Taiyaki NYC complies. There are very limited ledge seating and absolutely no tables. This brick and mortar storefront business is designed for take-out, the standard NYC on-the-go culture. There are disposable coasters with their fish waffle image. There is a galvanized metal bucket reminisce of mint julep cup serving as makeshift gratuity from one's arts and craft creation. Ice cream cup, one scoop green tea $7.50 It has a very alluring aesthetic food appeal to my eye for the swirls heap in a large, towering mound above the cup ream line. It does have the standard hollow center, but not a large circumference unlike most soft serve ice cream competitor businesses. I find the gargantuan hollow center to be flagrantly egregious cheating and scamming customers for quantity and quality. Aesthetic food appeal for the facade attract customer attention, but can businesses focus on taste, quantity and quality for filling the interior especially at a extortionate price of $7.50? Nevertheless, the taste was a joyful delight as a temporary escape from life's chaotic of my Sisyphean task. Napkins are abundantly available for grabs.

Soft swerve were creamy and has the right amount of sweetness…read more Server was pleasant.

Vibe/ambiance: casual Service: poor service experience,…read moreserver seemed annoyed Items ordered: strawberry lychee: 8.2/10 black sesame soft serve: 8/10 ube soft serve: 7.8/10

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!

I had just finished dinner with my friends and we were looking for a little dessert to cap the…read moreevening. It's summer and humid, so ice cream seemed like the perfect finisher. Chinatown Ice Cream Factory was only steps away, so it only made sense for us to check it out. I had heard of CICF before - it has become pretty well known on social media and my brother also frequents this area and has spoken of it. The space is small - outside of a small area indoors to queue up there is no other seating or area for customers. There was a small line when we arrived but it moved quickly; I can see foot traffic being an issue when they're being slammed though as there is no efficient flow of customers in and out. But I mean, it must be working for them - this spot is incredibly popular. Anyway, they have a good selection of ice cream flavors - some common ones and other more unique ones. I decided to try the vanilla fudge which was quite good; I could tell the ice cream itself was quality, and there was a generous helping of fudge ribboned throughout. Service was good - they were working the line well and before I knew it I was outside enjoying. Overall, Chinatown Ice Cream Factory was great - the ice cream was delicious and I wouldn't hesitate to return to explore more of their flavors.

I got the riff sundae, and it was quite good. The vanilla soft serve itself didn't seem to be…read moreanything special, but when topped with the olive oil, honey, and sea salt, it was a great combo. I will admit it was very basic and something I could probably easily make at home, but it was very good nonetheless and it was executed very well with generous amounts of olive oil and honey and a perfectly balanced ratio When I went, the line was medium length, but it moved relatively fast, and the ice cream was ready pretty quickly once I ordered. I probably will try something else next time I come back just for variety, but if if it's your first time the riff is solid and worth giving a shot for a more elevated sundae experience. I did like the aesthetic of the place at night as well.

Decent soft serve but service can be hit or miss. I've been…read morehere on special event days & regular menu days & this past weekend I went to check out the special collaboration menu from Summer Fridays & I notice no transparency for prices on the menu board (which can be very helpful to potential customers passing by to check out the hype). As for ambiance, there's not much bc it's basically an ice cream stand with one side open facing the narrow sidewalk. There's some outdoor seating past the sidewalk & also to the right of Softside from their sister business Upside Pizza.

Tiffany What a sweet and Beautiful name…read moreSweet young lady and beautiful to She understands what you need I can describe her sweetness n beauty

We discovered this place totally by accident, my daughter randomly needed to go to the bathroom as…read morewe were walking around the streets of Manhattan and they were gracious enough to let her use it. While there, we were like wow what interesting looking pastries and cakes, let's check it out! And yeah everything was super delicious. The coffee was great too! I liked it so much I actually asked them for a recommendation as to where they got their beans. It was that tasty! Overall I would give them five stars, great little cafe, highly recommended.

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

Waited 38 minutes for the froyo on a Tuesday. Play by play: got in line at 8:10, went indoors 8:38,…read more checked out 8:48. Definitely a higher quality froyo than pinkberry, with more intense flavors. Up to you if it's worth the wait!

Haven't had froyo in forever but when in NYC we heard that this place was a must visit. And it did…read morenot disappoint. We went at a good time, the line was short and we've seen very long lines since visiting. The flavors were amazing. The toppings were great and the people were very nice. I'd say just a little pricey. For three of us it was $54 with three cups and two bottled Water. But you only live once. Eat some FROYO at any cost! Was well worth the spend. The atmosphere was great. A little hectic and busy but we never felt rushed while there.

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!

Out vacationing in NYC and surrounding areas. After having a slice of Ny pizza, stumbled upon what…read moreis now my FAV gelato ever! The place was packed (good sign) but the servers worked quickly to scoop out each order to keep the line moving and minimizing wait time. Our server let us try multiple flavors. I settle on the fresh mango and pistachio Both were very creamy. The mango was a perfect pairing...sweet mango flavor and so smooth. This place is now saved in my FAVORITES list.

Tasty Italian gelato place…read more Stumbled upon this place as we meandered around the village. Got a cup of mango, pistachio, and nocciola (hazelnut). Pistachio was my favorite. Interior is clean and modern with ample seating. Service is friendly and to the point. Portion was generous.