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Ample Hills Creamery is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

1. Ample Hills Creamery

9.3
623 Vanderbilt Ave (at St Marks Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Gelateria · Prospect Heights · 372 consigli e recensioni

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best and Most Accurate Use of the Word 'Crack' in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! The Salted Crack Caramel will cause symptoms of withdrawl.

Blue Marble is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

2. Blue Marble

186 Underhill Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Gelateria · Prospect Heights · 74 consigli e recensioni

Matt H.Matt Healy: Great simple flavors done really well. If you're feeling like mixing it up though, get a molten marble – a scoop of ice cream doused with an espresso shot.

Big Gay Ice Cream Shop is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

3. Big Gay Ice Cream Shop

125 E 7th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Gelateria · East Village · 416 consigli e recensioni

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: What starts as traditional ice cream is quickly transformed by adding tons of unique toppings. We recommend the Salty Pimp – vanilla ice cream, topped with dulce de leche, sea salt and chocolate dip.

The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

4. The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory

8.6
65 Bayard St (btwn Elizabeth & Mott St), New York, NY
Gelateria · Chinatown · 450 consigli e recensioni

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Stay Authentic! The Black Sesame and Red Bean ice flavors will blow you away. Knicks fan? Add Jeremy Lin sprinkles. Read more at: http://bit.ly/UntappedCICF

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

5. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

9.1
48 1/2 E 7th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Gelateria · East Village · 307 consigli e recensioni

Samantha B.Samantha Barbour: The maple latte on ice is amazing. A little sweet so try adding an extra shot of espresso! Oh - and the kale scone. You had me at kale ....

Victory Garden is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

6. Victory Garden

31 Carmine St (btwn Bleecker & Bedford St), New York, NY
Gelateria · West Village · 120 consigli e recensioni

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Trust us, you’ll fall head over heels for their goat milk soft serve ice cream – the Tangy Goat Milk is simply perfect, and the Salted Caramel is to die for.

Sundaes and Cones is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

7. Sundaes and Cones

8.8
95 E 10th St (btwn 3rd & 4th Ave), New York, NY
Gelateria · East Village · 291 consigli e recensioni

Christen D.Christen Duong: one scoop of green tea, one scoop of lychee

Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

8. Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory

1 Water St (at Old Fulton St), Brooklyn, NY
Gelateria · DUMBO · 180 consigli e recensioni

Iris P.Iris P: Ignore everything else on the menu except the banana split. It's the real deal.

Milk Bar is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

9. Milk Bar

8.3
251 E 13th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Negozio di dessert · East Village · 711 consigli e recensioni

Gansevoort Hotel GroupGansevoort Hotel Group: The unique soft serve flavors change monthly. We recommend cereal milk

Momofuku Milk Bar is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

10. Momofuku Milk Bar

119 W 56th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Negozio di dessert · Theater District · 283 consigli e recensioni

@JuliusOCloset o.@JuliusOCloset on Instagram: Grab a soft serve, bagel bomb and/or pies and then eat them @ Chambers Hotel lobby or mezzanine. 

Milk Bar is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

11. Milk Bar

8.0
382 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Havemeyer & Marcy), Brooklyn, NY
Negozio di dessert · Williamsburg · 184 consigli e recensioni

Xiaoyi L.Xiaoyi L: the cereal milk soft is sooooo freakin' good! try it!

Milk Bar UWS is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

12. Milk Bar UWS

7.6
561 Columbus Ave (at W 87th St), New York, NY
Negozio di dessert · Upper West Side · 113 consigli e recensioni

Amber K.Amber Kho-Udom: Awesome staff <333 ordered the cereal milk soft serve and tipped it over :( staff immediately said "it was already tilting anyways" and gave me a new one for free!!! Ahhh :)

Momofuku Milk Bar is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

13. Momofuku Milk Bar

360 Smith St (at 2nd Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Negozio di dessert · Carroll Gardens · 89 consigli e recensioni

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Whacky flavors of soft serve, sweet cake balls, and fat, chewy cookies are the hallmarks of this bakery.

Il Laboratorio del Gelato is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

14. Il Laboratorio del Gelato

9.1
188 Ludlow St (at E Houston St), New York, NY
Gelateria · Lower East Side · 345 consigli e recensioni

BoweryBoogieBoweryBoogie: They're going flavor crazy with the newer, larger location. Try the mango gelato when available.

Grom is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

15. Grom

233 Bleecker St (at Carmine St), New York, NY
Gelateria · West Village · 248 consigli e recensioni

Jen L.Jen Lee: Order the Crema di Grom with a cone. Closest thing to real Italian gelato in New York.

Popbar is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

16. Popbar

5 Carmine St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Gelateria · West Village · 141 consigli e recensioni
L'Arte del Gelato is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

17. L'Arte del Gelato

8.5
75 9th Ave (btwn 15th & 16th St), New York, NY
Gelateria · Chelsea · 87 consigli e recensioni

Joe G.Joe Germuska: "Our favorite flavors? Pistachio, panna cotta, ginger, rice pudding, or olive oil; we could go on, but there's no need as it seems they can do no wrong."

Amorino Gelato is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

18. Amorino Gelato

8.9
60 University Pl (at E 10th St), New York, NY
Gelateria · Greenwich Village · 200 consigli e recensioni
Gelato Ti Amo is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

19. Gelato Ti Amo

12 John St (btwn Broadway & Nassau), New York, NY
Gelateria · Financial District · 15 consigli e recensioni

BennuworldBennuworld: Outrageously smooth and delicious gelato. Best of all, it's green!

Gelato Ti Amo is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

20. Gelato Ti Amo

68 2nd Ave (At E 4th St), New York, NY
Gelateria · East Village · 26 consigli e recensioni
L'Arte Del Gelato is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

21. L'Arte Del Gelato

75 7th Ave (at Barrow St), New York, NY
Gelateria · West Village · 40 consigli e recensioni

Mike S.Mike Singleton: Wind your way through the West Village brownstones on your way to this traditional italian gelato shop for a scoop. Flavors are seasonal, but be sure to try a waffle cone.

L'Arte Del Gelato is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

22. L'Arte Del Gelato

7.0
Lincoln Center Plaza (64th St and Columbus), New York, NY
Gelateria · Lincoln Square · 14 consigli e recensioni

Joe G.Joe Germuska: "Our favorite flavors? Pistachio, panna cotta, ginger, rice pudding, or olive oil; we could go on, but there's no need as it seems they can do no wrong."

Screme Gelato Bar is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

23. Screme Gelato Bar

2030 Broadway (btwn 69th St & 70th St), New York, NY
Gelateria · Lincoln Square · 11 consigli e recensioni

Cristina R.Cristina R: Try mixing the Cap'n Crunch WITH the Nutella Brownie. Perfection.

Grom is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

24. Grom

1796 Broadway (at W 58th St), New York, NY
Gelateria · Theater District · 152 consigli e recensioni

Naima C.Naima Cook-Bazemore: Crema De groma is like the best chocolate cookie dough you've ever had in gelato form,hazelnut is effing delicious,pink grapefruit is amaze

Blue Marble is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

25. Blue Marble

196 Court St (btwn Congress & Wyckoff St.), Brooklyn, NY
Gelateria · Boerum Hill · 49 consigli e recensioni

Josh G.Josh Guttman: The culture (yoghurt) is their most famous, but everything is delish. Try the mini marble with a shot of espresso.

26. Blue Marble Ice Cream

7.6
Brooklyn Bridge Park - Pier 1, Brooklyn, NY
Gelateria · Brooklyn Heights · 18 consigli e recensioni

Joe G.Joe Germuska: 'The high butterfat content of the scoops here ensures a super creamy texture, but the flavors stay bright. Our favorite scoop? Probably the strawberry'

16 Handles is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

27. 16 Handles

8.3
325 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 75th & 76th St), New York, NY
Gelateria · Upper West Side · 50 consigli e recensioni

David R.David Renz: Make sure to get the frozen faux-healthy yogurt. And, while you're there, don't forget to pick up a high school girl on your way out.

16 Handles is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

28. 16 Handles

240 Lafayette St (btwn Spring & Prince Sts), New York, NY
Yogurteria · SoHo · 23 consigli e recensioni

Adam B.Adam Britten: Leave enough room in your cup for when you visit the topping bar so you don't spill!

16 Handles is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

29. 16 Handles

8.1
428 3rd Ave (at E 30th St), New York, NY
Yogurteria · Rose Hill · 31 consigli e recensioni

Sah L.Sah Liang: Awesome place. No whipped cream though. Go when there is no line or eat there...otherwise your ice cream will melt

16 Handles is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

30. 16 Handles

8.3
1569 2nd Ave (btwn E 81st & E 82nd St), New York, NY
Gelateria · Yorkville · 60 consigli e recensioni

Matt K.Matt Kroll: Full toppings bar of fresh fruit and cereals, and the place has a line out the door in the winter. 'nough said.

16 Handles is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

31. 16 Handles

7.7
153 2nd Avenue (btwn E 9th & 10th St), New York, NY
Yogurteria · East Village · 134 consigli e recensioni

NYU Restaurateur C.NYU Restaurateur Club: Undoubtedly an NYU staple, 16 Handles is the best during hot summer nights!

Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

32. Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream

1564 1st Ave (btwn 81st St & 82nd St), New York, NY
Gelateria · Yorkville · 84 consigli e recensioni

Drew J.Drew Jib: I never thought I'd spend $7 for an ice-cream cone and not regret it, but that's exactly what happened. Cake mix is great and the rice krispies cone is so good it should be illegal.

Sedutto is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

33. Sedutto

8.9
1498 1st Ave (btw 78th and 79th St), New York, NY
Gelateria · Upper East Side · 45 consigli e recensioni

Zack M.Zack Mansfield: Skip dessert at your UES dinner and instead get a giant waffle cone at Sedutto.

16 Handles - Closed is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

34. 16 Handles - Closed

37-07 30th Ave (at 37th St.), Astoria, NY
Gelateria · 28 consigli e recensioni
16 Handles is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

35. 16 Handles

8.5
2600 Broadway (W 98th St), New York, NY
Gelateria · Upper West Side · 22 consigli e recensioni
Rita's Water Ice is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

36. Rita's Water Ice

2486 Broadway (btwn W 92nd & 93rd St), New York, NY
Negozio di dessert · Upper West Side · 48 consigli e recensioni

JoaJoa: My favorite flavors are creamy coconut and pineapple, must try! The staff here is really friendly.

16 Handles is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

37. 16 Handles

8.3
178 8th Ave (at 19th St.), New York, NY
Gelateria · Chelsea · 41 consigli e recensioni

Nicholas W.Nicholas Webb: Probably best FroYo in the city. The peanut butter is awesome and don't be scared to sample ALL of the flavors

16 Handles is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

38. 16 Handles

498 Avenue of the Americas (btwn 12th & 13th St.), New York, NY
Gelateria · West Village · 22 consigli e recensioni

Dennis L.Dennis Lowry: Randomly walked into this place while out on a date. So glad I did. I love desserts and FroYo's no exception. Load up on the toppings! Don't be "skirred"!

Flavaboom is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

39. Flavaboom

600 Avenue of the Americas (btwn W 17th & 18th Sts), New York, NY
Yogurteria · Chelsea · 58 consigli e recensioni

StonehengeNYCStonehengeNYC: DIY froyo...we say it's better than Pinkberry. Why would you want 1 or 2 flavors when you could have more?!

Chloe's Soft Serve Fruit Co. is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

40. Chloe's Soft Serve Fruit Co.

8.3
25 E 17th St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Negozio di dessert · Union Square · 96 consigli e recensioni

ChiChi212.comChiChi212.com: The best soft serve in the city. And only 100 calories? Yes please!

16 Handles is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

41. 16 Handles

7.6
139 N 7th Street (at Bedford Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Gelateria · Williamsburg · 19 consigli e recensioni

Christopher L.Christopher LeBron: No seriously get yourself the Cinnamon Bun it has the best consistency. But the Salted Caramel comes in a close second for sure! Trust me I have Klout.

OddFellows Ice Cream Co. is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

42. OddFellows Ice Cream Co.

175 Kent Ave (btwn N 3rd & N 4th St), Brooklyn, NY
Gelateria · Williamsburg · 231 consigli e recensioni

Zayed K.Zayed Khan: Probably the best ice cream you'll have this summer. Chef Sam Mason (he of wd~50 fame) is a flavour mixing wizard. The weirder the combinations sound in your head, the better they taste in yo' mouth.

16 Handles is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

43. 16 Handles

245 Bleecker St (at Carmine St), New York, NY
Yogurteria · West Village · 21 consigli e recensioni
Sugar And Plumm is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

44. Sugar And Plumm

257 Bleecker St (Cornelia Street), New York, NY
Gelateria · West Village · 19 consigli e recensioni

MeliMeli: Dessert heaven. This place has macarons, truffles, chocolates, ice cream, candy and shakes. The banana covered macaron is a MUST TRY! Has adorable spinning windmills by the windows.

16 Handles is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

45. 16 Handles

349 Court St (btwn Union & President), Brooklyn, NY
Yogurteria · Carroll Gardens · 15 consigli e recensioni

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Here's a place you can go to get creative with your desserts! Cover your fro-yo swirl with your favorite toppings for a colorful kaleidoscope that's pretty to look at and edible.

Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

46. Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain

8.9
513 Henry St (at Sackett St), Brooklyn, NY
Gelateria · Carroll Gardens · 192 consigli e recensioni

Warren C.Warren Cohen: Delicious egg creams and killer sundaes

Vanilla Sky is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

47. Vanilla Sky

33-18 Broadway, Astoria, NY
Negozio di dessert · 29 consigli e recensioni

Alyssa R.Alyssa R: Great atmosphere and decor with plenty of seating, nice selection of flavors and toppings, and friendly staff!

CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

48. CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice

459 Lexington Ave (at E 45th St), New York, NY
Negozio Bubble Tea · Turtle Bay · 67 consigli e recensioni
Ten Ren's Tea Time is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

49. Ten Ren's Tea Time

7.4
75 Mott St (btwn Canal & Bayard St), New York, NY
Sala da tè · Chinatown · 98 consigli e recensioni

Kim F.Kim F: Still the best bubble tea in NY and it's made from fresh brewed tea, not sugary powder. You can also ask them not to add sugar at all.

TK Kitchen (TKettle) is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

50. TK Kitchen (TKettle)

26 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 2nd Ave & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Negozio Bubble Tea · East Village · 117 consigli e recensioni

DensDens: Chat up the bubble tea barmaid on the 100 different combos and try something diff every time. Thai iced tea w aloe is my fav so far.

Saint's Alp Teahouse is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

51. Saint's Alp Teahouse

39 3rd Ave (btwn E 9th & E 10th St), New York, NY
Negozio Bubble Tea · Greenwich Village · 147 consigli e recensioni
Kung Fu Tea (功夫茶) is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

52. Kung Fu Tea (功夫茶)

241 E 10th St (btwn 1st Ave. & 2nd Ave.), New York, NY
Negozio Bubble Tea · East Village · 46 consigli e recensioni

JihangJihang: Just got back from Taiwan, had to go here. Best in Manhattan! They have dong gua cha!

Come Buy is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

53. Come Buy

251 5th Ave (at 28th St.), New York, NY
Negozio Bubble Tea · NoMad · 56 consigli e recensioni

Angela W.Angela Wen: Large variety of bubble teas and fresh brewed teas with the customizable less sugar/less ice combos. First place I've seen to pick on New York trends of Dough donuts and Macaron Cafe macarons.

CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

54. CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice

7.4
38 Lexington Ave (at E 24th St), New York, NY
Negozio Bubble Tea · Rose Hill · 65 consigli e recensioni

Yifen J.Yifen J: These Baruch students got it so good- this pmt is better this than 98% of the stuff in chinatown. Good even without sugar.

L'Albero dei gelati is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

55. L'Albero dei gelati

9.4
341 5th Ave (at 5th St), Brooklyn, NY
Gelateria · Central Slope · 102 consigli e recensioni

Project Latte: a NYC cafe culture guideProject Latte: a NYC cafe culture guide: Surrounded by high walls on two sides, L'Albero Dei Gelati's secluded back garden is quiet and peaceful and sports a cunning garden table along with standard umbrella cafe tables.

Caramello is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

56. Caramello

179 5th Ave (btwn Lincoln & Berkeley Pl.), Brooklyn, NY
Gelateria · North Slope · 19 consigli e recensioni

Megan D.Megan Do: Can't go wrong with any of the gelato flavors here. They serve Intelligentsia Coffee too! Staff is really sweet and helpful.

Teariffic is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

57. Teariffic

51 Mott St (btwn Bayard & Pell St), New York, NY
Bar Caffè · Chinatown · 90 consigli e recensioni

Sharon C.Sharon Chen: Another great bubble tea cafe in Chinatown. Great bubble tea selections and snacks, especially thick toast with half condense milk and coconut butter!

Kung Fu Tea is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

58. Kung Fu Tea

7.5
234 Canal St #107 (at Centre St), New York, NY
Negozio Bubble Tea · Downtown Manhattan · 98 consigli e recensioni

Jackie J.Jackie J: Only tea place in NYC that has the "white gourd" (dong gua) tea that I crave. Love. Have it straight, hot or cold.

Kung Fu Tea (功夫茶) is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

59. Kung Fu Tea (功夫茶)

7.4
73 Chrystie St, New York, NY
Negozio Bubble Tea · Lower East Side · 58 consigli e recensioni

Crystal Z.Crystal Zheng: White jelly is the shit. It can be added into any drinks.

Big Gay Ice Cream Shop is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

60. Big Gay Ice Cream Shop

61 Grove St (at 7th Ave S), New York, NY
Gelateria · West Village · 300 consigli e recensioni

Annie M.Annie Markham: I like my ice cream big and gay. I couldn't find a place that had both...till NOW! Love salty & sweet? Love delicious, fabulous frozen dessert? Me too, let's go, bitches!

Ronnybrook Farm Dairy Milk Bar is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

61. Ronnybrook Farm Dairy Milk Bar

75 9th Ave (btwn W. 15th & 16th), New York, NY
Gelateria · Chelsea · 77 consigli e recensioni

Jill G.Jill Goldstein: The staff here are SUPER nice. Whether it's crafting creative flavors of delicious milkshakes or sharing leftovers, always working hard with a smile.

Wooly's Ice is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

62. Wooly's Ice

89 South St (Pier 17), New York, NY
Negozio di dessert · Downtown Manhattan · 6 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the Hawaiian-style shaved ice with a sweet kiss of condensed milk andtoppings, including mochi, diced kiwi and homemade brownies. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Leggi tutto.

Mia Chef Gelateria is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

63. Mia Chef Gelateria

7.8
379 3rd Ave (at E 27th St), New York, NY
Gelateria · Rose Hill · 33 consigli e recensioni

Ray E.Ray Esperanzate: Great gelato making class. Also, watermelon sorbet is awesome.

Fresco Gelateria is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

64. Fresco Gelateria

138 2nd Ave (btwn E 8th & E 9th St), New York, NY
Gelateria · East Village · 143 consigli e recensioni

Barrett L.Barrett Lane: Rose water gelato, triple chocolate cookies, la colombe coffee. What's not to love?

Just Sweet Dessert House is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

65. Just Sweet Dessert House

83 3rd Ave (E 12th St), New York, NY
Negozio di dessert · Greenwich Village · 43 consigli e recensioni

Athena C.Athena Chang: Try the Green Tea Ice Cream And Red Beans Crepe -

Koffeecake Corner is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

66. Koffeecake Corner

301 W 17th St, New York, NY
Bar Caffè · Chelsea · 70 consigli e recensioni

Jenn P.Jenn Pedde: 3 words: Nutella. Latte. Frappe. I swear to you you won't be disappointed. PS - the staff is super friendly!!!

Teado is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

67. Teado

8.2
145D Hester St (btwn Chrystie St & Bowery), New York, NY
Negozio Bubble Tea · Lower East Side · 66 consigli e recensioni

Jeremy F.Jeremy Fisher: These guys are pros. Best bubble tea in Chinatown

ThirsTea is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

68. ThirsTea

280 E 10th St (at Avenue A), New York, NY
Negozio Bubble Tea · East Village · 23 consigli e recensioni

Cheapeats I.Cheapeats Inc: If you like tea, this is the place for you. They carry many different varieties and you can sniff and sample. The staff is very knowledgeable. FINALLY I don't have to endure bad tea anymore.

Tapioca Story is one of sweet cold treats - NY airbnb.

69. Tapioca Story

27-22 30th Ave (29th Street/30th Ave), Astoria, NY
Sala da tè · 13 consigli e recensioni

david ' dj shakez ' t.david ' dj shakez ' thai: Closest thing to Kung Fu or Ten Ren in Astoria... Bonus points for accepting credit cards!