Lower East Side Ice Cream Factory

Ice cream shop · Lower East Side

Lower East Side Ice Cream Factory

Ice cream shop · Lower East Side

88 Essex St, New York, NY 10002

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Branch of a popular ice cream shop featuring unique flavors such as squid ink matcha n' cookies and zen butter.

88 Essex St, New York, NY 10002 Get directions

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@infatuation

"This is where you’ll want to get ice cream in the market. This offshoot of the Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory has a ton of flavors, including pandan, Thai ice tea, and ube. Just know this location is only open until 6pm and closes during the winter." - carlo mantuano, will hartman

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@eater

"The Tenement Museum's food tour includes the Chinatown Ice Cream Factory, inside the Essex Market." - Luke Fortney

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@infatuation

"This is where you’ll want to get ice cream in Essex Market. This offshoot of the Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory has a ton of flavors, and we’ve always gone with some sort of combo of pandan, Thai ice tea, and ube (sometimes all three). Just know this location is only open until 6pm. photo credit: Alex Staniloff NYC Guide The Best Restaurants At Essex Market" - Carlo Mantuano

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@eater

"Next door is new vendor L.E.S Ice Cream Factory, an outpost of the popular Chinatown Ice Cream Factory known for its Chinese flavors such as black sesame and taro. Here, second-generation owner Christina Seid has included new flavors such as squid ink, dulce de leche, and horchata." - Stefanie Tuder

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"New vendors include a Chinatown Ice Cream Factory dubbed Lower East Side Ice Cream Factory." - Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Andrew Russeth

Google

This is a branch of the redoubtable Chinatown Ice Cream Factory, with all of the superb flavors that place offers: ube, zen butter (a beguiling mixture of peanut butter and toasted sesame seeds), green tea, and so many more. A special bonus of this location: no crowds, at least when I have visited. I went with a double-cookie play on my last visit: matcha and cookies beneath almond cookie. Rich, thick stuff. I’m a fan. Note well: cash or Venmo only.

Milo

Google

The Essex Market is fun! Lots of little kiosks with items and flavors from all over the world! Days are starting to get chillier so I needed to try these two flavors before the weather really starts getting cold. Taro and matcha flavor- I truly just wanted to eat really colorful ice cream… The person working was very nice and patient with my questions because they have flavors I’ve never heard of before like pandan and durian. It was a nice experience and the price is exactly the same as other specialty ice cream shops in NYC. I liked walking and eating a fun product as a farewell to an awesome summer. It was a nice moment ❤️

Carmen Kath

Google

I went here today and the ice cream was delicious. I ordered Ube, which is a favorite of mine. Lots of unique flavors. As delicious as it was I am torn as to whether or not it’s worth $6.50 for one scoop. It’s quite pricey if you bring your children. Service was nothing special at all. I’ll go there again because the environment at the Essex market is exceptional and I enjoy being there.

Finn Granfield

Google

I went up to the counter to order and the employee got up and left for 5 minutes with no explanation, when she got back she went on her phone for another 5 minutes not acknowledging me whatsoever. Ice cream was clearly freezer burnt, not worth the price!

Lisa Lam

Google

Super good. Has fun flavors like pandan (which is the green one I got as shown in my pic), matcha & cookies, red bean, egg tart aka dan tat, etc. The logo of the dragon and the fun Asian flavors reminds me a lot of Chinatown Ice Crean Factory, so I wonder if they’re by the same management. But would definitely recommend!!!

Yumi Cheng

Google

I have had nothing but exceptional experiences at Lower East Side Ice Cream Factory! Every visit has been a delightful adventure into the world of delectable frozen treats. The ice cream here is beyond compare. From the moment I step through the doors, I am greeted with a wide array of mouthwatering flavors, each one carefully crafted to perfection. Whether I'm indulging in their classic favorites or exploring their unique seasonal creations, the taste and quality are consistently outstanding. The people working at Lower East Side Ice Cream Factory are not only decent but also incredibly friendly and accommodating. They go the extra mile to ensure that each customer has a pleasant and enjoyable experience. If you're seeking a place with incredible ice cream and a warm and welcoming atmosphere, look no further than Lower East Side Ice Cream Factory. I highly recommend this gem to all ice cream enthusiasts. It's truly a place where sweet dreams come true!

Peter Gonzalez

Google

Good ice cream. No fuss fade. Sometimes a line but always delicious

Madison Hayes

Google

Extremely rude worker running the counter. They close at 6 and I was at the counter at 5:57. Can I have a flavor that was on the board. She turned and checked the time on her phone and then she said "no" rudely. Not "sorry we're out" or something similar. She said we only have what's written on the tubs of ice cream. I said ok and looked down to see what they had. As soon as I looked down she said "you have 2 minutes" in a rude tone. I said forget it since I'm obviously bothering you. There are too many ice cream shops around that want people's business then to ever give this place my money.