Salt & Straw

This was hands down the best ice cream I’ve ever had! When we arrived in the evening, there was still a huge line waiting for this amazing treat—but it was so worth the wait! I could go on and on about how delicious the honey lavender ice cream was. It wasn’t just fragrant and sweet; you could really taste the subtle notes of honey and lavender in every bite! However, the real star of the show was the waffle cone. If you come here, you have to get the waffle cone! They hand-make their cones, and you can tell just how much care and skill goes into them. The waffle was light, airy, and perfectly crunchy—an ideal complement to the cold, sweet ice cream. Honestly, I don’t think there’s a better pairing! Not only was the food incredible, but the service was top-notch. They let you sample flavors without rushing you, and the staff were so kind and patient, offering great flavor recommendations. Plus, they really pack your cone with ice cream! I can’t wait to come back and try more of their delicious flavors! This was absolutely worth it!

Visited this new open gem to grab some ice cream. They have a variety of limited editions and usual menu of ice cream flavors. Yes, some options are vegan. Atmosphere was a bit chaotic because of the long time but the team is friendly and attentive. The guy with the cap made a few suggestions and shared his favorite flavor which was super appreciated. Their waffle cones are absolutely delicious. I for one don’t enjoy waffle cones too much but their crunchy yet soft texture makes so much sense. Definitely recommend if you’re in the city or in the UWS for some ice cream.

Amazing ice cream spot with super friendly staff and unique flavors like Pastrami on Rye and Olive Oil. The shop also offers ice cream flight, take away pint, merchandise, and encourage you to try all their fun flavors being buying! No sitting table but there are a few standing counter you can use for dine-in. Salt & Straw is a great add to the neighborhood for your sweet selection!

My first Salt & Straw experience was a great success. Really amazing ice cream, bursting with flavour. As it’s Halloween time, I tried the Creepy Crawly Critters… give it a go if you’re brave !! 😜

Salt & Straw finally in NYC! One of the best additions here! I was introduced to them by my clients before when I used to fly often to Portland, OR for work. So ecstatic that they're finally here. I went yesterday afternoon and waited around 35 minutes, and this was definitely one of those it's worth the long wait lines. The store was cozy and the staff were wonderful and patient as they let you try different flavors. I'm a Classics gal so I knew I wanted to get Pistachio Ricotta and Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons to stock up for home so I tried those and bought these pints for myself and my husband. I then tried a couple more: Coffee & Love Nuts because I love everything coffee ice cream, also tried to Chocolate Babka with Hazel and the Cinnamon Bagel flavor, both yummy! I finally decided on the Coffee flavor and they allowed me to split my scoop into 2 flavors, the Coffee flavor and the Double Fold Vanilla. Win-win! Also, this is easily the best coffee ice cream for me now! Special shout out to Emily who was super nice! Thank you! Finally, I left with a $39 purchase + tip! Had to get those 2 pints and 4 waffle cones to ensure the complete delicious experience at home. One of the most yum Elite Experiences, grateful to be part of the Yelp Elite Squad for this experience and thank you so much to Katey G. and of course, Salt & Straw! Keep expanding! Here to avail! :)

This place is a wonderful ice cream parlor!🍨 Salt 🧂 & Straw serves a great selection of delicious 🤤 classic and unique ice cream flavors! Definitely try the Cinnamon Raisin Bagel 🥯 & Schmear 🧈 Ice Cream! Staff 👨‍🍳 is super friendly and welcoming and the service is quick! ⏲️ Arrive early ⏰ to avoid the crowds. 👥 I wish I came here sooner!

I was curious to find out what was the big buzz about Salt & Straw ice cream 🍦🍨. Three words... It was delicious 😋 You have to try the Honey Lavender Ice Cream. Great customer service.

They are finally here!!❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 Knew they during my trip in Orlando (at Disney Spring😂) Ice cream was creamy, think, and flavors were super fun and creative. You can try them at store so find your favorite. 🎃🧡✨Jack-o’-lantern Pumpkin Bread, seasonal flavor in fall, love it! Thick, creamy with spices taste with bread pieces inside kinda chewy. 🤎🍫💥Chocolate babka was delicious too, although slightly too sweet for me. I love the babka pieces inside adding crispy texture. Other flavors recommendation: Olive oil, mild and neat. Their classic one. Strawberry & Balsamic is less preferred.

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!

I recently swung by Salt & Straw around 11 PM and found it surprisingly empty, which was great for sampling flavors without the usual line. Normally, this place is packed, but the staff were super friendly and eager to describe everything, making the whole experience fun. I ended up getting the Jack o'Lantern Pumpkin Bread, and it was fantastic--just the right mix of bread and ice cream with a nice pumpkin kick. One thing to note: when it's busy, the limited edition flavors might slow things down since they don't have detailed descriptions out. But I get why they do it. Oh, and they have ice cream for dogs, which is a nice touch! Salt & Straw is definitely the most unique ice cream spot in the city, and I can't wait to go back!

I am so happy that salt and straw has made it to NYC! I have had it in other parts of the country and absolutely loved it! The NYC specific menu is so unique and the flavors are so much fun that can't help but make you want to try them! Staff is wonderful and the ice cream itself just puts a smile on your face as it truly feels they think about every single aspect of the ice cream and you can really taste the quality! You will be missing out if you don't come here!

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.

I understand why people from the west coast rave about this ice cream store. The flavors are so unique and the staff are all so friendly. There was a long line so a part of me didn't want to take up too much time, but the staff encouraged us to try different flavors and I had so much fun that I probably ate a scoop worth of ice cream just from the samples. Some honorable mentions were the strawberry & balsamic (pictured), olive oil (pictured), and essence of ghost. The strawberry & balsamic was sweet and acidic, and the olive oil added a great savory depth. While I didn't get the essence of ghost, it receives an honorary mention because it tasted smoky which was so innovative my tastebuds couldn't keep up. They also have the best salted caramel ice cream according to a self-proclaimed salted caramel ice cream connoisseur. I hope they open more stores throughout the city so more people can try their ice cream!

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.

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!

Today was their grand opening and we were amongst the first 100 people that were able to try a non-alcoholic beverage from Grimm Artisan Ales. They actually collaborated with Salt & Straw on one of their limited flavors, Merlot-Aged Sour w/Chocolate Figs. There was an artist, providing caricature drawings of random guests, the first being the very first people on line. Of course, we tasted many flavors and took home a ton of pints as well as their seasonal pumpkin spiced waffle cones! The staff is super patient and they want you to try all the flavors so that you pick out the perfect on for yourself. I had a split scoop of their Coffee w/Love Nuts and Salted Malted Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. I can't wait to bring my Little...she's gonna fall in love.

I was over the moon when I found out that salt & straw was opening a location in NYC. I just moved here from LA where we have several locations and was so sad that there were no locations in new york. So of course, I had to come stop by my favorite ice cream spot. I actually had a gift card that I hadn't used so I was very excited to finally put it to use. Upon arrival, I was greeted by an enormous line out the door which was to be expected. However, it moved fairly fast. Owen helped us out and was an absolute sweetheart, letting us try several different flavors. I usually get the marionberry coconut sherbet flavor but learned that it was a west coast flavor so I opted for the salted malted chocolate chip cookie dough which is a popular, classic flavor. Many of the flavors we tried were also spectacular so it was difficult to choose. Safe to say I'll be back many, many times.

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!!

So excited Salt & Straw the Portland, Oregon based icecream shop is opening in NYC! I've never had a bad flavor from here and I've tried a lot of their forever rotating flavors! They currently have limited edition NYC inspired flavors and I will just say don't knock them until you try them!! The pastrami & rye flavor surprised me! Although I appreciate all their insane, fun flavors I will say I'm a sucker for the classic sea salt and caramel! They also have a section for some merch which includes, hats and sprinkles and even their icecream cookbook. Definitely make sure to try this spot as it's just very tasty icecream at the core of their business! All the staff were very friendly and more than happy to help!

I hit up Salt & Straw on a warm fall day which was perfect for ice cream! Despite the weather, the line wasn't bad and it moved quickly. I have been to a s&s in LA, so I knew generally what to expect, and this location was no different. Flavors range from kooky to creative. Also numerous vegan choices. I discovered that you can do a "split scoop," which is a single scoop of 2 flavors. I got the Salted Malted Choc. Chip Cookie Dough and Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons. Both were good. And "single scoop," is more like 3 scoops, so Yay! Service was super friendly and with a smile.

Salt and Straw recently opened but I give Four Stars. I'm sure they need to refine some of their policies and procedures to give all customers a better experience. I waited a long time for service because the one and only customer ahead of me sampled every flavor! My previous experience with sampling ice cream there's a limit of how many you can try. You could fill up sampling all of them! After a long wait I went up to the nice young lady at the register and told her I was there for the Yelp event. She immediately took my order and scooped out my two selections in a cup as I requested. Her name is Bre and she was definitely on the ball. Salt and Straw can thank her because she's the reason for me giving 4 Stars. She answered my questions about ingredients and gave me napkins and a spoon. I proceeded to an indoor ledge where I could stand and put my phone, my bag and the ice cream down to take photos and enjoy! The ice cream is definitely delicious. Compared to most shops a scoop is reasonably priced. I was allowed two flavors so I had Coffee and Love Nuts for one choice. The nuts are Pecans that are caramelized. The second flavor I selected was the Peanut Butter Brittle Caramel Fudge. Bottom line it's delicious because it's flavorful but I didn't pick up any distinct flavors of Peanut Butter, Coffee etc. My elderly taste buds could be screwed up so you try those flavors and please let me know what you think! I'm definitely recommending and looking forward to having two more flavors with friends. Everyone is saying they have heard of Salt and Straw! I hope I'm invited along when they try it!

Yummy! I had to stop by after hearing so many good things about this spot. The staff were so patient as I was trying different flavors. They have a bunch of Halloween themed ones, as well as New York themed ones such as cinnamon raisin bagel with schmear and merlot with chocolate figs. I ended up ordering a split between the cookie dough and pumpkin bread and it was just fantastic. The chunky bits were mixed in the ice cream well and it wasn't overrlyyy sweet. Would come again!

Great flavors, great customer service, clean restaurant. It felt like I was in Portland at the originals!

As a West Coast transplant, I'm so excited to have a Salt & Straw in NYC!!! For me, their ice cream radiates nostalgia and the quality is consistently solid across locations/time. What I love about them is the creamy ice cream texture and their weirdly creative and monthly/seasonal flavors. I resorted to my to-go, the Sea Salt with Caramel. Its less popular than some of their other traditional flavors, but something about the sweet cream and caramel swirls with a touch of salinity always gets me. Its like eating sweet popcorn but in an ice cream form. Also got to try out the Pumpkin Bread which got me ready for the upcoming holidays. Love how pumpkin flavors were strong but not too overpowering and not too sweet. For their first New York branch, they added the Pistachio and Ricotta Cannoli and the Chocolate Babka flavors! While I liked the pistachio flavors, I felt like it was diluted with the ricotta and almost had an almond-y taste. The chocolate babka was good, but I still preferred my other flavors. If you're in a pickle deciding between flavors, you can always try all of them and/or pick a split-scoop. Even after getting Salt & Straw in over 5+ cities, I'm impressed that you'll always be initially greeted by the same sweet aroma that comes from their freshly made waffle cones, which are always super crunchy with a slight cinnamon taste. Love that the staff here inherited the west coast friendliness! The store itself didn't have as many counter space as I had hoped, but they do have some benches outside. I look forward to coming back to check out their new flavors!

Some of the best ice cream I've had in my life! I was lucky enough to try Salt & Straw through the Yelp Elite event, and it did not disappoint. The line was long on a Friday night but moved quickly. The staff were awesome and let me try a bunch of flavors, which were all so unique and delicious. I ended up going with half chocolate babka and half pumpkin bread. The pumpkin bread was honestly life changing, and the waffle cone was so fresh and decadent. I can't wait to come back to try more flavors!

Wow I'm so excited salt & straw finally I'd making it's appearance in NYC! Having hsf it the first time in Seattle, it's high quality ingredients and unique flavors blew me away - this NYC location is no different. From the classics, you have to try the honey lavender. It's the perfect amount of sweetness with a hint of lavender. Note: it's still icecream level sweetness for all my asian dessert friends. But, the star of the show is their new flavors that rotate, the opening theme is NYC flavors. They're starting off with a bang with collaborations around nyc including - pastrami & rye, chocolate babka, pistachio & ricotta cannoli and more. The pistachio was my favorite!! Also don't sleep on the waffle cones (has a pumpkin spice flavor right now).

Salt and straw was a staple when I lived on the west coast, so was super excited to try them out again in New York! I really loved the New York flavors they had during the opening! The Pastrami with Rye flavor surprised me; it was really interesting and unique! I also sampled the cinnamon bagel, and the babka flavor, which were both part of the five New York limited edition flavors. Each was so decadent and so unique! After many samples, I opted for the Pistachio and Ricotta Cannoli flavor, which was amazing as well. All of the staff were so energetic, and knowledgable about the different flavors & how they came to life. Had an amazing experience and can't wait to visit Salt and Straw again :)

I have a soft spot for Salt & Straw as their Valentine's Day/monthly flavors are chef's kiss and this is the ideal spot to end up post dinner however this location was a bit of an out of the ordinary experience. There are limited edition NYC flavors like the below: Cinnamon Raisin Bagels and Schmear Merlot-Aged Sour with Chocolate Figs Chocolate Babka w/Hazelnut Fudge Pastrami on Rye Pistachio & Ricotta Cannoli Evergreen flavors like Coffee & Love Nuts, Honey Lavender, Strawberry Honey Balsamic w/Black Pepper are oldies but goodies which from coast to coast taste pretty consistent. Because they just opened a few weeks ago, that's why there is a long line, but I assume over time the newness will die down and the true fans will stick around to brave the line in the cold. I was a bit bummed that there were so little NYC flavors and only the last one shined through-the fig needed to taste more apparent in the merlot aged and the chocolate babka tasted like straight up chocolate ice cream. Although the specialty flavors were a bit disappointing, I appreciate the consistency of the nice employees, generous samples, and earworms sung along through the store!

NYC location does not disappoint -- Salt & Straw ice cream has made a successful leap to the east coast. Service was great -- no line at 7pm on a weeknight. Seasonal pumpkin bread flavor is killer.

Innovative flavors so a welcome addition to the neighborhood. First time trying this place was Miami so cool that they finally made it to NYC. Had the coconut and mint oil I flushed ice cream speckled with chocolate. It was yummy. A bonus is being able to try flavors. Had honey lavender which was perfect to sample but wanted something more with chocolate. Try it if you are on U WS. Plus waffle cones are delicious.

Hello, New York City, a new ice cream store has come to town. Innovative flavors and creamy high-quality vegan choices, the lines at this shop will be long for quite a while. The staff is friendly, the shelves of pints filled, and the counters and floor clean. Our scooper had moved here from LA, and I hope the neighborhood has provided a positive NY welcome. You can sample a few flavors while you wait for your order. The scoopers are friendly and welcoming, with a more generous energy than some NYers on the line. I'm a fan of Salt and Straw when I visit San Fran and am excited to have one a citibike away. I' tried my favs for the review to test to my baseline, and I'll def go back for the seasonal flavors. Welcome to the Big Apple, Salt and Straw!

So excited to welcome Salt & Straw to NY! Even though I went opening weekend, the team was well prepared for the crowds and service moved along quickly despite the line. Its ice cream, so of course it's a fun vibe :)

So I love the quirkiness of the flavors. Loved the fact that they used stainless steel spoons for tasting and used compostable spoons. I am not sure I would go for all the interesting flavors for a full scoop :) (tried the strawberry balsamic and was not for me, but did like the blackberry tamale) but you have to give full marks for the attempts. I stayed safe with the 'chocolate babka' flavor and it did not disappoint. It was full of hazelnuts and loved the texture of the ice cream. Also didn't smell very eggy which tends to happen in other places. This place had a line even on Sunday evening in 60 degree weather but they were patient with each customer.

Thanks to Salt n Straw's Yelp elite event, i enjoyed a free scoop with a waffle cone. The smallest size still allows you to choose two different flavors so I got the classic sea salt caramel ribbons and the pumpkin pie flavor. Service was great and even though there was a line, it was fast. There aren't seats so most people just stood to the corner. I'd definitely come back to try more flavors, especially the new monthly ones.

1st Salt and Straw in NYC. Been to sf one on Fillmore. Fast(maybe because it was rainy?) but everyone loved their flavors. PB brittle w fudge and cookie dough on waffle cone. It was cool to see the city street while eating.

Charming decor and delicious, complex & unusual flavors; featuring limited editions with a spotlight on NYC. The chocolate babkha/hazelnut fudge was my favorite of the limiteds but by far the mint chocolate chip is my champion. Vegan, using fresh Oregon mint. Shattered chocolate throughout. I really loved the honey lavender too. Apparently they have culinary perfume to add to the experience if you want; giving your ice cream an enhanced smell. Really rich, dynamic flavors that will entice to it palette. Love love loved. Servers/scoopers are super knowledgable and passionate. Will be back. Bought a pint of the apple cider donuts without trying because if all the flavors I tried can impress, I'm not worried about this one. Can't wait to try!

So happy that NY has its very first Salt & Straw! I have been going to all their pop-up events in NYC in anticipation of this opening. We had the chance to check it out early and it does not disappoint! They make small batches of chef-driven ice cream meaning you get some amazing flavors like their best sellers chocolate gooey brownie, sea salt with caramel & freckled mint chocolate chip. Go asap before the lines get crazy!

Salt and straw has the most unique flavors of ice cream I've ever tried .. they bring local ingredients into the mix so the limited flavors are the way to go. Sample all the flavors before you commit. Tried the Pastrami on Rye (think candied bacon-ish), but my go-to is their Salt Caramel Ribbon. Come right when they're closing to avoid the long line out the door!

I'm glad they opened a location in NYC! I had it in Portland and it was so delicious. I got to taste quite a few flavors. They have real spoons for the tasting, very eco-friendly. I ended up choosing the double scoop - one full scoop of honey lavender and one full scoop of merlot on a pumpkin waffle cone, which is seasonal. So delicious! It is shareable, but I didn't. It's so good. They have food fragrance as a topping that they spray on the ice cream, like perfume. There's a choice of 3 fragrances: citrus, blooms and cocoa. How cute. Smells nice and tastes great. They also have merch and ice cream pints ready in the fridge. They even have a pup cup. The staff are very friendly and explained the flavors to me while I was tasting. There are benches by the window where you can sit and enjoy. Will definitely be back.

I've never heard about Salt & Straw but I'm one of the fan now after trying their ice cream. The quality of the ice cream is incredible is creamy and rich. They have classic flavor as well as NYC Limited Edition. From the limited edition, I tried Pastrami on Rye and Merlot aged sour with chocolate figs. Just like the name you could smell the pastrami and you could taste the merlot. What an interesting creations! From the classic side, my favorite is Honey Lavender, it was light, not too sweet and the lavender smell makes me happy :) The Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper was like party in your mouth, you could taste the balsamic with the black pepper but it was not overpowering at all. If you are more into tangy flavor, you might like this one. The Freckled mint chocolate chip was very rich and creamy but it was on salty side I must say. I love how they use the silver spoon for tasting so they definitely care about sustainability. Everyone was very knowledgeable about the product and the size of the scoop was huge I'd definitely come back to try other flavor and of course for my honey lavender as well.

This is the first NYC location and they have unique flavors. They will offer suggestions and let you sample few flavors before making your ultimate pick. One scoop cost about $7. I decided to settle on their limited edition flavor which was the jack o' lantern pumpkin bread flavor. Definitely worth the visit!

Okay I am salt and straws biggest fan so when I heard they finally opened in nyc I made the trek to UWS from Brooklyn. There was a bit of a line but it only took about 10-15 minutes of waiting before we could order. I sampled the cinnamon raisin bagel and pistachio ricotta cannoli flavors and really loved both! I ended up ordering my favorite which is sea salt with caramel ribbons and the limited edition chocolate babka flavor. Overall, the ice cream is pretty solid but they are definitely struggling with some quality control. There are bits of ice in the ice cream which is probably from it melting and refreezing because the shop is pretty hot and doesn't seem to have working ac. They also weren't allowing people to grab pints from the freezer because the pints were melting so I think there's some serious building issues they have to address.

I had first tried Salt and Straw when I was on the west coast. So happy to have them in NYC now. My favorite is their pistachio ricotta ice cream. You can really taste both ingredients in the mix. They offer many samples so try to your heart's content before you order. I regret not getting their freshly made waffle cones. It smelled divine.

Awesome addition to the UWS. This was my first visit. The line is daunting but it went pretty quick and was well worth the wait. Delicious and unique flavored ice cream. I suggest the Pumkin pie!! Servers were very nice as well.

Great spot for ice cream in the UWS. They just opened up and the lines are out the door. Highly recommend the peanut butter caramel.

So happy this gem opened up in my neighborhood! Excited for many cones to come! Yummy!

Reminded me of Ben & Jerry's with their paragraph long flavor names consisting of more topping ingredients than you'd find at a dessert bar at a buffet. I tried what I'd sum up as their cookie dough and chocolate babka flavors. Both were good. Lines were long, and there was a lot of excitement there.

Wow, what a disappointment!!! Was waiting on line for 30 minutes to meet the most miserable employee of the year. Not a smile, no welcome and definitely no service. I felt bad that I caused him to work. When I asked to try a flavour (which they encourage to do) the sample that he gave me was so small that the only taste that I could taste was of the spone itself. At that point I wanted to leave however I was not able to disappoint my daughter. Now to the ice cream. I wanted to have 2 scoops however was not able to find the second flavour. I picked the honey lavender which was good. All the other flavours were not to my flavour:). BTW, if I want to eat pastrami, I will go to Katz Deli, not an ice cream store!!! At the end I received a scope that looks like a kid (age 2) size and was charged $6.95 for it. Really!!! My sincere advice, don't wait in line. Waste of time and money. Many other ice cream shop around with better service and flavours. My advice to the owner, interview before you hire. If the person looks sad and does not know how to smile, keep in at the back of house so he will not depress your customers. Wishing you good luck, you will need it.

I really, really can't emphasize enough how totally scrumptious this ice cream is. I got a split, and got a scoop of the chocolate babka with hazelnut fudge as well as the strawberry honey balsamic with black pepper (the pepper sounds gross, I know, but you actually can't taste it). Spectacular, unique flavors. I will absolutely be back, especially since they're always introducing new flavors. Maybe I'll head over there now, come to think of it...

I had the chocolate babka/hazelnut fudge and pistachio/ricotta cannoli -the best ice cream ever, I highly recommend both flavors!! Amazing customer service too!! A shout out to Brent and Olivia!!

A Portland staple has found it's new home in NYC! Just as good as always. Come hungry!