Brooklyn has gained fame as a hipster foodie definition over the past decade, and with good reason. There are all kinds of things to try in New York’s second-most popular borough, and if you love ice cream, there’s plenty to taste too.
Are you an ice cream lover planning on heading over to Brooklyn? Put these ice cream shops on your list of places to visit!
Ample Hills Creamery
Ample Hills Creamery is consistently rated as one of the best ice cream shops in Brooklyn. With a wide range of flavors including sorbets, gelatos, and regular ice creams with all crazy mix-ins, you’re bound to find something you like here. Oh, and they also have pretzel cones!
Address: 3 Locations in Brooklyn (Red Hook, Gowanus, Boerum Hill)
Hours: 1 pm-9 pm Sunday-Thursday, 1 pm-10 pm Friday and Saturday
Coney’s Cones
If you’re looking for an emblematic place to enjoy an ice cream cone in Brooklyn, look no further than Coney’s Cones. Located on the Coney Island Boardwalk, here, you can get a cone or a cup full of tasty gelato and experience the sights and good vibes of this iconic Brooklyn landmark.
Address: 1023 Boardwalk West, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Hours: 12 pm-8 pm Monday-Sunday
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
Specializing in simple, locally-sourced ingredients, both traditional ice cream, and vegan ice cream lovers will find some of the freshest and most delicious ice cream on earth at one of Van Leeuwen’s five Brooklyn shops.
Address: 5 shops throughout Brooklyn
Hours: 12 pm-11 pm Monday-Sunday
