I scream. You scream. We all scream for handmade artisanal gelato? Located in the heart of BedStuy, this parlor is the perfect place for families or singles. Bring that cutie with a bootie you met on Tinder here. Your kid got a few ‘A’s’ on their report card? A trip to ‘Brown Butter Creamery’ should be a no-brainer. The staff is warm, friendly, and will patiently indulge all of your annoying requests to sample their many flavor offerings like caramel crème brulée and lychee mimosa. 😋

Flight tickets are expensive these days, but if you want to get a taste of some chill vacay vibes right here in Brooklyn, check out this colorful oasis located in Crown Heights. Hand-crafted from scratch, in small batches, ‘Island Pops’ offers exotic ice cream and frozen yogurt flavors inspired by the Caribbean. Guava, soursop, passionfruit, sorrel rum sorbet, you name it.

This treasure got its name from the historic “Sugar Hill” neighborhood. A literal and figurative reflection of the “sweet life,” this shop is a beautiful marriage between community, food and the beauty of Harlem’s rich Black history. There’s always something new and exciting to try with their seasonal menu and rotating flavor offerings like ‘Tuma Buna,’ a coffee ice cream made in collaboration with music influencer and Harlemite, Tuma Basa, inspired by the Ethiopian coffee-making ceremony–Buna.

The first thing you’ll notice when you step into Avrilililly's is the decor. It’s a warm and inviting space of bright pastels, beautiful murals, and plush pink seating. You’ll want to spend some time here. Grab a scoop of gelato, two if you’re feeling adventurous, or three (F*** that diet). There are other treats to try like cookies, cupcakes and even gelato sandwiches (whew!). Celebrating a birthday? An engagement? Maybe a divorce? Place an order for a cake, starting at only $80.