Best Ice Cream and Frozen Treats in NYC: Where to Cool Down on a Hot Day (2025)

Beat the NYC summer heat with the best ice cream and frozen treats in the city. From innovative scoop shops like Van Leeuwen and Morgenstern’s to artisanal gelato at Il Laboratorio del Gelato, and classic Italian ices at The Lemon Ice King of Corona, discover the top spots to cool down this August.