1. For The Soft Serve Lovers
Having only been open for a few weeks, this New York City dessert shop has already overtaken Instagram. The adorable fish shaped waffle cone gets filled first with either a custard or red bean paste, before being topped off with soft serve. Flavors include the classic chocolate and vanilla, or more uniquely, black sesame and matcha.
Taiyaki NYC. 119 Baxter Street, New York, NY 10013. Mon - Fri 12 PM - 10 PM, Sat - Sun 11 AM - 10 PM.
Mix it up with taiyaki on top of your soft serve. Food Gallery 32 is an International Food Emporium. If you can't decide between Korean or Japanese before your Asian dessert, you can order all of the above here.
Food Gallery 32. 11 W 32nd Street. New York, NY 10001. Mon - Sun 11 AM - 12 AM.
As if you needed another reason to visit Food Gallery 32. Sweet Churros is here for all your fresh fried dough dreams (soft serve optional). Along with their fresh squeezed fruit juices, they are also serving a seasonal Pumpkin Spicy Latte!
Sweet Churros with Coffeed. Located inside Food Gallery 32.
2. For Those Who Want Their Ice Cream Rolled
This brand originally started in Thailand under the name "I-TIM-PAD" before rapidly expanding all across Asia and now America! The ice cream is smashed and rolled right in front of you, a staple for every Instagram feed.
I-CE-NY. 101 Macdougal St. New York, NY 10012. Sun - Thu 12 PM - 11 PM. Fri - Sat 12 PM - 12:30 AM.
Not in Greenwich Village but still desperate for rolled ice cream? 10below has you with four NYC location! Just as delicious, and with an insanely adorable logo (c'mon it's a whale!), the tiny ice cream store will quickly steal your heart.
10below Ice Cream. Mon - Fri 11 AM - 10 PM. Sat - Sun 11 AM - 11:30 PM.
Chinatown. 10 Mott St. New York, NY 10013
Lower East Side. 132 Allen St. New York, NY 10002
St. Marks. 42 1/2 St. Marks Place, New York, NY 10003
Flushing. 136-17 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 (closed on weekends)
2.5. ...Or Shaped Like A Rose
Established in 2002 by two childhood friends, the French franchise now has locations in 5 continents. You can find a piece of Paris right here in New York City by visiting any of Amorino's 4 boutiques. Instagram these quick before they melt!
Amorino. Sun - Wed 11 AM - 12 AM. Thu 11 AM - 12:30 AM. Fri - Sat 11 AM - 1 AM.
Greenwich Village. 60 University Place New York, NY 10003
Chelsea. 182 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10011
Time Square. 721 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10036
Upper West Side. 414 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10024
3. For Hitting Up The Lastest Egg Waffle Trend
KULU stands for Keep Your Life Unique! Priding themselves for bringing unique concepts to dessert, the shop serves various crepes, jellies, puddings, fusion desserts, and of course this egg waffle!
KULU Dessert. 123 W 3rd Street, New York, NY 10012. Sun - Thu 12 PM - 11 PM. Fri - Sat 12 PM - 12 AM.
Inspired by the egg waffle cart of his youth in Chinatown, Michael Tan opened Eggloo. Dedicated to offering unique experience to a traditional Hong Kong dessert,
Eggloo. 60 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10013. Sun - Thu 12 PM - 10 PM. Fri - Sat 12 PM - 11 PM.
4. For When It's Too Cold To Eat Another Ice Cream
You probably saw The Dessert Kitchen on your Facebook feed. This shop serves homemade Asian fusion styled desserts from Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan. And this dessert ramen looking treat? It's called Kanten.
Dessert Kitchen NYC. 192 Bleeker Street, New York, NY 10012. Mon - Wed 3 PM - 11 PM. Thu - Sat 3 PM - 12 AM. Sun 2 PM - 10 PM.
The Raindrop Cake became a smashing hit at Brooklyn Smorgasburg. The light and refreshing dessert inspired by the Japanese Mizu Shingen Mochi has been described as tasting exactly like eating a raindrop! Now it can also be found in the Lower East Side!
Raindrop Cake, available at Round K Cafe. 99 Allen St. Mon - Thu 8 AM - 10 PM. Fri - Sat 8 AM - 12 AM. Sun 9 AM - 10 PM.
Brooklyn Smorgasburg open till October 29th, Sat. 11 AM - 6 PM.
5. For Those Who Rather Drink Their Desserts
What a bright idea! Boba in a light bulb, why not?
Meet U. 54 Mulberry Street, New York NY 10013. Mon - Sun 11 AM - 10:30 PM.
Not feeling boba? But desperately in love with the light bulb containers? Idea Coffee has got your back! But believe it or not the light bulb juice is a side show considering what they do with their coffee. Have you ever wanted to drink a latte with a picture of yourself on it? Well now you can!
Idea Coffee. 246 5th Avenue, New York NY 10001.
This is a shop that no longer needs introductions. But follow their Instagram page for unique collaborations like this one, for Breast Cancer Awareness Month or this vegan one in partnership with By CHLOE.
Black Tap. 529 Broome Street, New York NY 10013. Mon - Wed 11 AM - 12 AM. Thu - Sat 11 AM - 1 AM. Sun 11 AM - 12 AM.