Eating Ice Cream In Westchester, NY — Best Places That Should Be on Your List

Eating a full tub of ice cream or gelato is one of the joys of life. The need for good ice cream becomes more when you are having a bad day or want to cheer yourself up. Fortunately, Westchester has a plethora of options for you to try. There are so many ice cream shops here and an endless list of flavors, whether it be a classic like vanilla or something less traditional.

While there is no shortage of ice cream shops, with so many options available, you may be wondering, “Where should I go?” This blog will tell you about some of the best in town! The Suarez Team Westchester real estate agents love all the flavors, and so will you. 

List of the best ice cream shops in Westchester, NY

• Longford’s Ice Cream. 

Longford’s Ice Cream is known for having the creamiest handmade ice cream in the northeast. They make sure to make small batches with the finest ingredients instead of making a big one. Therefore, the quality and taste remain fresh and creamy. They use the finest cream, imported vanilla, pure cane sugar, rich cocoas, and other premium additions. 

Top flavors to try: Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, cookie monster, and mint Oreo bomb.

• Village Creamery & Sweet Shop. 

The Village Creamery & Sweet Shop is a petite ice cream and frozen desserts shop. It is run by John, an ex-fireman, in a building that was once a library. Their specialty is inventing new and creative flavors. One of their best is “Cookie Monster Meets Peanut Butter Cup,” which is a mix of vanilla, choco chips, cookie dough, peanut butter cups, Oreos, and brownies. 

Top flavors to try: Butter Pecan, PB/Nutella swirl, Chocolate Brownie Caramel swirl, Candy Cane and Eggnog. 

• Bona Bona. 

Bona Bona is founded by Chef Nick Di Bona who takes pride in making their ice cream in their own kitchen rather than a factory. They use the finest quality ingredients for all of their small batches. There are a variety of signature and seasonal flavors to choose from. The chef’s creativity results in the creation of varied flavors that cater to everyone’s tastes. 

Top flavors to try: Salted Caramel, Key Lime Pie, Peanut Butter Fudge, Ultimate Cookies n Cream, and Coffee with Caramel Turtles. 

• La Fenice. 

La Fenice is a gelato shop owned by a native Italian couple — Simona Silvestri and her husband. Gelato maker Salvatore Scuro uses old methods and carefully sources their ingredients to bring out the best flavors. They have traditional flavors that originated in Italy as well as some American ones. 

Top flavors to try: chocolate-flecked stracciatella, pistachio, gianduia, salted caramel, and mint chip. 

• King Kone. 

If you are looking for the best soft-serve ice cream in Westchester, this is where your search ends. They have also been recognized by the Journal News as the #1 Soft Serve. King Kone’s ice creams are not just delicious but gluten-free as well. There are also dairy-free, no-fat, and vegan options. There is something for everyone!

Top flavors to try: Vanilla, Chocolate, Vanilla/Chocolate Twist, Vanilla/Orange Ice Twist, and Strawberry. 

• The Blue Pig. 

The Blue Pig uses all-natural ingredients from the local farms to make delicious ice cream. They truly define the meaning of homemade ice cream. They have their own trusted vendors, farms, and their own garden for their raw ingredients. Instead of mixing canned fruits and packaged flavor bases, they opt for organic fruits. 

Top flavors to try: Butter Pecan Fluffernutter, Really Good Chocolate, Chocolate Sorbet, Thompson’s Cider Sorbet, and Pig M&M. 

Do you also love ice cream as much as the people in Westchester? On your next visit, do not forget to try out these spots!

Gonzalo Torphy