Essential Ice Cream Shops in New York City. Where to find the best classic and less common flavors. by Eater Staff and Melissa McCart. Updated Jun 26, 2025, 8:04 PM UTC.

Small Town Scoops, owned by Cierra and Delvon Crudup, Latrice Goodwine, and Nicole and Kelli Johnson, is opening soon at the former Mooney's Ice Cream & Cakes.