16 Handles

This 16 handles has its own schedule and its own idea of handling a business. They were constantly closed for random reasons and then during the holidays they completely closed. Which I suppose I understand except every other 16 handles in NYC was open so I was confused. They had a sign on their door saying «now serving breaking starting January 27^th». So we, as in 2 kids and I, showed up to have the much waited 16 handles yogurt. It was about 2 pm we open the door a woman promptly walks to the door and pushes us out explaining they are closed. We were unaware they were ONLY serving breakfast. That wasn’t clear with the sign so we left very abruptly from the rude woman telling us she was closed. I then called after we left because the kids were so upset. I assume owner or manager answers and didn’t apologize but only said «I am sorry for the misinformation that you took from our sign «…We will not back.

I’ve been to this location many times and ordered in for delivery twice. Each time I went in was great with the exception of their rewards card — which they were always out of. Both times I’ve ordered in I’ve received the wrong order. If you have your heart set on something and plan on having it delivered, prepare to be disappointed. Not doing this again.

I heard this place is a chain, but I needed a quick fro-​yo fix, so I stopped by one in Hoboken. The selection wasn’t bad, however I wish there was more options for fruit toppings — I only saw a few that looked fresh. The location is close to the water, but you can’t get to it by car due to the current construction. It’s a good standard fro-​yo spot if you need something quick! Price is decent too — I think the most I ever pay is about $ 5 a small cup.

Small cups are available so you can taste test before committing. And, nutritional info is posted along with allergens. I highly recommend the salted caramel… yum!

Best FroYo in Hoboken! All the flavors are delicious and I love that they put the allergy info on ALL products, toppings as well! Only place I’ll bring visitors! Love love love! Wish it was closer than 11^th st!

Love that they allow samples. The flavors tend to be hit or miss — some are delicious, some are a little fake-​tasting, some are cloyingly sweet… This is where being able to sample gets to be extremely helpful! Great selection of toppings.
The last time I was there, at least 3 machines were out of service (I want to say 4?). That was a buzzkill. Maybe it was just because we stopped by on a busy Saturday. No worries, we each got something to satisfy our sweet tooth while relaxing along the water.
One word of warning: We’ve only been here in the evening… and there are usually kids running around (I don’t blame them for being so excited!). Try to time it so that you can get in, get yours, and get out before they take over. If not, it’s a small shop — easy enough to give them a minute or two at the machines before you help yourself.

Very happy with this 16 handles. The staff is always helpful and the store is clean. Great flavors to choose from and plenty of seating spots. Not to mention that you can eat your fro yo on the benches across the street while gazing at the Manhattan skyline. Bonus!

So good. Gets slammed, especially on nice nights, but nothing outrageous. Super nice to be able to go sit by the water!

Pros:
— Lots of yuppie eye candy hang out around here
— If you’re a dog owner/​lover, lots of folks with adorable puppies/​dogs hang out around here
— Tons of topping options
Cons:
— Bland flavors. Case in point: the plain /​tart yogurt, the «base» flavor and ingredient of any frozen yogurt, is barely tart and tastes like frozen sugar water (so, you’ll have to drown your froyo in around a pound of toppings to add flavor to it)
— If you’re a cat person, lots of folks with adorable puppies/​dogs hang out around here
Recommendation: decent/​average froyo; unless you need a froyo fix stat, head farther south into Hoboken to Red Mango

Great place to stop by on a hot day. 16 varieties of self service soft serve sold by weight with plenty of toppings and extras!
Particularly liked the pistachio and salted caramel. Not bad value, but not cheap either — worth it with the sun shining!
Would definitely come back to try some of the other flavours.

Awesome frozen yogurt. And ridiculously good flavours and mixes of flavours. Made better at this location by really friendly staff (who kindly look the other way if you get a bit heavy-​handed when sampling flavours!!). Typically plenty of space to sit other than a warm Saturday mid-​afternoon. Cool layout, great rewards program, nice seating, perfect location on the water. And like really cheap for such good froyo!

This 16 Handles location is the cleanest, most well stocked I’ve seen by a long shot. I’ve been to plenty of the busy, rowdy, dirty locations in NYC to know that we have a great one here in Hoboken. Not only are the patrons always very courteous, so are the employees. I’m a huge fan. Just wish they didn’t close for the winter season because I want my froyo year round!

YUM! YUMMMMM!
16 flavors of which I loved at least 5. Where frozen yogurt & I are concerned that is a record! Wonderful assortment of toppings too.
Typically self serve frozen yogurt places have 1, maybe 2 flavors that I like. Most of the time there is 1 that I like, if I’m lucky.
The most amazing thing about 16 Handles frozen yogurt is how authentic the flavors taste. You can REALLY taste the actual flavor in the yogurt, not just a hint of it.
The most difficult part about this place was deciding between: Cookies & Cream (tasted like oreos), Sweet Cream (tasted like freshly whipped sweet cream), Tahitian Vanilla Bean (with lots of real vanilla bean!) and Cinnamon Bun (tasted like an actual Cinnabon cinnamon bun).
I ‘settled’ on a mixture of Cinnamon Bun and Tahitian Vanilla bean, then added graham cracker crumbs, toasted almonds and freshly whipped cream.
It was delicious, creamy, thick and tasted exactly like I wanted it to taste.

Best froyo! Large assortment of flavours and topping! All the froyo flavours are amazing but I’m a chocote junkie so I usually stick with that.
For the toppings they have these cool shiny metallic chocolate rocks and, and sweet/​sour gummy bears, and this thick chocolate Nutella crunch stuff. Those are the three toppings I usually get from the many they offer.
Aside from the actual froyo the location of 16Handles is AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL. It is located just infront of the water front and has a breath taking view.
I never eat in the actual froyo shop because there are benches and little tables across the street.

Every now and then we stop over for a little dessert or a snack and always leave satisfied.
Décor: It is a frozen yogurt shop, plain and simple. There is plenty of room to move around but seating is at a premium (but benches that overlook the river are just out the door!) It’s very clean and very well lit and inviting.
Bathroom: I don’t believe they have one for customer use.
Staff: The teenage staff is friendly and nice. They keep the place nice and clean and quickly ring up customers at the register (which allows you to consume your delicious concoction even more rapidly upon completing its build).
Food/​Drink: They have… you guessed it… 16 different flavors across a whole range of different tastes. Usually, I go with some kind of berry something and it is always great. The assortment of toppings is wonderful! I dare you to find something you don’t like!
Value: It’s by weight, so keep that in mind. But your dollars will get you a very hearty bowl full of fro-​yo here.
It’s a good place that always keeps us coming back, albeit sporadically.

I like Downtown Yogurt in JC better.
The yogurt itself was watery and melted very quickly (duh). The toppings are pretty much the same as all of your standard frozen yogurt self-​serve spots. One detailed observation I made was that the almond topping is in chunks, and not shaved slices, which obviously adds to the weight. I get that this is how these places make money, but its just sad when the customers notice it.
The good:
Unlimited tiny little white cups for you to try all the flavors.
Paper divider to put in your cup (smart idea).
Girls at the counter were super nice though!

There is barely any advertisement for this froyo hot spot because they simply don’t need one. You can sample as many as you like and the flavors are beyond delish. My favs were pistachio, coconut custard and birthday cake. Good luck on parking but the view totally makes up for it.

Location, location, location.
If you’re coming from downtown Hoboken, it’s gonna be a walk, but honestly, might not be the worst thing to walk to get ice cream then walk back. You know? Burn those bad boys off.
When you’re originally trying to find 16 Handles, it can be difficult. Keep at it, the prize of froyo is worth it. Once you find it, it’s your typical 16 Handles. Nothing different. Then you go looking for somewhere to eat it.
The NYC Skyline. Perfect place to gobble up that frozen yogurt filled with various fruits and candies mushing around in a perfect yogurt soup. Take in the view. Enjoy the deliciousness.
Now walk home fatty.

The new gold standard in self-​serve froyo! This place beats anyone else in town. Here’s why:
=16(!) flavors of frozen yogurt, varying from light & healthy to indulgent (but even indulgent froyo isn’t really that bad compared to the alternatives)
=GOOD froyo and creative flavors. On one visit I made a «S’Mores in a Bowl» by combining Toasted Marshmallow, Chocolate and Graham Cracker (yes, really) froyo and it was AWESOME
=Readily available sample cups right by the machines
=Nice, clean space with good views and a decent amount of seating inside
=Best assortment of toppings that I’ve seen. I can’t even begin to list them all, so I won’t. But yeah, there are a ton.
=A loyalty program (unfortunately it means carrying around yet another plastic card though… boo) that will reward you for your froyo purchases, with more froyo!
I am thankful that this is uptown and I am downtown or I might blow up like a hot air balloon just from devouring mass quantities of delicious frozen treats here.

I was happily surprised when I stepped into this froyo shop in Maxwell Place. Definitely the best layout of a 16 Handles I’ve ever seen! It has a nice, easy flow from the stations to the toppings to the register. The seating area is kinda closed off from the main area — definitely interesting, and almost futuristic!
On a Friday night, the employees were friendly, welcoming, and still smiling. The froyo is excellent, as we’ve all come to expect from 16 Handles. The toppings are fresh & well-​kept. And it’s just a short walk to the water, where you can sit & enjoy your customized dessert with a gorgeous view of NYC. Perfect!