16 Handles

Heaven. This place is the best.

i love the new décor but they can be a little bit more friendly. it’s always clean since they redid the place nice and glad about that but the only downfall is that there isn’t no rest rooms to use other than that a great family place

New flavors all the time. Taste always good but Unfriendly staff… Too bad for a fun moment

Love this fro-​yo place. Nicest one I’ve been to. It’s spacious with seating and staff are friendly. I like the fruity flavors the best and the lychee balls are amazing! I just wish they didn’t change the flavors so often!

When fro-​yo was my obsession, I was very loyal to one particular brand– not 16 handles. This 16 handles business seemed like trickery with the whole self-​service thing… «so you’re telling me i can have as much yogurt as i want… okay… GADZUKES, how much is my yogurt?!?»
Fast forward to several years down the line and I have not only learned self control, but also to be open minded about dessert. My lady pals and I had a GNO and ended it with some fro-​yo (does it annoy you when i say fro-​yo? I kinda hate myself for saying fro-​yo).
This 16 Handles isn’t really new but its so incredibly clean and inviting that I felt the flutters in my tummy telling me to «GET THE BIG ONE!». I pulled in the reigns to have just a taste of two yogurts before making my decision. I ultimately decided on the cookies and cream with peanut butter.
Once you serve yourself your ice cream, you can then add toppings from the topping bar. They have anything from fruit to cookies and even some things you wouldn’t even think of putting on your yogurt.
I tried to keep it classy (and affordable) with pb and oreo yogurt topped with chocolate chips, strawberries, slivered almonds and for fun goji granola. $ 7 later i was half crying, half smiling over my dessert.
All jokes aside, you pay for what you pile on. What a great way to teach yourself about portion control.
Great, clean establishment and I would definitely come back

Nothing out of the ordinary as compared to other 16 handles. Good flavors, abundance of toppings, okay customer service. The location always seems to have customers and that might be due to the location. Walk in here and you can expect to feel the same ambiance as other 16 handles.

As far as 16 Handles goes, the layout and the set up of the location in Williamsburg is no different from any others that I have been to. As the name indicates, there are 16 rotating flavors with some favorites like Euro Tart, Vanilla, and Chocolate always as an option.
The toppings are relatively fresh, although I am knocking out a couple stars because the frosted animal crackers tasted really stale (I feel like the dry toppings were left out overnight…) and the frosting was all melted.
This location recently transformed its interior with four different art installations, including work from Noble Goods, Art of Plants and Wax /​Surf Co. Cool interior, but it’s only relevant if you eat your froyo in the store. It unfortunately seems like most people take it to go and eat outside.
The Williamsburg location is all about being local. For the toppings, you can get treats (peanut butter granola bars, coconut chocolate blondies, etc.) from Brooklyn bakery Ovenly’s, as well as salted caramel sauce from local Spoonable llc’s.

Good service & friendly atmosphere at this FroYo chain!
The toppings bar is nice and clean, and the samples are flowing! I got myself a classic tart FroYo with strawberries, raspberries, & chocolate crunchies on top.

Nothing to rave about but nothing to diss on either. If you’ve been to any 16 Handles, it’s no different. Lots of flavors, lots of fresh topping options, and they have a rewards card program as well for any of you froyo addicts (like me… sorry not so sorry).
Service is fine.

One day I left the Bedford L station and saw a few people with the colorful spoons. I was like WHERE IS IT??? For a minute I felt like I was 5 again… but that’s okay.
Creating a 16 handles spot in Williamsburg was the best investment to have been done !! I’ve been coming here since it opened and I only have wonderful things to say. If you’re in the mood for something sweet and healthy, this is the GO TO PLACE. There’s plenty of flavors to choose from and the best part is you can mix as many as you want. Sometimes the flavors run out, but that’s okay… there are so many others! euro tart, chocolate love affair, mango, pomegranate raspberry and sweet cream are a few of my FAVVVVS.
I absolutely love the atmosphere here. I feel like I walk into a lounge because of the upbeat music which is pretty cool. I’ve been here when the music is chill and sweet which is also fantastic! It’s a great place to come sit with friends, family, by yourself or with your boo ;)
It’s fantastic! x3

I don’t know why they call this place 16 Handles, because every time I come they only have 9 handles working! 16 Handles please refill your Fro-​yo!

Decent froyo flavors. My issue is with the employees who threw out a bag left on the counter without attempting to find who it belonged to. The store wasn’t even crowded! We were in the store for a total of 15 minutes while this all occurred. So sad.

16 handles is probably the best frozen yogurt chain in NYC. They are well designed, fun, clean, and generally well run (ie quick). The branch in Chelsea is the best as it has lots of people and is fun.
The problem with this branch is that it’s in a kind of dull location, is always overly heated, and just doesn’t have the ‘vibe’ of other branches.

Our cashier was very nice to us. She greeted us on arrival and asked us if we would like sample cups. That’s the first time I’ve ever been offered sample cups so she rocks just for offering it without me having to ask.
We tried numerous flavors here and they were very satisfying. I was a huge fan of the cheesecake and peanut butter flavor. My daughter were a fan of the fudge flavor yogurt. I am a little disappointed that 3 flavors I really wanted to try, were out and not being refilled.
I wanted to try the Salted caramel but there wasn’t anymore, also cookies and cream and red velvet. I was actually expecting all those wonderful flavors to be empty, because seriously, who doesn’t love salted caramel and the other 2 flavors? I will be returning again and hopefully with those flavors being fully stocked.
My 4 stars are based on customer service and decent flavors. I will be returning again for more visits especially since our nice cashier signed me up for a VIP rewards card.

16 Handles can never go wrong!
I got the Peanut Butter & the Chocolate Affair with M&M’s & toasted nuts.
Friendly staff & very clean!!!

Came here to try out their frozen yogurt because my sweet tooth was craving after dinner nearby! I had heir salted Carmel and mango flavor yogurt. Mango had a very strong taste like icy mango but nothing like real mango flavor. The salted Carmel was pretty salty in my opinion which was soso. The toppings were standard from what any other frozen yogurt place would offer such as fruits, mochi, bubble balls and etc.

I absolutely love frozen yogurt and love even more that I have one so close to me. This location is clean and the staff is nice and greets you. I always come to this location and get my favorite yogurt and toppings.

Half of the yogurt were out of order and the place just looked messy.
Like Unilocal would say, «Meh. I’ve experienced better.»

This is a great location. There aren’t really any other good choices for yogurt even close to walking distance, which makes this place even more valuable.
I guess hipsters don’t really like yogurt, as this place is usually pretty empty. This is really the only good dessert spot I like in this area, aside from the 10 minute or so walk down to OddFellows for some really excellent ice cream. If you are trying to keep it a bit lighter though, this is your best bet around here.
Read any other review from any other 16 Handles in NY to find out more. They’re all the same now.

NOT my favorite fro yo chain in the least! i’ve always sampled their flavors without being satisfied w/​any of the flavors
THIS TIME i sampled the coffee & actually ended up liking it. BUT after purchasing a cup full i was sick of it after a few bites
16 handles just doesn’t match up to my favs: yogurtland & pinkberry. SORRY I’M NOT SORRY