Cones

One of my families favorite destinations. Coupled with pizza at johns next door is a great date! Owners are awesome and the favors to die for. Dulce de ledge is a must the dark chocolate and the banana are fabulous too.

Went here for a post-​dinner sugar cone last week. It has a lot of things working in its favor, including very reasonable pricing, plenty of seating, and a generally well-​kept interior. That said, there isn’t much exceptional about this parlor, especially when compared to some of its competitors-​within walking distance. Still, it’s worth checking out if you’re in need of a quick ice cream fix.

Originally, when I saw this place, my family was visiting and they were turned off by the name. I was distracted by the colorful sign and mélange of brightly colored gelato through the glass. The place we wanted to go was packed so we back-​tracked and gave Cones a try. That was a year ago.
Corn is my favorite flavor. It is topped with Cinnamon. I’m a corn gelato addict now. Also, the Zamboni (it’s called something like this) is like alcoholic eggnog but better, (yes it has alcohol in it). Dulce de Lecce is very weird, weirder that one might expect and Lychee is kind of creamy and another favorite. Really, you can’t go wrong. Every flavor is available to taste before you make your final decisions. If you get the smallest size cup, they will still let you get two flavors.
It’s owned by an Argentinian family I believe, and all the gelatos are made in-​house. It’s a good place to get addicted to, after your workout of course.

Location: Cones is immersed among millions of bleecker street independent shops. And it does not stand out if you look for it. The store is less fancier compared to other renovated stores and I would call it sketchy somehow. There are fewer spots to sit inside and I doubt any outdoor seatings as well.
Ice Cream: There are many choices of flavors, and most are common flavors, except I had mate, which is brazilian green tea, and corns. Well, I would say, the flavor is really distinctive from what I had ever imaged. It is hard for me to describe, since sometimes after few bites, I felt the flavor is too strong but later I felt like it is not preserved in my mouth. Maybe it is exactly what you need but to me, I wished something preserved long to satisify my tommy.
Price: one flavor cup for 4.36. HMMM.
Overall: compared to other ice cream store, especially right after trying earl grey tea from Van’s artisan ice cream shop, I am not impressed by Cone’s performance.
3.5 stars

I’m surprised I’m not 400 pounds.
I’ve lived in NYC for a while, and I’ve eaten a lot of ice cream here, in other cities, and even in many other countries.
And Cones is pretty much the only real option for authentic, awesome ice cream here in NYC. Which is why it wins almost every «best of NY» ice cream list, year-​after-​year. It’s also the only ice cream place featured in the Michelin Guide (which is a big deal).
Sure, there are other places nearby to get cold, sweet, creamy stuff in the West Village, but if you really love ice cream… or, if you like expertly hand-​made food… then you owe Cones a visit.
Cones has been there forever. Well, at least over 15 years, And, despite its superior quality it’s a tad less expensive than some of the other places.
Oscar (the owner) is a really cool guy, too. He’s Argentinian. And he loves to make ice cream.
Cones has the perfect selection. They offer about 30 flavors: just enough to make your eyes buldge a bit, but not enough to overwhelm. About 10 of those are the «staples,» like chocolate, strawberry, mint chocolate chip, and the like.
What’s great about Cones is that, even though you might think those «staples» — vanillas & chocolates, etc — are the «boring» flavors, at Cones they’re not. This is literally the best Vanilla, Chocolate, and Strawberry ice cream you’ve ever had, because of the real strawberries, real vanilla and real care that goes into making them.
10 of the 30 flavors are the gelatos and sorbets. And what separates Cone’s gelatos from anywhere else in the city is, not only are they hand-​made, they’re hand-​made with actual, real, fresh ingredients. Even down in Little Italy they use big jars of lemon juice for their gelato. But at Cones they have to sqeeze hundreds of fresh lemons to make their incredible lemon gelato. The grapefruit gelato is incredible too: it’s something that many people simply wouldn’t try because they assume it would be to tart, but it’s not. It’s one of the most refreshing and exciting things I’ve ever eaten, all because Oscar uses actual, real, fresh grapefruits from Florida. The ginger is simply awesome, too. I’m normally an ice cream guy (if I have a choice between ice cream, gelato, and sorbet), but here I’m almost as likely to get a gelato or sorbet. Because they’re all awesome.
Another 5-​or-​so of the 30 flavors are the «crazies but goodies» that Cones is kinda famous for: the Dolce De Leche that uses authentic Argentinian caramel (smuggled in, somehow, for our benefit). Their famous Sweet Corn and Cinnamon is one of those flavors you would never think of trying, until you do, and then you can’t imagine not getting every time you come back. The Sweet Potato and Brie is apparently an homage to the street food of Argentina, and Oscar has somehow taken those unlikely ingredients and crafted it into one of his most popular flavors. All of these signature creations are a «where have you been all my life» kind of wonderful.
The last 5-​or-​so of the 30 are left for seasonals, experiments, and even some customer requests (although you have to be a regular to have that kind of sway). Check out the Menu on Facebook, or here on Unilocal to get an idea (sriracha ice cream anyone?). Some really cool and adventurous flavors pop up every now and then because Oscar is a cold culinary mad scientist: always experimenting, playing, and crafting new and amazing taste experiences. It’s one of the reasons I go back so often.
There’s so much incredible frozen wonderfulness to choose from at Cones, it’s a good thing they’re so gracious with those little spoons. If I worked there I would go crazy giving out so many tiny samples (lol), but the wonderfully eclectic selection demands it, and they always sample with a smile. Because, without those little tiny spoons, I would never have even tried the Sweet Potato & Brie. And now that flavor is part of the pilgrimage for me.
Whenever I’m in the West Village, or even close to the zipcode, I go by Cones. It’s a treat, sure, but it’s more than that. It’s frozen culinary art.
Cones. It’s kind of a big deal.

Heidi Klum was spotted at cones; that makes me feel cheeky when I visit.
Step out your comfort zone and try some funky flavors. Seriously, this ice cream is on another level.

It taste like Jesus came down from the clouds, and handed me a scoop of ice cream. Yes, it’s really that good.

Delicious! I had Passionfruit sorbet and raspberry sorbet. I also tried the dulce de leche and it was great, but I was feeling like something fruity. Would return!

They have a toooooon of flavors, some of which are very experimental. I tried the corn (which they claim is Brazil’s favorite) as well as the sweet potato with brie (after which the guy behind the counter quipped that I was trying all the weird ones). They also have a kumquat with Johnnie Walker Black label, which I dared not try.
Ended up going with a cone of the corn. And yes, there were bits of corn in it. It got more interesting with every bite (with every lick? Giggity). At $ 4.36 a cone (one flavor, before tax), it’s up there in terms of price. But it’s quite an experience, and you gotta indulge your sweet tooth once in a while!

Let me be blunt, ice cream parlors are a dime a dozen. (Why do I call it parlor? Because I like using the same lingo as my grandma.) I’ve never been impressed by an ice cream parlor in my life, ever. EVER. But, by some miracle, I randomly came into Cones and I’m OBSESSED. I love you, Cones! Never, ever leave me!
Cones offers a lot of unique and familiar flavors. The difference between Cones and other places is that Cones’ flavors are soooo creamy, rich, and actually taste like the flavor. The hazelnut for example tastes like an actual hazelnut. I tried the mata (green tea) flavor and it literally was like drinking a cold green tea. It’s incredible how on point the flavors are. My favorites?
Corn: Let’s start with CORN. YES, CORN. I’ve nevuh evuh been one to opt for weird ice cream flavors, EVUH. But, I tried corn, apparently a Brazilian favorite, and I’m hooked. Creamy, sweet, deliciousness. I can’t even accurately describe how good this flavor is, I literally dream about it. I talk to my friends about corn ice cream like its my high school crush, I draw it all over my school books. It’s that good. It comes dipped in cinnamon powder. I’m in love.
White Chocolate: ON POINT! Exactly like biting into a rich and decadent white chocolate candy bar. If you love white chocolate please try this, creamy sweet goodness. Also comes with chunks of white chocolate.
Sweet Potato & Brie: YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. I know it sounds so weird, but please believe me. It’s not savory and off putting at all. One of the sweetest most delicious things I’ve ever tasted. I wish it could last forever! Sweet potato ice cream with tiny bits of brie. Amazing.
Definitely quite pricey, but the hype is well deserved. I love this place too much!

Even thought there are long lines and the workers might not look happy, they are still willing to let you try a lot of flavors and I am so grateful they did! I sampled so many flavors and it was truly a hard decision because each flavor I sampled, I wanted to get — corn, tiramisu, hazelnut. I eventually committed to the Mata, which is a South American green tea. I love my green tea ice creams! It wasn’t sugary sweet and it definitely satisfied my ice cream craving for the night. I don’t recall being unsatisfied with the price but that could be due to the distraction of a good dessert.

Good ice cream. Not the best though…
I’m Argentinian and I think Argentinian ice cream is the best. This is not far from it but not even close. I guess is difficult to find good dulce de leche, but all the other flavors are kind of the same, not with a lot of flavor. It was good for a hot day in the village but I wouldn’t go back. I prefer Grom around the corner or Amorino in Washington Square. Even 16 handles crossing the street!

As an ice cream addict, I just had to try Cones before leaving NYC.
This place has a lot of unique flavors — like Almond Cream & Honey Cinnamon.
Portions are decent, and the ice cream is rich and creamy. I would definitely go back.
Stay Cheerful ;)

I got a two scoop cup ($ 5.75) with hazelnut and zabayone flavors… I was trying to be adventurous with the zabayone and didn’t ask to try it because my friend and I had already tried three flavors before and the man didn’t seem too appreciative about it.
The zabayone tastes like alcohol + custard. I liked the hazelnut but I wish I got chocolate alongside… just nuttiness got tiring fast.
sampled tiramisu, corn, and mate. Tiramisu was extremely sweet (just the little spoonful) and has that alcohol aftertaste as well. I liked the corn but I couldn’t imagine having an entire cupful of sweet corn-​flavor, you know? and the mate had a minty-​ish, very strong roasted green tea flavor (kind of like hoji-​cha if you know what that is). I liked it but I didn’t want a scoop-​full of that either.
I’ll be back to try other flavors if I’m around!
But keep in mind there’s so many other gelato and ice cream places just a minute away (grom, popbar, victory garden, etc)

Their sweet corn ice cream dusted with cinnamon is pretty delicious. Of their selections — which they have many — it is my favorite flavor. Don’t let the unusual combination deter you, give it a taste and I’m sure you will love it!
Service is fine, and they let you sample the ice cream before you commit. Also, the ice cream here has a different texture than other ice creams — it tastes milkier, versus creamier — I compare it to the difference between putting cream in your coffee versus skim milk. The milkier, icier ice cream in this instance results in a lighter feel, which to me was appreciated.
Final Reminder: Sweet corn ice cream with cinnamon!

Almost skipped this little Argentinian ice cream place if I made the choice to get Grom, but we have Grom in LA too so I wanted to try this place. Ever since Beijing I’ve been obsessed with corn ice cream and have been looking to some legit corn flavored ice cream to satisfy my cravings.
I sampled the Sweet Potato with Brie ice cream and that was pretty good — not too much Brie flavor but I could definitely taste the sweet potato-​ness. I also sampled the flavor that started with an A lol and it had some kind of alcohol in it which I didn’t particularly enjoy. Lastly I sampled the corn flavor and that was the winner! It wasn’t too sweet or too rich and it had a yummy sprinkle of cinnamon on top that made it look that much prettier. The ambience was very clean, bright and comfortable. The workers were friendly and accommodating to all the sampling requests of patrons.

Cones just has really great ice cream. $ 5 is sort of steep for a small – and they don’t have kid-​size cones, I asked – but in fairness it’s really, really good ice cream.
Tip: if you ask nicely they’ll let you get two different flavors in a small («single-​scoop») cup. The pistachio and almond cream flavors go together very, very nicely.

Stumbled upon this place after finding parking around the corner. Instead of coming in right away, we came after having brunch across the street, at The Cornelia Street Café.
After a couple of taste tests, I went for the 2 scoops — South African Green Tea and Cantaloupe Sorbet. The green tea was very interesting, kind of nutty, milder than the Japanese tea, and somewhat malty. Cantaloupe was super refreshing, crisp. The sweetness was exactly of a ripe cantaloupe, must have!
Lots of other cool flavors, I will be back to try the Sweet Potato Brie and Zabayone next!

Just happened to be walking by on Bleecker and this place caught my eye. Unilocal phone app to the rescue and it passed the review test of 4 stars. Well I don’t know what would stop people from giving this homemade artisanal ice cream 5 stars? This is some of the best ice cream I’ve ever had. Every ingredient is real. You want banana ice cream? It’s flavored with real banana. Sounds silly to say, but most places use all kind of fake flavorings — not here.
With so many great flavors to choose from, I was like a deer in the headlights. When in doubt ask the people who work there for their favorite flavor. She told me Corn ice cream and gave me a taste. Wow, who knew? It was amazing. Who doesn’t like creamed corn? And I’ve had a few sweet ones over the years. Of course this took it up another notch into dessert sweetness territory, but never lost the flavor of the corn. She recommend it topped with cinnamon powder. I wasn’t sure about that, but she convinced me to try it on half. I was so glad I did, she was right it paired perfectly with sweet corn ice cream. Apparently this flavor is popular in Argentina, where the owners are from.
One nice thing here is that Cones gives you 2 scoops for the price of 1. Rather than double up, I went with an entirely unrelated flavor, and didn’t care if they went well together. Choose the Peanut Butter Caramel and yes it was also amazing. Perhaps not as unusual as the Corn Ice Cream, but since I love Peanut butter, I was truly happy.
I’ll most definitely be back again and again to try other flavors to go along with the Corn. Can’t not get the Corn Ice Cream — so make sure you don’t miss it!!!

if you like your frozen treats LIGHT instead of heavy & rich. CONES is the place for you thus eat it fast because it’s served JUST at the ideal temperature
SCORE. the menu says the sugar cone only comes w/​1 flavor but we got hooked up to fit 2 flavors on top =)
—almond cream: i love almonds so this was naturally SO enjoyable
—coffee mocha chip: STRONG coffee taste. esp when paired with another sweeter flavor but still good!
NOTE: lots of sorbet options for the lactose intolerant folks!
between the 3 of us we also sampled banana, corn, tiramisu (YUM), cantaloupe, zabayone etc. they are so generous about sampling but don’t be cheap!