Whether it’s a midday summer treat or an evening dessert, Long Island City has an abundance of frozen treats inspired by flavors from all corners of the globe. From handcrafted Italian gelato to Asian-inspired soft-serve, explore the diversity of the neighborhood’s culinary offerings through their sweet treats.
A part of the Vernon Boulevard restaurant scene for years, Manducatis Rustica is an authentic Italian establishment that has been providing generations with its family recipes. Enjoy dinner on their outdoor garden patio and stay for their homemade gelato for the perfect end to your meal. No matter when you stop by, Manducatis Rustica brings a friendly, homey, and traditional Italian experience right within LIC.
Mango Mango serves up a variety of Hong Kong-inspired, fresh fruit desserts. They serve a variety of refreshing mango-inspired treats, including mango smoothies and mango shaved ice. Popular menu items include the snow-white mango juice with sago, pomelo, and ice cream, along with their creamy green tea ice cream. Every dessert is made to keep your mango cravings satisfied.
Enjoy a traditional Indian treat with a cool serving of kulfi at Oh! Calcutta. They offer classic flavors of kulfi: mango & pistachio. Pair their fan-favorite butter chicken with this rich dessert for a delicious and unforgettable meal.
Experience la dolce vita in Long Island City! Santa Chiara Caffè is located on the LIC waterfront and offers customers the authentic Italian cafe experience. Santa Chiara features homemade gelato and espresso as well as fresh pastries. In addition to their classic scoops of pistachio, hazelnut, and chocolate, you can also have your gelato as a traditional affogato. The outdoor patio at Santa Chiara Caffè makes it a great place to take a break while walking through Gantry Plaza State Park.
Located inside METTRA, Soft Swerve has become a neighborhood staple by giving traditional soft-serve ice cream a new twist with Asian-style flavors. Find flavors like ube, matcha, and black sesame, as well as a variety of rotating seasonal flavors. Combined with a wide selection of toppings, there are endless combinations you can create each time you visit.
Craving soft serve by the water? Somedays Bakery offers classic vanilla and chocolate soft serves, perfect for pairing with an afternoon coffee or one of their freshly baked pastries. This beautiful waterfront café is known for its unique blend of artisanal pastries, specialty coffee, and seasonal desserts. Their buttery, flaky croissants are a customer favorite, and their popular soft serve makes for the perfect sweet treat on a sunny afternoon.
Find creative, Instagram-worthy desserts at Spot Dessert Bar, where ice cream is the star of many of their signature creations. From rich matcha and black sesame to classic vanilla, their house-made ice cream pairs perfectly with indulgent desserts like the matcha lava cake and the famous golden toast. Along with specialty drinks and rotating seasonal sweets, every visit offers something new to try. Grab a few desserts to share with friends and end your evening in Long Island City on a sweet note.
