Sundaes and Cones

I love this ice cream shop! One of the best I've had in Manhattan, so far only rivaled by Sundae's Best in Midtown. Their Asian flavors are really great - I thought both black sesame and Thai tea were really bold and creamy.

Already have and will continue to grab ice cream from here! I also think the location is cute and convenient in the East Village near other restaurants.

I came back after many years; I remember not being that impressed the first time. You can sample flavors here but I also got to sample more via my friends' choices.

Overall, I think the lavender is the best flavor here. The Thai tea is not as flavorful as other parlors; black Sesame is more savory than sweet but that could appeal to others; corn was an interesting flavor with bits that I did like.

Surprisingly, the grapefruit sorbet was refreshing and not too tart that I might get again.

in an age of overabundance and over-convenience (meaning too much of everything that is way to easy to get)...Sundaes and Cones is very much a neighborhood spot (AWESOME!) that does not cater to a consume-more mentality and doesn't really maintain a robust digital presence (which is a good sign they are focused on the ice cream and experience). the digital footprint of Sundaes and Cone is modest to say the least -- an old timey website and barely updated social media...and i love it because it doesn't lean into the absolute embarrassment of attention seeking beyond maintaining things (like a website) for basic business. Sundaes and Cones remains a casual friendly ice cream fantasy island that offers classic flavors (like Chocolate, Cookie Dough, etc.) as well as more off-the-beaten path ones that feel Asian influenced like (Sesame, Taro, etc.)...ice cream cones, cups, pints, etc. are available along with sundaes, milkshakes, egg creams, and more. the concentration on ice cream quality is so clear and palpable that you can taste it from first bite to last. i have toured through many of the flavors--the mint chocolate chip is so good. mintiness that is NOT chemically enhanced but tastes like actual mint, smooth cream ice cream that is not overly sweet, and even the chocolate chips are thinly shaven, solidly chocolatey, and have some snap to them. typically, i order a cone upside down in a cup to enjoy spoonfuls of ice cream with the crunch of the cone as my final bite treat. tbh, any of the flavors of ice creams or sorbets are going to be good and hardly ever miss. the ice cream hits the spot whether it is winter, spring, summer, or fall. to me, spring (or early fall) is a sweet spot for ice cream when it is just warm enough that you want something cool and sweet with the weather allowing easy walks throughout the East Village. however, whenever you decide to give Sundaes and Cones a spin is a good call whether it's a frozen tundra of winter or NYC's humid summer.

the ice cream parlor has some seating with benches outside. it's very clean and well-maintained with that soft warm ice cream parlor vibes of years long since passed. as the weather warms up, lines here build especially during the weekends as well as after dinner times. staff are friendly and patient. there's not a better recipe for an evening walk in NYC than dinner in the East Village, then walk over to Sundaes and Cones, and enjoy that sweet life stroll as you explore a neighborhood and devour that fine ice cream!*

*all that praise aside, i got a Americano coffee here recently and i would say it was passably good. while i won't ding my rating of Sundaes and Cones bc it is really an outstanding ice cream place, i'd bypass the coffee menu here as the staff here don't seem to be well-versed in coffee-making from my recent experience and probably don't make coffee drinks enough to have it down packed.

This ice cream shop is one of my favorite ice cream shops in NYC! Love that it's family and Asian owned (I've seen the cantonese workers on multiple occasions). The workers are very quick and efficient and the ice cream flavors are diverse and yummy. The inside is quite big and there's limited seating indoors. This place can get crowded, especially if it's hot outside or it gets later into the day and it's dessert time.

My go to is always black sesame without a doubt - super rich and literally tastes like having bites of black sesame. I've tried lavender which was seasonal and good, and I just tried the pistachio almond which is really good too! Not the greatest pistachio I've had, as the taste is more subtle, but still good nonetheless with the almond pieces.

I'd recommend coming here anytime!! I've been here multiple times and plan to come back for more, especially in the summer. See you guys again soon! :)

Delicious ice cream!! I love asian flavors and came here specifically to try their black sesame ice cream since it's one of my all time faves. The ice cream was super nutty and flavorful, and a little bit gritty which I know some people may not like but I really enjoyed it. I also got the mint chocolate chip since it's my usual go-to ice cream flavor, and they do it fantastic here as well. Well worth!

Excellent ice cream! Lots of unique flavors. Large, clean shop. Friendly staff. Had a couple of samples first. Durian was one and it was nutty yet sourish. Not bad but not my thing. Green tea rose swirl definitely was. It was perfect! Prices aren't through the roof either. I'd come back to try the lavender and coffee.

Yummy treat! I loved the cookies and cream ice cream in a waffle cone, and my husband was a big fan of the mint chocolate chip ice cream

I was in the mood for ice cream and knew I had to stop by here when I saw they have Asian-inspired flavors! We got the green tea, taro, and Thai iced tea which were all amazing - creamy and not too sweet! I had tried the black sesame flavor as well, which was a little too savory for me but still objectively great. They also had wasabi and ginger ice cream for anyone with more adventurous taste! Definitely coming back here when I'm next in the area.

I had begun to give up my search for the best ice cream in NYC when I happened to see Sundaes and Cones on my way back from a nearby restaurant. The interior is designed like a modern take on the traditional ice cream parlor setup. There are a few seats to sit down both inside the shop.

The top two things I look for in ice cream are 1) flavor infused (not vanilla + mix-in) and 2) creaminess. Sundaes and Cones delivered on both of these criteria! I got a single scoop of taro ($6.30), and I was also pleasantly surprised this was taro (not ube)! If you like firmer ice cream, you probably won't appreciate the consistency as much as I did.

My one reservation with this shop is the price point. I went back and forth on whether or not to dock a star because $6 for a single scoop without toppings is very pricey. That being said, when I go back, I need to see if they accept cash, because I'm pretty sure there was a credit card fee (price on menu is about $5.50 for single scoop). I will definitely be back to try the other flavors, and I will update the review accordingly. If you have the same ice cream criteria as me, then definitely add Sundaes and Cones to your list!

The black sesame flavor was super nutty and rich! I think this is more reasonable priced ice cream for the city and the scoop size was generous. I liked to see the array of Asian-inspired flavors. I would recommend and come back.

Staff was friendly and there is an option to try some samples. The sugar and wafer cones are the same price as a cup, and special made waffle cones cost a bit more.

I sampled the Honeydew flavor and it was too sweet for my liking. A very strong honeydew flavor. Unfortunately they're out of the famed lavender due to supply issues but a reason to come back!