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3 Favorite Ice Cream Shops in Harlem

July 3, 2022

The famous words that every parent hears every summer: Mom, can I get some Ice Cream! I love that we have these five ice cream spots to get ice cream in Harlem. We are so lucky, to have these locally-owned ice cream spots in Harlem where you can indulge in unique flavors that you can only get in Harlem.

So, here are my family's 5 favorites spots to check out this summer:


Sugar Hill Creamery

Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea, Desserts

Hours & Location (Central Harlem)

184 Lenox Avenue (between 119th St & 120th St)
Monday-Friday: 2pm-11pm
Saturday: 12pm-11pm
Sunday: 12pm-10pm
212.634.9004 x 2

Hours & Location (West Harlem)

3629 Broadway (between 149th St & 150th St)
Monday-Friday: 2pm-11pm
Saturday: 12pm-11pm
Sunday: 12pm-10pm
212.634.9004 x 3

Our favorite ice cream: Hello, New World


Mikey Likes It Ice Cream

Hours and Location  (Harlem) 

2500 Frederick Douglass Blvd

Sunday - Thursday: 1pm - 11pm
Friday: 1pm – 1am
Saturday: 12pm – 1am

Our favorite ice cream: Jack & Jill


Insomnia Cookies

Hours and Location (Harlem)

17 West 125th Street, New York, NY, 10027

Sunday

12:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Monday

11:00 AM - 1:00 AM

Tuesday

11:00 AM - 1:00 AM

Wednesday

11:00 AM - 1:00 AM

Thursday

11:00 AM - 3:00 AM

Friday

11:00 AM - 3:00 AM

Saturday

12:00 PM - 3:00 AM

Our favorite: Blue Ribbon Blueberry Monster'wich


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