14 Places to Get Delicious Ice Cream on Staten Island
We scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! The warm weather is finally here! Nothing beats enjoying a scoop of cold, creamy ice cream on a sunny spring or summer day! Luckily, if you’re on Staten Island, you’re just a short trip away from some fantastic spots to satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether you’re in the mood for a big-name brand or a charming local shop, you’ll find plenty of options around the borough. Check out this list of 14 places to get delicious ice cream on Staten Island, which is perfect for treating you and your family to a delightful selection of frozen treats!
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Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices and Ice Cream
4212 Hylan Blvd.
3285 Richmond Ave.
890 Huguenot Ave.
6390 Amboy Rd.
501 Port Richmond Ave.
3241 Richmond Ave.
2361 Hylan Blvd.1071 Bay St.
Ralph’s has locations throughout New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, but its home base is Staten Island. Founded by Ralph Silvestro, Ralph’s Treats became a summertime favorite starting at its very first retail location in Port Richmond on Staten Island. From there, it grew and expanded to many more locations over the years. Today, Ralph’s offers an array of over 100 flavors of refreshing Italian ice, ice cream, and specialty drinks.
Something Sweet
314 New Dorp Ln.
Summer is a great time to visit this ice cream and dessert shop on historic New Dorp Lane. Order your favorite ice cream, and enjoy a relaxing window view of the lane shops. The shop offers bubble tea, smoothies, gourmet homemade ice cream, and more.
Sugar House Ice Cream
2003 Victory Blvd.
This “sugar house” has so many sweet treats for the whole family, including ice cream, slushies, milkshakes, crepes and more.
Egger’s Ice Cream
1194 Forest Ave.
718-981-2110
441 Clarke Ave. (seasonal)
718-280-1442
8 Navy Pier Ct.
718-509-0998
Egger’s has been a mainstay in Staten Island since 1932, but West Brighton native Danielle Raleigh took ownership of the shop in 2014. Egger’s is an old-fashioned ice cream parlor at heart. Still, Danielle works to stay on trend with the latest cake designs, contemporary flavor combos, and ice cream to accommodate those with unique dietary restrictions (including vegan and sugar-free options). Ice cream flavors include vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, butter pecan, maple walnut, vanilla fudge swirl, and many more.
Gelaterra
8 Navy Pier Ct, Staten Island, NY, 10304
This Staten Island gelato factory is serving up delicious and unique gelato flavors of all kinds.
Swirl’in Icecream & Cereal Bar
3830 Richmond Ave Suite B
A family-friendly space serving up delicious cereal-infused ice cream flavors. These yummy flavor mashups are sure to excite the entire family.
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt
2656 Hylan Blvd.
Enjoy a variety of fro-yo flavors, order fro-yo cakes, or even plan a special birthday party here!
Cold Stone Creamery
2341 Richmond Ave.
2508 Hylan Blvd.
First, pick your flavor of ice cream. Then, mix it with your choice of candy, cakes, fruits or nuts on a frozen granite stone at this popular ice cream chain. You can also order a variety of ice cakes and yummy shakes.
Dairy Queen
Staten Island Ferry Terminal in St. George
Going for a ride on the Staten Island Ferry? You can stop by the DQ Grill and Chill for a fun meal and ice cream.
Carvel
Multiple locations, including:
4332 Amboy Rd.
2590 Hylan Blvd.
280-30 Marsh Ave.
3161 Amboy Rd.
1780 Forest Ave.
1111 Hylan Blvd.
240 Page Ave.
It’s hard to list the best places for ice cream on Staten Island without including Carvel. The famous Tom Carvel founded the company, which began selling ice cream from his vending truck in 1929. Today, there are so many ice cream treats to choose from at this popular shop throughout Staten Island and other places. Options include soft ice cream, scooped flavors, shakes, Sundae Dashers, and more. And don’t forget about the chain’s popular ice cream cakes, including Cookie Puss and Fudgie the Whale!
Uncle Louie G’s
Multiple locations, including:
3316 Amboy Road
270 Watchogue Rd.
30 Giffords Ln.
Enjoy a variety of Italian ices, ice cream, and more. The menu is always growing, so you’re sure to find something you love. Italian ice flavors include chocolate, chocolate Oreo, rainbow cookie, spumoni, vanilla chip, and many more. Shakes, floats, frozen coffee, and egg creams are other options. No-sugar and non-dairy options are available.
Häagen-Dazs
Empire Outlets, 55 Richmond Terr.
Grab a cone or cup, and enjoy a beautiful water view from the outlets.
Shake Shack
Empire Outlets, 35 Richmond Terr.
Staten Island Mall, 2655 Richmond Ave.
Order a variety of shakes and frozen custard. Seasonal shakes and flavors can be found on their website.
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