The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
Chinatown Ice Cream Factory (CICF) has been voted NYC's best ice cream time and time again. Serving ice cream for over 30 years, CICF has not only brought smiles & ice cream cones to NYC locals; but to tourists and celebrities worldwide.
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With its iconic dragon logo, this family-owned shop has been scooping up homemade ice cream since 1978. With locations now in the Lower East Side and Flushing, the second generation purveyors of Chinatown Ice Cream Factory have made it easier to enjoy its core flavors like Almond Cookie, Ginger, Lychee, Pandan, and more, in addition to a rotation of special appearances like Cherry Pistachio, Jelly Doughnut, and Banana Fudge.
What the team says: “I’ve been going here since high school. They’ve got a wide variety of flavors and the best part is taste testing everything before ordering. I personally opt for the Lychee favor because it's not too sweet.” -Peter
Where to Get the Best Ice Cream in NYC
This iconic, family-owned shop has been scooping up homemade ice cream in Chinatown since 1978. With locations now also in the Lower East Side and Flushing, the second generation purveyors of Chinatown Ice Cream Factory have made it easier to enjoy its regular flavors like lychee, pandan, black sesame, and more, in addition to a rotation of special appearances like cherry vanilla, jelly doughnut, and banana durian.
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