National Ice Cream Sandwich Day: Where To Celebrate In NYC

NEW YORK, NY — New York City is brimming with ice cream parlors and other dessert destinations, and this year, National Ice Cream Sandwich Day falls on an 88-degree Tuesday.

On Aug. 2, stop by these shops to celebrate to satisfy your sweet tooth:

Ice and Vice

Address: 221 E Broadway

Ice and Vice on the Lower East Side specializes in handcrafted ice cream, sorbet and frozen yogurt. Per the shop’s Facebook page, Ice and Vice creates experimental flavor profiles and reimagines the way New Yorkers experience frozen desserts.

The shop’s Detention Ice Cream Sandwich is anything but a punishment, according to Yelp reviews. The sandwich comes with malted vanilla ice cream, a Mexican chocolate brownie and Fruity Pebble dust.

Dominique Ansel Bakery

Address: 189 Spring St

Dominique Ansel rose to fame in NYC, where he was the executive pastry chef for Restaurant Daniel under celebrity chef Daniel Boulud, according to the Dominique Ansel Bakery Facebook page. Today, his eponymous bakery is the home of the original Cronut — half croissant, half doughnut.

But on National Ice Cream Sandwich Day, Ansel’s build-your-own ice cream sandwiches will take center stage. New Yorkers can choose from three cookie varieties and three ice cream flavors.

One Girl Cookies

Address: 68 Dean St.

One Girl Cookies’ whoopie pies are one of the Cobble Hill shop’s highlights. But don’t be misled — whoopie pies aren’t pies at all; they’re more of a cross between a cake and a cookie. One Girl Cookies promises that their pies are as enjoyable for children as they are for adults.

One Girl Cookies is described as an artisanal bakery-cafe that specializes in handmade baked goods, including petite tea cookies, cupcakes, cakes and — of course — whoopie pies.

Astoria Coffee

Address: 3004 30th St.

Astoria Coffee is a self-described laid-back coffee shop, serving roasters from all over the country. On National Ice Cream Sandwich Day, New Yorkers can grab a cup of joe with this summer’s selection of ice cream sandwiches by Melt Bakery — a seasonal tradition. (For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts.)

The Good Batch

Address: 936 Fulton St.

Handcrafted ice cream sandwiches are The Good Batch’s specialty, in addition to custom cakes, cookies, pastries and other dessert treats. New Yorkers can visit this Clinton Hill shop and choose from four different ice cream sandwiches, including a sampler plate.

Marta

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Address: 29 E 29th St.

Marta, an Italian restaurant nestled in Midtown Manhattan, is inspired by the traditions of rustic Roman pizzerias, according to the eatery’s website. Located at The Redbury New York hotel, Marta is lauded on Foursquare for its tiramisu ice cream sandwiches.

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