Best Solo Dining Ice Cream Restaurants in New York

5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: April 2026

Our Top Pick

CakeBurgers

Burgers, custom cakes & handmade milkshakes in a nostalgic 1950s-themed spot with a working jukebox.

Essential Picks

#1 CakeBurgers

9.5

$$ Bakery, Sandwiches Manhattan

Vibes: Brunch Bliss Spots Family Friendly Favorites Outdoor Dining Oasis Sports Bar Central

Burgers, custom cakes & handmade milkshakes in a nostalgic 1950s-themed spot with a working jukebox.

Highlights: Dine In, Outdoor Seating, Delivery, Takeout

#2 Drip & Blend

9.4

$ Coffee, Ice Cream Gowanus

Vibes: Family Friendly Favorites Trendy Table Hotspots Solo Dining Sanctuaries Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance

Highlights: Dine In, Delivery, Takeout

9.3

$$ Coffee, Bakery Bath Beach

Vibes: Brunch Bliss Spots Family Friendly Favorites Pet Friendly Paradise Quick Bites Champions

Highlights: Dine In, Delivery, Takeout, Full Bar

9.3

Ice Cream Manhattan

Vibes: Family Friendly Favorites Trendy Table Hotspots Solo Dining Sanctuaries Hidden Gems Heaven

Highlights: Takeout

#5 Julia Jean's Ice Cream

9.1

Ice Cream Manhattan

Vibes: Family Friendly Favorites Pet Friendly Paradise Solo Dining Sanctuaries Hidden Gems Heaven

Highlights: Delivery, Takeout, Pet Friendly