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06/19/2026
We made a new flavor to celebrate.
Meet Opal Lee, named after the Grandmother of Juneteenth. It's a burnt sugar cake ice cream — burnt sugar syrup, vanilla cake, and a rich frosting made with butter, evaporated milk, brown sugar, and molasses. Inspired by lost Black baking traditions and the recipes that almost didn't make it to us.
Opal Lee, the person, spent decades fighting to make Juneteenth a federal holiday — walking from Fort Worth to Washington D.C. at age 89, meeting presidents, and standing beside President Biden in 2021 as he signed the bill into law.
We named this flavor after her because her legacy deserves to be enjoyed and remembered.
Available today at all Sugar Hill Creamery locations
NOW SCOOPING:
🫐 Blueberry Cheesecake
🍌 Banana Pudding -- leaving soon
🍫 Dark Chocolate (vegan)
🍯 Honey Lavender -- leaving soon
🍈 Soursop (vegan) -- leaving soon
🍊 Orange Blossom Special -- leaving soon
☕ Café Touba -- leaving soon
🍵 Matcha, Mango, Mochi -- leaving soon
🍓 Strawberry, Basil, Lemon -- just in
🍰 Burnt Sugar Cake --- just in
And more...
WE'RE OPEN AT ALL LOCATIONS:
📍 184 Lenox Ave (Central Harlem) -- until 11pm
📍 3629 Broadway (Hamilton Heights) -- until 11pm
📍 1642 Lexington Ave (East Harlem) -- until 10pm
📍 Stuytown — 21st Street Fountain (seasonal) -- until 10pm
See you today!
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06/03/2026
Bring your lawn chair — tonight we’re screening the Knicks game outside Sugar Hill Creamery on Lenox Ave. 🔵🟠
Come watch Game 1 with us and grab a scoop of our brand new flavor: Go New York, Go New York, Go — birthday cake, blue and orange, and gluten-free.
📍 184 Lenox Ave
🗓️ Tonight · While supplies last
06/03/2026
Can you guess the flavor? 👀Drop your guesses below – it’ll be available at our stores on Lenox Ave and Broadway tomorrow. Come find out if you’re right.
ALSO, we’ll be screening the game at the Lenox Ave. store.
📍184 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10026
📍3629 Broadway, New York, NY 10031
06/02/2026
The #1 sign something is seriously wrong.
📍184 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10026
📍3629 Broadway, New York, NY 10031
📍1642 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10029
📍StuyTown, 21st Street Loop by the fountain, New York, NY 10029 (May-Sept, Scoops Only)
06/01/2026
This is what after work looks like on Lenox Avenue — a scoop with a friend, the best kind of happy hour. 🍦 Tag the person you need to catch up with. 👯
Get ice cream with a friend:
📍184 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10026
📍3629 Broadway, New York, NY 10031
📍1642 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10029
📍StuyTown, 21st Street Loop by the fountain, New York, NY 10029 (May-Sept)
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06/01/2026
A tricycle. A community garden. A wedding. 🤍
During COVID, the bride walked to our Lenox Avenue store for a cup of blueberry cheesecake ice cream during one of the hardest seasons many of us have ever lived through. This weekend, she and her partner included us in their celebration of love.
We scooped through cocktail hour, which they called an ice cream social, and watched a community of people celebrate two people who chose each other — and chose us to be part of it.
This is one of the reasons we do what we do.
Planning a wedding?
We’d love to be part of your day. 🍦
05/30/2026
Everything about this picture of at our store on Lenox Ave makes us happy — from the fact that one of our neighbors took it (with permission) and sent it to us, to the fact that we were on Sheryl Lee Ralph’s radar. It speaks to the dreams we held when we opened almost nine years ago: to be a place for neighbors and a destination for visitors coming to Harlem. Our heart is full.
05/29/2026
NOW SCOOPING Nunu’s Peach Cobbler 🍑
Pureed ripe peaches, a dash of cinnamon, and homemade crisp come together in a scoop that tastes like summer.
Send this to a peach cobbler lover.
📍184 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10026
📍3629 Broadway, New York, NY 10031
📍1642 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10029
📍StuyTown, 21st Street Loop by the fountain, New York, NY 10029 (May–Sept, Scoops Only)
05/28/2026
Blueberry cheesecake and ice cream had a baby. We’re calling her Harlem-Style Cheesecake. 🍰🫐
Available at all of our Harlem stores and on (web pre-order recommended).
📍184 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10026
📍3629 Broadway, New York, NY 10031
📍1642 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10029
05/28/2026
Just following doctor’s orders 🍨
If evening walks always ended like this, we’d never miss one.
📍184 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10026
📍3629 Broadway, New York, NY 10031
📍1642 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10029
📍StuyTown, 21st Street Loop by the fountain, New York, NY 10029 (May - Sept, Scoops Only)
Address
55 Water Street
New York, NY
11201
To reach Water Street in New York via public transport, you can take the subway to the Fulton Street station. From there, walk east on Fulton Street and turn left onto Water Street.
If you prefer to drive, take the FDR Drive and exit at South Street. Continue on South Street until you reach Water Street.
Parking options in the area include street parking (metered) or nearby parking garages such as the one located on Pearl Street.
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What people say
Sugar Hill Creamery on Water Street in New York is a delightful ice cream shop that has captured the hearts of locals and visitors alike. Their creative flavors and welcoming atmosphere make it a must-visit destination for anyone with a sweet tooth.
One of the highlights at Sugar Hill Creamery is their rainbow cookies, which are a fan favorite. Customers are urged to grab them while they're still available, as they tend to sell out quickly. Pairing these colorful treats with a scoop of their signature A$AP ROCK ROAD ice cream creates a mouthwatering combination that is sure to satisfy any craving.
Beyond their delicious treats, Sugar Hill Creamery also shines a spotlight on the vibrant community of Harlem. Through featured stories like Denya's, customers get a glimpse into the diverse and supportive environment that makes this neighborhood so special. Denya's heartfelt words about feeling supported, loved, and safe in Harlem truly encapsulate the sense of belonging that Sugar Hill Creamery fosters.
With plans to stay rooted in Harlem for the long run and an upcoming archive of featured Harlemites on their website, Sugar Hill Creamery is not just an ice cream shop - it's a hub of connection and celebration of community spirit.
For those looking for more than just a sweet treat, Sugar Hill Creamery offers an experience that nourishes both the body and soul. Visit them on Water Street to indulge in delicious ice cream while immersing yourself in the warmth and authenticity of Harlem's vibrant culture.
