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Chinatown Ice Cream Factory

Chinatown Ice Cream Factory Chinatown Ice Cream Factory is a New York institution, serving up Asian-inspired ice cream and shakes for almost 40 years. With unique flavors like lychee, mango, green tea, and taro alongside classic favorites, it's no wonder they've consistently been voted the best ice cream in NYC. Located on Bayard Street Frnt B.
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Recent social media posts

So fun to partner with Anna Cathcart (XO, Kitty, To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, Disney’s Descendants) to create “Ann...
05/30/2026

So fun to partner with Anna Cathcart (XO, Kitty, To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, Disney’s Descendants) to create “Anna’s Mindful Mochi” - $1 per scoop will go towards Kids Mental Health Foundation, an organization where she is an ambassador for! 🍦🐉💕💙

We partnered up with  (XO Kitty, To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, Disney’s Descendants) to co-create a flavor for her ...
05/25/2026

We partnered up with (XO Kitty, To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, Disney’s Descendants) to co-create a flavor for her special fundraiser for !

🥁 DRUM ROLL 🥁 : Anna’s Mindful Mochi! (Rice ice cream with rainbow mochi topping 🩵🩷💜)
📍 Chinatown Ice Cream Factory, 65 Bayard St
📆 Thursday, May 28
⏰ 4PM-6PM

$1 per scoop of Anna’s Mindful Mochi & 100% of the dragon plushie sales will benefit , where Anna is a proud ambassador.

Line up early on Thursday May 28 to help Anna kick off the fundraiser!! 🐉🍦💕

Who is coming?!

05/23/2026
So excited to welcome  (XO, Kitty, To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, Disney’s Descendants) to Chinatown Ice Cream Facto...
05/23/2026

So excited to welcome (XO, Kitty, To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, Disney’s Descendants) to Chinatown Ice Cream Factory on Thursday, May 28 from 4-6PM! 🍦🐉💞

We are proud to support her efforts to raise money for , whose mission is to create a world where mental health is a vital part of every child’s upbringing. 🦋

Who’s excited?!

New merch!
12/23/2025

New merch!

Lychee Sorbet is back!
11/30/2025

Lychee Sorbet is back!

Perfect flavors for Thanksgiving!
11/20/2025

Perfect flavors for Thanksgiving!

thanks for filming  !!   We still remember that you order 🍵 🍦!!
10/29/2025

thanks for filming !! We still remember that you order 🍵 🍦!!

Address

65 Bayard Street Frnt B
New York, NY
10013

The Bayard Street Frnt B is located in the Chinatown area of New York. It can be easily accessed by public transportation such as the subway, bus or taxi. If traveling by subway, take the N,R,W or 6 train to Canal St. Station and then walk towards Mott St. On reaching Mott St, turn right and keep walking until you reach Bayard St. Then turn left onto Bayard St - your destination will be on the left.

Alternatively, if driving, take the FDR Drive and exit at Grand Street. Continue driving towards Bowery and then turn left onto Bayard St. There is limited street parking available near the area, but there are also a few nearby paid parking options.

Once you arrive at Bayard Street Frnt B, you will find an ice cream shop and an Asian restaurant that offer delicious treats to satisfy your cravings.

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 10:30pm

Telephone

(212) 608-4170

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Chinatown Ice Cream Factory, located on Bayard Street Frnt B in New York, has been consistently voted the best ice cream in NYC for almost 40 years. This ice cream shop and Asian restaurant is a New York institution and a staple of the neighborhood and the city. Known for unique and interesting flavors inspired by Chinese cuisine, Chinatown Ice Cream Factory was ahead of the curve. House staples include lychee, mango, green tea, and taro, while exotic flavors like coffee, vanilla swirl, and chocolate chip are also available. The ice cream parlor also offers limited-time collaborations with other local businesses such as a yummy strawberry lavender flavor with a Chinatown bakery staple known for their sponge cakes. CICF is not just an ice cream shop but an experience that should be part of your family tradition. Don't miss out on their seasonal offerings like tangerine sorbet during National Ice Cream Month or fall-inspired ginger and pumpkin pie flavors. CICF is truly one of the best places to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings in New York City!

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