Chinatown Ice Cream Factory

  4.2 (3167 reviews)
Claiming $$ Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
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Chinatown Ice Cream Factory

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About the Business

Specialties

CICF has been consistently been voted the best ice cream in NYC! Serving up the best for 31 years Some of the "regular flavors" here are the lychee, red bean, mango, green tea, almond cookie, and sesame ice creams

History

Established in 1978.

CICF has been serving up the best ice cream in NYC for over 3 decades. Voted the best ice cream, time and time again, CICF has stood the test of time; being touted as one of NYC's unofficial landmarks. Bringing smiles to the faces of locals, tourists and celebrities, CICF ice cream totally rocks! A few of our accolades: Winner of the "Best Ice Cream" by Citysearch Recipient ZAGAT Award of Distinction "Best Ice Cream" by the Village Voice

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Christina S.

Business Owner

Christina of Chinatown (aka Christina Seid) has been nicknamed "Chinatown's sweetheart". Her family's roots are in Chinatown and she stays actively involved. Neighbors and visitors alike have seen her around town or in the media presenting her positive views. It only made sense for her to proudly carry the word "Chinatown" in her name.This entrepreneur is the owner of Chinatown Ice Cream Factory (CICF); which has been repeatedly voted best ice cream in New York City and stands as an unofficial landmark in the community. Christina recently created a small line of designer reusable bags and authored a children's bilingual book. "Saturdays in Chinatown" shows Chinatown through a child's eyes and breaks down stereotypes while offering positive Asian role models and colorful illustrations.Christina blogs about eateries, politics, boutiques; anything and everything Chinatown related. She gives you the real scoop on what is going on in the neighborhood. www.christinaofchinatown.com

(212) 608-4170

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Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt near Manhattan, New York, United States

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65 Bayard St, New York, NY 10013

 
 

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