6 Top Spots to Get Ice Cream—and Other Frozen Treats—in Harlem and Beyond

Ice cream season is officially here.

Happily, Upper Manhattan has become a great place to find some truly memorable frozen desserts.

It's home to a number of shops specializing in small-batch ice cream and gelato as well as a stylish spots where you can pull up to the counter for thick shakes and more.

Harlem Shake

Central Harlem, 100 W 124th St and Lenox Ave

This retro burger joint's mouthwatering shake menu includes everything from classic vanilla to its signature red velvet—all made with organic Blue Marble ice cream.

Read more about TCU's favorites, from south to north: https://www.thecuriousuptowner.com/post/6-spots-to-get-ice-cream-and-other-frozen-treats-in-harlem-and-beyond

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