Chinatown Ice Cream Factory

Serving up homemade ice cream in New York Chinatown since 1978.

65 Bayard St New York, NY, 10013

(212) 608-4170 (757) 752-8696

Chinatown Ice Cream Factory stands today as one of Chinatown’s oldest businesses, and is often referred to as an unofficial landmark.

2019

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Essex Street Market
Essex Street Market
The Villager - New Essex St. Market to get four more vendors
The Villager - New Essex St. Market to get four more vendors
AMNY - Essex Market completes new market's vendor lineup with final 4 vendors
AMNY - Essex Market completes new market's vendor lineup with final 4 vendors

2018

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2017

2016

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Chinatown gaining traction as destination for students, young professionals
Chinatown gaining traction as destination for students, young professionals
New York City Bucket List: 50 Ways to Take a Bite Out of the Big Apple
New York City Bucket List: 50 Ways to Take a Bite Out of the Big Apple
Museum of Ice Cream in NYC is like a Willy Wonka-inspired dream world
Museum of Ice Cream in NYC is like a Willy Wonka-inspired dream world
Manhattan’s East Side Harbors an Ice Cream Wonderland
Manhattan’s East Side Harbors an Ice Cream Wonderland
Here's What to Expect at the One and Only Museum of Ice Cream in New York City
Here's What to Expect at the One and Only Museum of Ice Cream in New York City
People - We Got a Sneak Peek of the Museum of Ice Cream—and It’s Just as Cool as It Sounds
People - We Got a Sneak Peek of the Museum of Ice Cream—and It’s Just as Cool as It Sounds
The Best Ice Cream in New York
The Best Ice Cream in New York
Architectural Digest - New York’s Museum of Ice Cream Is Our Dream Home
Architectural Digest - New York’s Museum of Ice Cream Is Our Dream Home
Metro - The Museum of Ice Cream was Born of California Summers
Metro - The Museum of Ice Cream was Born of California Summers
AM New York - Museum of Ice Cream in NYC is like a Willy Wonka-inspired dream world
AM New York - Museum of Ice Cream in NYC is like a Willy Wonka-inspired dream world
AM New York - Museum of Ice Cream to open for one month; tickets already sold out
AM New York - Museum of Ice Cream to open for one month; tickets already sold out
Inquisiter - NY Is Now Officially the Coolest Place On Earth City Opens Museum of Ice Cream
Inquisiter - NY Is Now Officially the Coolest Place On Earth City Opens Museum of Ice Cream
Forbes - The Museum Of Ice Cream Opens In New York With A Swimmable Sprinkle Pool
Forbes - The Museum Of Ice Cream Opens In New York With A Swimmable Sprinkle Pool
Sinovision English Channel - Ice Cream Update A New Spin on A Classic Treat
Sinovision English Channel - Ice Cream Update A New Spin on A Classic Treat
Rush Order Tees - Customer Spotlight A La Mode: Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
Rush Order Tees - Customer Spotlight A La Mode: Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
AM New York - NYC ice cream: The best shops from Morgenstern's to Ample Hills
AM New York - NYC ice cream: The best shops from Morgenstern's to Ample Hills
BMW - Top Spots in Manhattan for a Frozen Treat
BMW - Top Spots in Manhattan for a Frozen Treat
LAFashion - The Inside Scoop-Top 10 LAFM Ice Cream Shops Across the US
LAFashion - The Inside Scoop-Top 10 LAFM Ice Cream Shops Across the US
On The Grid - Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
On The Grid - Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
ForkIt - Best Ice Cream in NYC
ForkIt - Best Ice Cream in NYC
Wayfair - Every Day is Ice Cream Day
Wayfair - Every Day is Ice Cream Day
Munchies - Meet the Ice Cream Shop That Defines NYC’s Chinatown
Munchies - Meet the Ice Cream Shop That Defines NYC’s Chinatown
NewYork.com - The 8 Most Unique Ice Cream Flavors in NYC
NewYork.com - The 8 Most Unique Ice Cream Flavors in NYC
Trotter - Best Ice Cream Shops
Trotter - Best Ice Cream Shops
Thrillest - The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
Thrillest - The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory

2015

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The New Yorker - The Most Famous American Dog On Instagram
The New Yorker - The Most Famous American Dog On Instagram
Full Time Explorer - Day on a Dime- How to Spend a Day in Chinatown for Under $30
Full Time Explorer - Day on a Dime- How to Spend a Day in Chinatown for Under $30
Twitter @Mara Wilson - I love the Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
Twitter @Mara Wilson - I love the Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
Refinery 29 - The Most Instagrammed Ice Cream In New York City
Refinery 29 - The Most Instagrammed Ice Cream In New York City
Fox5 - Offbeat ice cream, sorbet, gelato in New York
Fox5 - Offbeat ice cream, sorbet, gelato in New York
New York Magazine - Where Chefs Eat Alone
New York Magazine - Where Chefs Eat Alone
Spoiled NYC Eats – Don't Be So Vanilla: 7 Crazy Ice Cream Concoctions You Should Definitely Try This Summer in NYC
Spoiled NYC Eats – Don't Be So Vanilla: 7 Crazy Ice Cream Concoctions You Should Definitely Try This Summer in NYC
Top 17 Spots to Get Your Ice Cream Fix (and More!) in NYC
Top 17 Spots to Get Your Ice Cream Fix (and More!) in NYC
The Fashion Times - Ice Cream NYC: Nine Sweet Shops To Visit This Summer
The Fashion Times - Ice Cream NYC: Nine Sweet Shops To Visit This Summer
Thrillist – THE BEST ICE CREAM SPOT IN 25 DIFFERENT NYC NEIGHBORHOODS
Thrillist – THE BEST ICE CREAM SPOT IN 25 DIFFERENT NYC NEIGHBORHOODS
Fashion Times – Ice Cream NYC: Nine Sweet Shops To Visit This Summer
Fashion Times – Ice Cream NYC: Nine Sweet Shops To Visit This Summer
Uproxx – Celebrate Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day With These 12 Inventive Flavors
Uproxx – Celebrate Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day With These 12 Inventive Flavors
Guest of a Guest – DISCOVER 10 OF NYC'S BEST-KEPT SECRETS
Guest of a Guest – DISCOVER 10 OF NYC'S BEST-KEPT SECRETS
PIX – Games of Cones: Freaky flavors catching on over vanilla, chocolate
PIX – Games of Cones: Freaky flavors catching on over vanilla, chocolate
USA Today – Pizza ice cream? Unusual flavors to try this summer around the USA Ice Cream Jubilee's Sweet Potato Pie_credit Ice Cream
USA Today – Pizza ice cream? Unusual flavors to try this summer around the USA Ice Cream Jubilee's Sweet Potato Pie_credit Ice Cream
NBC News – Red Bean to Rocky Road, the Evolution of Chinatown Ice Cream
NBC News – Red Bean to Rocky Road, the Evolution of Chinatown Ice Cream
Audrey – Can Women Really Have It All? It Depends On Whom You Ask
Audrey – Can Women Really Have It All? It Depends On Whom You Ask
Apartments.com – A Native New Yorker's Guide on How to Navigate China Town
Apartments.com – A Native New Yorker's Guide on How to Navigate China Town
BuzzFeed – 44 Amazing NYC Places That Actually Still Exist
BuzzFeed – 44 Amazing NYC Places That Actually Still Exist
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2011 - 2014

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AMNewYork – City Living: Chinatown stays authentic despite changing city
AMNewYork – City Living: Chinatown stays authentic despite changing city
Yahoo! – Smackdown: Battle of the Chinatowns — New York vs. San Francisco
Yahoo! – Smackdown: Battle of the Chinatowns — New York vs. San Francisco
Entertainment Weekly – 'Manhattan Love Story' recap: British invasion
Entertainment Weekly – 'Manhattan Love Story' recap: British invasion
365 Guide New York City – Cool Ice Cream in NYC
365 Guide New York City – Cool Ice Cream in NYC
BuzzFeed – 27 Ice Cream Shops You Need To Visit Before You Die
BuzzFeed – 27 Ice Cream Shops You Need To Visit Before You Die
Yahoo! CNBC – Ice cream's sweet outlook-just don't be vanilla, man
Yahoo! CNBC – Ice cream's sweet outlook-just don't be vanilla, man
NBC News – Ice Cream Sales Outlook Heats Up
NBC News – Ice Cream Sales Outlook Heats Up
DNA Info – Where to Get a Gourmet Ice Cream Cake for Summer Celebrations
DNA Info – Where to Get a Gourmet Ice Cream Cake for Summer Celebrations
Edible Manhattan – Our 10 Must-Try Seasonal Ice Cream Flavors from Across the City
Edible Manhattan – Our 10 Must-Try Seasonal Ice Cream Flavors from Across the City
Brick Underground – NEIGHBORHOOD BLOGGER CHRISTINA SEID ON CHINATOWN'S STORE CLOSURES AND HOTEL FRENZY
Brick Underground – NEIGHBORHOOD BLOGGER CHRISTINA SEID ON CHINATOWN'S STORE CLOSURES AND HOTEL FRENZY
Epoch Times – 下东城高中举办毕业典礼下东城高中举办毕业典礼
Epoch Times – 下东城高中举办毕业典礼下东城高中举办毕业典礼
The New York Times – A Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins With a Single Scoop Hungry City: Old World Ice Cream Parlors
The New York Times – A Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins With a Single Scoop Hungry City: Old World Ice Cream Parlors
Ahoy NY Tours & Tasting – Ways to Cool Off in Chinatown and Little Italy
Ahoy NY Tours & Tasting – Ways to Cool Off in Chinatown and Little Italy
Celebrity Chef TV – Summer Ice Cream Party: Top 10 Ice Cream Shops in NYC
Celebrity Chef TV – Summer Ice Cream Party: Top 10 Ice Cream Shops in NYC
AM New York – The best ice cream in New York City
AM New York – The best ice cream in New York City
I Just Want To Eat – The Chinatown Ice Cream Factory, NYC, NY
I Just Want To Eat – The Chinatown Ice Cream Factory, NYC, NY
Voices of New York – Approved Graffiti Unveiled in Chinatown
Voices of New York – Approved Graffiti Unveiled in Chinatown
Seen In 52 – Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
Seen In 52 – Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
AM New York – Must-see places for kids in New York City
AM New York – Must-see places for kids in New York City
Time – Carrot Orange and Cherry Tomato? The 12 Wackiest New Ice Cream Flavors
Time – Carrot Orange and Cherry Tomato? The 12 Wackiest New Ice Cream Flavors
BuzzFeed – 44 Frozen Treats You Need To Try In NYC This Summer
BuzzFeed – 44 Frozen Treats You Need To Try In NYC This Summer
BuzzFeed – 39 Delicious New York City Foods That Deserve More Hype
BuzzFeed – 39 Delicious New York City Foods That Deserve More Hype
Asian in NY – Success 808 Hosted by Verizon Wireless
Asian in NY – Success 808 Hosted by Verizon Wireless

2006-2010

Early Days - 2005