NYC's premier ice cream & gelato spot. Insanely creamy, unique flavors, & gourmet toppings that keep ppl lined up.
Caffe Panna is an Italian dessert shop that specializes in ice cream and gelato. It is consistently praised for its unique flavors, high-quality ingredients, and creamy texture. The shop is known for its rotating daily specials and popular sundaes, with many customers deeming it the best ice cream in NYC. While some find the flavors too rich or overly sweet, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many returning customers and recommendations.
Caffe Panna offers artisanal ice cream and gelato with a focus on high-quality ingredients and a creamy texture. Customers rave about unique, rotating flavors and inventive sundaes, with recommendations for "Cookies N' Panna" and the "Dubai chocolate ice cream." Some find the flavors too sweet or rich, and a few have had issues with mix-in quantities, but the overall feedback highlights the superior quality and taste.
"Customers highly recommend the "Cookies N' Panna" ice cream and the "Dubai chocolate ice cream." Other popular choices include seasonal specials, the "Peanut Butter Affogato," and unique sundaes, with many praising the quality of the "panna" (whipped cream) topping."
Customers overwhelmingly praise Caffe Panna for its exceptional ice cream, often calling it the best they've ever had. While a few find the flavors too rich or the business model lacking, the vast majority express strong satisfaction and intent to return.
Important Note
Some customers have noted that specific flavors can sell out quickly, and the shop is not open on Mondays. A few reviews mention that the ice cream can sometimes appear icier than expected or that the mix-ins are not as abundant as desired.
"This commenter finds Caffè Panna's flavors too sweet and rich, often unable to finish a cup, suggesting they aren't a fan of the specific flavor profiles offered."
Negative"This commenter agrees with the high praise for Caffè Panna, describing its taste as unique and unforgettable."
Positive"This commenter was confused by the appearance of the Caffè Panna order, noting it looked like plain vanilla without any toppings or texture additions."
Neutral"This user noted that Cafe Panna will likely have Valentine's themed ice cream flavors available in pints during the week."
Positive"This commenter agrees with the praise for Panna Cotta, comparing it favorably to Jeni's and McConnell's."
Positive"This commenter highly praises Panna Cotta as the best ice cream they've ever had."
Positive"This commenter agrees with the sentiment about Caffè Panna's flavors, also noting that they sometimes dislike the texture."
Neutral"This commenter understands the wife's low rating for Caffè Panna's olive oil flavor, noting that while the technique is great, the specific flavors can be baffling and not always a first choice."
Neutral"This commenter emphatically states that Caffè Panna serves the best ice cream in NYC."
Positive"This commenter shares a similar sentiment to the original poster's wife regarding Caffè Panna, suggesting they also dislike its flavors."
Negative"This commenter expresses disbelief and strong disagreement with the 0/10 rating given to Caffè Panna by the original poster's wife."
Negative"The reviewer loved the olive oil ice cream at Caffè Panna, rating it 9/10, while their wife gave it a 0/10 due to disliking the flavor, though acknowledging the excellent texture. They only tried one flavor as they were on their way to dinner."
Neutral"Expressing concern after learning about potential lower-quality ingredients in Caffe Panna's ice cream, this user states that for the price, the quality should be top-notch."
Negative"This commenter finds Caffe Panna great but would not wait more than 5 minutes for it, comparing the situation to finding authentic Chanel bags for a low price."
Positive"Responding to a comment about feeling unwell after eating Caffe Panna, this user points out that the ingredients, such as high fructose corn syrup, may not be ideal for some people."
Negative"In response to a discussion about marketing, this user agrees that 'Pop Up Bagels' is genuinely bad, especially when ordered for takeout as they are no longer warm and are not good bagels."
Negative"This commenter suggests that Caffe Panna's popularity might be driven by Instagram marketing, similar to 'Pop Up Bagel'. They believe that for the price, other options like Adirondacks might be better."
Negative"This commenter notes that Caffe Panna's ice cream is sometimes not stored or cared for properly, leading to frost. While not awful, they find it unremarkable."
Negative"This user finds Caffe Panna delicious but extremely rich, leading to discomfort even with small amounts. They also mention Van Leeuwen as a good alternative and respect their vegan flavors."
Neutral"This commenter found Caffe Panna's offerings a bit boring, even the unique flavors, and felt the ice cream base was just alright and the flavor combinations similar to Ben & Jerry's."
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