Classic American ice cream & cakes. Famous for thick hot fudge, pistachio soft serve & birthday freebies.
Carvel is a beloved spot for classic American ice cream treats, particularly known for its soft serve and ice cream cakes. Customers rave about the thick, rich hot fudge and the delightful pistachio soft serve. It's a nostalgic choice for birthdays and a reliable option for a sweet pick-me-up.
Carvel is a go-to for classic American ice cream, with standout items including their soft serve and ice cream cakes. The hot fudge is frequently mentioned as being exceptionally thick and delicious. Pistachio soft serve is also a highly recommended flavor. Customers also appreciate the birthday freebies.
"Highly recommended are the ice cream cakes and the soft serve, particularly the pistachio flavor. The thick hot fudge is also a standout."
Overall positive, with customers frequently praising the quality of the ice cream, especially the hot fudge and specific flavors like pistachio. The birthday freebie is also a notable perk.
Important Note
One user noted that Carvel can be expensive and suggested checking the Too Good To Go app for deals, though availability may vary by location.
"This user recommended Carvel as a classic ice cream cake option, contrasting it with Parm's elevated gelato cakes. They also mentioned their personal positive experiences with Carvel cakes."
Positive"This user added a +1 to the Carvel recommendation."
Positive"This user recommended Carvel as a choice for ice cream cake."
Positive"Carvel provides a free small soft serve cone every day for several weeks around the customer's birthday. This was listed among the best birthday perks."
Positive"This user stated that Jeni's vanilla ice cream is great."
Positive"The commenter recommends the Mint chocolate chip ice cream from Carvel."
Positive"The user really likes the pistachio soft serve at Carvel in Queens and thanks the OP for the list."
Positive"The user enjoys the pistachio soft serve at Carvel in Queens and thanks the OP for the list."
Positive"The user provides a Google Maps link for a specific Carvel location, implying it is noteworthy."
Positive"Carvel is mentioned as a viable option for soft serve when other choices are not available."
Neutral"The original poster visited Carvel and found that they offered something very close to their desired vanilla soft serve with crushed Reese's peanut butter cups mixed in."
Positive"Carvel's fudge is praised for its thickness, especially when purchased in a separate container."
Positive"Carvel is generally recommended as a delectable treat option for visitors."
Positive"Suggests checking the Too Good To Go app for Carvel deals, as the original poster likes Carvel but finds it expensive. The commenter notes their local Carvel in South Brooklyn is on the app but is unsure about Manhattan locations."
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