Artisanal ice cream with a cult following for inventive flavors & mix-ins. A NYC fave, despite some recent critiques.
Ample Hills Creamery is a beloved NYC ice cream institution known for its inventive flavors and high-quality ingredients. They offer a wide array of classic and unique ice cream creations, often featuring mix-ins and swirls that create a truly memorable dessert experience. While some have noted recent changes in texture or sweetness, many still consider it a top-tier destination for a delicious frozen treat.
Ample Hills Creamery is renowned for its creative and often decadent ice cream flavors, with many users highly recommending options like 'Peppermint Pattie,' 'Oatmeal Lace,' and 'Corn To Run.' Some customers have expressed concerns about the texture, sweetness, or melt rate in recent experiences, with one user noting a waxy texture and another finding it excessively sweet. Despite these mixed reviews, fan favorites like the 'mint chip' and 'Captain America' flavors continue to be praised.
"Standout flavors frequently mentioned and recommended include 'Peppermint Pattie,' 'Oatmeal Lace,' 'Corn To Run,' and 'Captain America.' The ice cream cake with a brownie bottom was also a highly praised item, though it's no longer available."
Overall, customers have a very positive sentiment towards Ample Hills Creamery, praising its unique and delicious flavors, although a few recent comments mention a decline in quality or texture.
Important Note
Some recent feedback suggests a potential decline in texture or flavor consistency compared to past experiences. The brownie bottom for ice cream cakes is no longer offered.
"The commenter felt that the quality of Ample Hills ice cream had declined in the last three years, with some pints being icy."
Negative"The commenter mentioned that Ample Hills ice cream uses too much stabilizer, resulting in a texture they disliked."
Negative"This user expressed disappointment with Ample Hills, reminiscing about a specific 'Spider-man' ice cream flavor that tasted like cherry pie, which they have been trying to find again for years."
Negative"The commenter stated they would simply make the ice cream less sticky."
Neutral"This user stated that Ample Hills ice cream is much better than the expensive scoops offered at Van Leeuwen, which they described as 'Private Equity double scoops'."
Positive"In response to a comparison between Ample Hills and Van Leeuwen, this user questioned the factual basis of the statement."
Neutral"This user agreed with the previous comment stating that the 'Corn To Run' flavor was very good."
Positive"This user expressed that Ample Hills ice cream used to be very good, but regretted that the founders did not know how to run a business."
Positive"This user clarified that Van Leeuwen is still majority owned and run by its founders."
Neutral"The commenter stated that Ample Hills ice cream had no flavor."
Negative"Responding to a comment about Van Leeuwen hype, this user said they have had Van Leeuwen many times and still don't understand the appeal."
Neutral"This user found the 'Corn To Run' flavor to be amazing but viewed the business itself as poorly run."
Positive"The commenter observed that Ample Hills ice cream melts very quickly."
Negative"In response to a negative comparison of Ample Hills to Cold Stone Creamery, this user stated that Cold Stone is actually good."
Positive"The commenter stated they never liked Ample Hills ice cream, finding it overly elaborate, though they found it better than Van Leeuwen."
Negative"In response to a comment about Ample Hills ice cream, this user stated that in their opinion, the ice cream has always been excessively sweet and fatty."
Negative"This user mentioned that the 'Captain America' flavor from Ample Hills was good."
Positive"This user recalled that Ample Hills ice cream might use a gum-like stabilizer, giving it a chewy mouthfeel that they found peculiar at first but eventually liked."
Positive"This user disliked Ample Hills ice cream, comparing it unfavorably to Cold Stone Creamery, finding it too over-the-top."
Negative"This user reported that the Ample Hills ice cream they received was not frozen enough and was melting very quickly."
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