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Here are a few places in Queens where you can cool
off with a great-tasting ice cream cone or Italian ice
BY EMILY DAVENPORT
edavenport@qns.com / @QNS
Th e sun is heating up and it’s starting
to feel like summer. One of the best ways
to beat the heat is to head to your nearest
ice cream or Italian ice shop to cool down.
Luckily, Queens has tons of places
where you can cool off with a sweet treat.
Here are a few places in the borough
where you can fi nd a great-tasting ice
cream cone or ice.
The Lemon Ice King of Corona
— 52-02 108th St., Corona
For over 60 years, the Lemon Ice King
of Corona has been a staple in frozen
Queens treats. With fresh fruit fl avors
squeezed right into their ices, they have
set the standard for Italian ices in the borough,
making it a go-to spot to get a nice,
cold treat throughout the summer.
Eddie’s Sweet Shop — 105-29
Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills
Eddie’s Sweet Shop has been satisfying
customers with its homemade ice cream
since they opened their doors in 1925.
Th ey off er an old-school ice cream parlor
atmosphere to go with their 20 homemade
ice cream fl avors, which is sure to
make you feel like you’ve stepped back in
time to the summers of the past.
Gelato & Co. — 29-02
23rd Ave., Astoria
With authentic Italian recipes and local
ingredients, you’ll surely leave satisfi ed
aft er grabbing a cold treat from Gelato &
Co. Th eir freshly made gelato comes in a
number of delicious fl avors that are made
onsite every day. Th ey also off er homemade
sorbet for those who are looking for
a dairy-free, vegan option.
Jahn’s — 81-04 37th
Ave., Jackson Heights
Jahn’s once had locations throughout
New York City. Now, solely operating
out of Jackson Heights, Jahn’s produces
25 fl avors right in their store. Famous for
their “Kitchen Sink” Sundae, they off er a
number of huge sundaes and a full diner
menu.
Pesso’s Italian Ices — 203-
20 35th Ave., Bayside
A Bayside staple, Pesso’s Italian Ices
makes their ices in small batches with
quality ingredients every day. With over
100 fl avors to choose from, the hardest
decision you’ll make is which one you’ll
try fi rst! For the health-conscious customers,
Pesso’s off ers non-fat and sugar
free options as well.
Creme & Sugar — 58-42
Catalpa Ave., Ridgewood
Creme & Sugar brings a piece (or scoop)
of Peru right into Ridgewood. Th eir
fruit-fl avored ice cream (and wine-fl avor
ice cream for those 21 and older) are
available by the scoop, in a quart or in a
milkshake. Th ey also have a menu of classic
Peruvian treats to choose from.
Twist It Top It — 158-18A
Cross Bay Blvd., Howard
Beach; 103-09 Metropolitan
Ave., Forest Hills, 66-02 Fresh
Pond Rd., Ridgewood
Aft er already serving customers in
Howard Beach and Forest Hills, this selfserve
frozen yogurt shop just opened up
its third location in Ridgewood. Twist It
Top It off ers a variety of fl avors and tons
of toppings that will have you coming
back to try diff erent fl avor combinations.
10 Below Ice Cream — 136-
17 39th Ave., Flushing
10 Below Ice Cream is the fi rst of its
kind in New York City. Th eir Th ai-rolled
ice cream creations are made right before
the customers’ eyes, which is an experience
that you do not want to miss.
Snowdays — 72-24
Austin St., Forest Hills
Truly one of a kind, Snowdays offers
a unique treat: shaved cream. A blend
between ice cream and shaved ice,
Snowdays’ creations mix a snowy
texture with the creamy taste of ice
cream. With flavors such as New York
cheesecake, roasted black sesame and
Yetitracks and tons of toppings to
choose from, you’ll definitely be back
again this summer.
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