Anita GelatoCHAIN

6.8/10

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People argue about the . One side loves the fun flavors, the other says it's too sweet and made from premade bases rather than real . The draws less argument, it comes with unlimited house made sauces and toppings. Expect a line, and people do bring up the health grade problems.

1561 2nd Ave, New YorkUpper East Side, Manhattan4 NYC locations mappedGoogle Maps

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  • in:What's your favorite place in NYC to get ice cream in?20 pts
    replying to u/Serialsnackernyc: Some faves include Anita, caffe panna, Chinatown ice cream factory, malai

    “Unfortunately most of their offerings are too sweet and the flavors taste overly synthetic to me. I wanted to like them but they are pretty much the same as a lot of the ersatz “gelato” shops in the city”

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  • in:What's your favorite place in NYC to get ice cream in?6 pts
    replying to u/Sad_Hungry: All the options that you mentioned are solid except Anita. Unfortunately most of their offerings are too sweet and the flavors taste overly synthetic to me. I wanted to like them but they are pretty much the same as a lot of the ersatz “gelato” shops in the city like Venchi or Amorino that have a much of flavors but the execution is off. For gelato I would try Pamina instead. For my taste the gelato they make has much better texture and the ingredients are better quality. Also Lilia makes good gelato if you can bear how hot it is in there all the time. Also il Lab is still pretty good considering the peices much more reasonable. As for ice cream I would add Sugar Hill, Oddfellows (for in shop scoops only the factory pints are lame), Sundaes and Cones, Morgensterns, Sofreh, Bona Bona and Caleta. Soft Serve : Soft side Leo Laser Wolf Milk & Cream or Kith Treats for the sugar cereal infused concoctions Ray’s Candy Store for trashy but somehow simultaneously likable pistacho soft serve Milu Pizza Places with ice cream / gelato : Fini, Mamas too, Lindustrie RIP Milkmade a true gem RIP Fort Grace RIP Ice & Vice RIP Fresco RIP the gelato at Otto If you want schtick and nostalgia Eddies Sweet Shop and Brooklyn Farmacy are kitschy and fun.

    “Agreed with Anita - they most def use premade base with milk added to it. You can most DEFINITELY taste the difference esp with gelato where you can’t hide behind many ingredients.”

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  • in:Best places for cheesecake in NYC?3 pts
    replying to u/kaiserfrnz: Juniors is everything you’d want from an old-fashioned NY cheesecake in the best way possible.

    “I feel the same way about Anita Gelato .. it's fine if you don't want real gelato and want something little kid friendly that is really sweet and familiar. If you want attention to detail, balance and a luxurious texture you go elsewhere.”

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  • in:Visiting from SF Bay Area, looking for food unique to NYC0 pts
    replying to u/Greenifyme22: Xian Famous Foods. My personal favorite order is N4. Sticky Toffee Pudding at Crown Shy. Gelato at Anita's. B&W cookie at William Greenburg Desserts.

    “In addition to the obviously great gelato at Anita, I actually adore their soft serve froyo - you get unlimited toppings, and it is all the high end house made sauces and mix-ins that go into their gelato.”

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  • in:Rate my 3 days in NYC34 pts
    replying to u/Alternative-Sea7228: What would you skip? I would have done Uncle Lou’s instead of Wo Hop but it was closed. Zimmi’s was ok but not a favourite.

    “Anita gelato and caffe panna are my ice cream go to places.”

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  • in:Best authentic gelato for the summer?19 pts

    “Anita is a transnational chain that has constant grade-pending issues because it's cheaper to just hire some lawyers to push it back rather than address food safety.”

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  • in:Hani's soft serve17 pts

    “Anita for the soft serve froyo with unlimited toppings (and refills) of all their house made custom amazing sauces and great fruits and candied nuts.”

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