16 Handles

4.2
381 reviews

About

Ice Cream Shop
16 Handles is a dessert shop offering a rotating menu of Artisan frozen yogurt, ice cream, vegan soft serve, and other treats plus an endless toppings bar.

Details

  • DebitAvailable
  • Cash onlyNot available
  • Wheelchair accessible entranceAvailable

Location

16 Handles
153 2nd Avenue, New York, NY
10003, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.2
381 reviews
5 stars
216
4 stars
95
3 stars
33
2 stars
10
1 star
27

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Cleanliness

Multiple customers reported that the store was dirty, with unpleasant odors and unsanitary conditions.

Service Quality

Customer service experiences varied widely; some praised the staff for being friendly and helpful, while others reported rude and unprofessional behavior.

Product Availability

Many reviews noted that several yogurt machines were out of order and that toppings were often unavailable or in poor condition.

Value for Money

Customers expressed mixed feelings about pricing, with some finding it affordable while others felt it was overpriced for the quality offered.

Flavor Variety

While some customers enjoyed the variety of flavors and toppings, others were disappointed by the limited options available during their visits.
  • AN
    Anna Ferster (noireffe)
    Nov 14, 2025
    1.0
    Horrible service. I asked whether the cookie dough they were selling can be eaten immediately, they confirmed. Unfortunately it was frozen solid and they refused a refund.
  • JZ
    Jessica Zeng
    Oct 15, 2025
    5.0
    No clue how, but my bowl was under $5. I tried 5 different flavors and my favorite was the original vanilla!
  • JB
    James Bill
    Oct 5, 2025
    1.0
    This place absolutely sucks dont even bother going here for starters the cold toppings are not available and there dry toppings looked like a huge disaster. There “16 handles” weren’t even available there was only about 8 working machines half of them were just black with no flavors. Place has no ac making the place extremely hot literally smells like trash and looks so depressing also impossible to stay in there for more then 5 mins without sweating and lastly there isn’t much seating.
  • AC
    Alexis Crawford
    Sep 28, 2025
    1.0
    I got to this location at 10:40, just twenty minutes before closing at 11 PM, and the staff wouldn’t even let me in. They looked at me, made a face, and gestured for me to leave instead of just politely explaining. It felt unnecessarily rude and honestly left me really disappointed and sad. I love 16 Handles, but this kind of treatment makes me not want to come back. I had just gotten out of work and was looking forward to my ice cream
  • JS
    Jamie Scalera
    Sep 22, 2025
    1.0
    Store was absolutely filthy, smelled like rotten garbage everywhere, most machines were broken, AC was broken and no cold toppings available. Disgusting.

Frequently Asked Questions About 16 Handles

What type of desserts does 16 Handles offer?

16 Handles offers a rotating menu of Artisan frozen yogurt, ice cream, vegan soft serve, and other treats plus an endless toppings bar.

Where is 16 Handles located?

16 Handles is located at 153 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10003, US, in the East Village area.