Aidann Gia Bacolodan, Pace University
Stuffed from our savory lunch at Campus Clipper partner, Buffalo Wild Wings on First Avenue, my good friend Amanda and I took a quick walk to Sundae and Cones. This quaint, Asian-owned establishment, is just around the corner from New York University, serving as a sweet spot for superb sundaes. Upon entering the shop, customers are greeted with an abundance of flavors, ranging from classics like cookie dough and chocolate chip to unique flavors such as sesame and red bean. Many of the eclectic flavors were Asian, which I deeply appreciated. The soft purple taro and lavender choices immediately stood out to me. The two of us were overwhelmed with excitement for our desert.
“Sundae and Cones had an amazing ambiance. The aesthetic is perfect and the seating is so cute,” Amanda reviewed.
We began with samples. Lots and lots of samples.
“I tried the red bean and loved it so much. For the taro, I’m still thinking about it. I should have ordered it, honestly. When I sampled the pralines and cream, I found it amazing. Definitely a flavor done well, and it’s one of my favorite flavors ever,” Amanda reflected. “The chocolate fudge swirl, chocolate peanut butter, and pistachio-almond were all quite good. In the mocha chip, the coffee flavor is very prominent and has a lot of chocolate chips.”
My personal favorite samples were the salted caramel, red velvet, and classic chocolate. When returning to this ice cream shop, I most definitely will pick a three scoop cup with these complimentary flavors. Some of the flavors I found quite interesting. Sesame was a strong, unique flavor that might pair better with a simpler scoop or with a banana-whip cream combo. Amanda tried corn.
“Not a lover of corn in general, really. But I wanted to try because I was intrigued. Pleasantly surprised with its taste!”
We placed our orders after sampling a majority of their in-season choices. Amanda had an iced chai latte, a brownie, and a three scoop cup with chocolate fudge swirl, mocha chip, and pralines-cream. I asked for an iced almond milk latte with hazelnut, a cookie, and a banana boat float with strawberry cheesecake, taro, and hazelnut.
“I got one of their fudgy brownies. It was fire,” were Amanda’s comments. “Chai latte? No notes, just fire.”
The strawberry cheesecake paired well with the whipped cream, rainbow sprinkles, and cherry marinchitto. It was incredibly sweet and delectable with a slightly salty taste from the cheesecake portion. The banana’s freshness added to the sugariness of the ice cream. I truly believe one can never go wrong with a simple taro scoop, especially when sandwiched between two sweeter flavors. Hazelnut remained my go-to at sundae shops, as this establishment nailed it. My favorite flavor was not overly sweet, and far from an overbearing nutty flavor.
“My experience at Sundaes and Cones was amazing. The owners were so friendly and personable and made the entire experience even better. I tried new flavors that I never thought of trying, and I am so glad I did, every flavor I had was divine,” Amanda concluded after our afternoon sweet treat trip.
Overall, the two of recommend us recommend their chocolate chip cookie, salted caramel scoop, taro sample, hazelnut scoop, and chocolate fudge mocha scoop when visiting Sundae and Cones. Their wide selection is a truly unique gem in Manhattan, making it a perfect spot to hit after a dinner date or when in need of a sweet treat when the dreaded finals season approaches. Thankfully, Sundae and Cones, located in the East Village, is partnering with the Campus Clipper for a student discount when they show our coupon and valid student ID.
