With this week’s heat wave in full swing, staying cool has never tasted so good. Lincoln Square has plenty of ways to enjoy something refreshing, whether you’re craving a frozen dessert or something cold to drink.
Nothing says summer quite like a frozen treat. Enjoy handcrafted gelato from Amorino (44 West 63rd Street, between Broadway and Columbus Avenue) or L’Artigiano Gelato (10 Columbus Circle). You can also stop by L’Arte del Gelato’s seasonal gelato cart at Lincoln Center Plaza, where you can enjoy small-batch gelato and fruit-forward sorbets through September. Croissant et Café (154 West 70th Street, between Broadway and Columbus Avenue) also serves Persian ice cream for a unique summer treat.
Looking to end a meal on a sweet note? Cafe Fiorello (1900 Broadway, between West 63rd and West 64th Streets) offers house-made gelato and Frozen Lemonade, PJ Clarke’s (44 West 63rd Street, at Columbus Avenue) is serving up its classic Brownie Sundae, and The Smith (1900 Broadway, between West 63rd and West 64th Streets) offers three scoops of ice cream or raspberry sorbet. For adults, enjoy Rosa Mexicano’s (44 West 63rd Street, between Broadway and Columbus Avenue) signature frozen margaritas with your meal or at the bar.
Looking for something beyond dessert? Starbucks (1889 Broadway, at West 63rd Street, and 141 Amsterdam Avenue, at West 66th Street) has its popular Refreshers, iced coffees, and teas. Breads Bakery (1890 Broadway between West 62nd and West 63rd Streets), Rosetta Bakery (1928 Broadway, at West 64th Street), Le Pain Quotidien (60 W 65th Street, between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue), Tartinery (10 Columbus Circle), and Lady M Cake Boutique (1 West 60th Street, between Broadway and Columbus Avenue) are also great spots to pick up an iced drink. The newly renamed Café Adora, formerly Café Aroma (1873 Broadway, between West 61st and West 62nd Streets), serves flavored iced lattes alongside açaí and pitaya bowls, while Earthbar (10 Columbus Circle) rounds out the lineup with fresh smoothies and superfood bowls.
Prefer to pick up something to enjoy later? Stop by Whole Foods Market (10 Columbus Circle), Gourmet Garage (155 W 66th Street, between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue), Morton Williams (2010 Broadway, between West 68th and West 69th Streets), or Target (1863 Broadway, at West 61st Street) for frozen treats and cold drinks, too.
Whether you’re stopping by for a frozen treat, grabbing a drink on the go, or picking something up to enjoy at home, Lincoln Square has plenty of ways to make the most of summer. Don’t forget to stay hydrated by keeping a bottle of water close by as you enjoy the neighborhood.
Photo Credit: Elena Olivo
