A New Dessert Stop For Staten Island
A new ice cream destination arrived in Staten Island in early 2025, bringing a dedicated kosher scoop shop to the borough. Sugar House Ice Cream has quickly drawn families and dessert seekers with a focused menu of classic and creative treats. The shop emphasizes variety, generous portions, and late hours that make it easy to drop in after school, after dinner, or for an evening outing.
What’s On The Menu
Sugar House Ice Cream serves both hard scoop and soft serve, along with shakes, slushies, and hot-off-the-iron waffles.
Rotating flavors keep the case fresh, and topping choices let guests customize everything from a simple cone to an over-the-top sundae. The soft serve is a standout for its dense, creamy texture, and shakes can be blended thick or drinkable depending on preference. Waffles are made to order so they arrive warm with crisp edges, pairing well with a scoop and drizzle.
Early Community Response
Local buzz started building as soon as the doors opened. Ssummer traffic brought steady word of mouth, and families have made the shop a reliable stop on weekend nights. Sugar House Ice Cream’s later closing times on most weeknights, plus a late reopening on Saturday nights, have helped establish it as a go-to spot for post-event and post-dinner treats. The shop’s pace has encouraged frequent flavor changes and specials to keep regulars engaged.
Why It Stands Out
Staten Island has long had a handful of dessert options, but a full kosher ice cream shop with a broad menu and extended hours fills a notable gap. The combination of hard scoop, soft serve, shakes, and waffles means there is something for every preference. Families appreciate the straightforward approach, clear labeling, and consistent quality across the board. The shop’s schedule also makes it practical for celebrations, birthdays, and casual meetups.
Location, Certification, and Hours
Sugar House Ice Cream, 2003 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314. Kosher certification: Rabbi Yechiel Babad, Tartikov. Hours: Monday through Thursday 12 pm to 12 am, Friday 12 pm to 5 pm, Saturday 9:30 pm to 12 am, Sunday 12 pm to 12 am.
