Opening hours
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Typical hours for ice cream shops in New York
Most ice cream shops in New York open around 11:15 AM and close around 11:00 PM on weekdays; 98% are open on Sundays and 90% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 52 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
178 8th AvenueNew York, NY 10011
About 16 Handles
Located at 178 8th Avenue in New York, New York, 16 Handles is an ice cream shop. It is one of 5,477 places to eat and drink we list in New York.
Quick facts
- Category
- Ice Cream Shop
- Address
- 178 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10011
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Popular times (typical for ice cream shops)
Ice cream shops are usually busiest around 3 PM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 9 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of ice cream shops in New York.
Typical prices for ice cream shops in New York
Based on 26 menus with 914 priced items from ice cream shops in New York, the median menu item costs $5.00, and half of all items are priced between $3.15 and $9.50.
We don’t have 16 Handles’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what ice cream shops in New York typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Vanilla | 31% | $5.25 |
| Banana Split | 31% | $11.75 |
| Milkshake | 19% | $9.00 |
Calculated from 26 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
What ice cream shops usually offer
Across 372 ice cream shops in our guide with detailed profiles:
- 91% offer delivery
- 46% have dine-in seating
- 78% have a wheelchair-accessible entrance
- 83% are described as good for kids
- 75% accept mobile payments
Ask 16 Handles directly to confirm which of these it offers.
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of 16 Handles there are 282 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 1,262 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (212), Bars & Pubs (135), Bakeries & Desserts (91), and Pizza (69).
Competition is strong: 17 other ice cream shops are within a mile and 69 within three miles. The closest is Odd Fellows Ice Cream, 0.1 mi away.
523 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Mexican & Tex-MexRocking Horse Cafe< 0.1 mi
- PizzaDonnatella< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsJungle Bird< 0.1 mi
- ChineseGrand Sichuan Eastern< 0.1 mi
- EuropeanSocarrat Paella Bar< 0.1 mi
What to expect at an ice cream shop
This group brings together bakeries, donut shops, ice cream parlors, frozen yogurt shops, dessert cafes, candy stores and specialty sweet shops. Bakeries usually open early and sell their best items before noon, while ice cream and dessert shops are busiest in the evening and on warm weekends.
What to order
- Croissants or morning pastries – freshest early in the day
- Donuts – classic glazed is the benchmark
- Cookies and cupcakes – easy to share or take home
- Pan dulce or Asian buns – bakery specialties from other traditions
Good to know
- Arrive early for the full selection; popular items sell out.
- Order celebration cakes several days ahead.
- Many bakeries discount day-old bread and pastries in the afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is 16 Handles located?
16 Handles is located at 178 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10011.
What else is near 16 Handles?
There are 1,262 other places to eat and drink within a mile of 16 Handles. Nearby options include Rocking Horse Cafe (< 0.1 mi), Donnatella (< 0.1 mi), and Jungle Bird (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other ice cream shops near 16 Handles?
17 other ice cream shops within a mile. The closest is Odd Fellows Ice Cream, 0.1 mi away.
How much do ice cream shops in New York cost?
Based on 26 menus with 914 priced items from ice cream shops in New York, the median menu item costs $5.00, and half of all items are priced between $3.15 and $9.50.
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