ZipPicks Awards
Best Ice Cream in Prospect Heights & Clinton Hill
Master Critic Review
The Good Batch
8.1
A Clinton Hill bakery where the freezer case is the quiet power move—serious cookies turned into properly structured ice cream sandwiches. Treat it like a two-item stop: one sandwich now, one cookie for later, and you’ll see why locals keep it in rotation.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ice cream sandwich (cookie pairing), Cookie of the day, Counter cake slice
Scores:
Value: 8
Service: 7.7
Consistency: 8.2
Food Quality: 8.3
Atmosphere: 6.1
Cultural Relevance: 7.4
What makes it special: Bakery-level cookies engineered into freezer-perfect ice cream sandwiches.
Who should go: Cookie people and ice cream sandwich loyalists
When to visit: Midday for the cleanest in-and-out
What to order: Ice cream sandwich, cookie of the day, cake slice
Insider tip: Grab one sandwich to eat now and one to stash—texture holds.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking only; usually manageable midday, tougher evenings and weekends. Plan a short walk.
Dress code: Casual—jeans, sneakers, daytime-friendly clothes are standard.
Noise level: Low to moderate—quick counter energy, easy conversation.
Weekend wait: 10–20 minutes at peak hours; lines move quickly.
Weekday lunch: No wait typically or under 5 minutes.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes—core menu is vegetarian-friendly.
Vegan options: Limited—occasionally available sorbets or vegan cookies; options vary by day.
Gluten-free options: Limited—some gluten-free cookies or frozen items rotate, but cross-contact is possible.
Best For
Better for: Structured ice cream sandwiches with bakery-level cookies—more composed and textural than scoop shops.
Skip if: You want lots of seating, a wide scoop menu, or late-night dessert—choose a full ice cream parlor instead.