Some Favorite Local NYC Ice Cream Shops

It's been so hot out there that we thought this would be an excellent time to list some of the local ice cream shops we've covered in the past. You deserve it! All feature inventive flavors and high quality ingredients. Click on the name for their website.

Bambina Blue: Fun, Instagram-ready spot that's excellent for kids and for adults who enjoy a little whimsy with their gelato. 23 Cleveland Pl. Soho.

Caffe Panna: Seasonal ice creams, sundaes, and affogatos inspired by Rome. Everything here makes us smile. They just opened in Greenpoint, too! 77 Irving Pl., Gramercy.

Malai: Must-try Indian-inspired flavors like Lemon Cardamom, Saffron Pistachio, and Masala Chai. 268 Smith St., Brooklyn.

Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream: A huge variety of flavors, including some highly creative and unusual ones. Honey Lavender Peach sounds like summer, doesn't it? 88 W. Houston St., Greenwich Village.

Morgenstern's Bananas: Morgenstern's soft serve-only outpost. Order anything with the Salted Peanut Butter soft serve and you'll be happy (unless you have a peanut allergy, in which case, don't!). 2 Rivington St., Lower East Side.

Sundaes and Cones: A unique texture, and flavors both traditional and Asian-inspired like Wasabi (that's right), Ginger, and Corn that are perfect on a hot summer night. 95 E. 10th St., East Village.