Four Winters - Long Island City

Amazing aromas... love how the ice is made to order. It's slow when there's a line, but we were lucky and didn't wait long.

To be honest, I was a bit skeptical when I first visited, as yet another fancy ice cream place in LIC, but I was pleasantly surprised. The place is certainly not overboard in terms of looks, but the ice cream is a real delight. The pumpkin spice was a perfectly balanced flavor with excellent texture and taste. The apple cider sorbet was equally good and delivered the right balance of sweetness, flavor and texture. I like the fact that there are limited number of flavors to chose from, instead of a giant list of ice cream concoctions of any imaginable flavor. Service is very friendly and fast.

Good ice cream. A bit pricey. Not as quick as your typical ice cream shop may take 5 10m from the time you order. Employees are very nice and will take time to explain the options. They freeze the ice cream with liquid nitrogen in front of you which can be cool to watch.

Charming spot! The seasonal flavors are delightful; I sampled the cube hot chocolate and the apple cider. While the prices are a tad steep for what you receive and seating is somewhat limited, it's definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

The restaurant has a fun atmosphere, and kids really enjoy the ice cream. The flavors are well-balanced. However, I would suggest spending a bit more time on cleanliness, as the tables were dirty and sticky.