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Caffè Panna, Greenpoint

49 people recommend, 16 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC30 comments cited below

The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 26 threads.

What people say, in short

Most people who weigh in recommend Caffè Panna, and many name it simply as their ice cream pick. One calls it the best ice cream they have had, one says quality stays consistently high despite frequent new flavours, one praises its sundae and whipped cream, and one mentions a key lime pie flavour. Views are mixed too: one says results are hit or miss, one finds it too fatty, one calls it overrated, one does not think it great on taste or texture, and one says a flavour fell short of the hype. Several mention queues, though one says the wait is worth it. Caffè Panna has a shop in Greenpoint and one in Manhattan; commenters mostly name the brand, one points to Greenpoint for shorter lines, and the address given is the Greenpoint shop.

Address

Caffè Panna, 16 Norman Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222

At a glance

Signature dishes
Cookies and cream, Cookies and panna, Sundaes
Opinions divided
Yes

Nearby on this map

Other places on this map closest to Caffè Panna, Greenpoint, as the crow flies.

The evidence

Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.

Show all 30 cited comments
  • Recommendsu/Worldly-Salad-3027 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024

    Listed among recommended soft serve spots.

  • Recommendsu/Robusto923 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024

    Lists this as a shop they have enjoyed before.

  • Recommendsu/justflipping in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2024

    Names this place as a source of ice cream.

  • Recommendsu/Honest-Sundae6494 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2025

    Picks Caffè Panna outright as the answer to a question about which dessert to get.

  • Mixedu/ih8pod6 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2024consistency

    Says results are hit or miss: unbeatable on good days, fine on others.

  • Recommendsu/kawalighting in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025

    Answers the question by naming Caffe Panna as a suggestion.

  • Mixedu/seashellsnyc in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025variety

    Calls it excellent but says they sometimes dislike its flavor selection.

  • Mixedu/Mysterious-Sir-5837 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025portion

    Found the Oreo flavour good but nearly lacking mix-ins, so it fell short of the hype.

  • Recommendsu/CabassoG in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025taste

    Calls it their favorite spot, with a texture sitting between gelato and ice cream, though no maple walnut.

  • Caveatu/Siouxsie24 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025taste

    Finds it too fatty, doesn't get the hype, and dislikes flavours often selling out.

  • Mixedu/lolaonbigmouth in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025taste

    Says they enjoy this place's granita more than its ice cream.

  • Recommendsu/Educational_War1175 in r/FoodNYC · May 2025

    Named as an answer to the inventive flavors question.

  • Caveatu/Zohren in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025taste

    After several tries, finds it overrated and disappointing each time.

  • Recommendsu/MaizeNBlueWaffle in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025consistency

    Admires how consistently high quality stays despite frequent new flavours; says they've never been let down.

  • Recommendsu/Possible-Source-2454 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024taste

    Praises Caffe Panna as very special, using produce-sourcing comparisons for its sundae and whipped cream.

  • Recommendsu/beast_roast in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025wait time

    Says waiting in line isn't worth it, but the Greenpoint branch has shorter waits.

  • Recommendsu/marisaannn in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025variety

    Reports having recently eaten key lime pie ice cream at this place, a direct answer to the flavor question.

  • Recommendsu/beano919 in r/FoodNYC · May 2025taste

    Calls it the best ice cream they've ever had.

  • Caveatu/lerenardetlarose in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2024taste

    Doesn't think it's great on taste or texture.

  • Caveatu/thraser11 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025wait time

    Says there was no queue on their visit, a welcome change from Caffe Panna.

  • Caveatu/Scuba_junkie16 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2026wait time

    Suggests skipping the queues at Café Panna by buying its pints elsewhere.

  • Caveatu/gpsrx in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024wait time

    Says it is always packed and advises being ready to wait; the commenter lives nearby.

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