One of the reasons why Brooklyn Bridge is my favorite bridge to walk? Knowing that Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory awaits on the other side. Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory used to be located at 1 Water St, but a couple of years ago it moved to a new location across the street, which has a bar inside, serving cocktails and real food. Judging from online reviews this rather unexpected branch-out seems to have been well received, but personally, I can’t imagine going to Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory for anything else than ice cream.
And talking about ice cream, I always get the Peaches & Cream. I’ve tried some other flavors during the years, but I always end up regretting if I’m getting anything else. I love their old school take on ice cream, which is crafted using simple, all-natural ingredients. Fresh cream, fresh peaches, a view of Brooklyn Bridge sprinkled with occasional sunshine, it doesn’t get much better than that. I’m always torn between whether to get my Peaches & Cream scoop in a cup or in a sugar cone. I like the old-school feel of a sugar cone, but if I get the ice cream in a cup, I can add the hot fudge topping. Decisions, decisions.
Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory, 14 Old Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11201