5. Popbar, 5 Carmine Street

Popbar, which sells popsicles, is every bit as fun as its catchy name implies. A vibrant display case inside showcases hundreds of them in rectangular rows, immediately drawing you in. With over two-dozen flavors to choose from everyday (and you can see what those flavors look like before you choose), Popbar is sure to have one that entices you.

PopSorbettos range from apricot, blood orange, strawberry pineapple split, and dark chocolate-dipped strawberry. PopGelatos, which are less colorful and eye-catching than the PopSorbettos, include coffee, gianduia and hazelnut. The basic flavors also form the basis of “myPops,” which are dipped in chocolate and/or “poppings” (basically, toppings for popsicles).

4. Snowdays, 241 East 10th street [Update: Closed]

For tastes of the Western U.S., try “snow cream” at Snowdays, which the store’s owner, Tony Quach, brought from California to New York City. Snow cream is low-fat milk with heavy cream that is then frozen in blocks and shaved into ribbons to create a dessert with a light fluffy texture, which Broder described as “snow with cream.”

Flavors include matcha green tea, New York cheesecake, roasted black sesame, Yeti Tracks (blueberry and Oreos), and more. Of course, you can also add a variety of interesting toppings to your snow cream or drizzle it in different sauces.

Snowdays is also located at 167 7th Avenue and 37-20 Prince Street in Flushing.