Tipsy Scoop
Murray Hill-Kips Bay, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Tipsy Scoop is a better fit for casual celebrations and post-dinner plans than for a full restaurant night. Pick it when the goal is an easy Manhattan dessert stop with low booking friction; choose a full-service peer if the occasion needs dinner pacing, a wine program, or a quieter room.
About Tipsy Scoop
Tipsy Scoop is a casual venue in New York City. Plan around its posted hours and casual fit rather than assuming a specific menu, service style, reservation policy, or occasion format.
Hours are the most useful planning detail: Tipsy Scoop is closed Monday; open Tuesday through Thursday from 2–9 PM; Friday from 2–10 PM; Saturday from 3–10 PM; and Sunday from 2–9 PM. The dress code is casual, so it is best treated as an informal stop within a broader New York City plan.
Use it as a casual New York City stop
Do not build a plan around assumptions about the full dining format, menu range, pricing, seating setup, or booking requirements. Use the posted hours to decide whether Tipsy Scoop fits your afternoon or evening schedule, and confirm any additional needs directly before going.
Readers building a fuller New York City outing can also use broader city shortlists, including Our full New York City restaurants guide, Our full New York City bars guide, or Our full New York City experiences guide.
Who should pick this over a full restaurant plan
Choose Tipsy Scoop when a casual New York City stop fits the schedule and the listed hours work for your group. If the plan requires a full meal, a specific cuisine, detailed service expectations, or a more structured restaurant experience, compare it with other options such as Little Basil, Mughlai Indian Cuisine, Natsumi Tapas, Patrizia's Of Manhattan, or Soft Swerve.
Planning details
- Location
- 217 E 26th St, New York, NY 10010
- Website
- tipsyscoop.com
- Phone
- +19173882862
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Tipsy Scoop presents itself as a lighthearted, casual dessert stop that leans into novelty without pretension. The shop centers on alcohol‑infused ice cream — a deliberately adult twist on the classic scoop-shop format — and occupies a street-level retail spot on East 26th Street in the Flatiron-to‑Gramercy corridor. Visits feel informal and transactional rather than ceremonious: customers approach the counter, sample or choose from rotating boozy flavours, and move on. The overall impression is playful and approachable, a neighborhood scoop shop that trades fine‑dining dessert ritual for an accessible, grown-up sweet treat.
Best For
This is a spot built for quick indulgences and casual meetups rather than long, seated meals. Because it draws office workers, tourists and nearby residents, Tipsy Scoop works well for solo detours between errands, after‑work treats on the way home, or light celebrations with friends who want something novel and shareable. The retail, walk‑in logic means it accommodates repeat visits and spur‑of‑the‑moment stops: it’s less a destination dinner and more an easy, fun complement to a day in the neighborhood.
Ordering Tips
Understanding the counter‑service format makes for a smoother visit: there’s no reservation or tasting‑menu pacing here — you walk in, pick from the available boozy flavours and pay at the counter. Because the product is intentionally alcohol‑infused (presented as a mild adult novelty), plan accordingly if you’re sharing with younger guests. Popular offerings lean on playful concepts like Margarita Sorbet and Soft Serve Margaritas, so expect rotating, cocktail‑inspired flavours; tasting before committing to a scoop is a practical way to find a favorite.
Venue details
Ambiance
Vibrant and Instagram-worthy barlour atmosphere with eye-catching, visually appealing boozy ice cream presentations and a casual, fun vibe.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Margarita Sorbet
- Cake Batter Ice Cream
- Soft Serve Margaritas
- Bourbon & Baklava
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 217 E 26th St, New York, NY 10010
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Soft Swerve, Ice Cream, Ice Cream
- Little Basil, Notable alternative
- Mughlai Indian Cuisine, Notable alternative
- Patrizia's Of Manhattan, Notable alternative
- Natsumi Tapas, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Against Soft Swerve, Tipsy Scoop is the stronger pick when the plan is a celebratory dessert stop rather than a simple ice cream run. Soft Swerve is the cleaner choice for a straightforward, lower-commitment ice cream craving; Tipsy Scoop is better when the stop needs to feel more like part of a night out.
Compared with Little Basil, Mughlai Indian Cuisine, and Patrizia's Of Manhattan, this is not a substitute for dinner. Those peers make more sense for groups that need a full meal, broader ordering, and a longer table window. Tipsy Scoop is easier to slot in after dinner or between plans, with less pressure around timing.
Natsumi Tapas is the better cross-shop for readers who want a more complete evening with food variety. Tipsy Scoop wins on ease and casual occasion energy; the restaurant peers win when value depends on feeding a group, having a seated experience, or making the booking feel like the centerpiece.
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Compare Tipsy Scoop
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipsy Scoop | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Soft Swerve | New York City | Ice Cream | 2025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #2162024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #2002023 OAD Cheap Eats in North America in Recommended |
| Little Basil | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Mughlai Indian Cuisine | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Patrizia's Of Manhattan | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Natsumi Tapas | New York City | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Tipsy Scoop accommodate groups?
Tipsy Scoop is casual and open Tue-Thu from 2–9 PM, Fri from 2–10 PM, Sat from 3–10 PM, and Sun from 2–9 PM, with Monday closed. For any group-specific need, confirm directly before going.
Is Tipsy Scoop good for solo dining?
Tipsy Scoop may fit a solo stop if its New York City location and casual dress code suit your plans. Solo visitors should use the hours as the main planning guide.
What should a first-timer know about Tipsy Scoop?
First-timers should know the basics: Tipsy Scoop is in New York City, the dress code is casual, and it is closed Monday. It is open Tue-Thu 2–9 PM, Fri 2–10 PM, Sat 3–10 PM, and Sun 2–9 PM.
Is lunch or dinner better at Tipsy Scoop?
Hours begin at 2 PM Tuesday through Friday and Sunday, and at 3 PM on Saturday, so Tipsy Scoop is better suited to afternoon or evening than a traditional lunch plan. It can fit afternoon or evening timing depending on the day: Tue-Thu and Sun until 9 PM, and Fri-Sat until 10 PM.
Is Tipsy Scoop good for a special occasion?
Tipsy Scoop is casual, so it may suit an informal occasion if the hours work for your plans. For private events, seating, menu, or reservation needs, check directly before relying on it for a specific celebration.
What are alternatives to Tipsy Scoop?
Other options to compare include Soft Swerve, Little Basil, Natsumi Tapas, Patrizia's Of Manhattan, and Mughlai Indian Cuisine. Use Tipsy Scoop when its casual dress code and posted hours fit the plan; choose another venue when you need a different kind of meal or a more structured restaurant experience.
How far ahead should I book Tipsy Scoop?
Check directly to see whether booking is required or available. Plan around the posted hours: closed Monday; Tue-Thu 2–9 PM; Fri 2–10 PM; Sat 3–10 PM; Sun 2–9 PM. Confirm directly if timing, party size, or a specific visit is important.
