Fodor's Expert Review Sugar Hill Creamery

Painted portraits of neighborhood locals adorn the arched walls of this husband-and-wife-owned, small-batch scoop shop. The selection of about 10 ice-cream flavors rotates seasonally; if possible, though, order the blueberry cheesecake ice cream known as the Chairperson of the Board. In winter, try the vegan hot chocolate; for a special occasion, order a custom-made ice-cream cake. There are also two other locations in Harlem: one farther uptown on Broadway and another on Lexington Avenue on the east side.