With July’s heat gearing up for a steady week in the high 80s, we’ve got some exciting news to cool you down!
Idolized Gramercy ice cream shop, Caffè Panna, is opening their second location in Greenpoint, Brooklyn on Thursday, June 11th. Caffè Panna signed the 4,700-square-foot lease at 16 Norman Avenue last summer and the wait is finally over!
“The cult-following behind Caffè Panna has been absolutely phenomenal, and we cannot wait to see the customers’ reaction to the Brooklyn location, which will be an evolution of the Caffè Panna offering that exists in their Gramercy home,” said Taryn Brandes, tenant broker of Brand Urban, when the lease was first signed. “This is a major step forward in the company’s strategic growth.”
The mastermind behind the shop is Hallie Meyer, who was inspired by Italy’s gelato tradition. She managed to acquire loyal customers after opening the first location a stone’s throw away from Gramercy Park in 2019.
With new flavors and sundaes offered daily, ice cream lovers can always expect the unexpected on the menu. More specifically, customers can trust that the shop’s seven classic flavors will remain on the menu, in addition to five inventive scoops that continuously rotate. You can keep an eye on their Instagram for daily flavors and special updates. Plus, the Brooklyn shop will even offer soft serve and new to the menu granitas, with a daily granita di caffè and a seasonal fruit flavor.
Week one menu items include:
- Fior di Panna: Soft Serve with Market Sungolds, Basil, Tuscan Olive Oil, Saba & Sea Salt
- Raspberry Lemon Bar Sundae: Lemon Bar and Vanilla Ice Creams with Lemon Curd, Graham Crunch, Lemon Bar Chunks, Raspberry Compote & Panna
- Ritzy Business Affogato Sundae: Aud’s Dream which is Vanila Sweet Cream with a PB Swirl, and Chocolate Ice Creams with Candied Ritz Crackers, Panna, Fudge & Peanut Butter Drizzles, crowned with Espresso
Pints will be available for online advance ordering, with Brooklyn delivery coming soon.
Beyond having indoor and outdoor seating, the new space is equipped with a Panna Party Room, perfect for private/corporate events.
📍 16 Norman Avenue, Greenpoint, Brooklyn
🕰️ Opening Thursday, July 11th (Wednesday – Sunday)
The Manhattan location is open from Wednesday through Sunday at the corner of Irving Place and 19th Street.