Caffè Panna
The Gramercy shop whose Italian-inspired daily flavor drops cause lines, now with a Greenpoint sibling.
Example
The flavor list changes daily and gets announced on Instagram, so checking it before you walk over is half the sport of going.
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Frequently asked questions
Why does Caffè Panna have lines when the city is full of ice cream?
Scarcity and rotation. Daily flavors disappear, the base recipe is exceptional and the panna topping converts skeptics.
When should I go to skip the line?
Weekday afternoons before 5 pm or right at opening. Warm summer evenings are the crush.
What do I order if I cannot decide from the daily list?
The fior di panna base with hot fudge. It is the constant behind the rotating flavors and the clearest way to judge whether the line was justified.
