Je & Jo

Je and Joe has been a constant fixture for comfort, quality, service, and delight during its tenure. How I will miss walking all bundled to get the best vanilla latte in winter and oh how I will dream of the affogato this summer!
The most interesting and lovely people worked here, I hope your next adventure (s) take you where you want to go!

No more ice cream. This place currently only sells coffee now. wow what a disappointment… I gave it three stars because I have nothing to rate it.

Je & Jo has an amazing small shop on 47^th between 10^th and 11^th. It’s most popular for its ice cream — where every flavor is mixed in with cookie dough — and each cookie dough has its own flavor. For example, their coffee ice cream is mixed with with spiced chocolate cookie dough, and their vanilla ice cream is mixed in with regular cookie dough, and the Mint Ice Cream and mixed in with Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookie Dough. That’s only the beginning. They have various pastries including delicious cookies and a coffee/​espresso bar.
IMPORTANT:
It was brought to my attention today that the current owners are selling the place — and the new owners are planning to take it in a different direction — sin ice cream. They plan to keep the name and the coffee bar, but it looks like the cookie dough ice cream *may* have run its course. I do hope they continue to make it, though.
Also — some people LOVE their quiches, which they may discontinue as well. They come from Cecicela Bakery on Spring Street — so in case you can’t find your beloved quiche at je&jo you can find them in Soho!
Try to visit in the next month or so before they run out of their homemade ice cream /​cookie dough concoction and other fun things for good, just in case!

They have vegan options! Unfortunately it doesn’t taste good and the texture is weird. Please don’t based your view of vegan ice cream from here. Vegan ice cream is so good! Hit up Lula’s Sweet Apothecary. It’s a bit far from here but I promise it is worth it!

Decent coffee, get a flat white.
Very small place though, no chairs/​tables to sit. Get your food and get the hell out.

Cute, friendly, albeit tiny coffee shop.
Good Café au lait, delicious peanut butter cookies.
There are couple bench seats by the window to sit and enjoy your coffee, chat with friend, and people-​watch.
Pet-​friendly shop! (All the dogs that came in with their owners… Adorable!)
Have to come back when it’s warmer to try their ice cream.

I’ll admit it. I was initially drawn to Je & Jo because it looked like a stereotypical «hole in the wall» café. It definitely did not disappoint.
It seems like a lot of people have commented on the ice cream selection, but, unfortunately I have yet to try any flavors (I’m one of those annoying people that strictly base their dessert selection on the season).
I will say that their coffee drinks are tasty, they have skim milk (which apparently is not always a given with niche coffee shops), and the baristas who work in the mornings are speedy and charming!
And, yeah, it’s one of the few places close to my office which probably subtly influenced my rating.

Fun flavours and a friendly place. I am not sure it is quite in the stellar league that some reviewers put it in. But then I’m no ice cream connoisseur. I’ve more of a chunky monkey than a gelato kind of a palate really.

Amazing icecream. Unique selection. I tried the coffee and bourbon flavors. both great! Happy I stumbled upon this hidden gem in Hell’s Kitchen

Every flavor of ice cream at Je & Jo has a matching cookie dough component. Score. I went out of my way to make it here and I’m not positive it was worth the effort, but I’m glad I went. The flavors change by the day, although I’m sure some are standard, including probably the one I got (after debating with myself): chocolate ice cream with chocolate chocolate chip cookie dough.
The ice cream is already sealed in compostable paper cups with a peel-​off paper lid, and served with one of those little wooden ice cream stick/​spoons, making the whole treat reminiscent of the ice cream cups at Skateland that we got at birthday parties. However, it was $ 4.35, which felt like a lot for about 4 oz. of ice cream. The couple stools had been vacated when I came in, so I grabbed a glass of water (self serve, love that) and sat down to gaze out the window as I enjoyed my treat.
I enjoyed it, but I wasn’t blown away. The ice cream was good, the cookie dough was good — although I didn’t find any until halfway through the cup — but I didn’t find myself feeling like the trip was worth it. Maybe if I’d gotten Nutella ice cream like I’d debated? If I were back in the neighborhood, I’d give it another shot.
The fellow next to me had a bowl of granola and yogurt and said it was great.

My local ice cream place that I keep passing while going to work.
Plenty of interesting flavors in such a small shop, and a different presentation as they’re served in small cups or pints…
For $ 4 and change I got a cup (basically a scoop) of peanut butter ice cream with peanut butter cookie dough pieces inside. The ice cream is a little tough at first, but very rich in flavor, however all the cookie dough pieces were mostly at the bottom.
Okay ice cream, they have a nutella option I want to try as well.

My brain almost imploded from excitement when I discovered a place that offers something called «Fresh Mint Ice Cream with Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookie Dough.» Ice cream, mint, and lavender are a few of my favorite things, and Je & Jo managed to combine all 3 of them into a little frozen paper cup of happiness!
So, I had to try it. And it was amazing and everything I’ve ever wished for.
When I saw that they serve Grumpy Coffee, and had even more exciting ice cream flavors such as cardamom, basil roasted peach, and pimm’s cup (!!!), I feared for my waistline and my wallet. Did I forget to mention it’s only 3 blocks away from my apartment?
I think it’s a good thing that they don’t have too much seating (a simple bench outside the shop & a few counter seats facing the window), or I would’ve camped out here with a book and eat my way through the entire ice cream menu in 1 sitting. The shop décor is homey, simple, and unassuming. I’m sure they have other fare on their menu but I’m afraid their ice cream menu takes ahold of my attention every single time.
Be aware that all their ice creams have cookie dough (not for everyone), and they do not give samples as all ice cream are already packaged in individual cups. However, if you are looking for an out-​of-​the-​way, gourmet ice cream shop, Je & Jo will be the place to go.

I heard about Je & Jo from my friend, so one day when my other friend and I were in the area and looking for ice cream, we decided to try it.
First thought upon entering: «wait… where’s the ice cream?» Turns out all the ice cream is pre-​packaged in cups ($ 4.50 each), not scooped on the spot. We ordered the earl grey and the nutella, and the woman behind the counter cut each cup in half for us so we could share. The nutella was quite underwhelming and didn’t taste like nutella at all — the only hazelnut I tasted was in the hazelnut shortbread. The earl grey was much better and the flavor more potent.
The shop itself is really tiny and there’s very limited seating — a couple of stools against a counter at the window. We went on a Sunday afternoon and sat there for about half an hour, and it varied between completely empty and very packed. Overall, I probably wouldn’t return for the ice cream, especially since it’s so out of the way.

ice cream shop specializing in COOKIE DOUGH ice cream!!! cute unique concept but its such a RANDOM location
they have different types of cookie dough i wouldn’t have thought to pair with ice cream… but they’re all pre-​packaged so my ice cream was a little hard & i think it might have been old (there was that filmy texture towards the bottom)
—nutella ice cream w/​hazelnut SHORTBREAD cookie dough: not bad
—butterscotch toffee oatmeal cookie: I liked the cookie! But where was the toffee?
—Iced coffee was watered down so skip it!
NOTE: be environmentally friendly and use their metal spoons when eating in BUT there’s only 2 – 3 seats at the counter if you do eat in!

If I lived near Je & Jo, I’d come here for breakfast for coffee, come after lunch for a snack, and come after dinner for the ice cream.
Friend brought us to this unassuming place (there’s scaffolding over it when I went). Doesn’t look like much from the outside, but it’s a nice little café with ice cream and pastries. She told us that Je & Jo is popular for their organic artisan ice cream. All ice cream come in a little cup with really unique flavor combinations and different types of cookie dough!
While in line, you get to check out the board to the right, with all the flavors they carry that day. A few of us got one and we shared our little cups. I went for the Fresh Mint Ice Cream with Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookie Dough since I’m a huge mint fan. I was expecting the ice cream to be green, but it’s more white, with little specs of green. They actually have fresh mint in the ice cream. The mint is light but just enough for you to taste it. The shortbread cookie dough had a strong lavender flavor to it. Can definitely see this be really popular with girls.
My favorite was probably the Honey Vanilla Ice Cream. It has Salted Rosemary Shortbread Cookie Dough with it and the sweet & salty works well here. Can’t go wrong with the classic Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough either.
The flavors are mostly seasonal and since I went in the fall, there’s a lot of fall-​inspired ice cream made with figs, pumpkin, and roasted pear.
Also tried their lattes. Very solid! They use Grumpy Coffee beans here.
While in line, I saw someone ordering a chocolate chip cookie and the girl went to the back to grab a still warm cookie for him! I had to get it too, and that warm soft chocolate chip was too good. A friend took a bite, and he went back and got himself another one.
Awesome little joint for unusual ice cream!

I love finding new coffee places, bonus if its name has multiple syllables.
didn’t try their ice cream but the membership deal was intriguing.

3.5 stars…
I’ve had Je & Jo’s ice cream both in this tiny shop with a small counter and from one of the carts they have randomly located in the city from time to time. Here’s their deal, they sell tiny cups of all organic ice cream with a pice of cookie dough placed in the center for about $ 5. The flavor combinations range from the classic to the completely unique. I’ve tried both the mint ice cream (with real flecks of mint leaves) with lemon shortbread cookie dough and the nutella ice cream with hazelnut shortbread cookie dough.
Their stuff is delicious but my problems are that the portions are tiny for the price, everything is pre-​made and need to thaw out a little if eating it right away, and they don’t do spoons only those tiny wooden planks.
UPDATE: They’ve also recently been featured on the show «Unique Sweets»

The ice cream here is highly overrated. It’s a great concept (ice cream filled with cookie dough), but the ice cream just is not great.
I came on a very hot summer day ready for some refreshment, and I could barely manage to eat the ice cream since it was so incredibly hard. Even while walking in the brutal heat, it was not melting enough — the wooden spoon they give you to eat it with (those little wooden paddles you get with Dixie cups), could not even scoop any up. It broke and splintered immediately as I tried to dig in. Forced to stop into a bodega to ask for a plastic spoon to eat it with, it wasn’t much easier to scoop any bites, but at least the spoon didn’t break.
It’s also $ 4 for a pretty tiny amount of ice cream, and it’s way out on the West side (9^th Avenue), out near nothing else.
Maybe if they were in a were more convenient location and the ice cream wasn’t frozen solid I would try it again. Otherwise, I’ll pass (if you are in that area, go instead for some doughnut ice cream sandwiches at Holey Cream or the concrete at Shake Shack Times Square).

I am so happy that Je & Jo is within walking distance from my apartment. It’s now been a year since they opened their doors, and after a complete revamp of the storefront, I am now confident to say that this is hands down one of my favorite ice cream spots in the entire city.
The fresh mint with lavender lemon shortbread is still as solid as ever, totally refreshing and exactly what you NEED on a hot summer day. The cardamom with snickerdoodle cookie dough is freaking amazing, as is the cinnamon. Some of the flavors change according to the seasons, and the new strawberry with honey thyme shortbread they’ve recently added is a winner as well. I have yet to try all of the flavors, but trust me when I say that I will definitely get around to all of them this summer. I am making this top priority!
I love the consistency of their ice cream, very creamy yet light, making it easy to eat on a sweltering day when you don’t want to feel too icky from ingesting rich foods. They actually make all of their ice cream and cookie dough without any eggs, which is probably why the ice cream tastes quite light since its not really a custard. The lack of egg and lower fat content is totally compensated by the bright, bold flavors and fresh ingredients though!
They’ve also added a full coffee bar, serving up beans from Grumpy Café. Yay for wonderful ice cream and great iced coffee!
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While I’m normally a huge fan of vegan ice cream, their coconut ‘ice’ with chocolate coconut macarons was a let-​down. It just wasn’t very creamy, very icy in fact, so perhaps the coconut ice name actually rings true. It is totally vegan and gluten free though, if you absolutely have to have that kind of thing… So hey, props for catering to all dietary needs.

I feel like a kid again!
Ice cream here is served in cute cups with a pull tab lid and wooden spoon. Very old-​school. Upon entering, we were greeted by a nice lady. She offered suggestions and was patient as we decided on what we wanted.
The shop is small and there isn’t much going on as far as décor. When you enter, you will see a large menu board to your right. There is a small bench outside the shop. If that’s occupied, you can always enjoy your cup of ice cream while strolling around Hell’s Kitchen.
They offer plenty of unique flavors (ie. Cinnamon, Roasted Fig, Fresh Mint, Pumpkin, Cardamom, Vegan Coconut Milk, etc). I appreciate that their ice cream is hand-​made from scratch, organic, and that they use local ingredients. Each of their flavors are paired with a different type of cookie dough.
I tried the Pumpkin Ice Cream with Ginger Molasses Cookie Dough and Chocolate Ice Cream with Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. They are about $ 4 each. Yes, it is leaning towards the pricier side, but I got to hand it to them. They took a lot of time and energy in making sure their ice cream is fresh and made with quality ingredients.
After taking my first bite of Pumpkin and Chocolate Ice Cream, it was clear that this stuff is natural. There is no taste of artificiality, just the marriage of simple ingredients that are fresh. The ice cream was smooth, creamy and light at the same time. You won’t feel heavy at all after eating your cup of ice cream. The pumpkin and chocolate flavors were spot on. The ginger molasses cookie dough in the pumpkin ice cream definitely had a bold kick to it. It worked well with the light pumpkin flavor in the background. Loads of cookie dough pieces were found throughout.
At Je & Jo, creativity meets nostalgia.