Glace by noglu

I am a big fan of their ice cream. It is absolutely delicious, well balanced and flavorful. I've unfortunately sampled their hot chocolate but I hear it's worth the cost. Gluten free and vegan options are an added bonus as nearly everyone can enjoy.

The shop is bright but small with limited seating, they have an outside patio for nice weather days.

I stopped by Glace Sunday afternoon around 6pm and was met with a short line outside the storefront. My friend and I waited probably 15 minutes to get in and order, and the process was very quick to get our smores hot chocolate into our hands. The hot chocolate is very rich and yummy - sweet but not terribly too sweet. The whipped cream is very light and fresh and was my favorite hot chocolate accompaniment. I would say though, maybe unpopular opinion, but I didn't think the toasted marshmallow rim was very necessary to add to the hot chocolate - especially for the price.

As an FYI, there is seating directly outside the storefront window, and half sheltered seating on the road/curbside seating. No seating indoors and it's a small quaint store overall.

Next time if there's not a long line and the weather's chilly, I'd definitely stop by and grab a hot chocolate with whipped cream. When it gets warmer, I'd also probably stop by if I'm in the Area and try their ice cream as I've heard many good things about the ice cream!

Glace by Noglu is the internet viral hot chocolate in NY. My friend had tagged me in one of their posts shortly before my trip, so I made a point to visit when I was in NY a couple of months ago. They open at 11am, and my cousin and I were there right when they opened, and there was already a long line. We waited about 20 minutes to get through the doors.

The hot chocolate is upwards of $10 each. I got the peppermint hot chocolate $12.50 and it was good, it tastes like a regular peppermint hot cocoa to me. I guess what sets it apart from other places is the torched marshmallow fluff. Cute place to grab hot chocolate!

GLACÉ WAS INCREDIBLE. I have nothing but positive feedback to share. Nestled in the Upper East Side, Glacé focuses on creating a delicious hot chocolate experience for all palates. They even had a matcha (white chocolate) special when I was there back in February. They also have a bunch of add ons that create a decadent and unique experience. I highly recommend the toasted marshmallow rim and that's coming from someone that doesn't typically enjoy marshmallow! The two workers were extremely attentive and helpful and there's plenty of seating outside both enclosed and open air. Definitely check this place out.

My boyfriend and I went to this ice cream shop after seeing an exhibit at the Met.

It was during on one of those teaser winter/not officially Spring New York days where the weather was super beautiful out and we needed a dessert to cool down. When we arrived, we noticed that there was a long line outside and we were willing to wait the 10 to 15 minutes to get inside.

I know that this specific restaurant is known for their marshmallow fluff topped hot chocolate. We were glad that we were able to top our ice cream with the toasted marshmallow fluff.

I ordered the banana ice cream with salted caramel and the mint chocolate chip for my second scoop. My boyfriend ordered the peanut butter with the Venetian vanilla flavor. I really enjoyed the banana ice cream and the mint chocolate chip however, the salted caramel was overpowering.

I didn't get to finish the marshmallow on top of my ice cream but enjoyed the experience. I would recommend trying the ice cream because the flavors are amazing and the ice cream quality is superb.

Also, the staff were super kind and composed despite the amount of people lining up to get ice cream and hot chocolate.

We went for the Instagram worthy hot chocolate but came out loving the ice cream! It was a 68 degree March day in NY so not a hot chocolate day but when in Rome so my husband and I split the salted caramel hot chocolate. First I will say they are very cool to see we had ours sitting on the table outside and everyone was asking. I thought the caramel probably was not the best choice as it was really sweet with the fluff and whip cream.
Now for the best part. I'm GF and did not realize the entire place is GF! So to be able to eat a waffle cone and ice cream with cookies, yes I said cookies in my ice cream was just heaven!

ORIGIN:
Glace opened in June 2023 as the most recent contribution from the Zabar family to the New York foodie scene. Sasha, Eli Zabar's son, is the owner.

LOCATION:
Glacé is located in a very small storefront on Madison Avenue, but there is a lit and heated enclosure with several cafe tables at the curb.

CONCEPT:
As the name suggests, Glacé focused on iced treats. Here you can expect some unique flavors and a commitment to a gluten-free menu. However, the shop has since expanded to include hot chocolate to accommodate winter weather refreshment.

EXPERIENCE:
Glacé has secured a lot of publicity around its expanded offerings, and at very least I felt I needed to give a cup of one of their speciality hot chocolates a try. I ordered the s'more's hot chocolate ($10). Hot chocolate is served in a paper cup that is lined with toasted marshmallow cream ("fluff") and topped with a dollop of whipped cream. The toppings are out of proportion to the quantity and intensity of the hot chocolate flavor, leaving me with the impression that it's appearance is the primary consideration.

First place I've personally ever wanted to go to based off a viral Instagram post and am so glad I did! This review is for their Winter pop-up menu :)

Sis was in town just after Christmas of 2023 and we stopped by around 6:00 P.M expecting a long line and painful wait. There was a long line, sure, but we were finished eating/drinking by 6:30 P.M!

Both got the hot chocolates we saw online lol -- Smores Hot Chocolate with whipped cream. $12.50 each and I wished I ordered 3 more cups! They did have a few other incredibly delicious sounding versions that I'd try next time just to change it up. The drink itself was super good but the toasted marshmallow rim was heavenly. So was the homemade whipped topping but I do wish they had added a graham cracker/g.c essence element.

There was a small (crowded) outdoor seating area but we decided to walk a couple hundred feet down to their main location (NoGlu Bakery) where they had seating with tables as well! We were the only ones in that area and it was a lovely vibe all around.

Coming for you Winter 2024, Glace!

Glace by Noglu is a French ice cream shop in the Carnegie Hill section of Upper Eastside, Manhattan. Glace is the French word meaning ice cream, and Noglu is the bakery that previously existed before the shop was opened. Here, they have a long roster of innovative flavors and treats you can choose from. They recently went viral for their buzzworthy holiday hot chocolate flavors. How was it?: Perfect! I had the "Peppermint Hot Chocolate." A good rich chocolate flavor (not too sweet) with a warm and minty taste LOVED IT!
SB: The line is long. Be prepared to wait

There was a short line of less than 10 people when I got there at noon on Saturday. Most people were together in groups or couples so the line moved quick. There are sitting outside the store but none inside. There were no restrooms. They had seven flavors that varied in price, starting at $7.50. After I placed an order, I got my hot chocolates in about 10 mins. The cup size was 8oz. The base was hot chocolate...creamy but not too chocolatey. They all had marshmallow fluff which was surprisingly not too sweet. It was slightly warm from being torched. The different flavors were in the toppings. The brûlée one was my favorite! The torched sugar gave a nutty flavor and crunch. The cookies and cream one was the sweetest. It had fudge drizzled on top with half an oreo. The smores one was just top with whipped cream. I think they should've added graham crackers somewhere somehow.

FYI - they had caps and spoons for grabs.