The best ice cream sundaes in NYC

If you’re tired of all the bells, whistles and bizarre ice cream flavors of the new trendy shops, treat your family to the
mother of all classic sundaes at this retro ice cream parlor, with locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Packed into a waffle bowl made in-house, three scoops of ice cream get topped with a split banana, homemade sauce, cut strawberries, chopped peanuts, whipped cream and three maraschino cherries. This supreme banana split is an ideal choice for even the pickiest kid, and it’s big enough for the whole family to share. Various locations (daveysicecream.com). $14.25. 

It’s hard to choose just one option from the menu full of unique combinations at this dandy ice cream parlor, but we doubt the kids will go for the avocado ice cream toast variety (no matter how well it pairs with your Sunday brunch plans). The Salted Caramel Pretzel strikes gold with salted caramel ice cream mixed with pieces of caramel cake and covered in crunchy pretzels and rivers of caramel syrup. 2 Rivington St (212-209-7684, morgensternsnyc.com). $13.

Brooklyn Farmacy’s twist on the classic campfire confection turns tradition on its head. The sundae More Is S’More at the buzziest ice cream shop in Brooklyn features red velvet cake (we’re hooked already!) that’s topped with chocolate, vanilla and coffee ice cream before being smothered in Nutella and homemade toasted-marshmallow fluff and served with a graham cracker. This sundae has us singing “KumbaYUM”! 513 Henry St, Brooklyn (718-522-6260, brooklynfarmacyandsodafountain.com). $16.

At the iconic Serendipity 3, the Golden Opulence Sundae may get all of the fame and glory, but the Forbidden Broadway is arguably more decadent (and won’t put a $1,000 dent in your wallet). This sundae is a chocolate lover’s dream come true: A thick slice of chocolate blackout cake is loaded with ice cream (your flavor of choice) and drizzled in hot fudge sauce and whipped cream. This dreamy masterpiece is large enough for an entire family to share. 225 E 60th St (212-838-3531, serendipity3.com). $15.