From Google Maps reviews.
If you’re walking on the east side of First Avenue between 81st and 82nd Streets, you might notice a unique, handwritten sign in the window of an unassuming ice cream shop, Lilo’s Creamery. The sign shares the story about their family that many years ago opened a Szechaun restaurant which had various locations on the upper east side and this ice cream store is their latest “ venture “. I was intrigued and entered the shop and met Sonam who’s part of the Lilo Creamery Family! Once inside, I was
This place was a lovely experience. I love ice cream but I can’t eat dairy. Lilo Creamery offers vegan ice cream that is out of this world amazing. Any time I’m in the area I have to stop in and get a special treat. The customer service is absolutely phenomenal. They have a Nutella dispenser and I will put that on just about anything so I was so stoked to see that they had one.
Hi everyone, summer is here and if you need delicious ice cream, smoothies and milkshakes stop at Lilo on the UES. It’s family owned and very lovely staff members. Trust me I am a foodie ❤️
From the Sep 24, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.

No food thermometer available to check cooking and holding temperatures.

Staff hygiene fell short: soiled clothing, no hair covering, or unkempt nails.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.