Softside

Name: Softside
Address: 51 Spring Street, New York, NY, 10012
Price range: $
Rating: 3.9

Nolita · Ice Cream

51 Spring Street, New York, NY, 10012Directions

3.934 reviews

Generous soft serve with notable Blackbird check-ins and toppings.

Softside is a $ Ice Cream restaurant in Nolita, New York. It has logged 9,295 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Saturday afternoons. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

A small ice cream window beside Upside, serving vanilla soft serve with carefully chosen toppings.

Google Places/ updated 121d ago

Why go

Softside operates as a modest window in Soho with over 9,295 Blackbird check-ins since November 2023. Thursdays and Wednesdays draw the heaviest traffic. The menu stays narrow—vanilla soft serve, toppings, done well. Reviews consistently praise the smooth texture and generous toppings like rainbow cookies and almonds. The olive oil and sea salt combination has inspired repeat visits and strong enthusiasm.

Google Places/ updated 121d ago

Fast facts

Softside has 9,295 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Sunday and Wednesday.
Google lists Softside at 3.9 stars from 320 reviews.
A highlighted review mentions generous serving sizes and quick service.
The Little Italy gets called out for smooth vanilla and heavy toppings.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Softside has logged 9,295 Blackbird check-ins, with Sunday and Wednesday as its busiest days.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Good to know

It operates as a small ice cream window next to Upside.
The soft serve is smooth and comes with generous toppings.
No wait is typical.

Google Places/ updated 121d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinner

Features

Dine-inTakeoutGood for kids

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Open in

Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity147

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Flynet check ins

9,295

Neighborhood

Nolita

Won the day

1 day at №1

Apr 1, 2026

Last 30 days

147 check ins

−75% vs prior month

Sep 28Oct 27

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

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Inside Softside

The experience

A small ice cream window beside Upside, serving vanilla soft serve with carefully chosen toppings.

Google Places/ updated 121d ago

Review signal

3.9

34 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

LOCAL HOTSPOTS

What’s hot around Softside

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NEARBY

Within walking distance

Other Blackbird spots a short walk from Softside.

FAQ

How popular is Softside?

Softside has logged 9,295 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Softside busiest?

Softside is busiest on Saturday afternoons, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Softside serve?

Softside serves Ice Cream cuisine.

How expensive is Softside?

Softside is in the $ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Softside?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Softside in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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