Salt & Straw in the West Village
Salt & Straw is the Portland-born, small-batch ice cream label whose West Village scoop shop sits at 540 Hudson Street, a bright corner counter that regularly draws a line down the block. The draw is a menu of curiously delicious, chef-driven flavors that rotates every month on top of a lineup of best-selling classics.
Expect inventive, sometimes eyebrow-raising combinations made with local ingredients, generous free tastes before you commit, and pints to take home or ship. It is a dessert destination and a warm-weather ritual rather than a sit-down spot, so plan for a quick, sweet stop rather than a lingering one.
What to Expect
There is no happy hour at Salt & Straw. The value play is the free tasting spoons at the counter and the monthly rotating flavor series, which keeps the menu changing for regulars. If you want a deal, the app and email list occasionally run promos, but there is no daily discounted window.
The Room
A compact, brightly lit corner scoop shop with a counter for tastings and grab-and-go pints; expect to order and go rather than sit for long.
Who Salt & Straw Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Post-dinner scoop | A West Village dessert stop after a meal nearby. |
| Adventurous flavor hunt | The monthly rotating series rewards anyone who likes trying the unexpected. |
| Warm-weather treat | A summer staple worth the line for a cone on Hudson Street. |
| Pints to go | Grab classics or the monthly flavors to take home or ship. |
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Salt & Straw FAQ
Does Salt & Straw have a happy hour?
No. Salt & Straw is an ice cream shop, so there is no happy hour or drink deal, but you can taste flavors for free at the counter.
Where is Salt & Straw in the West Village?
The scoop shop is at 540 Hudson Street, near Christopher Street-Sheridan Square on the 1 train.
What are Salt & Straw’s hours?
The West Village shop is open 11:00 AM to midnight daily.
What makes Salt & Straw’s ice cream different?
It is small-batch and chef-driven, with a menu of inventive flavors that rotates monthly alongside classic best sellers.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Salt & Straw before visiting for a specific deal.