In the heart of Park Slope, Heap’s Ice Cream aims to be more than just another scoop shop. Located on 7th Avenue, the locally-owned Brooklyn ice cream shop stands out for its design and commitment to the neighborhood. The interiors, designed by The Morris Project, blend European influences and standard ice cream shop aesthetics with fresh details like the vibrant green exterior, striped walls, and broken tile floors.
Founded by Matt Lieber and named after his great-grandmother, “Grandma Heap,” Heap’s specializes in premium ice cream using pasture-raised dairy from the Hudson Valley. The menu pays homage to childhood favorites with flavors like Vanilla Fudge Ripple and Fresh Minty Chip, while introducing creative combinations such as Mango Sticky Rice and Strawberry Matcha.
What sets Heap’s apart is its commitment to community-building in Park Slope. This isn’t just a place to grab a cone— Lieber hopes locals will gather after school, celebrate birthdays, and cheer on the neighborhood softball team (which Heap’s proudly sponsors). Kids earn free scoops for showing off trophies, birthday shoutouts grace the shop walls weekly, and Polaroids of regulars line the space with personal warmth. Lieber’s vision for the shop extends beyond the counter, with seasonal flavors inspired by Brooklyn landmarks (like the Cherry Blossom Cheesecake, a nod to the Botanic Garden) and ongoing local partnerships. In a city where businesses can feel fleeting, Heap’s is making itself a lasting part of the fabric—one scoop, one story, one neighbor at a time.
