Lost Borough Ice Cream, the Yonkers-born scoop shop known for bold, globally inspired flavors, has planted its flag in Inwood with a new outpost at 4791 Broadway. The corner spot mixes hand-painted murals with a rotating lineup of scoops, handmade cookies, and fizzy floats rolled out in time for National Ice Cream Month. On opening days, neighbors packed the corner for waffle cones and pints, with banana pudding moving by the gallon. The owners say the goal is simple: turn the shop into a neighborhood hangout with regular community programming and kid-friendly events.
From Yonkers To Inwood
Co-owner Patrick Cruz described the debut as a full-on neighborhood party, telling amNewYork, "you could smell a waffle cone being made; you saw all these smiling faces, and to me it was like happiness." Cruz and partner Ka-wana Jefferson first launched Lost Borough in Yonkers and have leaned hard into hospitality and community-focused events as they grow, according to Patch. They say the Inwood shop was built as a neighborhood-first spot rather than a destination for out-of-towners.
Menu highlights
Lost Borough’s menu pulls from Dominican and broader Latin flavors alongside nostalgic American throwbacks. Online offerings include scoops like Cafe Bustelo, Grapenut, taro, and a La Dominicana float that pairs Dominican vanilla with Malta. There is also banana pudding and a spread of handmade cookies on deck, per Lost Borough Ice Cream. In a July openings roundup, Eater flagged the shop’s neighborhood-inspired flavor playbook as part of its appeal.
Opening day and neighborhood events
The uptown debut came with a grand-opening reception earlier this month, followed by a soft-opening stretch of weekend service, according to Patch. As reported by amNewYork, the shop is planning an Inwood community day on July 26, promising "surprises, games and giveaways" to pull neighbors in with free activities and discounts. Owners say those events are central to the plan to make the store a reliable, family-friendly weekend stop.
What’s next
What started as a Yonkers favorite has now jumped into Manhattan, and the owners have hinted that Brooklyn could be next. Local coverage has highlighted steady expansion and a sizable social media following as Lost Borough’s footprint grows. Food writers at Amsterdam News and reviewers of the Yonkers flagship at The Infatuation have praised the flavor range and community-minded approach. For now, Inwood residents can look forward to rotating flavors, periodic events, and a fresh neighborhood spot when the ice cream craving hits.
