Food & drink · Chinatown
Soft Swerve
on Chinatown, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Soft-serve shop on Bayard Street specializing in Asian flavors such as ube, black sesame and hojicha, with toppings like mochi and condensed milk.
Hours
Daily 12pm–10pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Good to know
- Parking
- Take the subway to Canal St (J, N, Q, R, W, Z and 6) or East Broadway (F); the Chinatown Partnership also lists the Grand St station. The streets are narrow and busy, so leave the car behind.
- Chinatown shops
- Bakeries open early (Fay Da from 7am) and restaurants run to 9pm–11pm, while some specialty shops keep short hours, such as Wing On Wo & Co. at 12pm–5pm Wednesday to Sunday.
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What are Soft Swerve's hours?
Soft Swerve is usually open Daily 12pm–10pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Soft Swerve?
Soft Swerve is at 85B Bayard St in Chinatown, New York.
Where can I park near Soft Swerve?
The closest option for Chinatown is Take the subway to Canal St (J, N, Q, R, W, Z and 6) or East Broadway (F); the Chinatown Partnership also lists the Grand St station. The streets are narrow and busy, so leave the car behind.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from the subway.
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