Foodies rejoice! Answering the age-old question, “are we eating out tonight or staying in?” no longer requires a one-or-the-other decision. Whether you love snapping Insta-worthy dinner photos out on the town or getting your hands dirty in your own kitchen, these Do-It-Yourself spots are offering a little of both.

DIY-style eateries and promotions offer hands-on opportunities for guests to get more involved with their food while still getting out of the house. At these venues, the guest experience goes beyond simply ordering off the menu; you’re an integral part of creating your meal.

CoolMess
137 E 62 nd St., New York, NY

Photo via CoolMess Facebook page

This ice cream shop was made to satisfy your inner child. CoolMess wants your sweet tooth to shine: you turn a liquid base into freshly churned ice cream right at the table . Not only do you get to choose your own ice cream flavor, but you also get to decorate it with any of an outrageous assortment of toppings including cherries, cookie dough, and whole doughnuts. You can get a little wild with your creation, or follow one of CoolMess’s “messipes.” And if you want to grab dinner before dessert, you’re good; CoolMess is located on the second floor of a Burger Heaven , a burger joint owned by the CoolMess family for over 70 years.

Molly’s Cupcakes
228 Bleecker St., New York, NY

Photo via Molly’s Cupcakes Facebook page

Make your own cupcakes and leave the mess behind. At Molly’s, you can choose your own cake, frosting, and toppings for your own freshly made cupcake. They’ll even let you go wild at the sprinkle station , where you can add finishing touches to your personalized treat. This confection spot is dedicated to the owner’s third-grade teacher, who used to bake every kid in her class cupcakes when it was their birthday. In her honor, a portion of Molly’s profits go directly to local schools. Now that’s guilt-free dessert.

Hanjoo
41-06 149 th Pl., Flushing, NY (Queens)

Photo via Crave Online

Hanjoo offers Korean pork BBQ with a twist. While many Korean barbecue spots let you grill your own meat on a tabletop grill ( Don’s Bogam and Kang Suh being two of them), Hanjoo lets you cook your meat on a slab of crystal-clear quartz . The slab is placed over a gas burner in the center of the table, ready to cook up your favorite meats and veggies once hot. Pro-tip: save the drippings to douse your kimchi.

Baby’s All Right
146 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn’s Baby’s All Right is perhaps best known as a bar and music venue, but their brunch is worth more than an honorable mention. Baby’s offers an entrée and a bottomless beverage of your choice for $29.99. While a mimosa or a greyhound is your usual first choice, don’t overlook the DIY Bloody Mary. The Bloody Mary bar features a myriad of hot sauces, pickled veggies, and cured meats—and you’re welcome to dress up your double vodka with any combination of the three. If the classic red bloody mix isn’t for you, consider the green mary mix, made from spinach, kale, cucumber, mint, and ginger.

Kenka
25 St. Marks Pl., New York, NY

Photo via Yelp/Helen C

There are plenty of reasons to visit this Japanese joint in East Village—do-it-yourself cotton candy is just one of them. Kenka is an equally freaky and fun izakaya , or a casual Japanese gastropub. The décor doesn’t shy away from authenticity or nudity, making old Japanese movie posters, pachinko machines, and pornographic images of women with tentacle sea creatures. You won’t find any California rolls on this menu , but oddly enough you can spin your own cotton candy. When the check is presented at the end of the meal, it comes with a small cup of sugar for each person at the table to use at the vintage cotton candy machine at the entrance.