Over priced snowballs. The ice was so hard and the flavors were tasteless. I was so disappointed…read more When this food truck was located in the galleria food truck park, they were so good! I paid $20 plus dollars for three snowballs: 2 smalls and 1 medium. Never again. I won't be returning here!

One of my go to snowball shops. Delicious flavors. Parking can get full so be aware but worth the…read moretrouble

I scarfed this down so fast, the Hojicha ice cream was amazing; creamy, just the right amount of…read moresweetness & I could taste the roasted tea flavor! Since Van Leeuwen is in Rice Village, parking can be a little tough, but I managed to snag a spot on the street, which is free for about 2 hours! Seating is also limited, so this is more of a to-go establishment. While there is outdoor seating nearby, in this Houston seat, I wouldn't even think twice about doing that. I believe buying the pints is cheaper, but $7-$8 for a singular scoop was criminal... You can definitely get more value for your money with 2-3 scoops, but I wasn't feeling too glutinous the day I visited.

This ice cream shop is located in Rice Village on Amherst where there's a row of metered parking…read moreright in front of the shop, but also complimentary 2-hour rooftop garage parking just above. The shop has a simple layout with only three small tables and a restroom down the left hallway. On a weekday afternoon, there weren't a lot of customers and only a few individuals came and went as we were enjoying our ice cream inside. The staff were enthusiastic and greeted us upon entrance and offered samples on any of their ice creams. They have many classic flavors as well as unique ones, which were tempting to get. There were a few flavors that sounded really good, but were too light on the bold flavor the ice cream was trying to show (for example, the big face coffee affogato and the mango sticky rice). Since Van Leeuwen Ice Cream stemmed from NYC and is known for its rich, velvety texture and double-egg based dairy ice cream, I expected more. However, the praline butter cake and earl grey tea flavors were tasty and enticing, though I settled for their strawberry matcha. That strawberry flavor was natural tasting and slightly tart yet sweet, while the matcha was creamy yet a bit earthy... a well balanced scoop! The sugar cone was nice and crispy and not overwhelmingly sweet. We dressed the praline butter cake scoop in a cup with a salted caramel drizzle, which was indulgent. The salted caramel drizzle was a bit overpowering the ice cream, but still a good combination. The menu is structured to serve ice cream by the single scoop ($6.95), double scoop ($8.25), or triple scoop ($9.25), so the more you get the better bang for your buck. It seems like a fancier ice cream experience overall as the prices are more than the typical shop around. Additionally, the ice cream can be served in a cup or a cone if you prefer, with sugar cones complimentary, but waffle cones come with a charge. There are 10+ vegan ice creams in store for those who would like dairy-free alternatives and a plethora of toppings like sauces, crumbles, and drizzles. There are also sundaes on their menu which are perfect for sharing or fine for oneself (if you please). I would say Van Leeuwen has some attractive flavors and good quality ice creams I'd love to come back for sometime. Note: If you're a health care worker and show the staff your badge upon checkout, there's a discount. Plus, on Tuesdays, the first topping is free.

This is a place I had no intention of having but I have every intention of returning to. I live…read moreoutside the city and happened to be doing some work in the city at the time and decided I wanted a dessert and this gem is what I found. THANK YOU!! The service was great as I'm a big question asking person and the owner answered all of my questions as well as helped me to place my order. They were located near one of the trails for Hermann Park, right in front of McGovern Centennial Gardens. It was a great location that was easy to find. I'm somewhat skeptical when it comes to places doing other little things like this that have a spin on something that works. Usually the spin is different but not necessarily better or even a real change. This is not that. The donut cone is actually a plus to the ice cream cone experience. It's a soft sweet thing that adds to it. Donuts in particular are something that to me are almost never as good, ie: donut burgers, but it works here. I personally enjoy a sweet donut so their donut cone is good but could actually be a little sweeter for me. They offer a split, cone and sundae with all of them including a variation of the doughcone. I ordered the Handmade DoughCone to keep things simple. The cone has a hole at the bottom but it's plugged with a strawberry to prevent leakage, which is just a bonus. The flavors of the ice cream and toppings is really part of what shined for me. I'm not sure if they make their own ice cream or not but it tasted like a good quality ice cream to me. The ice cream is a fresh vanilla bean, and I'm sure some would want more ice cream flavors but vanilla bean is one of my favorites so it's great for me. I meant to do this review a while ago so I'm not 100% on some of the toppings, but here's what I believe I had. O got either the cookie butter sauce or the strawberry dream drip sauce. It could've been both though honestly knowing me. I don't remember what the secret sauce was at the time I went there. I don't remember what the secret luxury topping was but I got the churro dust and crushed Oreos, as well as some fresh strawberries. Everything was delicious!! All of the toppings worked well together, and as I said it was all with a good ice cream. Getting to eat the doughcone along the way was just the "cherry on top" if you will. It was a good blend of soft but sturdy to hold up everything. I specifically travelled to find this place and after eating it, I can proudly say I'd travel again. Great customer service with great offerings will always be the key to earning me as a repeat customer.

I first discovered The DoughCone was at Houston's LGBT New Face Pride Festival in June. I couldn't…read morebelieve the highlight was about the dough not the ice cream. It was hot that day. I actually enjoyed both ice cream and the dough cone sitting in the shade. On that day, they were giving away toasted marshmallow. Aw so sweet. My DoughCone was in a plastic cup because I knew it will be melted by the time I get to finish the toppings. I liked the texture of the cone... it's made with dough and tasted dense like a cookie. Just shaped like a cone. I am craving it as I wrote this review. I can't wait till summer again. I will seek them out.

One of my fave spots for ice cream in Houston!! Love their Thai tea ice cream! Sooo goodread more

Stopped in for a treat with my son!…read more Try the Thai Tea ice cream (if you like Thai Tea), it was amazing! The service was good, they treated my little boy well, offering samples. The only trouble is, we'll never go back. Like every other place that has gone cashless, our family stopped going to those places. Places should be offering more ways to pay, not less. Offer Bitcoin payments even. We were at a place this week that offered a discount for cash (like a lot of places in Europe) and it was so refreshing. Like being rewarded for paying cash, instead of being chastised for trying to pay cash. Milk + Sugar... Fantastic ice cream, good service, bad experience trying to pay... won't return. ‍

This is the BOMB! OMG! The flavor was amazing. Got the Thai tea stracciatella. I had Thai tea in…read moreThailand and the ice cream got the flavor down perfectly. The stracciatella chocolate was a great texture complementing the creamy smooth ice cream. I had a second tasting later and it even tasted better. Kudos to the chef! Keep up the great inventions. - sorry no photo- we were too busy eating it ;) If I lived here I would weight 5lbs more each month! Love it! Will get it whenever I visit Houston.

To preface, they drop "special" ice cream orders on Saturday with windows for pick up. Though they…read moredo have different flavors daily that sometimes if they don't sell out of their dropped flavors, you may be able to score. Follow their instagram for times and flavors. We got some of their flavor drops -- biscoff pistachio and olive oil labneh. Both flavors were delicious and different in their own ways. I do wish they cleaned their tubs a little better but it is easily cleaned with some paper towels. Their flavors are unique and not something you can find at the grocery stores if you want to treat yourself!

Riley and Sanya were amazing! Our first time here and they definitely welcomed us. So many choices…read moreso hard to decide but they definitely helped us sample and decide for my family of three. I had the fig & goat cheese with salted caramel, my husband had magonada sorbet & wild berry sorbet, and my son had magonada sorbet & green tea honey sorbet definitely will be back!

The best gelato for sure! Some flavors are so unique but amazing nonetheless. The waffle cone has…read morecinnamon and it's just actually one of the best things in life. The lady working today was very kind and helpful! It's super cute in here as well. Perfect for a chill ice cream date, or a "treat to self" moment.

My favorite ice cream shop, hands down. I've been coming here regularly for years, and it's always…read morea great experience. My go-to order is a half scoop of Nutella Banana and Biscoff Cookie Butter. I appreciate the little details, like the reusable tasting spoons, wooden spoons for your order, and the fun magnets. The staff is always friendly, professional, and helpful, and the shop is consistently clean. They even provide water for customers, which is a nice touch. Flower & Cream never disappoints!

First time here. Place is nice and clean, plenty of seating area. We came in Saturday afternoon and…read moreno one was there. It is a cashless place so only card. Menu is simple but definitely an option for everyone. The ice cream was smooth and delicious not too sweet which is a plus for me.

Loved! The ice cream flavors were great, the cones were pretty, and the location was very cute!…read moreSuch a wonderful location to sit and chat.

I love Flower & Cream! Super convenient that they're in the POST. Fast service on a weeknight…read more Got the split scoop: biscoff cookie butter and carrot cake tres leches. Slightly pricey but, it's one of the best ice cream chains in Houston!