I scarfed this down so fast, the Hojicha ice cream was amazing; creamy, just the right amount of sweetness & 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. read more

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This ice cream shop is located in Rice Village on Amherst where there's a row of metered parking right 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. read more

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I appreciate how unique the flavors of ice cream that are offered here including vegan flavors. The staff were super nice and let me try four samples before I decided on my two scoops: strawberry matcha and brown sugar cookie dough brownie). I plan to go back and try even more flavors read more

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream - Strawberry matcha and brown sugar cookie dough brownie ice cream flavors - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Fun little ice cream spot with a colorful, playful vibe. The service was quick , the place was clean. And if you go, do yourself a favor and get the caramel sauce topping. esp if paired with vanilla . It takes anything you order to the next level. I'd visit again, and recommend. read more

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This was my first time trying Van Leeuwen ice cream. I've seen the carons at the store but never actually picked it up. The first thing I noticed was that the shop smelled amazing. The display of the cartons were also arranged nicely and looked very pretty. I tried the praline butter cake ice cream with salted caramel sauce in a cup and my friend had the strawberry matcha on an ice cone. I enjoyed the pecan pieces and the lightpu salted flavor of the caramel. My friend said that the strawberry matcha was a good mix. The staff was also very friendly. This was a great ice cream experience read more

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Strawberry matcha and pumpkin cheesecake double scoop! I thought the strawberry would be on the sweeter side but still yummy. The pumpkin cheesecake was exactly that, thoroughly enjoyed the cheesecake pieces. Lovely service, he let me sample the whole store (jk)! read more

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream - Strawberry matcha & pumpkin cheesecake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

I love that Van Leeuwen always has a variety of vegan ice cream options. I got the Planet Earth which had blue spirulina and pieces of matcha cake inside. I topped it off with the vegan chocolate fudge and this was such a treat! The ice cream itself was bursting with flavor. This one is seasonal so I'm hoping to get back in time to try again before it departs. Always have had great service here. read more

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream - Vegan Planet Earth - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ice cream is too good to be true, a little pricey but the taste & vibes match the place. The service was good.

My girly and I stopped by Van Leeuwen Ice Cream and had the best experience! The young man at the counter was seriously so sweet and helpful amazing customer service all around. We happened to go on a day where you get a free topping, which was such a nice surprise. I'm not usually big on sweets, but their ice cream was honestly incredible. Super creamy, rich, and just the right amount of sweet it hit the spot, especially in this hot Texas sun. We both left so happy and already want to go back. Highly recommend if you're looking for a treat that actually lives up to the hype!!! Bxtches love ice cream. read more

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream - Waffle bowls two scoops each left 2 Praline Butter Cake and the right 1 Praline Butter Cake and 1 pistachio - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I thought it was a really good ice cream place! It's on the pricer side but they had a lot of custom flavors. There were around 20 flavors. I ordered the peanut butter brownie honeycomb. It was really good but really sweet. I wouldn't be able to eat more than a small. Expect a long wait. At peak hours, especially when I went, it took me 20 minutes to order. There was only 2 people working at that time and around 30 people who came in and out do the store while I was there. Limited seating in the area or in the store. Max one bench outside and four 2 seaters indoor. read more

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream - Menu - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Sign up for their emails to get notified of specials. Their pistachio parfaits are delicious. Not sure what to get, their delicious samples are offered in little metal spoons. Who does this?? Definitely share an ice cream parfait with that special someone....or buy them their own parfait. A delicious sweet treat. read more

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream - Date Night-Sicilian Pistachio Cream Sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Like other reviews have mentioned, it is expensiveeeee but such fun flavors it's worth it every once in a while. read more

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream - Marionberry Cheesecake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

I went last week on Monday night around 10 pm. It was pretty empty. The workers were very nice and took explaining the flavors and provided tips on things like the order of how I should stack the flavors I got, which I appreciated. The ice cream was delicious- my favorite was the strawberry shortcake. read more

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I was so excited to try this place out as an ice cream connoisseur. There is free two hour parking around the corner. My favorite flavors: Jasmine passion fruit & earl grey. This shop makes excellent tea-flavored ice cream! The ice cream itself is very creamy and thick. The prices for the pints were a surprising $11 when I could buy a pint of their ice cream at the grocery store for half the price. I went on a hot, sunny Wednesday afternoon at 4pm. The shop is small and there's just 2 tables. There was only one worker at the front helping out customers. It seemed to take a while for the line to move. A line of about 8 people formed quickly behind me and I kind of felt rushed to try a few flavors and order. The store would be way more efficient with at least two workers helping with customers. However, when it was my turn the guy was very patient when I was trying to decide which flavor I wanted. read more

I got the white chocolate raspberry brownie ice cream in a cup. I feel like it was a little pricy at first~$8 a scoop. You can tell it's real dairy and I enjoyed the brownie bits in this ice cream. There's not that much seating indoors, so be prepared to grab and go. I appreciate the variety of flavors. I would go back only if my friends wanted to go. The staff was kind and quick to get my ice cream. read more

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

The Village is bustling with ice cream shops and Van Leeuwen always has a line out the door. I have found that some the flavors are more rich than I need. But; I never really complain when it comes to ice cream! It would be helpful to have more staff scooping because with so many flavors and a very generous sample policy, so guests tend to "sample the rainbow" and back up the line. Seating is very limited - just get your nice cream and stroll the Village. read more

No different than what you would get from the store other than the few topping selections. They were out of a lot of flavors but service was a bit slow but more so from other customers being indecisive. Place was clean. read more

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great location in Rice Village Plenty of paid parking in front. Ice cream is really good here, but occasionally the waffle cones/waffle bowls are stale Couple of seats inside but not much room for larger groups Usually gets busy at night after dinner due to the number restaurants around here. Sometimes they don't have enough workers there so the lines can get long read more

The earl grey flavor at Van Leeuwen is addicting! I first came across this brand at HEB, where pints were sold. I wanted to visit the store to explore other flavors, and was amazed with the variety. I was warmly greeted as I walked in the door, and offered samples - great customer service! I tried the black cherry and honeycomb flavors, decided to get a cone with earl grey though, it's too good! I also picked up a couple pints, which is when I realized their pints are 14oz, not 16oz like other brands, and cost $11 per. This was my mistake, I should have checked the menu/price list. These pints were $5 or $5.5 at HEB (what a deal there). Just a small FYI read more

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They have different flavors of ice cream that are not seen at other ice cream joints. They let you try the different flavors so definitely try the flavors before ordering! All the wonders were really nice and sweet. It's a cute spot for a hang out! You can park right outside with metered parking or at the parking garage for 2 hr free parking! read more

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After a group dinner some classmates and I went to Van Leeuwen in rice village for some dessert. The parking spots in front of the shop require you to pay but there's free parking for 2 hours in the parking garage above. They allow you to sample their flavors here before you make an order. I decided to get a scoop of their seasonal strawberry matcha latte flavor. They use matcha from Kettl and strawberry icecream. It really did taste like strawberry matcha, I liked the flavor. The strawberry and matcha don't overpower each other at all. Also even for a single scoop, their scoops are big here read more

It was the first time visiting here and I loved the fact that they have vegan options! I tried almost every vegan sampling options and I liked the dark cholesterol fudge brownie the most as it wasn't too sweet and it was fine for me. Along with that, my girlfriend got passion fruit something and crispy something! Twas very delightful but over little less sugar will be appreciated. But I will be back again! Cheers read more

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I like how luxurious this ice cream place feels inside. It's always packed, and you know it's going to be good when you walk in. I liked all the different and unique flavor combos, and it was cool that they even had good dairy-free or sorbet options. I don't usually like those, but they actually sounded pretty good. I think the raspberry cheesecake flavor was really good - basically any fruit and cake type of combination you can't really go wrong with here. Definitely not the cheapest ice cream place, but it's worth it once in a while. read more

This is definitely my fave Van Leeuwen location in Houston. The staff is always super friendly and gives great flavor recommendations. Perfect place for a late night sweet treat. read more

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream - Ooey Gooey Butter Cake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

Such good ice cream, they also have vegan flavors for those who have allergies. There is a variety of different ice cream flavors and this place is one of my fav go to ice cream spots. This place also has their own ice cream tubs that you can buy, which is nice. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. There isn't seating inside but since it is in rice village you will find a ton of seating outdoors. read more

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

"A life without anything good is bad" is their motto here and I completely agree. I find good here, so I have been hitting Van Leeuwen up anytime I am near one. This particular location is the closest to my part of town and easy to get to. It is usually our go to after dinner spot for something sweet. I have only ever come later in the evening so parking is plentiful but metered. I honestly don't know the meter policy here so park at your own risk or throw some money into it. The parking garage nearby is free for 2 hours. Customer service has always been on point here which always keeps me coming back. What I like about this place is their unique flavors. They push the bar with some of their limited releases such as the Hidden Valley Ranch or Kraft Mac & Cheese flavors. I'm an adventurous eater, but I will leave that one for you ranch and cheese lovers. I'm also a creature of habit when it comes to ice cream. Cookies and Cream all day for me. This place has made me curious and has me ordering new things every time I come. Don't get me wrong, I still get the cookies and cream in addition to something new. My newest discovery and probably my fave here is the Praline Butter Cake. It has pralines along with pieces of brown butter cake and it is divine. Don't sleep on some of their fruity flavors or even their vegan options. They let you sample as much as you want before committing to anything. There truly is something to please everyone here. Run, don't walk to any of their many locations and thank me later! read more

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream - Passion Fruit Berry Pop - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

Tried this ice cream place on a whim and had a great experience! Service was great they let us try several flavors before we decided on a pistachio milkshake (delicious) The store was clean and bright, only downside is the ice cream is a bit on the pricier side ($10 for a milkshake) but given the location, it's not too surprising read more

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream rocks, no matter which location you go to! I came here with a group while at Rice University for business purposes since we were all feeling in the mood for some ice cream. After all, Houston weather in June definitely calls for it! The sundae I got from here (I sadly don't remember the exact type I got) was thick yet so flavorful. Every bite melted in my mouth and when I had finished my sundae, I ended up wanting more. But I had to resist myself though! The service is great here too and the interior of this location is well kept in general. Good going, Van Leeuwen! read more

Van Leeuwen is a national chain of gourmet ice cream, sold both at grocery stores and at dedicated retail shops across the country. This location is at Rice Village in Houston Texas, and was fairly busy when we stopped by on a Saturday night. It actually might be the most expensive, non-local ice cream we have ever bought: $8.25 for one scoop. It's only 10 cents more for a double scoop, so obviously they really are encouraging the two scooper (scoops are average, so a two scooper ends up being the same size as a one scooper at some other ice cream shop...but you get to pick different flavors). Wife and I shared a two scooper, flavors being dark chocolate fudge brownie and mint chip. The dark chocolate was excellent, and the fudge chunks were small. The mint chip was OK, and acted as a nice counter balance to all that heavy chocolate. They have a limited number of flavors, but that's OK...ice cream IS better when it is fresher, so appreciate the turn around for each barrel. My nephew wasn't as impressed with his strawberry ("not much flavor")...I'm wondering if they served him the vegan version by mistake? There was limited seating inside, but luckily found a small table in the corner. It was still very hot outside (even after the sun went down), so appreciated that we could eat it inside. Expensive but very good ice cream. read more

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream - two scooper devoured - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Service was amazing and vegan options are plenty and delicious! There is an allergen menu where you can even see the ingredients of all of their items. As a lactose intolerant person with a sweet tooth, I love when I'm able to swing by a Van Leeuwen. read more

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This was some of the best ice cream I have ever had. The brown sugar cookie dough flavor was incredible! The staff was extremely kind and patient when I asked to try some flavors. There's minimal seating inside so I would be mindful of that but there's some places outside to stand / sit while eating. read more

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream - Brown Sugar Cookie Dough Chunk - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

Super nice girls working there. Delicious cherry chip ice cream. Kind of overpriced honestly but I liked that it had big chips and real cherries. read more

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream - Black Cherry Chip - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

the ice cream here is so rich in flavor. They have a large variety of flavors! And they are not basic flavors either. Price is fair. Small seating area inside. I love how the have to go pints that you can take home. My favorite flavor is the brown sugar cookie dough chunk! They even have some dog friendly ice cream to take home in a pint size! My dog LOVED it! It's in rice village so you do have to park in designated garage areas or spaces. But you can easily walk to it! Near shake shack and an ear piercing parlor. Service was friendly and even let us sample a few flavors before making a decision. Clean environment. read more

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Loveee their ice cream especially the butter cake! Parking can be tricky but street parking is there read more

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

I'm an ice cream whore...legit. When in NYC, we have points delivered late at night and I have no regrets. My go-to is always the honeycomb and the praline butter cake - together. Chef's kiss! So I was so excited they were around the corner from where I was having lunch because I needed to end my day with a perfect sweet treat. If you've not tried them, what are you waiting for??? Plenty of options and pints to go. read more

Van Leeuwen is offering your favorite cold treats in vegan form. Don't worry though if you are an ice cream lover you can still order the old fashioned treat. Featuring many different flavors the ice cream tastes fresh and really delicious. Service was great and they let you try out a sample as well. The place was clean and I can't wait to go back and try a different flavor. read more

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great lil ice cream place. My friend and I were looking for nearby dessert, and this place was nearby. There's a lot of options in terms of flavors, suitable for any taste. They use coconut milk for some of the non dairy and even vegan options. I got the tea flavor and non dairy strawberry shortcake. Both were satisfying! The interior was bright and clean. Definitely worth another visit! Yes, you will probably have to pay for parking, but that's the unfortunate price to pay for businesses there! read more

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream - Vegan strawberry shortcake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

Olivia helped us and was so sweet! We got to try multiple flavors and the ice cream is so good. I got the ice cream cake flavor it was delicious. Super cute little shop! read more

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

Van Leeuwen is one of the best ice cream places within the Houston area! The specialty flavor strawberry matcha is so good and the perfect level of sweetness. Parking is easy and there is a lot of outdoor seating. read more

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream - Strawberry matcha - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

Every shop is just a shop until you find your one "thing" there. That "thing" may be the owners care, bomb customer service, convenience, the product itself, or a combination of any of the above. For me this one was all four. Meeting Ben and Laura along with the Blind Chef at the Montrose store openings, the convenience to try multiple scoops through a Yelp Elite Week, great service at this location, and finally landing on Planet Earth (a custard Ice cream made from spirulina with matcha green tea cake chunks)- my flavor! This process took a few months, and a few visits to arrive at 5 stars, but it's certainly well deserved. I highly recommend stopping into a scoop shop vs finding the ice cream in stores. They will personal scoop a pint for you if it's not in the freezer, allow you to sample any flavor you're unsure of (*Kraft Mac and cheese, planet earth (mascarpone based), vegan versions of the favs, grey poupon ice cream *cough cough* ) and will certainly send you out with a smile! Signed, sealed, delivered, it's gooooood read more

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream - Planet earth - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas