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    Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

    3.8 (194 reviews)
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    Alexis A.

    This was my first time at Van Leeuwen Ice Cream shop and it was delicious! The ice cream was super rich so luckily I only had a scoop of Black Cherry Chip which has been my personal summer favorite. The ice cream was creamy, flavorful and not lacking any chocolate chips. The waffle cone was slightly sweet and crispy. The service was pleasant and it was nice that we were able to taste test flavors before committing to a choice. The ambiance is cute if you're not looking too hard. When I visited the floor was in need of a good mopping and the tables need to be wiped down as well. You can tell that this Van Leeuwen is well loved and I think just needs to be kept up a bit better. Other than cleanliness the decor is cute and I love the sprinkle details. I would return for more rich creamy ice cream

    2 flavors in a cup (sour cherries and cream, big face coffee affogato) plus hot fudge
    Jessica H.

    Good time trying the scoop shop vs getting the pints from the store! I really enjoyed their sour cherries and cream flavor. It was perfectly tart and flavorful. Mmmm cherry. Nice and smooth. The big face coffee affogato was alright, a bit more on the creamy side than a strong coffee flavor. The hot fudge was chocolatey and very much a treat yourself moment. The shop itself is pretty small but good space on the sidewalk to enjoy. Not sure if all the VL scoop shops are like this but I was a bit bummed the ice creams were not visible to the customer, it would have been fun to visually see and choose my flavors, but it's all good. Still enjoyed it!

    New spring flavors!  3/2025
    Sabrina S.

    Oh Van Leeuwen how I love thee! After dinner, this place was within a few steps from where we had dinner. We walked on over and I ordered two scoops, yes two lol. So worth it to get two rather than one.. the price reflects! But, anyhoo, I love how they always offer a rotating variety of vegan flavors. Thank you! This particular site is quite small, not much seating whatsoever, so keep in mind. We managed to sit at a tiny table, but it was tight. Pls open one in San Antonio!

    Vanilla chocolate hazelnut sundae
    Rachel B.

    The vanilla chocolate hazelnut sundae here is soooo good--like a Ferrero Rocher in ice cream form. Definitely would recommend! I also love the colorful decor of Van Leeuwen stores, such a fun and bright space!

    Sicilian Pistachio
    Liudmila K.

    Very good and solid ice cream here. My favorite is pistachio. I visit often during the summer, but last weekend, I passed by after brunch and spotted their seasonal special, so I had to try the Sicilian Pistachio Cream Sundae foe about $16 --it was soooo good! The sundae had two generous scoops of pistachio ice cream, topped with crunchy honey almond slivers, warm hot fudge, a drizzle of pistachio sauce, and whipped cream. The combination of textures and flavors was perfectly refreshing after the meal. Definitely recommend! Service was good and quick as usual. It's a small spot and always crowded, but the line moves fast.

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    Gabriella M.

    Popped in for a quick treat. Just in the mood for a one scoop. They have so many great fresh flavors but immediately what caught my eye was their PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIE HONEYCOMB like are you kidding me?!? Nice peanut butter flavor with a decadent small pieces of brownie and a sweet hint from the honey. Service was quick and detailed oriented. Professional and kind. Environment was quiet and calm.

    Black Cherry Chip vegan V Cookies & Cream Caramel Swirl
    Carridad R.

    I love Van Leeuwen! When you first enter you can smell the sweetness of the ice cream, the decor is fun and bright, seating is limited but over the aesthetics is cute. My only complaint is while sitting there the place was messy and super dirty. The cashier was nice she allowed me to taste different flavors and wasn't frustrated or rushing me to make a decision. The ice cream itself is amazing and rich, it's so hard to choose a flavor! (but if I have to choose a flavor it will always be the vegan cookie n cream with caramel swirls ) The different varieties is always exciting. The vegan options are so amazing because you can't tell the difference from the dairy. The cones and waffles bowls are always so fresh and crunchy and never stale. Van Leeuwen always satisfies my inner child.

    Rob A.

    I'm not sure I've ever had a flavor here I didn't enjoy. I've had pleasurable experiences at this particular location each time I've come to stuff my face with copious amounts of ice cream. They have many options for both regular and vegan and funny enough I find myself reaching for the vegan flavors a bit more. Does that make me a vegan? Whatever! Point is... I enjoy their many flavors and you should to : )

    Brown Sugar Cookie Dough Chunk, Fudge Brownie
    Alexis C.

    [Please see below for a description of our revised review system!) Vibe: 8/10 - had seating and was clean! Service: 8/10 Value: 5/10 Brown sugar cookie dough: 6.2/10 - enjoyed the flavor, but didn't love the texture of the ice cream. A bit icier/harder than we like Fudge brownie: 6/10 - enjoyed the brownie chunks, but didn't love the overall texture of the ice cream Overall: 6.64/10 (3.32/5) [To clarify our review system: 10 = we'll never have anything else as good as this in our lives (we use 10 very sparingly!) 9 = extraordinary 8 = great 7 = above average 6 = average Anything below 6 is being critical]

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    Jane D.

    We've been big Van Leeuwen fans since it was just a food truck in the West Village, without any brick and mortar locations. That food truck, which we encountered every day on the way home from pre-school, is where we discovered that our then three-year-old preferred Earl Grey and lavender to chocolate or vanilla ice cream, despite some supremely picky eating habits in other domains. I'm happy to report that all these years later, Van Leeuwen is still serving truly excellent ice cream, made with high quality ingredients. It's a wonderfully traditional, dense, creamy product, beautifully straightforward. Vivid, natural flavors are highlighted on the core menu--though there are now a number of specials where mix-ins share the spotlight. Unlike many ice cream purveyors, even "artisinal" ones, Van Leeuwen uses cream as its primary ingredient, before milk. (Others list milk as the primary ingredient before cream.) Van Leeuwen has a clear advantage in mouthfeel over its competitors as a result. To date, Van Leeuwen sources our favorite frozen confections on Ice Cream Row, as we've dubbed the stretch of Amsterdam from the upper 70s to mid 80s where ice cream parlors and gelaterias abound. (But we eagerly await the opening of Salt & Straw, a place we've really enjoyed on the West Coast, so we can do some more taste testing!!) Van Leeuwen's ice cream is not as flashy than Ample Hills with its extravagant mix-ins, its presentation not as aesthetic as Amorino's signature rose petal cones, and itsdecor not as elegant as Gentile's. But the ice cream itself? *chef's kiss!*a

    Kristina B.

    Amazing vegan ice cream, always great service and selection. Love having it in the neighborhood!

    Erica K.

    I'd like to attribute my consistency of Van Leeuwen's Earl Grey Tea to this specific location-open late until midnight, this is the perfect pick me up spot for your sweet tooth craving while walking alongside Central Park. They truly do not hold back on the concentration of the tea, which reminds me of Hong Kong tea so I appreciate the boldness! Love that this brand is accessible throughout the city and in different supermarkets for their pints.

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