My sister and I had a taste for something sweet after our less than stellar dining experience earlier that evening, so we decided to take a walk down to Van Leeuwen and we were not disappointed. The flavors and the service were great. The ladies working were very pleasant and allowed my sister to taste multiple flavors considering we showed up 30 minutes prior to closing. When you visit get the Honeycomb Carmel with shaved almonds in a waffle bowl! #delicious read more

We just picked up my granddaughter from camp and she was promised to go for ice cream... Van Leeuwen. It was just few block walk and we stepped inside. Luckily, we waited a couple of minutes and got some seating. It is a very small seating area so outside is where everyone hangs out and eats ice cream. My issue was that it was very hot outside and I did not want to watch my ice cream melt in front of me. It's a cozy, modern shop with lots of windows to keep it very bright. Light colored walls with plenty of signage. Overall, a very pleasant place. So, after a short time in line we ordered. Three child size containers of ice cream and two, adult sized portions (two scoops). This modest order was $38.00. Truly, I was a little surprised. Nothing special, just some scoops of ice cream, one had sprinkles. I must say though.. It was delicious!!! Incredibly creamy and flavorful. I will definitely come back! KUDOs to the team here at Van Leeuwen Ice Cream - Prospect Heights read more

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I screamed for ice cream during my professional travels while in Brooklyn. On a Tuesday mid-morning it appeared no customers flocked for ice cream in this Prospect Heights, Brooklyn location. I decided on one of my all time predilections, strawberry but there were no traditional strawberry syrup as a topping. My one scoop strawberry ice cream in a cup tasted like cherry vanilla, but far remote of any familiar strawberry flavoring. It was a very brash aggressive heavy cream vanilla flavoring taste. Indoor seating is available where groups or dates can gather after dinner within the vicinity. The server appears very nonchalant and excessively stolid of inexperienced part-time high school age or college age as this job is simply mere pocket spending money enabling to purchase clothes rather than a source of income. Two stars? Why? My overview summary: 1. For one ice cream scoop totaling $6.98, I presented a $10.00 bill and there were no change in cash available. I previously worked in retail for seven (7) years and always had $300.00 cash as operating money to function as a business for each cash register. Absolutely no change in cash is intolerable! This is inconceivable!! 2. Inflation in 2024 era is sky high for food as nothing is immune due the effects from the rising cost of production and materials. However, the price $6.98 is excessively exorbitant. How about a realistic and reasonable price of $6.50? 3. No traditional strawberry syrup as topping. There were limited traditional toppings. 4. This business uses Square paperless cash register and sales receipts can be produced is via email or text only. The inability to print a physical sales receipt. I prefer Counterpoint as a functional and effective POS cash register for all retail brick and mortar businesses. 5. Hire more experienced customer service personnel. Or, train your employees customer service skills for learning and professional development with empathy and compassion. Err on the side of caution to be wary of your customer's needs! Bye Felicia! read more

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Van Leuuwen's been a favorite for a long time. Their ice cream is amazing (LOVE the Earl Grey flavor!) and the cute pastel aesthetic of their shops is just the cutest. I recently learned that they not only allow dogs to come in while you order, but they also give them pup cups. We'll definitely be stopping by on our dog walks throughout this summer! :) read more

We ordered three scoops ($11): pistachio, praline butter cake, and lemon creamsicle. Service was quick, but the interior was quite cramped on a Sunday afternoon. The pistachio was very underwhelming, I was expecting pistachio chunks or even a stronger pistachio flavor but it was just alright. (3/5) The lemon creamsicle was pretty good, but I wish it had more of a lemon flavor and tasted less of alcohol. I'm not sure what it's made with but it tasted heavily of alcohol. (4/5) The praline butter cake flavor was amazing. Highly recommend, rich and good texture. (5/5) read more

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This location wasn't here when I lived in brooklyn. But now they are opening them up all over. The service is great. Every time I come in here I'm greeted, and everyone is so nice. It's always clean. I get indecisive and they are good at letting me try as many flavors as I need to. I remember one time my boyfriend and I came 5 minutes after opening. They didn't have waffle cones yet and the girl made them fresh for us with no attitude. I love the vegan cookie dough. I tried a flavor over the summer I forget what it was but it was amazing. I went back for it and they didn't have it. Hopefully they bring it back and I can remember what it's called lol. They are pricey, what's not these days I love that they have a ton of vegan options. Customer service is unmatched. read more

wow can i just say i love santos! super accommodating and helpful. 10/10 service and advice. we all felt valued and appreciate.

I love this spot. I always get the cherry chip in a waffle cone. Can't wait till summer!

During the pandemic I went vegan cold turkey, and was looking for some sweet treats, and stumbled upon this place thereafter. I have since returned to meat but have been having the vegan peanut butter ever since. This is a gem!!! During the summer its a great crowd. There is seating in the front, but on the weekends when the street is closed off, it is needed on a warm/ hot day. The shakes are great also. I am NEVER disappointed when i go there. The staff is ALWAYS great and let you try different flavors, but I always go back to peanut butter...lol I have it in the cold also, as its cold here. This is a sweet treat indulgence. I've recently been to the one in Queens, and the Roosevelt Field mall and they didn't dissapont either. The flavors are consistent!!! read more

The service was a bit prickly when I went on Saturday, but the ice cream is delicious. I don't know exactly what they put into the sundae, but the individual components were great. That said, I would recommend just getting the ice cream so you get those pure, beautiful flavors. And pro-tip: get the vegan whipped cream even if you're not vegan! It's got a beautiful coconut flavor from the coconut milk. read more

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It was amazing beat ice cream I've ever had the ice cream just hit the spot even on a cold day I would eat this the brown sugar cookie doe and the and coffee was so good I love it read more

We stumbled onto this Van Leeuwen on our way back to the parking lot for our car. Workers are super friendly and nice at this location. After I ordered, the staff member helping me confirmed that I didn't have any dietary restrictions or allergies that they should be aware of. As always, the Earl Grey ice cream here is fantastic and does not disappoint. Cash only, which wasn't a problem for me, but I can see it being one for others. read more

I walked in with my boyfriend, we are both Latino! There were 3 boys, 2 white and 1 Latino, the white boys were serving 2 white women and they ignored us, the only one who treated us well was the Latino boy! I thought that white privilege had ended here, but now I see what follows, which seems very bad to me! I will not buy here again they are not inclusive Entré con mi novio, ¡ambos somos latinos! Eran 3 chicos, 2 blancos y 1 latino, los chicos blancos estaban sirviendo a 2 mujeres blancas y no nos hicieron caso, el único que nos trató bien fue el chico latino! Pensé que aquí se acababa el privilegio blanco, pero ahora veo lo que sigue, ¡que me parece muy mal! No volveré a comprar aquí no son inclusivos Los helados son ricos pero son muy blancos privilegiados los que atienden read more

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Though the flavors rarely change and the menu remains really compact, I never tire of this ice cream chain that serves some of the best version of chocolate ice cream I've ever had. I can say the same about any of their flavors, which I've enjoyed countless times, from their earl gray, to their honeycomb, and even their bizarre but delightful Kraft mac n cheese flavor. The flavors always taste like the best representation of the source ingredient. This location is a small one, attached to a luxury apartment building in Prospect Heights. There isn't any room to sit inside and no area outside it to enjoy your scoop either. Thankfully ice cream is easily a walk and eat treat, one I don't mind taking to Vanderbilt Avenue, which is often closed in the summer thanks to the Open Streets program. read more

If you are new to the area or just want something sweet. Go to Van Leeuwen and try their dark chocolate fudge ice cream. It is very rich and creamy. If chocolate isn't for you I did taste the Marion Berry Cheescake ice cream and that would have been my second pick. They have a lovely variety to choose from and the staff is patient. 10/10 read more

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Delicious delicious delicious. I'm glad backing up half a block was worth it, (In New York for one week and breaking the rules like the rest of them already), anyway like I said it was worth it, I got mom the cookies and cream vegan, because they didn't have regular chocolate or just plain vanilla vegan... I got a strawberry jam swirl vegan concoction and it was delicious. read more

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I've always been a fan of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, and have tried their pints from supermarkets, which are always great! This was my first time at one of their in person stores. The service was great and the ice cream did not disappoint. I ordered the mint chip ice cream which was tasty and not overly rich. read more

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The server gave me the wrong topping, which ended up being peanuts and was scrapping them off before they gave me the right topping I asked for but never told me that she put peanuts on it in the first place! She missed a couple peanuts, and thank god I'm not allergic! Couldn't imagine this happening to someone else! read more

The newest Van Leeuwen is now open bright and early, as it is one of their locations serving coffee. If you want ice cream for breakfast though, definitely try the excellent new specials, especially the Brown Butter Rum Raisin, only available at this location. The Tiki Paradise is also a great new one. Yeah it's a few blocks away from Ample Hills, and they will soon be a few blocks away from pretty much every ice cream shop, as they are opening a whopping 5 more locations in the coming months. read more

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Nick rocks! He's so friendly. Can't wait to come back for more delicious ice cream and Nick's awesome customer service.

Walking back from the park & ice cream on a nice warm day is always a good idea. We came in & decided to get some ice cream to go .. quarantine rules u must wear a mask while in the store. I got the one scoop Honey comb in the waffle cone, yummmm great flavor just the right amount of sweetness very good. Also tried the Cookies & cream in a waffle cone very good as well .. the waffle cones are great best way to go. Cute small location, service was good / quick , price wise could be a bit cheaper but it's doable. read more

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Gotta try them all! I've almost had every flavor offer this year so far but I love seriously seasonal options read more

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Ice cream in December? Sure, why not? Had a small chocolate on a cone. Their regular creamy ice cream is certainly the way to go. Simple, sweet, and classic. Service is always quick and friendly. read more

Intimate but delicious ice cream shop near NYU/Washington square park People describe Van Leeuwen as the best ice cream ever! I'm not sure I was convinced by the pumpkin cheesecake (one of November's limited flavors). It was okay, but I will probably stick to the classics in the future. Fortunately, the staff allow you to try the flavors before ordering so don't be afraid to try something new like the Kraft mac and cheese?! The waffle cone was disappointing as well. I'm not fully sold but I'm willing to give them another chance read more

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Love my marionberry cheesecake scoop! They also have some awesome vegan options. They no longer serve hot coffee anymore and are only focusing on ice cream. Grab a pint if you want more ice cream for your buck. read more

I witnessed an employee today get irritated with their coworker who asked for help with our order. This worker with the bandana finished our order kindly even though she seemed shocked by the other person storming off. This person with the hat then stood outside the store infront of my family and yelling about the situation. I've been here a few times as I'm new to the area and this was just extremely unprofessional. read more

This is my favorite ice cream spot in the area. They have amazing flavors and we are trying them all. So far the honeycomb is incredible and one of the favorites. Also the vegan churros with fudge is amazing. They have expansive vegan flavors, equally as delicious as the non vegan. Wish they had more gluten free options for my sister in law but still a great selection! The service is awesome, they let you try as many flavors as you want before you order and have vegan milkshake options too. It's a cute vibe, though not anywhere to sit but there's a little patio out front and hopefully when it's warmer there will be a seating area because it's super cute. 10/10 would recommend, every time we have a friend visit we bring them here. read more

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I wasn't even aware a Van Leeuwen had opened up in Brooklyn! I don't have a Sweet-tooth and that's exactly why Van Leeuwen is the perfect place for me. It offers a variety of flavors that are acquired for every taste bud and you won't be disappointed. I had the Earl Grey Tea and Brooklyn Brown Sugar; BELIEVE ME IT WAS THE PERFECT COMBINATION! I will be back! read more

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WEAR A MASK! PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING! FLATTEN THE CURVE!!! DONATE PLASMA IF YOU'RE ANTIBODY POSITIVE. DON'T DRINK/INJECT BLEACH. SUPPORT #BLM PROTESTERS. SUPPORT MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES. SUPPORT YOUR LGBTQIA BROTHERS AND SISTERS! Not as good/interesting as Ample Hills, but they're open later (past 8 on a Sunday, so the line was out the door, especially with social distancing). I got the mocha cookie crumble since there wasn't really much else out of the ordinary on their menu. Just a bunch of standard flavors done pretty well. And vegan options, if you're one of those. At $5.75 a scoop, I would've rather spent my money across the street, but what can you do? read more

It's hard out here being vegan-ish. I was stoked when I find this spot and saw their vegan menu. I honestly couldn't even tell the ice cream was vegan! I tried the vegan honeycomb, strawberry jam sundae with vegan whipped cream, chocolate, and walnuts. Customer service could be little more inviting but I'll be returning for another sundae soon. read more

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Always choose Van Leeuwen. Van Leeuwen is my favorite ice cream spot. Hands down. I don't know what else to say because they've been my favorite for years and I feel obligated to review the different locations when I remember. My girlfriend and I walked past Ample Hills and thought "we always get Van Leeuwen, let's take advantage of being in front of Ample Hills." So we did and were so disappointed we came to Van Leeuwen anyway. My favorite "classics" are Early Grey and Honeycomb but recently the Praline Butter Cake is really growing on me. This group of their specials, I was obsessed with the Blue Jasmine. read more

If you know this ice cream brand, you know their flavors and richness is what you keep going back for. I've tried a dozen of their flavors and although some are a hit and some a miss, you still get excited to try their newest one! Their sweet potato pie is a win and is one of the best flavors I have tried! Brilliantly created and brilliantly executed! read more

Vegan ice cream?! My cousin and I were just driving around and this place immediately caught our eyes because they offer vegan and dairy-free options. They also have regular dairy ice cream. The Ice cream here is absolutely amazing but the staff is even better! My cousin and I were just driving around and noticed this spot and decided to to stop in out tracks and give this place a shot. It kind of reminds me of a Ice Cream spot in Downtown Orlando call Greenery Creamery! I wasn't too thrilled to give the vegan ice cream a try, but after giving it a try, I am now a believer. The Vegan Strawberry and the Vegan Vanilla were both out of this world amazing! Their service was awesome and they let you try any flavor you're interested in, and they give you their opinions on each individual flavors as well. So you're sure to make the right decision. The unique options don't stop there - they offer really cool cones. The cheery on top is how they decorated the place, I know my daughters will love it. They DO NOT I repeat DO NOT accept cash so please make sure you bring your card with you! read more

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