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This is one of probably a dozen Van Leeuwen locations in Manhattan. Back in the day I used to follow the original Van Leeuwen ice cream truck when it was a single truck parked on the corner of Astor Place in East Village on certain days and in Brooklyn on others. When I first tried their earl grey and hazelnut flavors, I knew they were on to something. From then on whenever I was in the area and it was more than 50 degrees out I'd look forward to grabbing a sweet creamy treat. When friends visited I would take them to the truck, their eyes would light up when trying that earl grey. Their flavors were both traditional and novel. As they expanded I excitedly saw the number of trucks increase and soon they had stand alone stores, were being stocked at Whole Foods, then smaller bodegas, then even Target! Fast forward to now their ice cream is carried in grocery stores nationwide. I still love their earl grey. Their prices have gone up like everything else, but their flavors are still terrific. Love their vegan options too they taste very much like real ice cream, and it's cool that they have so many flavors. Not sure that the quality control is a good as when they were just a few trucks, inevitably the texture is harder to control when you're packing and shipping to so many retailers.
Pros: The honeycomb ice cream was not too bad. It's on the sweeter side and has a little texture when you bite into it. They offer a variety of flavor & even let you sample a few before choosing. Cons: [[HIGHLIGHT]]The indoor seating is limited, and the space is relatively small, making it more of a quick grab-and-go spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]This location also does not have a restroom.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]
I came here after lunch and had high expectations and they were met. They had a solid menu with some intriguing flavors (a lot sold out) and a handful of vegan options too. I got the Earl Grey and the Dark Chocolate Brownie. The texture was soft, but creamy and thick, not too icy which I appreciated. The chocolate was good (generic) but the Earl Grey? PHENOMENAL. This alone was worth 5-stars. So flavorful and I would be able to tell what it was blind folded if I was. Service was friendly and quick. Place is card only, so just be aware. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very clean place and lots of sitting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would come back.
Delicious ice cream scooped into your cup or cone. This location is in Kips Bay. What stands out is they have a machine that will take your cash and spit out a card. The ice cream flavors are amazing. They even have vegan choices. Can't go wrong with the fan faves if you are not sure. At three scoops, you're looking at $11. HAHA. Pro tip: ask to try a sample!
Creamy and addictive ice cream is found here! It's a bit expensive just for a single scoop, but the quality is top-notch! The early grey is so creamy! Albeit a bit heavy, the flavor is very smooth and buttery on the tongue. The sweetness is not too overpowering; while sweet, the more bitter tea flavor contrasts nicely with the creamy flavor. The line looks long, but moves quite quickly.
Food: All the options hit every flavor you'd want, sweet salty savory and even vegan options! Service: Quick and they had 2 folks on which helped speed things along as we had a group of 5 Ambiance: Cozy and small but they have some bar stool sitting options by the windows and was pretty well kept and had music on. We came as a much needed stop in excursions throughout the day in NYC and wanted a nighttime treat- while considering the vegan in the group. This place had in depth flavor cominarions with textures mixed in like crunch and salty for the butter cake for example. It wasn't too pricey and definetly a shareable portion even for a small!
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Sweet tooth? Craving? Or just simply love icecream with multiple toppings...definitely visit this shop. There's many chain locations around New York. However this particular location was perfect! Serving many delicious mix match icecream flavors whether a cup or waffle cone. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Small seating area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Nice friendly attentive staff with smiles on their faces. They're eager and happy to help with any questions! Take out home pint size options. Walk in fast service. With Mobile pay options. Metal or plastic tasting spoon options. $$ There's also vegan icecream options. read more
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Van Leeuwen I.
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23 days ago
Knicks in Five! Van Leeuwen offered $3 scoops (usually $7.95). Stopped in to sample some flavors and ordered a scoop of Brown Sugar Cookie Dough Brownie. Yum! Great quality, but they tend to give small scoops for that price tag. read more
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Van Leeuwen I.
Thanks for stopping by! We're so glad you enjoyed the Brown Sugar…
27 days ago
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Van Leeuwen I.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're honored to be one…
8 months ago
the ice cream was so well made!!! hell yes. the employees were also very sweet of our sampling needs and gave us great recommendations!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice small and clean place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] would ice cream if i were to ice cream again. un poco pricey but its artisanal read more
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Van Leeuwen I.
We’re thrilled you loved the ice cream! Happy our team could help…
This is one of probably a dozen Van Leeuwen locations in Manhattan. Back in the day I used to follow the original Van Leeuwen ice cream truck when it was a single truck parked on the corner of Astor Place in East Village on certain days and in Brooklyn on others. When I first tried their earl grey and hazelnut flavors, I knew they were on to something. From then on whenever I was in the area and it was more than 50 degrees out I'd look forward to grabbing a sweet creamy treat. When friends visited I would take them to the truck, their eyes would light up when trying that earl grey. Their flavors were both traditional and novel. As they expanded I excitedly saw the number of trucks increase and soon they had stand alone stores, were being stocked at Whole Foods, then smaller bodegas, then even Target! Fast forward to now their ice cream is carried in grocery stores nationwide. I still love their earl grey. Their prices have gone up like everything else, but their flavors are still terrific. Love their vegan options too they taste very much like real ice cream, and it's cool that they have so many flavors. Not sure that the quality control is a good as when they were just a few trucks, inevitably the texture is harder to control when you're packing and shipping to so many retailers. read more
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Van Leeuwen I.
Thank you so much for stopping in, Susan!
Pros: The honeycomb ice cream was not too bad. It's on the sweeter side and has a little texture when you bite into it. They offer a variety of flavor & even let you sample a few before choosing. Cons: [[HIGHLIGHT]]The indoor seating is limited, and the space is relatively small, making it more of a quick grab-and-go spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]This location also does not have a restroom.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more
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Van Leeuwen I.
Thank you for stopping in, Esther!
3 months ago
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Van Leeuwen I.
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback!…
I came here after lunch and had high expectations and they were met. They had a solid menu with some intriguing flavors (a lot sold out) and a handful of vegan options too. I got the Earl Grey and the Dark Chocolate Brownie. The texture was soft, but creamy and thick, not too icy which I appreciated. The chocolate was good (generic) but the Earl Grey? PHENOMENAL. This alone was worth 5-stars. So flavorful and I would be able to tell what it was blind folded if I was. Service was friendly and quick. Place is card only, so just be aware. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very clean place and lots of sitting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would come back. read more
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Van Leeuwen I.
Thank you so much for stopping in, AJ! We hope to see you again soon.
Very rich and flavorful! whenever am craving for a good scoop of ice cream this place is my go to! They have a good range of flavors and their caramel cookie and cream is my fav! Their serving size is pretty decent. read more
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Van Leeuwen I.
Thank you so much for stopping in, Maria!
Delicious ice cream scooped into your cup or cone. This location is in Kips Bay. What stands out is they have a machine that will take your cash and spit out a card. The ice cream flavors are amazing. They even have vegan choices. Can't go wrong with the fan faves if you are not sure. At three scoops, you're looking at $11. HAHA. Pro tip: ask to try a sample! read more
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Van Leeuwen I.
Thank you for stopping by, Clara!
2 years ago
This location is so cute and bright. The staff was super friendly. It was easy to pick out my ice cream from the freezer and the store smelled delicious!!!!! read more
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Van Leeuwen I.
We love to hear this, Marissa! Thanks so much for stopping by.
Creamy and addictive ice cream is found here! It's a bit expensive just for a single scoop, but the quality is top-notch! The early grey is so creamy! Albeit a bit heavy, the flavor is very smooth and buttery on the tongue. The sweetness is not too overpowering; while sweet, the more bitter tea flavor contrasts nicely with the creamy flavor. The line looks long, but moves quite quickly. read more
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Van Leeuwen I.
Thank you so much for stopping by, Karen!
2 years ago
Great place to go after a long, quiet evening catching up with a friend. I got a birthday cake flavor, and brownie and absolutely adored it. Creamy, great ambiance, tons of great people watching! read more
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Van Leeuwen I.
So happy to hear this, Meredith! Thanks so much for stopping by.
We tried a double scoop in a waffle bowl!!! Sooo good! There was no wait and you can sit inside and enjoy or take it to go. It's cost inside and comfortable enough! The staff was friendly and offered suggestions too! read more
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Van Leeuwen I.
Thank you so much for stopping by, Sandra!
Food: All the options hit every flavor you'd want, sweet salty savory and even vegan options! Service: Quick and they had 2 folks on which helped speed things along as we had a group of 5 Ambiance: Cozy and small but they have some bar stool sitting options by the windows and was pretty well kept and had music on. We came as a much needed stop in excursions throughout the day in NYC and wanted a nighttime treat- while considering the vegan in the group. This place had in depth flavor cominarions with textures mixed in like crunch and salty for the butter cake for example. It wasn't too pricey and definetly a shareable portion even for a small! read more
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Van Leeuwen I.
Thank you so much for stopping by, Amber! We hope to see you again…
They have regular ice cream and shakes but most importantly for me, vegan ice cream! There are a few of these in NYC and we were excited to see so many vegan ice cream options on their menu. The staff was friendly and helpful and the ambiance is nice. read more
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Van Leeuwen I.
Thank you so much for stopping by, Sasha!
This premium ice cream shop located in the Upper East Side of NYC, has many flavor choices. They also offer a nice selection of Vegan choices. I had the Black Cherry Chip $6.90 for a single scoop and having it previously enjoyed it again. The place is bright and nice. The service was great. read more
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Van Leeuwen I.
Thank you so much for stopping by, Kathy!
3 years ago
Simply the best! The first time I had Van Leeuwen I had a root beer float. A root beer float I think is a bad name - they should call it " a rootin tootin beer float from God" sooooo good Van Leeuwen also has some of the most creative flavors that pair perfectly with their warm homemade waffle cones! read more
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Van Leeuwen I.
So happy to hear you enjoyed your experience, Nancy! Thank you so…
3 years ago
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream becomes addictive. I'm definitely looking forward to my next visit to Kips Bay so I can stop in this location. It's clean and I've never met a Van Leeuwen employee that wasn't friendly and helpful. I'm a fan of anything with Peanut Butter. This photo is Espresso. It was so delicious! It's a little pricey and the cost is going up regularly but I'm recommending. read more
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Van Leeuwen I.
Thank you so much for stopping by, Marianne!
2 years ago
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Van Leeuwen I.
Thank you so much for stopping by, Samantha! We appreciate your…
Fantastic #vegan ice cream at Van Leeuwen Ice cream shop. Multiple flavors and vegan whip cream too! Pretty cool from the attendant to tell me , when I ordered the waffle cone, he said, it's no vegan , is that ok? Prettt cool that he's paying attention and taking care of my nutritional needs ! Delicious , creamy , fantastic. Will definitely come again and again read more
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Van Leeuwen I.
Thank you so much stopping by, Goose!
1 year ago
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Van Leeuwen I.
Thank you so much for stopping in, Joanne! We hope to see you again…
3 years ago
I love the Van Leeuwen pints of ice cream from the grocery store, so I know this was a stop we had to make while in New York. The ice cream here was amazing! I cannot eat dairy and they had a lot of options compared to other ice cream places I have been in the past. I got the dairy free peanut butter brownie honeycomb flavor and it was delicious. Very creamy for a dairy free version. read more
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Van Leeuwen I.
Thank you so much for stopping by, Marriott!
Listen I liked it! Wroth a try if you're just bumbing around manhattan like I was and decided I needed this in my life. See it, like it, eat it! it was yummy. I go the honeycomb. Pretty nomnom. :) It was nicely creamy and had those fun chunks of sweetness. Turns out it's not made from any honey. Instead, it's made with caramel candy. SO DONT GET BAMBOOZLED Social distancing good. I think they prefer if you eat outside tbh so waddle outside and enjoy! read more
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Van Leeuwen I.
Thanks for stopping in, Amy! We hope to see you again soon!
Really solid ice cream place with lots of locations throughout NYC, though this one had a pretty small interior with limited seating. They have tons of vegan options as well if your preferences dictate accordingly. I went with the marionberry cheesecake flavor and enjoyed it especially the cheesecake bites in it. Pretty comparable to some of the other more gourmet ice cream shops but a little pricey, might check out their other flavors another time read more
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Van Leeuwen I.
Thank you for stopping by, Rohith! We hope to see you again soon.
3 years ago
I used to see Van Leeuwen Ice cream a lot from Whole Foods market. But I never tried this brand till I moved to NY. First of all, the store looks clean, staff here is welcoming and efficient. I tried several different flavors till I satisfied. Eventually, I got their most famous earl grey tea flavor. It is legit! Worth the hype as well. The space is also bright and spacious, great for tagging along with friends. read more
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Van Leeuwen I.
Thank you so much for stopping by, Darlene!
I never liked Van Leeuwen until now. I think they added a ton of new summer flavors that actually slap. I knew Van Leeuwen had been in everyone's favor but I hadn't understood their popularity until now. Their sorbet is delicious. So is their limited edition earth day flavor. Even writing this makes me want to go back. I'm now Van Leeuwen lover without a single ounce of regret (... until I see the bill) read more
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Van Leeuwen I.
Thank you so much for stopping by, Nicole!
guys... i literally cant believe this is vegan!!! my friend was craving something sweet and briefed me about a vegan ice cream which, prior to trying this spot, i was totally against BUT we tried ao many flavors both vegan and regular and i couldnt tell the difference???? also like, it was soooo good. their known for the honey comb which i didnt love because i dont like honey but i saw so many people get that flavor. the person ringing us up was so sweet and had us try their favorite flavor - the raspberry vegan one which i almost liked more than the strawberry cheesecake needless to say i will be back everyday?? so in love with the ice cream here read more
Having a van leeuwen in the neighborhood in hot and sweaty humid nyc weather is clutch. Service is great. Ice cream never disappoints. There's not much else one can praise because flavors are very individualized. read more
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Van Leeuwen I.
Thank you so much for stopping by, Justin! So happy to hear you…
2 years ago
Love it. Especially vegan planet earth one. And service is great, but poor girl was doing by herself in a busy evening. She should hire more people read more
Earl grey tea ice cream is the way to my heart and Van Leeuwen did not disappoint with theirs. Would I wait 40 minutes in line again for it again? Probably. They have other cool flavors too and the classics. The only thing is they ran out of a lot of flavors but thats probably explained by their big lines (and the fact I was there at night). Would definitely recommend. read more
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Van Leeuwen I.
Thank you so much for stopping by, Neha! We hope to see you again…
4 years ago
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Van Leeuwen I.
Thank you so much for your feedback, Lingxiao! We will absolutely…
7 years ago
2 years ago
Great new location (their 18th!), located in the ice cream poor area of Murray Hill, and perfectly situated when you need some ice cream before getting on the Midtown Tunnel back to Queens. This location has a special flavor only available here, a great new Vegan Oat Milk Masala Chai. I'll definitely be back regularly whenever around Murray Hill. read more
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