Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

Ice cream shop · Afton Oaks

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1151 Uptown Park Blvd Suite 8, Houston, TX 77056

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23 Essential Houston Ice Cream Shops

"The Brooklyn-originated ice cream chain found a welcoming home in Houston, where several locations are now spread throughout the city. Find vegan and non-vegan scoops here, and venture through endlessly popular flavors, like buttermilk berry cornbread, vanilla bean, and honeycomb." - Brittany Britto Garley

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NYC Ice Cream Shop Van Leeuwen Debuts Its Second Houston Location at Uptown Park - Eater Houston

"The second Houston location of cult favorite ice cream shop Van Leeuwen will open on Saturday, August 21 in Uptown Park." - Brittanie Shey

https://houston.eater.com/2021/8/11/22620268/van-leeuwen-houston-uptown-park-open-daves-hot-chicken-spring-zoa-moroccan-expansion-bellaire
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Much-Anticipated Houston Restaurant Loro Chooses an Executive Chef - Eater Houston

"Van Leeuwen’s second Houston location in Uptown Park is opening later this month, featuring a custom ice cream flavor in collaboration with Chef Hugo Ortega." - Brittanie Shey

https://houston.eater.com/2021/8/4/22607828/loro-houston-chef-marcos-leal-james-beard-chris-williams-dawn-burrell-drew-brees-walkons-open-katy
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NYC Ice Cream Shop Van Leeuwen Will Open Three Houston Locations - Eater Houston

"In addition to the Montrose shop, Van Leeuwen also registered 'Van Leeuwen Rice Village' and 'Van Leeuwen Uptown Park' as business entities in October." - Amy McCarthy

https://houston.eater.com/2020/11/23/21574437/van-leeuwen-houston-opening-expansion-garden-oaks-rice-village-montrose
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best ice cream i've ever had, and im an ice cream fanatic

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Google
We popped into this place for their brown sugar cookie dough brownie in a waffle cup, and "delightful" is an understatement! The whole spot has such happy, summertime, "let's go on an ice cream date" vibes. Honestly, this ice cream creation was perfection. It had the ideal combo of textures – those yummy brownie chunks mixed with the smooth ice cream, all in that perfectly crunchy waffle cup. Every single bite that had a mix of all three was the best! This is definitely the spot for a midday ice cream craving. If we visit Houston again, we are 1000% going back!

Joelanda L.

Google
Van Leeuwen ice cream is so delicious! I’m a sucker for sweet and their Blue Jasmine flavor is by far, my favorite. To kick it up a notch, I add dark chocolate shavings and it never gets old!! If your craving some delicious ice cream, give them a try

Jainif Marediya

Google
Good ice cream spot. A little expensive but I can’t say it wasn’t tasty. We got cookies and cream which was good - good Oreo chunks which I appreciated. The praline butter cake was pretty good too as was the honeycomb

elijah meza

Google
This location is always so nice. They always let us try all the flavors and are very helpful and choosing flavor combinations as a first time patron. This is one of the best ice cream I’ve had in Houston. I really enjoy the honeycomb and mint chip. I will highly recommend coming back and will come back.

Dylan K

Google
Had a great experience today! We love this location! They have really great flavors. Amazing experience for the regular and vegan ice cream lovers. We got the peanut butter brownie honeycomb, brown sugar cookie dough brownie, and state berry with rainbow sprinkles.

Devan Hartung

Google
The staff is always very friendly and takes their time with samples, but also works quickly if you know what you want! I love that they are open late for late night sweet runs! LOVE the vegan cookies and cream caramel swirl! The consistency is perfect. Also while it’s a little expensive the portions are very large so it’s worth it!!

Zac Means (Zmeansy)

Google
Van Leeuwen! What a tasty shop. I had blueberry and sweet corn ice cream! That’s right corn! It was fantastic and the service was prompt and kind.

Cherie

Google
It was my first time here and won’t be my last. This ice cream was so rich in flavor and just delicious. The customer service was amazing, we were offered samples and helps through the menu. Definitely recommend stopping by!
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Sean K.

Yelp
Solid ice cream. A bit pricey in my opinion, but if you get the right flavors, it's quite good. Some of their flavors are way too sweet for my taste buds, but this time around I got the earl gray tea and the pistachio ice cream scoops. Both are delicious and certainly worth a try. The service was good and the employees were kind. We went on a Sunday evening and it wasn't busy at all. The space is large but only a few seating options. The place was clean and bright/welcoming. There's a lot of ice cream competition out there. This one is pretty good.
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Tiffany J.

Yelp
I've been to this location a few times. Typically, I'll stop in after having dinner at Postino next door. I usually do one scoop which is plenty to satisfy my sweet tooth. The Praline Butter Cake is my favorite and I believe that is the only flavor that I have ordered at this particular location. It's good and the level of sweetness is perfect. It's not too rich and doesn't destroy my stomach (as long as I take a Lactaid). VL has a fair amount of non-dairy and vegan flavors and they actually taste really good! I've noticed the pints of ice cream for sale, but I've never noticed the other dessert options (ice cream sandwiches, milkshakes, chocolate chip cookies, cookie sandwiches, and sundaes). I think I have tunnel vision when I visit since I always order the same thing (What can I say? I'm a creature of habit). The employees are always so friendly and are always willing to give out samples of ice cream. VL is definitely one of the better ice cream shops IMO.
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Christopher T.

Yelp
Repeat Offender! You are greeted and welcomed upon arrival to the shop. The staff are patient and knowledgeable of their products. Their Ice cream on this visit was just as delicious as the first visit. Although, I did try something different and enjoyed every bite. There is some seating both inside and out. The music was at a minimum, so this was a very pleasant experience and I will be back for more. Most importantly, I appreciate they have vegan choices. So, Until the next one, Bye-Bye!
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Jeffrey C.

Yelp
This ice cream parlor, though a bit smaller than its other branches, is still one of my all-time favorites. The place has a cozy and uncluttered vibe, and the staff is always super friendly and helpful. They have a wide variety of delicious flavors, and I always love trying new ones. One of my favorites is the Honeycomb ice cream.
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Zo M.

Yelp
Excellant .Creamy.Delish. That is how would describe this ice cream shop. Service was exceptional from Andrew and Sophia in Uptown Park location Htown. Andrew let us try at least 6 flavors before we settled on cookies and cream with a free topping for Tuesday Topping Day. Icecream had the right amount of creaminess and sweetness.
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Ema P.

Yelp
As we made our way into Van Leeuwen, I couldn't help but admire the immaculate and attractive ice cream store before us. It quickly became one of my favorite places. I often pick up their pints from Target and Whole Foods. The smoothness of their ice cream flavors is unmatched, the richness is unparalleled, and the quality is just chef's kiss. As we entered, Michael greeted us warmly, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of joy. He was the sweetest ever and didn't mind us sampling as many flavors as we needed to decide. The store was empty then, so we shared some good laughs and jokes with Michael, making us feel more goofy and happy. While I sampled a few different flavors, the honeycomb caught my attention the most. The taste was incredibly delicious, but I had to be mindful of my lactose intolerance and not indulge too much. Surprisingly, they had a dairy-free version of the honeycomb flavor but with peanut butter and chocolate. Although highly skeptical, I asked for a sample, which turned out to be utterly delicious! I was wonderfully surprised. THAT was my choice. Two yummy scoops of that, please! We all selected our cups and enjoyed a great girl's day, feeling light after the beautiful experience at Van Leeuwen.
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Chi A.

Yelp
I hope there's vegan ice cream in heaven and I hope it's from Van Leeuwen. Prior to being plant based, I had to give up dairy because I'm lactose intolerant soooooo giving up ice cream was tough. Then the vegan options I would try were gross. In comes Van Leeuwen and now, I'm whole again. On a casual stroll of Uptown Park, I wanted something sweet and decided to try vegan ice cream again. I walked in and was greeted by a very pleasant staff behind the counter, who allowed me to try all the flavours I wanted. I landed on a scoop of cookies & cream caramel swirl and choc chip cookie dough, in a waffle cone, with almonds and hot fudge. It was AHMAZINNGGG!!!!! Good times.
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Victoria N.

Yelp
This was my first time visiting a Van Leeuwen shop, and I absolutely loved it! The service was outstanding, and the shop itself was spotless. The staff was incredibly patient and eager to help, letting me sample several flavors and offering their personal favorites as well as popular options. I ended up choosing the Brown Sugar Cookie Dough Brownie, and it was delicious. My friends ordered the vegan dark chocolate and pistachio. I'll definitely be coming back!
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Hayley F.

Yelp
The aromatic smell of the waffles was strong and inviting when I opened the doors of Van Leeuwen. I have always been a big fan of Van Leeuwen ice cream. They have the classic flavors and several unique flavors which I love. I have tried almost all of their ice cream flavors, and my favorite is the Marionberry Cheesecake. It has the right amount of sweetness and the sweetness is counteract with a hint of tartness. Perfect. There is a small seating area in the ice cream shop. There are several bring-home ice cream pints sold in the store too. It is a must to grab one flavor each to bring home!
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Melody Y.

Yelp
Cute shop with variety of flavors. Service was quick and friendly. I probably tried 4-5 different flavors and the staff was nice about it. I got one scoop of earl grey in a waffle cone. Creamy, flavorful, unique flavor. I'd come back again! The honey comb is really good and sweet.
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Andrew W.

Yelp
Got to come here for my friend's BD sweet time! I really appreciate the fact that they have a lot of vegan options! I got to try several of them and loved them all! Great service and I like the vibe of the store! Keep up the good work and recommended for sweets time! :) Cheers
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Dev R.

Yelp
Honeycomb ice cream might be the best scoop of ice cream I've ever had. Wonderful service, patiently let us sample even near close and lovely well-lit shop atmosphere.
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Melissa C.

Yelp
June 7, 2023 After dinner next door I stopped in and tried this ice cream. They were still open at 930p and really busy. The one employee working was so pleasant and patient. I tried 1 scoop of lemon poppyseed muffin (which they give you samples beforehand) and man, it was delicious. Indulge because "a life without something good is bad!"
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Jen L.

Yelp
Popped in for some ice cream during a hot day in winter. Went with their seasonal du leche which was delicious! It was a bit on the sweeter side with the Carmel but I really enjoyed it
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Justin T.

Yelp
Oh Van Leeuwen, how I love you so! I've been to a couple of their locations and fell in love with the stuff from the first bite that I had. If they had one in my area, I would definitely be one of their top customers. This particular location happened to be next door to the place where I had dinner recently, so I felt I had to come in for dessert. This location is the most convenient one that I've been to parking wise. We stopped in close to closing but their employee Josh was more than happy to help me get my fix. Great guy! What I like about Van Leeuwen is that they use quality ingredients. None of that nasty artificial stuff. They have a nice selection non dairy vegan options as well as regular ice cream. I'm a little on the lactose intolerant side, but even their dairy products don't upset my stomach at all. You can get your ice cream in a variety of ways like in a cup, a cone, as a sundae and so on. Get some toppings while you're at it. This particular trip, I knew I wanted my favorite cookies and cream scoop, but I wanted something different as my second scoop. We tried the Praline Butter Cake flavor and it was so very delicious! I like my ice cream with some textural components and this flavor nailed it with the crunch of the pralines as well as bites of the butter cake. It may be my new favorite flavor here! If you see one of these shops, stop and get some!
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Ray Mark C.

Yelp
My favorite ice cream place in Houston. Always a must have! Service is amazing and always welcoming and so many great options to choose from!
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Tiera A.

Yelp
Add something new and refreshing to your taste buds!! The flavors won't disappoint. Cherry chocolate chip and earl gray were our favorite.
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DeHorne S.

Yelp
I've been to Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in Uptown Park a few times now, and I've always been impressed with the quality of the ice cream and the friendly service. The ice cream is made with all-natural ingredients, and it's creamy and flavorful. I especially love the seasonal flavors, like the mini chocolate lovers coming at $8.00 it was good but pricey. The service is always friendly and efficient, and the staff is happy to make recommendations. The place has cold and hard seating areas, and not many of them in general so be prepared to stand or eat on the go. Overall, I had a great experience at Van Leeuwen Ice Cream. The ice cream is delicious, the service is friendly, and the staff is knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a delicious and refreshing treat
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Kory S.

Yelp
I'm an ice cream connoisseur, so it was only right that I checked out Van Leeuwen. The closest shop to me is in Uptown Park. While it's a little far, believe me when I tell you it was worth the hike. The ice cream was really good and they had a large unique selection to choose from. Ice cream comes first but the staff were GREAT too. Anyone can wear a smile but making sure I found a flavor I loved and mentioning other options I may enjoy... that's going above and beyond. The manager, Ethan, helped me and between good ice cream & great service I'm a forever fan. Make sure you grab limited flavors before they sell out!!!!
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Kia C.

Yelp
I'm just wondering why the AC hasn't been fixed? It's summer. It's always so hot and humid in here. Additionally my ice cream was already melting when given to me.
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Lola O.

Yelp
This definitely lives up to the hype - it was a quick in and out. Heard thr honeycomb was a crowd favorite, so instead of reinventing the wheel, went with this option. It was super tasty I barely took a pic before devouring it. Pricing is mid - in this day and age, I can't be too surprised about a $6 ice cream - that's where we are. I got the one scoop, and I would say the team member was quite generous with his serving There's no seating inside - get your ice cream and go, really. I don't recall outside seating either. But this location is a nice walkable area with restaurants, high-end shops, and ample general seating! ..and yes, most importantly, it's clean on the inside trash can is clean and well kept!
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Kathryn G.

Yelp
WELLL YUMMMM!! it's super yummy. sadly there isn't a gluten free cone option so that was sad for me . i also wish you could "see" the flavors but the ice cream is super yummy and like the location. i would definitely come again
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HsiaoCheng W.

Yelp
We walked in and told the guy we didn't know what we were doing as it was our first time. He immediately scooped us a sample of their honeycomb ice cream. Yup. That did it. No need to waste any more time debating on what to get. We just got a single scoop because the price was already $6.25 before tax/tip for just that. It was good. Don't get me wrong. And I think the price is probably comparable with other ice cream shops (maybe on the higher side but not by a lot). If it were cheaper I'd come more often. I wish owners understood this better. I am not a man of great wealth. Most of us aren't. And if you had asked me a year or so ago if I'd ever pay that much for a scoop of ice cream I'd call you crazy. Yet, here we are. My kid can't really enjoy things like we could when we were kids. I remember ten cent cones back in my day. Affordable, delicious and memorable.
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Rohan D.

Yelp
great service. Beautiful creamy ice cream nice range of ice creams (inc vegan). Cone quality high. Friendly service
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Brett N.

Yelp
Why 5 stars? Because so many flavors that I sampled, I had to have. --- --- --- I sampled an obscene number of flavors and pretty much felt indebted to leave a 5-star review based on the trouble I put the guy working here through, but the good news is, I did not have to do Van Leeuwen a favor - the ice cream is fully deserving of 5-stars! And the guy could not have been nicer to let me sample half of the damn flavors like the embarrassment I am. I ended up getting a large cone with three scoops, the first three that I tried: Pumpkin Cheesecake, Praline Butter Cake and Honeycomb. To be honest, they all kind of blended together in an incredibly messy fashion, but what I knew is that they were all amazing when I sampled them and that three right things DO make a right. My wife ended up getting black cherry chip, which is a flavor I would have also sampled, but just happened to miss it. Of course, I sampled hers and of course, it was also excellent. If we didn't have such a long drive home, I absolutely would have stocked up on some pints, but I'll keep an eye out when I'm perusing through grocery stores in the future.
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Cynthia J.

Yelp
As I get older, I have less and less desire for sweet things when I used to have a horrible sweet tooth. However, when I have guests, I like to offer them something to eat or snack on depending on their length of stay. That's just how I was raised. If you come over to watch a movie, I got movie snacks and if you come for a short visit you're going to get a nice treat. I like to order pints of ice cream from here for my guests because they have some simple and some complex flavors that my guests absolutely love! Every now and then I take a taste and they really do use quality ingredients and most are not too sweet. I don't know if it's a staple but I picked up a pint of basically lemon poppyseed muffin ice cream. I thought that was cool and genius! It's a good idea for a summertime flavor. Do yourself a favor and go get yourself a cone or cup or pick up a pint to share!
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Daniel L.

Yelp
Earlier in the afternoon I had walked three miles in a suit in the heat without water, so by the time I got back to my car and was able to go somewhere to get something cold this was my choice, since it was conveniently located down the road from the gala I was headed to next. I had previously purchased one tub of Leeuwen brand ice cream from the supermarché delivery, and it came with a long strand of hair (clearly not mine) embedded across the top of the ice cream once the foil seal had been lifted, so that got immediately binned before it touched mein lips. My experience here in this store was far superior so I actually got try the Leeuwen this time around. Ice cream would occupy a significant portion of the pie chart of things that I eat. Of those ice creams, one of my favourite flavours is Earl Grey. But, it is pumpkin time so I usually try to get everything pumpkin flavoured I can - from Kit Kats to candles this year. So it was a real dilemma when I walked in and saw that the seasonal flavour was pumpkin cheesecake. But like a sophisticated gentlesir I recognized that you could get samples and then decide. So I asked the friendly teen boy at the counter for samples of the Earl Grey and the pumpkin cheesecake. He worked his way from the register toward the wall so I got the Earl Grey first. It was divine. I was pretty sure I was going to get that one. But he had the other ready so I might as well. It was less pumpkin and more cheesecake. So, Earl Grey for me. The service was friendly, personable, and efficient. They have good help in this store. The Earl Grey was divine, partly because it has so few ingredients: cream, milk, cane sugar, egg yolks, earl grey tea (organic black tea leaves, organic bergamot oil), and salt. There is nothing more you could ask for. But, the sugar cone was just as good that it was firm without being concrete, and did not become jagged edges as some cones do as they aspire to be blades in the Game of Thrones-verse more than living their truth as an ice cream cone you are trying to eat. Despite the abysmal first impression of the brand from the supermarché delivery, they fixed their face enough to lure me in for something cold and quickly available in my immediate vicinity. The ice cream was $6.50 and I tipped the teen boy since he took care of the sample scoops without any issue unlike some places. The one negative about the ice cream is that it melted super fast. I didn't sit under a heat lamp for 20 minutes. I snapped a quick photo before I jumped in on it and walked out to my car, and by the time I was outside of the shop (20 seconds later, if even) my cone was dripping like a horse in church. I had to speed eat at that point, otherwise I was going to have Earl Grey soup. I eat a lot of ice cream. I have never seen anything melt that fast. So, don't expect to nurse your ice cream from here. You are going to have to go in on it, so don't be shy, get to know it.
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Cathy S.

Yelp
I've tried Van Leeuwen's ice cream a few times and in different states and it has yet to fail me. As far as craft ice cream goes, this is a great go to place for fresh and unique flavors. They have staple flavors, but I love that they have seasonal ones as well that change with the season. For example, this past time I was able to get the Passion Fruit Berry Pop as a seasonal summer flavor and it was so light and refreshing while staying super creamy! I also love getting their waffle cones because it's always fresh and crunchy. The other great thing about this place is that they have vegan options as well, so even those who may not be as keen on dairy products can still come and enjoy an ice cream with you! Service has always been really friendly here. They do allow samples, so you're able to try out a few flavors before committing. Parking can sometimes be tough depending on when you go since it's a shared parking lot with other restaurants in Uptown park, so be prepared to walk if you can't find a close parking spot!
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Brittany B.

Yelp
When I want ice cream that doesn't hurt my geriatric Millennial tummy, this straight from NY ice cream shop has the scoop. Van Leeuwen offers quality traditional and vegan ice creams (both cashew and oat milk varieties) in really creative flavors. No matter how eccentric, they're always quality. If you're wondering how creative, here's an example of a few flavors currently & recently offered: *Kraft Mac & cheese ice cream *Vegan Yuzu and sake ice cream- which is surprisingly delicious *Lemon creamsicle ice cream- meh, this one was not my favorite. *Churros and Fudge *Bananas for cheese- I think this is exclusive to the Montrose location & designed by chef Ha ...I don't even know what Marionberry is, but it's delicious. They're constantly adding new flavors, and (Ofcourse) offer all of the traditional toppings and special treats. It is definitely my tummy approved reward for bearing my adult responsibilities in Uptown.
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Kinjal S.

Yelp
Came here for a cold sweet treat and was pleasantly happy. I was greeted immediately upon entering and I wasn't rushed. I didn't try anything but I got the earl gray ice cream and it was delicious. It was my first time too so maybe I should've tried some other flavors but maybe next time lol. There's little seating inside and a bench outside. I can't wait to come back.
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Sophia D.

Yelp
So I'm familiar with Van Leeuwen right. My friend used to GM a few locations, whatever. I've had their ice cream here and there... which is why I think my last experience here was fucking hilarious. The kid that served me is green, newbie working there. He said so himself. No biggie. But what was absolutely hilarious was the samples he would provide for me. I tried 3 flavors. And for some reason, he only provided a microscopic amount per sample. Literally a speck at the end of the spoon. I mean you're not losing anything when you give customers a spoonful of ice cream right? Tell me why THIS was the literal amount for a sample each time. Honestly, I found it really amusing, picture provided is the example of how much the "sample" was. Not the container- the container is $6. Rather than be mad, I'm going to poke fun at the situation, because it doesn't really make any sense to me. Thanks, considering your company charges $6-$7 per 4oz of ice cream. Hopefully the person reading this is provided at least half a spoon when it comes to a sample. Then you get an actual taste, versus my sample which only provided maybe the aroma and micro chemical components I was able to detect from such a small sample. Felt like I should've held it under a microscope and dissected it. Jesus.
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Mike M.

Yelp
I visited this outpost of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in Uptown Park yesterday and the Yelp location is accurate. Inside it's a cutely decorated counter service ice cream shop with a few places to sit and eat your dessert. I ordered two scoops in a cup and chose chocolate fudge brownie and praline butter cake for $7.50 before tax. Both scoops were rich tasting and delicious. It was obvious to me that they use quality ingredients and the counter service was friendly. VL has several unique ice cream flavors here along with vegan options too. Also pre made pints of those flavors are sitting in a display case ready for those wanting to take some home for their freezer. This is a nice addition to the Uptown Park complex.
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Kim W.

Yelp
I found a gem! Tried Van Leeuwen Ice Cream after a suggestion from my nephew, who wanted to try their "cornbread ice cream ". Yep! I said cornbread. We'll...let me tell you! I was pleasantly surprised at the number of vegan options. I opted for scoops of their lemon sorbet and strawberry shortcake. I really liked the lemon. It was very refreshing. Service was quick although they were busy, even lay at night. The ambiance is average for an ice cream shop. Lots of excited people waiting to get their ice cream. Definitely a grab and go type of spot. They also have a freezer with pre packed pints of ice cream. Get your wallet ready, as my two on special scoops were $10.00! I'd still do it again for a good treat like this. I hope you give them a try, and let me know what you think. Cheers to good eats!!!
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Lindsey H.

Yelp
The team at VL reached out to me with a couple of treats to give them another shot. I was pleased with my visit this time, the team was friendly, every flavor was in stock, and the ice cream was delicious. Thanks VL!
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Amber C.

Yelp
So happy that Van Leeuwen landed in Houston!!! My favorite ice cream flavor is cookies & cream and I really think that Van Leeuwen has done it best - and I have tried a LOT of cookies & cream ice creams. I think they just have a really great ratio of ice cream to cookie (aka a lot of cookie), and the texture of the cookies really shines in their cookies & cream ice cream. Other flavors I loved: strawberry (very fresh and not artificial tasting at all!), pistachio, VEGAN mint chip! I don't know what it is about the vegan mint chip, but for some reason I think it's better than the regular mint chip! Other thoughts: I think the honeycomb is a little too sweet. I also have to say - I am not a big fan of the infamous mac & cheese flavor and was disappointed that I had to buy the whole pint to figure it out :( it tasted like a salted caramel except for the salt came from neon cheese packets. Would have loved to see them serve this in store for others to try it out first before buying a whole pint! Some of their other flavors were also pretty sweet, but I don't remember their names. but BIG PLUS on having a variety of ice cream bases for those lactose intolerant!! Their ice cream IS a little pricy, but if you get the right flavors, I think it's worth it. I believe they also do free toppings Tuesday, and during the winter time now, they have happy hour where single scoops are $3 on Wednesday from 5-7pm! Parking is also super easy - it's in a big plaza.
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Courtney W.

Yelp
Good ice cream but pricey- Finally tried the famous Van Leeuwen ice cream at the uptown park location. I tried a vegan flavor to see what the hype is about. Cookie crumble strawberry jam tastes very much like an oatmeal cookie, so it's probably oat milk based. One scoop is pretty big. I wish this flavor had more strawberry jam. But I'm impressed with the texture of the ice cream considering it's dairy free. It was $6 for one scoop, which is high, and it doesn't surprise me given the brand fame and the fact that they have vegan options. I'd like to try other flavors!

Tlb S.

Yelp
Amazing customer service, Maxwell is a man of culture and overall was great and gave a great Recommendation. 10/10 would go again.
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Tam M.

Yelp
I don't know about you, but ice cream just makes me happy! Heard about the Grand Opening of this NY based company from a blogger couple I follow on IG. $1 scoops from their Grand Opening...although it was a little trek for me, I hadn't had ice cream in a month...AND the weather was PERFECT for a drive, so off I went! After twirling around the parking lot for a minute, I saw an iconic ice cream cone hanging outside the store front. Live music was setting up for the Grand Opening and smiling faces welcomed me to the store front. Not even inside yet and I anticipate that this will be an epic event! Prepared for the hot weather, I did receive a really nice fan which when the inside became a little crowded, came in handy. I have to mention that the inside is mustard yellow which may be an awkward color in most cases, but it made me think I was inside a waffle cone...pretty neat! Plus the smell of freshly baked waffle cones wavering in the air just confirms that perspective. There was a couple receiving samples and having convo with the crew member, so I fell back and took pictures while they checked out. I really wasn't into taste testing, but rather took a suggestion of a flavor based on my desire today, which was chocolate! I was given the Choco. Fudge Brownie which was decadent and smooth- right up my taste bud alley! Paired with a freshly baked waffle cone and I was in love at first bite. So glad I was able to get a taste of this amazing cream. You may have sticker shock seeing the actually prices of the scoops, but remember the area of the shop AND quality of the product you're receiving. One scoop was almost too big for me to devour along with the one size fits all waffle cone that could fit 3 scoops...You could easily share the cone, but I don't think you'd want to share such an amazing desert! Plus you can have toppings added to your ice cream if so desired or your scoops created into a sundae! Honestly I do not know of any place that actually creates a real sundae, so this place is pretty special. Would definetly see this place as a nice date spot and for a small group of people to hang out. Not much space on the inside or outside to hang out, but the shopping area is very spacious to walk around and partake in your ice cream! You definetly want to swing by and get the real scoop for yourself!
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Elizabeth G.

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Honestly I went in just because I saw malted milkshake and fries ice cream and it didn't disappoint. Serving for one scoop is large and service was fast and friendly!
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Judy C.

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Yayyy so happy a icecream shop opened in uptown! Tried the Horchata flavor and the Earl Grey Tea flavored ice cream in a cup with some broken up waffle cone pieces. Really smooth and creamy ice cream. They also have vegan flavored ice cream options as well. A few seating area indoors and parking was within the plaza! Cant wait to come back and try other seasonal flavors!
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Requel P.

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I hate that I didn't get a picture! But I ordered the 2 scoops with Honeycomb & Blueberry Cheesecake. Both are full of flavors! So soft & sweet! I absolutely love these flavors. The server was really patient and supportive of me tasting the different flavors lol. I also love that they're open late as well! I'll get a picture next time!
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Erika O.

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Vegan ice cream can be hit or Miss but the strawberry shortcake flavor was so creamy and delicious! My friend got the earl grey and said it was good as well
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Sarina Z.

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I loved the ice cream here. It was so creamy and the flavor was distinct. Portions were huge as well. We got earl grey, pumpkin cheesecake, and pistachio. The guy working was very patient with us as we sampled, and friendly/funny too lol. I'll have to try the mac & cheese flavor next time!
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Carolina B.

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This kid requested ice cream when most businesses are closed and Van Leeuwen saved the day! Very good. Interesting flavors for sure!
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Angelica C.

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Went here for dessert with my kids and enjoyed their ice cream. My kids got chocolate and cookies and cream scoops and I got the raspberry layer cake. Mine was pretty good and I really enjoyed the bits of cake mixed with raspberry jam. Delicious ice cream but kinda pricey.
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Ada J.

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I'm a big fan of this place! The flavors they offer are unique with some seasonal flavors in rotation as well. I've been here on 2 separate occasions and have ordered the Coffee Affogato and PB Brownie Honeycomb. Would highly recommend both! The PB Brownie Honeycomb is actually one of their vegan ice creams but you can't tell the difference. One scoop is plenty for me since they scoop pretty heaping servings but it would be nice if they could offer half scoops so I can have 2 flavors. While some of their ice cream can be purchased at select grocery stores, they also have a pretty big selection of pints available in store if you want to take them home with you.
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Quinn K.

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Good location to get a little dessert, it's around lots of other restaurants. The interior is very cute and fun, but there is very limited seating; even at 9pm on a Tuesday night there were no available seats so you'll likely have to take your ice cream to go. This place has soo many unique flavors and the guy with long hair helping us was so nice. He offered samples without us asking when he saw we had trouble deciding. I got three scoops, pistachio, honey comb and some caramel praline situation and every flavor was so decadent and amazing. The ice cream is really rich and creamy and the toppings really seal the deal. The portion sizes are kind of huge, and the price matches. It was about $12 for my ice cream. Now that I know their scoops are so big, I'll probably only get one or two max next time I go. I would highly recommend this place to anyone!
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Sarah A.

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Nice staff, great taste! Skip the coconut whip cream, the vegan ice creams are delicious! Cute area and feels very safe and family friendly. Great parking, accessible surrounding.
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Harry B.

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Ice cream is great but the individual serving me ice cream did not know how to make a milkshake...