Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

One of the best ice creams I had in the last few years! First of all when I walked in the shop, it was smelling soooo gooood 🤩 because they were making fresh waffle bowls! Omggg!! The best! Then they happily welcomed me and my friends and took care of us really fast. Very nice and friendly service. This ice cream I had…. Was by far one of the the best ice creams I had the last few years. No joke. I had the Black Cherry Chip with Hot Fudge on top! Trust me… I had good and bad ice cream!This…is worth it! I had once in California a really good ice cream in an amazing restaurant and one here! So… I’m just letting you know… 😍😍

Title: Sweet Perfection at Van Leeuwen Ice Cream! Review: After a delightful dinner at Amarin Cafe, I popped across the street to Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, and I'm thrilled I did! Despite the bustling crowd, the line moved swiftly, and I soon found myself savoring an out-of-this-world sugar cone of Strawberry ice cream. The rich and utterly delicious flavor struck the perfect balance between creamy and refreshing. The cheerful and helpful staff brightened the experience with their genuine smiles and enthusiastic service. The transaction was simple and quick, making my post-dinner treat a seamless and enjoyable experience. If you're in the neighborhood, don't miss out on this little gem!

I truly love their ice cream but.. I ordered 2 cups of 2 scoops each. When asked why scoops are clearly not the same size the server said that one flavor is more watery/runny. Definitely not the case as we got 1 scoop of the same flavor and one was way bigger. I politely asked to add some more as one cup had nearly twice as much ice cream but she refused. This is the first of your shops I had this issue with. Will not come back to this location.

Probably the smallest two scoops of ice cream I have ever gotten. It was $9.64 cents with tax. I gave a dollar tip as well. I can I should be happy because I was trying to limit my sweets. But when you have a worker who is not happy with their circumstances it can really affect your business. The cashier was lovely. Ice cream was good but I probably never go back to this location in my life. Not worth taking a $10 dollar risk.

The people who work here are always lovely and the vibe is good but I feel like the quality of the vegan ice cream is not as high as it once was. It’s sweeter but not as yummy in recent years. If the recipes or ingredient sources have changed, I wish it would go back

I used to really liked their vegan ice cream but this time it wasn’t great. Very very “bulky” and “dry” (if you can say that on ice cream), and I thought that they were cheap on the whipped cream (which I paid extra for $0.5 for). My friend got the non vegan ice cream and it tasted much better. They’re very good in letting you know about food allergies and intolerances. Everything is well marked (gluten , etc…). The place was packed on fried at night and there was only one guy serving (he was very nice and sweet and didn’t get stress at all by all the people).

Super small venue but with the same high-quality products. From cones and cups to sandwich ice cream, you can’t go wrong at Van Leeuwen’s. There are tons of vegan choices too, and you can buy pints to go. My kids loved the vanilla, pistachio and cookies and cream. Definitely a place I will visit again in the near future.

I am a big fan of Van Leeuwen ice creams and usually purchase the pints from the supermarket. Love trying the limited edition flavors at the shop. The Very Berry Sorbet is amazing!

Whereas I learned yesterday that there's no actual honey in it, Van Leeuwen's Honeycomb ice cream is up there with the most elite ice cream flavors I've ever tasted. It's like ascending to heaven for a brief moment. Service is great and fast, ambiance is great as well as there is plenty of indoor seating at this location. Brown Sugar Cookie Dough Chunk (also pictured) is more of a middling flavor in my eyes, but this place still gets 5 stars because I frequent it and there are a slew of other amazing flavors besides Honeycomb.

Well-known fan favorites and new options alike! Great array for toppings as well. The service was also friendly and personable. My group loved the booths and the vibes.

India and Casey were both amazing! we came in indecisive and they were both so sweet! the earl grey tea was amazing it literally tasted like a hot tea but was a nice cold treat! will for sure be back thanks to the amazing service!!!

I have been to this location numerous times over the years. Ice cream always cheers me up rain or shine. This time not so much. I ordered the special Blueberry Shortcake and Brown Sugar Cookie Dough, waffle cone. It was $10.72 The staff took a long time to figure out the flavor at the back. Okay. Gave it to me. It was really tiny. I though. Oh ....? That's my $11 ice cream. (I got two scoops a few months back, waffle cone, the ice cream was filled to the top - I don't remember the there was one time that it was so little ice cream.) As I walked out and really looking forward to try the blueberry shortcake flavor. There's no blueberry. Not even a swirl of anything blueberry at the bottom scoop. Just some cake / dough. So I returned to the shop and asked. Is this really the blueberry Shortcake? There's no blueberry. The staff said yes. Emmm ... okay... What's wrong here. I felt ripped off. Really disappointed with this visit. Why would I buy ice cream like this again? I may as well go get a whole pint from the grocery store. It would guarantee the flavor stated and a whole lot more ice cream. Ice cream is supposed to make you happy. But ... I think this ruined my trust for Van Leeuwen. Would I go back to other Van Leewen location? Prolly not. This ruined it.

Van Leeuwen is always a go to for me when I'm in the area. It's great if you are sensitive to milk since they offer vegan options. They always have some pretty cool Flavors, I've missed out on the Mac and cheese one....I definitely will get there next time for that drop. They are a little bit pricey but you are getting some quality ice cream with great flavor. I really like their location by the water in Williamsburg. The service there is second to none!

Close to the park, and cozy inside. There's a place to sit down. ( but we felt very strong AC on!) Outlet sets up. So you can charge your phone or use laptop at this location. relaxing vibe! B62/43 is across and G train is less than a block. I don't think there's a bathroom. Friendly services :) Open Super late! Till 11pm

I've had Van Leeuwenhoek ice cream before. I'm definitely a fan. This time we tried an absolutely delicious flavor. It's seasonal. So run and try it. Coconut Coquito Rum. Out of this world. Tasty, creamy just indescribably Delicious. Get it before the seasons over. I give it 10 stars.

Yelp fam, hear me out.. Häagen-Dazs makes me happy but Van Leeuwen takes the cake. If you're in the mood for unique and delicious flavors, Id definitely recommend you give this place a try. Its expensive for ice-cream but my boyfriend spoils me. They even deliver via doordash! We've tried mint chocolate, honeycomb and earl grey. I cant recommend a flavor because its difficult to pick favorites here.. JUST TRY IT! :)

I've never really understood the fascination of vegan ice cream, but I had come to notice about six women all getting absolutely jaw dropping scoops from this place last Friday - on the coldest day of the fall season so far - that my curiosity got the better of me. The staff were so sweet and super friendly as I opted to get their seasonal flavor dark chocolate pumpkin - what's there not to like?! I was lucky enough to snag the last pint for $11.83. I was a little shook with the price tag, but it all literally melted away after the first spoonful. How is there no dairy in here?! Creamy like the Milky Way and chunks of pumpkin that will have basic fall girls screaming everywhere for more! I adore this place and am a HUGE vegan ice cream fan!

I'm a ice cream enthusiast, but I usually opt for a classic soft serve with hot fudge. Van Leeuwen has a reputation that precedes itself, so when walking past my sweet tooth drew me to the shop! I had to go in and try this ice cream that I've heard so much about. Before walking in, I saw the sign for their seasonal specials. If you know me, you know I'm a sucker for a special. I wanted to try the Vegan Bourbon Apple Crisp. But since this was my first time here, I also wanted to grab a scoop of classic vanilla. First when I walked in, I noticed a cute shop with wooden tables to the right. There were only three but I walked in at a very quiet time. I wasn't completely sold on my decision (no surprise there) so the person behind the counter asked if I wanted a sample! I haven't asked if I wanted a sample since before COVID so this was a nice surprise. After tasting the vegan bourbon apple crisp, I was sold. I was able to enjoy my two scoops in-house after showing my vaccination card. It was nice to savor this sweet treat in peace and quiet. The scoops were a nice size for the price, but this ice cream is definitely on the pricier side. I would say it's worth it, especially if you're looking for vegan options. I look forward to more of their seasonal flavors.

Stopped into this location of Van Leeuwen on a hot summer day. Not my first time trying them, but it was my first time getting the vegan ice cream. They had indoor seating when we were there, and service was friendly. We got the cookie crumble strawberry jam (cashew-based), and it was absolutely delicious. My only issue was the potential for cross-contact (to be fair, they do have a posted warning on the wall). All the ice cream scoops seemed to be stored together in the same place between uses, so just keep that in mind if you have allergies or dietary restrictions. They didn't have any issues with washing the scoop when I asked (for allergy reasons), but who knows what any of the previous scoops touched that day. I wish each flavor could just have its own scoop to lower the risk. As much as I like ordering freshly scooped ice cream, I may stick to the pints in the future (which they do sell in-store).

Very filling ice cream. They have the classic with dairy milk, and the vegan with coconut milk options. We came here after my early birthday dinner and we got the strawberry ice cream and the earl grey ice cream under their classic menu. It was perfect for a nice hot day even tho I felt they were a bit heavy. Definitely opting for the vegan next time!

Freezer burn ice cream and soupy texture. Hard pass. It was end of the evening so maybe that's the reason? But probably a bad sign of the store itself is colder than your ice cream ... not thanks.

Best ice cream ever with chill environment and great service very satisfied with the shop

The only place I tasted uncommon ice cream flavors was when hubs and I visited my daughter in Portland, OR and salivated over Salt & Straw's outlandish ingredients. But here, Van Leeuwen is just as tasty. This Brooklyn location in Greenpoint is tight. Narrow tight. Almost walking sideways tight. My daughter had scoped their online menu and was a win-win for all of us. She loved "The Vegan" with 2 Vegan Scoops+ Vegan Whip Cream+Vegan toppings. Hubs had a rich 'Chocolate' ice cream and I enjoyed both my regular ice cream and Vegan scoops. In true Leeuwen style, everything we ordered was heavenly. These folks have earned their reputation focusing on real ingredients. In other words, when I had my Vegan Churros & Fudge, there were real churro pieces. I'm not sure if flavors are constantly changing or available year-round- all I know is, Van Leeuwen has a nice balance of yum!

It was a nice sunny day & I was craving some ice cream! Me & my friends were walking in Williamsburg & one of my friends said we needed to try some Van Leeuwen! I've heard of them before but never had a chance to try - so this was my opportunity! The place itself is pretty small! There were about 3 booth like spaces to enjoy indoors so we snatched a table right away! I'm very indecisive when it comes to choosing flavors but the worker was super sweet & gave me samples!!! I tried the brown sugar cookie dough & was in awe! I'm also a HUGE fan of pistachio but sometimes pistachio ice cream just doesn't sit right ... LET ME TELL YOU - this has to be the best pistachio ice cream I've had! So creamy, melts in your mouth, tastes just like pistachio but not overly sweet or processed! I had to get both flavors (2 scoops) in a big waffle cone! I was in HEAVEN. Exactly what I needed. I paid a little over $10 for two scoops so it's definitely on the pricier side but worth it if you're having a craving for some GOOD ice cream!

First timer. Lots of different flavors to choose from. I definitely recommend if you are a ice cream lover.

The brown sugar cookie dough flavor was fantastic! It has walnuts which gives it a nutty taste throughout, and the cookie dough tasted amazing! The waffle cones are crispy and have just the right level of sweetness. The flavor selection was also great! The only negative is that it was a bit pricey. One scoop is over $6. But for a one time thing it was nice to go!

Service was great and staff was friendly. It was something I wanted to try out, cause if everything I've heard of it. It was good and would have again if I was in the area., but not go out of my way place

Cute little ice cream spot with some interesting flavors amongst the traditional ones PLUS a whole slew of vegan selections as well! I'm not a hard core vegan but have friends who are and knowing I can bring them here and have a bite together without having to question every ingredient or what is a huge plus plus plus! An even bigger bonus is that their waffle cone ACTUALLY is delicious, can't tell you how many times I've been looking forward to my last licks of ice cream to enjoy with my come to be sorely disappointed by tasteless cones but not here!

Love this place! Excellent staff always, COVID compliant and very good at practicing/enforcing social distancing. Very generous scoops. Wonderful hot tea options My favorite is the Mocha Cookie Crumble ice cream

Love the Van Leeuwen chain. Hubby and I are addicted to their Earl Grey ice cream and now their mint chip too! We try to find it at the supermarket. They are expensive and we try to find them on sale at Hmart/fairway. I know the Chain were giving out pints to healthcare workers during the pandemic too, which was very sweet of them.

Great ice cream spot with many locations in the city. This is our go to ice cream shop in Brooklyn. One scoop is $5.75 and two scoops is $7.75. Great flavors to try. Now they also deliver to your home...who doesn't want a pint of Van Leeuwen?!

A lot of choices for ice cream. It has some vegan flavors. Van Leeuwen has a location in Greenpoint. Hipsters have taken over the area. They get bad reputations but they do good things like open places like this. Get ice cream in cones or cups. I came in with my friend one night after getting some pizza. They have a few other locations but this is my favorite of these. It's easy to get to from the MTA station a few blocks away. They have a seasonal menu so they have different stuff each time. I had the Cookie Crumble And Strawberry Jam. This is about $6 for a scoop. Another option is to get it as a sundae, which adds toppings to any ice cream. It's $9.50 for a couple vegan scoops. This is topped with cacao nibs, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream which is vegan too. It's worth if it you're hungry. They also have milkshakes and ice cream sandwiches. It gets more expensive than typical ice cream. It's the bad thing about it. This shit is very good though.

FYI: THEY ARE CASHLESS. This is one of multiple locations around NYC which is fantastic since this place is so awesome! Dairy ice cream with ample vegan options. Their vegan ice cream is so BOMB, idk why anyone would even want to order dairy here. I tried the cookie crumble strawberry jam as well as the plain strawberry (both vegan) and they were super delicious. Very creamy and flavorful. I had mine in a sugar cone which was yummy. They also have waffle cones for $1 extra. And if you're a messy eater like me, just ask for a cup. Rotating flavors. Reasonable prices. Friendly service. Cannot recommend this amazing ice cream enough!

This is the best vegan ice cream I have had. It does not even compare to the daIry free ones I have purchased from my local market. I went in there was a short line, which gave me time to mull over the menu at the different flavors. I did notice that the waffle cone was rather popular as it is what was being ordered by the different couples that was there. I was different, I needed something to take home and sit down to actually enjoy without being rushed to go anywhere. I chose the cookies and cream. It was a great choice, rich and creamy, full of flavor. For the price of $10 it was well worth it. That is going to be my go to location for my ice cream. The service was excellent, it was clean, and pArking wasn't bad.

super yummy iced cream and pleasant staff. i look forward to going back to try sone other flavors. the Pralines and poundcake was delicious. The waffle cone was really really good. Definitely going back

Not sure why it's taken me so long to go here, but glad I finally did. This summer's been a scorcher, so getting some top notch ice cream actually makes the day obviously cooler but also so much better. Got one vegan, one regular scoop and both were delectable. Like most places, they allow you to taste, but there's no display case to show you what the many flavors look like, so you kinda have to sample as you can't taste with your eyes, so to speak. That said, the service here is pretty good too.

(This is NOT a reflection of VL as a whole) This review is for this location. Came in on a Sunday afternoon for a lil ice cream snack. When I walked in the door I got smacked in the face by a warm tropical air in the store that was very unpleasant. The only cold thing in the store was the guy working behind the counter. I was rushed to order and then quickly directed to pay. Not only that but the store also felt a bit dirty. Obviously the ice cream was delicious. It's Van Leeuwens! But I'd suggest skipping this location all together.

This ice cream is way too good to pass on. Worth the hype? Totally. I think the only time I had really good earl grey ice cream was probably from when I ate it at the west coast. These flavors are so hearty and wholesome. The texture of the ice cream is also nice, not too soft not too hard. I probably devoured my scoop of ice cream in about two minutes.

It's expensive but it's good fking ice cream. Try the seasonal flavors. They have Mac and cheese but for pints only and that was too much for me to commit. Got the pumpkin cheesecakes and churros scoops and they were both excellent. Two scoops cost $8 and change.

The ice cream here is amazing. Super creamy and flavorful. What sucked was hearing who I am Imagining is the manager, tell the workers that their performance isn't up to par. Those were conversations that could've been had at closing or on the phone on an off day. This establishment is a tiny hole in the wall. Super unprofessional.

Covid is basically over, so I can finally be real with crapppy customer service. Came on a Wednesday around 3:30pm for their Mac and cheese special. Yes Mac and cheese! Everyone said it was weirdly good. I asked if they had it and the girl working gave the rudest stare and said "no". Didn't ask if I wanted anything else. Just stared. Here I am glistening In sweat walking in 90 degree heat. I then asked if they would get more. She again stared at me and with a valley girl annoyed voice said "maybe today, maybe tomorrow." Eyeroll. It's a freaking ice cream shop. Hire some better people please. Glad you guys sell pints at the local bodega, cuz I won't be back to this location.

I love this ice cream. My favorite flavors are the Honeycomb and Marionberry cheesecake. So delish! You will not be disappointed. A bit pricey but so worth it!

So I've been to this location a couple times and I absolutely love their ice cream. Why? BECAUSE IT TASTES LIKE GELATO! It's not marketed as that but their ice cream is so creamy and decadent. And the flavors are delicious! I had the chocolate fudge brownie which is super chocolaty and rich with generous chunks of brownie. I also tried the mocha cookie crumble which had a very sugary fudge swirled in. It had a perfectly balanced coffee flavor with the chocolate. The ice cream is $5.75 for a small. $1 extra if you want a waffle cone but there's no extra charge for a sugar cone. They also have tons of vegan ice cream options and a few basic toppings to choose from. I got the honey comb topping and it has a toffee caramel taste to it. Honestly it was hard to chew and ruined the texture of the ice cream for me so don't recommend. Their ice cream is pretty good on its own so you don't even need toppings!

Such a huge fan. Love their ice cream but, recently I have been addicted to their hot chocolate. Pretty freaking expensive in my opinion... $9.71 for a hot chocolate BUT it is a very decadent hot chocolate and you choose one scoop of ice cream to go in it. So you can imagine.... its life changing. So much so that I came twice in one weekend. Disclaimer: I have a gigantic sweet tooth. Ice cream wise, I love their honey comb. They could be more generous with their hot fudge topping. Pretty sure the 5 stars is biased due to my huge sweet tooth. But still. Don't knock it til you try it.

Van Leeuwen makes delicious (expensive) creamy ice cream with a lot of non-dairy and dairy bases. The Honey is my favorite hands-down - special and delicious. I wouldn't go on the regular just because it's so expensive for ice cream but there's no denying it's tasty.

The seasonal pumpkin cheesecake flavor is delicious!! Always love stopping at one of their locations!!

Always a favorite. I'm a huge fan of this chain and have been to this location a few times. Crossing over to plant-based has been quite the struggle, but Van Leeuwen helps make up for that. Prior to, I'd only flocked to their pistachio flavor. It's the bomb dot com. The few vegan flavors I sampled were just gross--too gritty, too tofu tasting, just not my speed. But with new vegan tastebuds in tow, or perhaps improved textures and flavors on their end, I'm thrilled to say I've found the smooth, creamy, excellence I found in the pistachio in the vegan equivalent of Planet Earth. It's a matcha, spirulina, almond dream. Very Concord grape is a close second. Cookie crumble strawberry jam fills my craving for texture and sweet and gooey. The cookie & cream caramel swirl is a bit too sweet, but tasty in small doses. Anyway, typing this as I'm on my way to the nearest VL for a fix. Later

I had the vegan cookies and cream caramel swirl. It was good but not very memorable. The cup of it was pretty expensive. My dad had the vegan chocolate ice cream and I enjoyed that more. It was very chocolatey and rich. It was interesting to see that this location is CARDS ONLY. No cash! The world is really changing.

Wow, as good as it gets hard packed ice cream from this mini chain around Manhattan and Brooklyn delivers awesomeness like few others. My yard stick just plain and simple chocolate which has to be one of the best chocolate flavors I've ever eaten bar none. But, if you want fancy flavors they have them in spades. Just glad they are not in Jersey or I'd be there daily and weigh 300 pounds...

I'd like to state my 3 star rating is actually 3.5 Came in after an early dinner at Screamers pizza next door. Line was nearly out the door, but the crowd was handled well. Customer service was OK. I was asked if I wanted to try something and when asked about one of the flavors all I got was "coconutty and sweet" with a bit of an attitude :/ I ended up having the cookie crumble strawberry jam wedged between two vegan chocolate chip cookies, which were delicious. Might I add, they also had a saltiness to them which I enjoyed. However, the combo of these two was alright. Ice cream was very soft and already melting when I sat down. Cookies overpowered the taste of the ice cream, and serving was barely a full scoop when I opened it up. Overall the experience was ok, but nothing spectacular for vegan ice cream or the price. I'd like to give this establishment one more shot. Review to follow. Loved the "grateful" book upon entry. ------------------------------ Updating my star rating from 3.5 to 4 and here's why. The owner was so gracious to mail me a coupon for a free scoop. Thank you again for acknowledging my review! Talk about customer service. Coincidently enough I attended an event at lululemon, where they served a vegan option of their ice cream. Holy moly was this flavor (strawberry lemonade) good. I quickly ran to the store eager to buy this by the pint, unfortunately, I was told this was discontinued. Nooooo! I ended up trying a flavor I really wasn't into. Not there fault by any means. I was just really hoping for that strawberry lemonade or even a coconut ice cream. Service and servers were A+ this go around.

UPDATE: Adding a star because at least they sent a message to address my initial grievances. Still a low rating bc we ended up booking them for another date and they were 15 minutes late. After YEARS of ordering their food truck for hardworking tv/film crews, this is the first time I've ever had to deal with the most unprofessional catering events manager ever. Today she told me I had until 5pm tomorrow 5/12 to sign a contract and pay for the ice cream truck. When I asked to speak with her over the phone she surprises me with "We're no longer available. It's first come first serve and someone else just asked for that date and they're going to sign our contract. Oh but if they don't by 5pm, we'll do it for you." Van Leeuwen your customer service has gone wayyyy down hill. Most unprofessional experience ever for what has become an ridiculously overpriced food truck. You guys, there are plenty of other amazing food trucks to hire in NYC where you don't have to pay an arm & a leg to deal with shady nonsense. BEWARE OF THESE GUYS!

My good friend brought me there. She told me it was a very nice ice cream that we should check out after a dinner at Baoburg, because they are very close to each other. I do love their ice cream. Especially they have so many vegan ones. So, I recommend~~~!

This place caught our eye after leaving Screamers Pizza. We really appreciated the amount of vegan options here. We were very satisfied. It's very clean here and the service was very welcoming.

Singing da Ba ba bllueeessss...Berry Pie Ice Cream that is. I can't believe I've been in NY this long and haven't tried Van Leeuwen. But hey, once you have your favs it's hard to stray. So I fell into the seasonal trap and like in Willy Wonka couldn't resist da blueberry. Tbh I should have stuck with the earl gray which preface alert: I am the biggest fan of. The ice cream was no exception. In any case earl gray was a solid ten. Blueberry was an 8.5. Take home to your fam kinda level. Earl gray was the "if ya like it then ya should have put a ring on it" level. I'll be back for you Earl.... don't you worry.

Van Leeuwen... what can I say, basically the best ice cream shop I've ever been to. Mint chip, honeycomb, all time favorites. Some of their seasonal flavors are amazing as well. Currently hooked on Brooklyn brown sugar!

Van Leeuwen is my favorite ice cream shop in NYC. The ice cream here is super creamy, with unique / interesting flavors that rotate. But what that makes them really stand out are their vegan ice creams, which are just as delicious and creamy as their non-vegan ice creams and perfect for all those lactose intolerant people out there. Pro-tip: They're very generous and patient with samples, so don't hesitate to try a couple of flavors you're interested in before committing.

I had this twice. Once at a food truck and now at the actual store. Vegan ice cream taste like regular ice cream. The mix of flavors were amazing and definitely something I would eat again.

Omg! I didn't realize we have one so near in Greenpoint! I drove all the way from Sunnyside to have the pumpkin pie flavor and it was everything I expected it to be, with the cherry on top!