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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
In-store pick-up
Yes
In-store shopping
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Same-day delivery
Yes
Health and safety
Mask required
Yes
Staff wear masks
Yes
Highlights
Great dessert
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Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Offerings
Coffee
Yes
Planning
Quick visit
Yes
Payments
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 917-472-7531
Site: https://vanleeuwenicecream.com/s...
Site: https://vanleeuwenicecream.com/s...
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–12AM
- Tuesday:11AM–12AM
- Wednesday:11AM–12AM
- Thursday:11AM–12AM
- Friday:11AM–1AM
- Saturday:11AM–1AM
- Sunday:11AM–12AM
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Comments (182)
I asked for 2 scoops of vegan ice cream and was left with less than my friend who got one scoop. Went back in to ask the workers and was told that my smaller portion was due to the vegan ice cream being crumbly and having a sugar cone. Super disappointed that I was ripped off as I paid 9 dollars for less than a full scoop of ice cream. Other locations did not do this. Need to get friendlier, more accommodating staff.
This is one of the best ice creams I had in NYC. Delicious flavors, high quality ingredients, great choice of dairy and vegan ice creams, and the hot fudge was absolutely perfect, not too sweet.
Just went to get ice cream here; we have usually had a good experience. This time however, when we came home, we found a hair in the ice cream that was clearly not ours. Please work on your health and safety measures and quality controls.
Very nice little place. helpful service. small space. fills up sort of quick, so depending on how you feel about 6ft that could be a small snag - but theyre open late and whats better than ice cream after dinner?
We tried the marionberry cheesecake and the affogato coffee and it was delicious!! Best ice cream to try in the summer.
Recommand have this sweet icecream when you go around here. Vans’ are unique ice cream store. They got started very small business and not became that big. I like ‘caramel salt~’ and ‘vegan icecream’.. awesome! Small place and 2-3 tables inside.
It’s so great having a Van Leeuwen in the neighborhood! I’m a fan of the classic flavors and hot fudge, but the vegan flavors are also incredibly special - among the best I’ve had anywhere. Try the vegan chocolate for something sinfully indulgent, or the classic Pistachio, Strawberry, Earl Grey, or Honeycomb.
Good. I usually dont eat a lot of sugar so it was too sweet for my taste. Next time Ill ask for another flavor.
The vegan flavors are so good that I order them and I’m not even vegan. Great array of oat and cashew milk recipes and so many unique flavors
When is first opened a couple years ago I used to laugh. There were lines around the block. Eventually I got around to eating their ice cream and now I know why they had lines. Absolutely fantastic selection everything from vegan to real ice cream and sometimes the vegan ice creams taste even better than the real stuff. Nice staff and fast service.
Every time I am in the Upper East, I look forward to evening visits to Van Leeuwen. I am vegan, so I have only had their vegan ice creams, which are shockingly rich and creamy. It is definitely the best, most velvety artisanal vegan ice cream I have had to date, but not all the flavors I have tried have knocked my socks off.On my most recent visit I ordered a cookie crumble strawberry jam flavor, which sounded incredibly and summery in theory, but in reality lacked the buttery cookie and zingy strawberry flavors I expected. It had more sweet cream flavor than anything else. So maybe stick to some of the most robust flavors, particularly ones that include chocolate or salt.All in all, they put out an excellent and truly unique product that is essential to the NYC vegan foodie and visitor alike.
Ordered a waffle cone with three scoops. Came in a cup. I mentioned that wasn’t what I ordered. The guy who took the order confirmed. The woman fulfilling the order said “well it’s says cup” and just walked away. Rather than make the rest of the people behind me keep waiting, I just said fine, whatever. After thinking it over, I decided to return the ice cream and get a refund. How hard would it have been to just fix the mistake that your staff, of their own admission, made? No fancy ice cream flavor can cover up the taste of terrible/rude customer service. And after asking for a refund, and being told the money was refunded to my card, I checked, and it actually still hasn’t been, which means they lied to my face, or refunded a different customer. I’ll be happy to never step foot in one of your stores again. That lesson was apparently well worth the $13.
Great that they have a lot of vegan options but it was not outstanding. Better try Anita Gelato 2 minutes away.
Good ice cream spot but a bit overhyped. They have some fun/unique flavors if you’re adventurous
If you go in person pints to go are cheaper vs online orderingThe cherry chocolate chip and regular chocolate were fantastic
This is a one scoop cone of pistachio ice cream(the color is meh but i guess all natural,no artificial colors)also the texture is creamy,no nuts in it.8$,no cash accepted,no black reg coffee,stuff could be friendlier.a plus is that its claimed to be organic and vegan
The classic chocolate fudge brownie was nice. I would definitely visit again and try the other flavors.
The ice cream tasted a bit like flavored ice chips, and they needed a few more people behind the counter to make the service run faster - but plan to return to keep trying flavors to see if it was just the espresso flavor that didn’t quite do it for me, or if maybe I just don’t love Van Leeuwen ice cream.
I loved the ice cream and I would love to go back again I recommend everyone goes to this place
This is THE SPOT for vegan ice cream served in a freshly made waffle cone! Flavors are amazing, pints-to-go have a great selection. Staff is always friendly and supportive of your indulgent behavior. Worth the cost and short line.
I love the ice cream here. My main issue was with the selling of the Mac and Cheese ice cream. I was in line at the store right at 11am when it was supposed to be available. The worker came out and said they hadnt received their delivery yet. I waited until after 12:30pm and just couldnt wait any longer. If you are gonna offer something for sale at a specific time, especially a limited time item, then you should have it in stock as promised. Waiting over an hour and a half and still having no idea when the item will arrive is unacceptable.
They have honeycomb ice cream and they ship!
Amazing staff and ice cream that delighted my every senses.
We tried chocolate and salted caramel. The staff were not nice and the ice cream couldnt stay on the cone at the beginning. The taste was not good either. specially salted caramel
First timeAnd it was great.Service friendlyIce cream worth it.
Super thick icecream. Pretty, pretty, pretty good.
Van Leeuwen has been on my To Visit list for quite some time and I finally made it there for a visit the other night. It was well worth it. There is very limited seating inside (along the left side of the shop), with a small, two person bench out front. The shop is well staffed with about 5 members at the counter. The selection was pretty good for such a small location. I had the chocolate fudge brownie in a small cup and it was honestly, some of the best ice cream Ive ever eaten. It was very fluffy and light. It tasted really fresh and when I was done, I didnt have that awful, heavy feeling in my stomach. They offer cups, cones and even shakes. If you havent visited, I suggest you do.
Definitely worth the hype! Brown sugar cookie dough and Earl grey are amazing! No toppings needed!
The classics - both in dairy and vegan form - are rich and flavorful! For a sweet and tangy option, highly recommend the vegan strawberry cookie crumble. Vegan chocolate is my go-to. Rotating specials are hit or miss, and I love the innovation on the regular!
Something is up with the freezers at the UES store. Love this ice cream, but lately everything I get is soft and melted--falling off the cone and dripping as soon as I leave the store. This was never a problem, but its happening every time now. PLEASE FIX THIS PROBLEM!
Van Leeuwen has a wide enough variety of ice cream for vegans and non-vegans alike. You can get traditional cones, cups, sundaes, and even milkshakes made vegan which is great. The ice cream tastes great. They make it with a mix of coconut, oat, and almond milks. It does give a hint of coconut flavour to all the vegan flavours. So, if you dont like coconut, maybe just be aware of that going in. Otherwise, definitely give them a try.
They were at a private event outside my work place on Franklin Street in lower Manhattan. They were so kind to give me a nice sample of their ice cream. It was so delicious and it was like the guy knew what flavor I would love the most. It tasted like strawberry cheesecake! My favorite dessert has been made into the best tasting ice cream ever! Then he told me the ice cream was Vegan! I couldnt believe it! It was so delicious!
Great ice creams and décor. minus one star since this location can be a bit busy which struggles in its small space, and for the menu placement which I feel like causes even more backup since people cant see what they want until theyre next in line.
I wish I could recommend a favorite flavor, but literally every flavor is amazing. It also seems like samples are back, so thats awesome!
Fantastic PB brownie chip ice cream. Be prepared for Manhattan prices ($6.5 for one scoop).
Awesome ice cream, line moved quickly and the flavor selection was great. We went around 10pm on a Monday and the line was out the door, worth it.
Small space and not a ton of variety, but the ice cream is very rich and creamy. Had the mango lassi and mint chip, but both were yummy
I am absolutely Addicted. Little did the person who was giving out samples in fairway about 2 years know what she was doing to me. The vegan chocolate made with cashew milk is to absolutely to melt and have an orgasm over. It is absolutely crazy delicious with several layers of deliciousness slightly different and each layer. It should come with a label though that you will get addicted. I do think the vegan chocolate is actually much better believe it or not than the regular.
Was disappointed by Van Leeuwen’s July flavor, vegan earl grey tea :( To me, it tasted like artificial pound cake and sadly I ended up throwing away half of my coneGood thing July is almost over ..
Small placd but big enough to enjoy a small scoup if ice cream :)
Free topping on Tuesday is an awesome perk!! This ice cream is a great treat!! Plenty of variety
I was originally handed a wobbly double scoop cone with ice cream falling off which proceeded to land on my chest in front of the cashier who was so amazing! She immediately offered a whole new ice cream, took the bad one, handed me napkins, and didn’t charge me. Excellent customer service to go along with excellent ice cream!
Great vegan ice cream but my girlfriend couldnt have any because they didnt have any coconut based options that day (cant have cashews) and she doesnt like chocolate flavor.
They do not accept cash. Card only so remember that. Amazing ice cream. I bought a scoop of the Brooklyn brown sugar chunk (which is one of the specials this season) and it was amazing. They also sell pints of their ice cream, which I should’ve bought.
Crowded. Service is subpar. There is a wait to order and then you wait against a wall shoulder to shoulder. Unique combinations but not worth the wait. They seem to get the biggest crowds nearby. They should invest in a bigger space.
The place smelled like cleaning products but the ice cream was good
Folks r nice. Great service. A little cramped. But thats what makes it charming. Got a strawberry honeycomb milkshake. It was delicious. Wonder if they can substitute the added dairy milk for oat milk. And they are a tad pricey. Still gets my vote.
I took a 30 minute ride from uptown to come here and try the advertised Magnolia banana pudding flavor. I waited on line to get in.Only to find out that it is not in season. So why is it plastered all over the website and still on the site menu?
My mother and I have been such a fan of this ice cream shops fun flavors and friendly staff that we pretty much made it a routine to come here every weekend after a hot stroll.This weekend my mother unfortunately lost her credit card and didnt realize until the following morning while switching bags. She returned to this shop as soon as it re-opened (noon) as this was the last place she had used her card. The treatment was a total 180 from what were used to. The woman working the front met her with a total dismissive attitude, telling her that she wasnt here the day before and doesnt know anything--before my mother could even finish her sentence. It was like pulling teeth to even speak to the manager (who wasnt there)--the woman texted her, who replied that they will have to look through security cameras. Already extremely strange. Never have we had to wait for a store to look through security cameras just to verify that we lost something there--at most, management might ask about the color or, in the instance of a credit card, the name on it. I have also worked retail before and that has never been protocol. When my mother finally got a ahold of the manager directly, she asked her a bunch of irrelevant questions as if to villify and blame her for the situation--Why didnt you return yesterday if that was when you lost it? How many scoops of ice cream did you have? etc. In the meantime, the woman at the front treated other customers coming in with a completely different, positive attitude. The fact that my mother is black with an accent and was dressed more casually (sportswear) than we usually attend this shop definitely must have played a role. An establishment should never gaslight, villify or dismiss the customer for a situation that they themselves dont want to be in. And with the state of the country right now, youd think theyd do better. I think its safe to say that theyve lost our business.
Delicious ice cream, many varieties of flavors, and a great dairy-free / vegan selection. Star off for only accepting credit, no cash, which is a discriminatory policy I hope the city council can put an end to.
I got a the fudge brownie chocolate flavor which is very good, but what caught my attention is my buddys Planet Earth flavor (vegan). It can be very good if you are vegan. The coconut flavor is very fragrant and overall the taste was very interesting.
The place is cashless so make sure you have your credit or debit card ready. There are vegan options in addition to the conventional flavors. I recommend the Marionberry seasonal flavor.
Had the brown sugar chunk and the brownie sundae raspberry swirl in a cup with a cone!!! life doesn’t get much better ... oat milk ice cream is superior!
Love their ice cream here and the service is always great. I do recommend anything trying any of their vegan options.
Best vegan ice cream in NYC. Many variations and options. Cant wait to go back soon!
Creamiest ice cream in NY, lovvveee them but the dairy free options taste terrible.
Good service; friendly and patient staff. They have a small selection of flavors but a good combination of classic flavors like vanilla bean and more unique flavors such as Earl gray.
I never thought ice cream would taste so good, best ice cream i had in my life
Very tasty icecream! I loved the flavors.The pricing is a little bit too much.The quality is excellent.Very limited seating in this little shop.I recommend this place.
This place accepts credit cards only. We were touring the city and google had great ratings for this place. We took a cab all the way to this ice cream place only to find out they did not accept cash!!!! Do not go here if you don’t have cash! The management she have it posted on their website!! Am very disappointed!!!!!
Supurb Customer Service and by far the best Ice Cream I had ever had! Van Lueewen is a must try if you are visiting NYC or live here!
Long lines out the door during good weather. Small spot. Vegan ice cream options. Different types of cones. Ice cream selection is a bit limited.
We got earl grey tea and cookies n cream flavored gelato before catching a movie at the nearby AMC. The earl grey tea flavor was really unique and refreshing, but the cookies n cream was just average.
Love this place. Sometimes, the wait is a bit longer, but definitely worth it.
Honeycomb and earl grey tea are my two lifeling obsessions.
I cant get enough of their pistachio ice cream! So nutty and toasty -- yum! Also love the earl gray tea flavor. 😍
A flavor for everyone, classic and vegan options. Seasonal options that keep you checking back frequently. The coffee and espresso options are a nice addition.
Possibly among the top ice-creams short of Italy. Try the usual suspects: salted caramel and honey comb. The cone biscuits are divine.
The ice cream is amazing. Pricey but worth it. The service however is dreadful. Seriously miserable people took our order.
Delicious ice cream. Went at 10:00 on a Sunday night and they were out of most flavors. The place was a little dirty—but perhaps because it was the end of the shift?A lot of Vegan options and milk options.
Amazing ice cream. I tried the Keylime chocolate chip flavor and it was so good
Dear God, if you die and go to heaven, thats the ice cream theyll be serving, its that good
Always a line out the door and for good reason, just be warned the ice cream is premium quality and the price reflects it!
Sumptuous vegan ice creams. Tried the vanilla orange pistachio and PB chocolate chip, both excellent.
Great stuff. pricy but all very natural and not overly sweet. probably best for older kids and grown ups.
My favorite ice cream...You can taste the quality ingredients...
The service was awesome it wasnt crowded they also have vegan ice cream which is a plus
Best Ice cream I’ve had in NYC so far!
I had the vegan chocolate, it tasted so rich that i still dont believe that it was vegan. Its a must try!
Good vegan options. Tried the chocolate truffle. It was good.
Fantastic vegan options
Great ice cream ! Several vegan options with cery good taste .
Its crowded (even in the winter) and expensive and entirely worth it. I recommend both the Earl Grey and the Honeycomb flavors.
Got delicious yam ice cream here. Highly recommend!
Absolutely delicious vegan ice cream.
Theyre stingy with the amount of ice cream they give you. marionberry ice cream is good
Great vegan ice cream. But I miss my planet earth flavor.
Staff is great, ice cream is good, although a little too sweet for my taste.
Never a long line, so Im on and out with the best icecream in NYC!!!
The best vegan ice cream by far! The vegan Sunday was awesome!
The best icecream Ive eaten. The vanilla is the best
Out of all the ice creams Ive eaten ,this was the best
Great icecream great flavors! A must to have when your on the boardwalk👍😊
Amazing ice cream with ample vegan options.
Who knew earl grey ice cream could be so smooth, and calming. Its like a frozen cup of milky tea.
I will spend every penny that I have on their ice creams. And Ill be happy. So good, so so good.
Best Vegan ice cream I’ve ever had! Mint Chip is a must!
They have this new worker whos lightskin and I think her name is Zoe, anyway shes mad beautiful and perfect for the job.
Hands down the best vanilla milkshake Ive ever had
Chocolate, caramel and honeycomb ice cream
A good place for a quick cool me down.
Best ice cream in NYC hands down!
Best ice cream yet
So cute and delicious!
Good Ice Cream, lots of vegan--and dairy free--options, but absurd prices.
Unique range of flavours and arguably one of the best ice creem places in the city
Anything with their fudge is a most. Love this location in the Yorkville neighborhood
Fantastic ice cream, just delicious, hard to beat!
Warm clientele , lovely atmosphere , great customer service and the ice cream was fabulous !!
Really good vegan ice cream
Ice cream cookie sandwich was big enough for 2. Wished the cookie was softer.
Best ice creams!
Delicious ice cream and very tasty cone too!
Very tasty vegan flavors!
The line for this place was out the door. Ice cream was just ok in my book nothing to scream about.
The best ice cream I’ve ever had
Delicious and you would never know its Vegan!! A must if you in the area.
Mac and cheese promo a big tease. Not cool.
Avoid if its too packed. Place is really small and theres not a lot of staff. Also cashless, so dont forget your debit/credit cards
Loved it. Cheese cake ice-cream and chocolate fudge
Vegan ice cream with vegan hot fudge yummy
Best ice cream in nyc. The line gets loooong sometimes
Try their honey comb or the earl gray ice cream!
Best ice cream in the city. Love pistachio!
The most delicious ice cream in new york!
The BEST. Need to make someone happy? Go here. Its so delicious.
Wawwww very delicious ice cream thank you so much
Yeah, once-in-a-while, have to indulge!
Great Ice cream
Great vegan ice cream, nice staff
Tried a new flavor with dates in it, outstanding!! Friendly staff!!
The workers have excellent customer service . Kind , sweet and helpful!
How can you go wrong with delicious ice cream and friendly staff?
Best Ice Cream Ive Ever Had...
The flavers are rich. I liked so much.
Straight fire ice cream. You wont regret it
Delicious ice cream. Pistachio is a must!
This place was not open during hours of operation. No sign posted. Please alert management.
Delicious! Slightly overpriced but worth it.
Very friendly staffers and very Covid conscious
Delicious!
Very tasty. A little expensive but worthy
Best ice cream hands down
Love their planet earth flavor!!!
Chocolate fudge brownie ice cream!
Best icecream in the ues!!!!
Its okay. Too sweet, but ok.
Overpriced and crowded with neurotic people
ICE CREAM THAT MELTS IN YOUR MOUTH !
Quality ingredients and very very sweet
Love the earl grey
💔💔💔
Amazing!
Best ice cream ever
Okay ice cream very pricey
Great flavors
Delicious
Vegan options are delicious
Great To Try New Things !!!
Service with a smile and kind gestures
Good but not cheap
My personal favorite
Got the vegan 🍨 👍
Amazing. Must try!!
Over priced.
Van Leeuwen ice cream is way too rich and buttery for me. It’s never going to be my first choice in ice cream. Beyond that, the staff here is too young and disorganized and distracted by socializing with each other to run a storefront business smoothly on a busy night.
Finally quality vegan milkshakes! The tastes are amazing and we were very well received and informed :)The prices are high (but I want to say like everything in NY 😅) but the quality is there!I had an almond milk shake and churros ice cream, it was delicious! Small flat I dont like cinnamon and I had forgotten that here they put it almost everywhere... 😅But I recommend for vegans who want a little dessert / snack :)
A wonderful surprise. Theres a reason there are always people out there. Highly recommended if you do not try the usual Italian ice cream and you want to avoid frozen, custard and other American.
Vegan ice cream is very good !!!
Wonderful ice cream
Good ice cream.
The best of the best
Total reviews rating 4.5
182 Reviews for Van Leeuwen Ice Cream 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-14Amazing ice cream place! Erin, the person at checkout was super friendly and suggested flavors that did not disappoint! Royal wedding cake and cookie dough walnut were delicious! My friend and I will definitely be back!
Review №2
2021-10-07Oh my the ice cream here is just delicious! I absolutely love how thick, creamy, and rich the desserts are. I ordered the Earl Grey flavored ice cream and honestly wasnt expecting it to taste so Earl Grey-y! It had a nice punch of flavor that wasnt just vanilla+more (if you know what I mean). My only complaint is that they actually ran out of a few popular flavors by the time I arrived in the late afternoon (though of course everything is good anyway)
Review №3
2021-10-02Amazing ice cream with large number of options including vegan ones and toppings, or sundaes to choose from, all at decent prices as you would come to expect from Van Leeuwen. They also have coffee.I had the pumpkin cheesecake and chocolate brownie ones and they were both amazing. Texture, sweetness and flavor were all near perfect.The chocolate brownie one is my favorite flavor at Van Leeuwen as they have a really good ratio of ice cream to brownie and brownies dont feel like hard.
Review №4
2022-04-30Fun ice cream shop! Variety of flavors, and there are plenty of vegan options!
Review №5
2022-04-09Wow... This ice cream is the best!!! Great service too at this small specialist ice cream shop.
Review №6
2021-10-05I had the vegan cashew milk, mint chocolate ice cream. They reproduced the texture of ice cream well, and nothing was missing in the mint chocolate flavour, especially with the generous helping of crunchy dark chocolate bits. I think the prices are high for a scoop (why not buy a pint at this point?).
Review №7
2022-07-05The customer service was absolutely terrible. The fat women with the orange hair serving me seemed to have such an attitude. I dont know how anyone can deal with such treatment. For those reading this review, dont come to this ice cream place if you want fast quality service as well as decent respect, instead go to the gelato place down the block for a much better experience.
Review №8
2022-06-06First the ice cream is scrumptious-has been since the truck in Union Square years ago. Secondly the toppings are a huge disappointment. Like Im in the old Soviet Union. Thirdly, the place was FILTHY with no one apparently taking the downtime from a Sat eve crush to wipe tables or clean a floor. But the constant please close the door was evident That leads to a 1-2 star rating for the staff: some smiles (hell- an unenviable job) but the surliness of the cashier was beyond unacceptable. I guess UESers accept this type of treatment and are willing to pay for it. Not my wife nor I Well just buy the ice cream itself and the cones and enjoy it at home.
Review №9
2022-07-16Although I’ve enjoyed Van Leeuwen’s in the past, my last experience was dangerous enough where I felt compelled to write this review.Last time I visited here (in March of this year) I ordered an oat-milk based ice cream, since I’m lactose intolerant and allergic to cashews and walnuts. I very intentionally said the name of the flavor (oat milk brown sugar chunk) while ordering. The cashier appeared to be struggling to find it on the list/toast tab selection of flavors and seemed to sort of haphazardly select an option after 30 seconds or so. I was a bit unsettled by that, but figured I should trust the process.The item I got tasted much more like peanut butter (fortunately a nut I am not allergic to) and I figured I was probably just tasting something funny on my end. A couple minutes later, though, I started getting the itchy & throat-swelling sensation I do when I eat nuts I’m not supposed to. I looked at the flavor list online and realized I had probably been served the vegan peanut butter brownie honeycomb (they look pretty similar). Normally not a big deal, but that flavor is made with cashew milk. Fortunately my allergy does not cause anaphylactic shock and I quickly recognized the mistake and took 3 Benadryl.Upon telling this story to a friend recently, I realized just how not-cool that was and how it would’ve been very bad for someone with a more severe allergy. I really like this place (very yummy oat milk flavors, normally) and their dietary options, but this was not a great experience and definitely should be avoided diligently in the future.
Review №10
2021-06-26This place is amazing! So worth it! They only take cards, no cash at all. There will be a line! They make the waffle cones in the store. Best icecream Ive had! They are quick with orders. This is a must must try!