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    Van Leeuwen

    4.1 (21 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Giuliana G.

    Delicious ice cream with innovative flavors, although they lean more fruit-forward. I got cookie dough brownie ice cream in a waffle cone. The interior is colorful and bright and staff was friendly.

    Single scoop of espresso fudge brownie
    Candace R.

    Van Leeuwen has officially landed in Charlotte, and it's everything I hoped it would be. I've been a fan of this brand for years (thanks, Walmart pints), so it was a treat to finally visit their shop in the Commonwealth area. The space is small, clean, and welcoming. Even on a rainy day, it felt like the perfect cozy spot to sneak in a sweet treat. The team let us sample a few flavors before ordering, which made the experience light and fun. I went with the espresso fudge brownie. It was creamy with a great balance of chocolate, espresso crunch, and little brownie pieces in every bite. My husband ordered a double scoop with pistachio and the espresso fudge brownie. Both flavors were rich, smooth, and memorable. Needless to say but we'll definitely be back. This shop is such a great addition to the area and ideal for a summer cool-down, but honestly worth a visit any time of year.

    Jennifer T.

    Not cheap but very delicious. I do understand the price as the ingredients are high quality and the options are very unique. I tried the vegan strawberry shortcake and it was very good. Typically vegan ice cream can be very sweet as they add more sugar during the process to get a similar ice cream flavor to traditional ice cream, but this one did not taste overly sweet... It gave off vibes of a sorbet. Also got the praline pecan one and it was very good! I would get that again. I appreciate that the staff was patient and allowed us to try out as many flavors as we wanted to so that we picked one we liked. I would go here again as a treat but not regularly. All in all, great quality ice cream.

    Open weekend Batchmaker cookie sundae with sour cherry and cream ice cream. Loved it!
    LaDeanne D.

    Mmmm! We stopped in over the grand opening weekend. I tried the special Batchmaker cookie sundae swapping the ice cream to sour cherry and cream. Gah, the tartness and creamy was amazing!! My husband had the brown sugar cookie dough and it was fantastic too! The only reason for 4 stars is that the Sundae and a small single scoop of ice cream cost $17 PLUS $4.49 for 22 minutes in the parking deck. Ouch!

    Na'Shota L.

    Visited during the Grand Opening. The buzz around this place has been hopping on IG. New York based, this shop is known for creativity! There was a line, but moved pretty quickly. $1 scoops were being offered from opening til 1pm. The young lady helping me was very sweet and kind. No rush deciding and let me try whatever I wanted. I ended up getting the sundae special partnered with Batchmaker. They supplied homemade oatmeal cream pies to go with their Earl Grey ice cream with hot fudge and whipped cream. I swapped out the ice cream (that flavor is good) for the Honeycomb for a sweeter, caramel like flavor. It was a win! I can see myself adding this place in my rotation if I'm in the area. Free parking is becoming more limited, so just be aware.

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    John O.

    Van Leeuwen is a New York based ice cream chain that had its grand opening today in Charlotte on September 4th, 2025. Despite it being the first day while they're serving a crowd rushing in for $1 scoops, their service was extremely quick. I've had their ice cream many times while in New York City and Philadelphia, and it's one of my favorite stops. They serve French-style ice cream, which is known for being rich and creamy. Their flavors are fantastic across the board and they offer a variety of vegan flavors, which I find to be even tastier due to the richness resulting from the coconut base. Ambiance is what you'd expect for any ice cream shop, but what brings you here is the quality of ice cream.

    Vegan Peanut Butter Brownie Honeycomb Strawberry Matcha Latte

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    $6 for one scoop of ice cream in a cup and they don't accept cash. I definitely wouldn't go back.

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    It's quaint spot for a date with good and creative ice choices. The service could have been better.

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    5 months ago

    The food and atmosphere were great. Bartenders and waitresses were spot on. No long wait for anything.

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    3.7
    (930 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    I haven't been to this place in YEARS, due to several bad experiences that felt very much like…read moreblatant discrimination in the past. Truly. But a good friend of mine said that they go all the time and haven't had any issues and wanted to get me to try it again. So, we went on a Saturday evening around 6ish. We didn't necessarily have any issues getting in, but the hostess did say that her security might have an issue with the shirt my friend had on, even though he was very dressed up. It made me uncomfortable and seemed threatning almost. But she let us in and everything was fine. I don't understand why Crave always acts this way. But then when I walk in I see people of non-color dressed any kind of way, casual, etc. It just really rubs me the wrong way and for it to happen to me EVERY time I go, only leads me to one conclusion... So, anyway. We were there and we ordered hookah drinks and had a good time. Our server was super sweet and chill. She really saved the visit. I had a good time, but I most likely will not be back again.

    Came into Crave about 20 minutes before closing on the end of a first date, we needed a sweet treat…read moreto end the night. Basically everything was cleaned up for the night, but the staff absolutely came through for me. They had already put away most of the desserts and the chocolate dipped strawberries, but when my date went to the bathroom I asked if there was any way they could help me out, and they were incredibly kind about it. They managed to put together a slice of cheesecake for us and honestly made the whole night feel special. You can tell when people genuinely care about hospitality, and the team tonight really did. Super appreciative of the kindness and effort, especially that close to closing time. Y'all helped make a great memory.

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    Seemingly Overzealous Ice Cream

    4.5
    (64 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    The coconut caramel dark chocolate ice cream from Seemingly Overzealous at Camp North End was…read moreunreal Rich dark chocolate, subtle coconut, and little caramel notes that somehow all worked perfectly together. It felt indulgent without being overly sweet, and the texture was insanely creamy. One of those desserts that makes you immediately want another scoop. The staff are very friendly and will help you figure out the flavor you want! The art and the vibe inside the small ice cream shop is very cute and lively!

    This is a cute shop in Camp North End. We were there on a very busy Saturday but there was just a…read moreshort line for ice cream when we stopped in. The shop is very small, they have a good selection of flavors, and it is all dairy, egg, and gluten free. You honestly would never know! It tasted exactly how ice cream should. Great mouth feel, rich, but not sweet. We tried the chocolate with cookies and Oreo pieces and the mint chip. Very very tasty. Again, if they did not tell you this was dairy free, you could not tell at all. They offer tastes, you can get one or two scoops or waffle cones, or ice cream sandwiches, and I think you can ask for sprinkles. They have a friendly staff behind the counter. They are also cashless, so be sure to have a credit card here. I would definitely come back for another flavor, I was really wowed by this ice cream. If you are in Camp North End, stop in for a scoop.

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    Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

    Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

    4.5
    (543 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    You could imagine my delight when I spotted a Jeni's in CHARLOTTE!? Of course we had to make a stop…read morein! Jeni's continues to offer really fun flavors made well and even in non-dairy options (hooray for vegan flavors!) It's always a conundrum when there's more than 1 vegan-friendly flavor for me but they weren't busy so I got to try all of them. Sadly I was only able to narrow it down to two flavors - banana dream pudding (I'm usually not into banana but this is GOOD!) and peppermint patty. It was a weird combo but it worked! Thankfully they had regular sugar cones so that was vegan-friendly as well. The bf had a waffle cone and filled it with cookies in cream. A splendid time was had. Five Stars. Always.

    5 stars, always and forever…read more I've been a long time fan of Jeni's and it is easily my favorite ice cream shop around. No matter how many new places pop up, nothing ever compares to the quality and creativity they bring to every single scoop. You can always taste the difference. The flavors are always so thoughtfully done, from the classics to the more unique combinations they come out with season by season. It's the kind of place where you end up trying something new every time and somehow it becomes your new favorite. The South End location is such a great spot too. They have seating both inside and outside which makes it perfect whether you want to sit and enjoy a sunny day or just take a quick break while you're out walking around. It always feels like a little reset in the middle of the day. And the team there truly makes the experience. Every time I go in, they are so kind, patient, and so beyond helpful when you're deciding between flavors which is not easy to do. You can tell they actually care This place never disappoints and is one of those spots I keep coming back to again and again. Absolute favorite.

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    Dairy Free & Gluten Free
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    Two Scoops Creamery Plaza Midwood

    Two Scoops Creamery Plaza Midwood

    4.6
    (406 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    This is one of my favorite ice cream shops in Charlotte…read more Not only is it a local business, but it is also centrally located with free parking and a ton of delicious flavors, not to mention the instagrammable common areas with an awesome vibe and good service. 100% recommended.

    Edited to respond to the owner's comment below: one of their own employees told us the owner…read moreactively monitors the cameras and calls the towing company to have cars booted. So which version are customers supposed to believe? Regardless of who is saying what, the outcome is the same. They lost several customers yesterday, and we will not be returning after this experience. After talking to a lawyer, they believe this is predatory enforcement, and we will file a complaint with the North Carolina Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division and with the Better Business Bureau. Two Scoops Creamery on Central Avenue went from being one of our favorite spots to somewhere we will never return in less than a minute. We met up with a group of friends there today. Before grabbing ice cream, we briefly stopped into Sin City next door. As one of our friends was walking in, he noticed cars in the shared parking lot were actively being booted. We had been there maybe 15 minutes. Apparently, if you step into the neighboring business at all -- even if you're planning to purchase from Two Scoops immediately after -- they will boot your car and demand $275 to remove it. We spoke directly with the staff at Two Scoops and explained that we were simply meeting up and didn't realize stepping next door wasn't allowed. The response was essentially, "Too bad." There was no grace, no warning, no attempt at understanding -- just an immediate $275 penalty. It feels like an incredibly predatory and unethical practice, especially for loyal customers who intended to support the business. We didn't even stay for ice cream, and we won't be back.

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    3 to go pints of my favorite flavors
    3 to go pints of my favorite flavors
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    Van Leeuwen - icecream - Updated July 2026

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