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Van Leeuwen

4.3 (160 reviews)
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Madeline E.

This girl was incredibly rude to me when i asked to buy cookies do not come here !!!! Seriously so rude and not welcoming

Brandi S.

Every time I'm in NYC I always have to stop by here and get a scoop of ice cream! The flavors are just so rich and creamy! Love the aesthetic in the shop and always greeted with a warm welcome by the staff!

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Stephanie D.

the ice cream was so well made!!! hell yes. the employees were also very sweet of our sampling needs and gave us great recommendations!! Nice small and clean place. would ice cream if i were to ice cream again. un poco pricey but its artisanal

Susan C.

This is one of probably a dozen Van Leeuwen locations in Manhattan. Back in the day I used to follow the original Van Leeuwen ice cream truck when it was a single truck parked on the corner of Astor Place in East Village on certain days and in Brooklyn on others. When I first tried their earl grey and hazelnut flavors, I knew they were on to something. From then on whenever I was in the area and it was more than 50 degrees out I'd look forward to grabbing a sweet creamy treat. When friends visited I would take them to the truck, their eyes would light up when trying that earl grey. Their flavors were both traditional and novel. As they expanded I excitedly saw the number of trucks increase and soon they had stand alone stores, were being stocked at Whole Foods, then smaller bodegas, then even Target! Fast forward to now their ice cream is carried in grocery stores nationwide. I still love their earl grey. Their prices have gone up like everything else, but their flavors are still terrific. Love their vegan options too they taste very much like real ice cream, and it's cool that they have so many flavors. Not sure that the quality control is a good as when they were just a few trucks, inevitably the texture is harder to control when you're packing and shipping to so many retailers.

Honeycomb
Esther R.

Pros: The honeycomb ice cream was not too bad. It's on the sweeter side and has a little texture when you bite into it. They offer a variety of flavor & even let you sample a few before choosing. Cons: The indoor seating is limited, and the space is relatively small, making it more of a quick grab-and-go spot. This location also does not have a restroom.

Earl Grey Tea and V Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownie
AJ L.

I came here after lunch and had high expectations and they were met. They had a solid menu with some intriguing flavors (a lot sold out) and a handful of vegan options too. I got the Earl Grey and the Dark Chocolate Brownie. The texture was soft, but creamy and thick, not too icy which I appreciated. The chocolate was good (generic) but the Earl Grey? PHENOMENAL. This alone was worth 5-stars. So flavorful and I would be able to tell what it was blind folded if I was. Service was friendly and quick. Place is card only, so just be aware. Very clean place and lots of sitting. Would come back.

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Clara C.

Delicious ice cream scooped into your cup or cone. This location is in Kips Bay. What stands out is they have a machine that will take your cash and spit out a card. The ice cream flavors are amazing. They even have vegan choices. Can't go wrong with the fan faves if you are not sure. At three scoops, you're looking at $11. HAHA. Pro tip: ask to try a sample!

Maria M.

Very rich and flavorful! whenever am craving for a good scoop of ice cream this place is my go to! They have a good range of flavors and their caramel cookie and cream is my fav! Their serving size is pretty decent.

National Piña Colada Day
Marissa M.

This location is so cute and bright. The staff was super friendly. It was easy to pick out my ice cream from the freezer and the store smelled delicious!!!!!

Earl grey tea
Karen Y.

Creamy and addictive ice cream is found here! It's a bit expensive just for a single scoop, but the quality is top-notch! The early grey is so creamy! Albeit a bit heavy, the flavor is very smooth and buttery on the tongue. The sweetness is not too overpowering; while sweet, the more bitter tea flavor contrasts nicely with the creamy flavor. The line looks long, but moves quite quickly.

I want to say Peanut Butter Brownie Honeycomb and some sort of birthday cake variation
Meredith S.

Great place to go after a long, quiet evening catching up with a friend. I got a birthday cake flavor, and brownie and absolutely adored it. Creamy, great ambiance, tons of great people watching!

Sandra G.

We tried a double scoop in a waffle bowl!!! Sooo good! There was no wait and you can sit inside and enjoy or take it to go. It's cost inside and comfortable enough! The staff was friendly and offered suggestions too!

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Amber S.

Food: All the options hit every flavor you'd want, sweet salty savory and even vegan options! Service: Quick and they had 2 folks on which helped speed things along as we had a group of 5 Ambiance: Cozy and small but they have some bar stool sitting options by the windows and was pretty well kept and had music on. We came as a much needed stop in excursions throughout the day in NYC and wanted a nighttime treat- while considering the vegan in the group. This place had in depth flavor cominarions with textures mixed in like crunch and salty for the butter cake for example. It wasn't too pricey and definetly a shareable portion even for a small!

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Great ice cream. A little overhyped. Certain flavors are great but they rotate. Love that they have vegan options

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Good ice cream shop, generous with their scoops. I got the black cherry chip and it was perfect after a day of exploring nyc.

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I'm lactose intolerant, and this is some of the best non-dairy ice cream I've ever had. The peanut butter brownie honeycomb is amazing!

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