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Van Leeuwen

4.4 (53 reviews)
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Earl Grey Tea Mango Sticky Rice
Ajoke B.

I was so excited to dig into my ice cream that I completely forgot to take pictures before indulging! The gentleman working the counter on the evening of 7/1 was incredibly polite and patient, even while our group of six wanted to sample what felt like every flavor. He never rushed us and made the experience enjoyable. Choosing a flavor was the hardest part because everything we tasted was delicious. All I can say is, do yourself a favor and get yourself to a Van Leeuwen. The ice cream is absolutely worth it! The ambiance was also so welcoming!

Honeycomb
Jessica A.

I scream for ice cream! I'm in love! I get a little too excited for ice cream, and the server was so kind and let me try a few samples. There were several flavors that I was eyeing, but I went for the honeycomb. Best decision! It had actual honey inside, and it wasn't overwhelmingly sweet - but sweet enough for ice cream! I'm looking forward to trying the other flavors soon.

Ian C.

Super creamy ice cream with plenty of great flavor options! Too many ice cream places in DC don't have sufficient chocolate options--Van Leeuwen came through! I'm talking chocolate ice cream with fudge, brownies, and more. And you can even get hot chocolate drizzled on top if you want more

Rachel H.

A post dinner treat for myself! Van Leeuwen does a great job of advertising online, so when I walked past I was drawn in by the memory and the bright pink of their store walls. Service was exceptionally quick. I was able to try Dirty Chai (specialty flavor), Marionberry Cheesecake, Earl Grey, and Honeycomb and order a scoop of the Earl Grey in just 5 minutes. All of the flavors are quite strong, so I would say try flavors you might like if they were stronger. Overall it was a lovely ice cream experience, but $8+ for a scoop is a bit atrocious, even in DC.

Ella P.

brown sugar brownie cookie dough is genuinely a 10/10 some of the best ice cream i've ever had! wish there was inside seating but the patio is really cute! service was great both times ive been, when empty and when crowded!

Praline Butter Cake
Audrey S.

I had a scoop of praline butter cake and a scoop of cookies and cream. I tried three other ice cream flavors but wasn't thrilled by any of the (vegan peanut butter brownie honeycomb, bigface coffee affogato, and brown sugar cookie dough brownie). The praline butter cake and cookies and cream were good- very sweet and creamy! The ice cream was fine but the customer service was excellent. Aniya helped us and she was so patient. My friends and I asked so many questions and the flavor options were a bit overwhelming. Aniya was so kind and made great recommendations.

Tiffany C.

I am GLUTEN FREE and DAIRY FREE and they have options for both. I ended up getting a brownie vegan milk shake. The ice cream was good and the girl at the register was nice as well. They have the flavors in pints as well if you wanted to buy some to go. The inside was cute and pink. Very aesthetic. It would be good for a cute date or meet up. I'm pretty sure I saw a few. There are a couple of locations. There's one in Adams Morgan and one in Georgetown. The Adams Morgan location does have seating inside and the area it's in there are a lot of places to walk to and go after.

Stacie F.

We were up for some luxury ice cream to close out the month of July. We first considered getting two cones, but instead focused on the pre-made quart of chocolate chip cookie dough. Besides we didn't really have the time to stay at the ice cream parlor. Although it seems pretty chill inside, and there are plenty of places to sit. The service was fast and heerful and the small line moved quickly. I wish we could get ice cream here all of the time, but there are calorie intake things that we are focused on, especially during the summer. Good ice cream jere!

Sanchita G.

I got the coffee ice cream and it was super Duper good and it was light and fluffy. The surface was pretty good at the place. They were very fast and they let me try a few samples. If it's a cute little shop and Adams Morgan with a great location and plenty of seating. Service was 10/10.

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Patrick S.

Falling short of amazing, this unique brand of ice cream has great taste with some to desire. It does everything right with taste and consistency, but fails to capture my interest. I ask myself why this ice cream shop and not the others down the street. The price was pretty high and the flavors were there, but I felt I was paying more for a brand name rather than costumer experience, ambiance of place, or uniqueness. I think I might have expected more give this brand is really good from the store. I do recommend checking them out and seeing it in person. I will likely not be back since I don't see the difference from another place down the street.

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Tiffany H.

This is a great ice cream spot. The place was clean and the staff were friendly. They have numerous vegan options. Service was quick and there are various options. Great experience and I highly recommend.

Pistachio Ice Cream

This was some of the best ice cream I have ever had. It had very fresh flavor to it and great creaminess. The service was exceptional!! Will be coming back.

RaeLynn F.

My first time in DC and I was walking around the neighborhood and ran into this ice cream shop! The place is absolutely adorable. I can't begin to share my excitement when I saw all of the dairy-free flavors! Coming from a smaller city, I'm used to very limited vegan options that are almost always sorbet. Imagine my excitement seeing actual ice cream that I can eat! All of the flavors were great, and I went with the sweet potato and marshmallow. A unique choice that packed a ton of great flavor! I was a bit weary about the price of a small, but they end up giving you a decent amount of ice cream. Definitely worth it and so great that they are open late!

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Reviews are largely positive. People enjoy the unique and delicious flavors, vegan and non-vegan options, and friendly, patient staff. The welcoming and clean atmosphere is also appreciated.

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Amazing ice cream! So many delicious flavors! Would definitely come back here. The inside decor is cute too.

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Great vegan flavors!! Got the vegan cookies and cream caramel swirl and dark chocolate fudge brownie in a sundae. Great atmosphere as well!

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3 years ago

Delicious ice cream. Very unique flavors. I get everything in a waffle cone. Take a walk afterwards to burn a few calories.

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Their ice cream and service are both excellent! Also very cute space on a lovely street.

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3 years ago

Plenty of flavor to choose from, we ordered chocolate and affogato and both are amazing. Also vegan options are available

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