Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
Ice Cream Parlor$$$$
West Village, New York
"Favorite vegan flavor: Planet Earth - almond, matcha, spirulina"(7 Tips)
"Maybe the best cookies and cream ice cream I've ever had"(6 Tips)
"best vegan ice cream in the world — especially the dark chocolate."(9 Tips)
"Salted caramel, Earl Grey, and strawberry are all great."(11 Tips)
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Vegan Cookie Dough. So much cookie dough you don't know what to do. With their new sizes and prices, 1 scoop is a great size for sharing for 2
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Mark BramhillJuly 2, 2016Incredible vegan ice cream. Matcha, Banana Nut, and Salted Carmel are all great — try the vegan whipped cream, too! A little pricey, but worth it 🍦😋
Upvote12Downvote- they have really been building out their roster of flavors as of late - pictured is special flavor blueberry yogurt oat cookie on top of newly-permanent fluffernutter crunch
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Armelle De OliveiraJanuary 5, 2019Huge list of vegan ice cream! I had the planet earth - matcha and spirulina - with vegan whipped cream and sprinkles: tasted like coconut and pistachio so heaven ! The hot choc is SO delicious !
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Ashley ChanMay 10, 2017The cookies and cream ice cream is hands down my favorite flavor here. Having a scoop after a long day at work really lifts my mood. The cookie chunks are very prominent and the scoops are large 😋UpvoteDownvote
Elizaveta T.August 11, 2016Earl grey + berry cake ice cream make you feel like you're literally drinking tea with cake at grandma's. Fluffernutter and espresso are serene as well. Coffee is very good.UpvoteDownvote
Bryant BalatbatMay 9, 2017With how often the Earl grey is sold out, I'm starting too think it doesn't exist! Should probably try to get there earlier in the day to make sure you get a piece of it!Upvote1Downvote
Heartbeat and chocolate citrus. The vegan specials are what you come back for, again and again. No matter what they are
UpvoteDownvote- Favorite vegan flavor: Planet Earth - almond, matcha, spirulina
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Joo Young LimApril 9, 2018love the vegan options - black sesame ash (vegan) and honeycomb (non-vegan) were awesome 👍🏼
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HolidayAugust 13, 2017Line moves quickly. A lot of vegan flavors to choose from, uses a mixture of coconut cream and cashew milk. Totally something here for everyone.UpvoteDownvote
Honghui YuJune 14, 2016Everything is good here (though have yet to try the vegan flavors) but I have a soft spot for the Earl Grey and gingerUpvote2Downvote- Jennifer ROctober 27, 2018While their staple ice creams are tempting, get a special one like blackberry danish. Good sundae and ice cream sandwich optionsUpvoteDownvote
Candace MetzgerFebruary 18, 2020Earl grey in the waffle cone! Simple but creamy, smooth and amazingly delicious.
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Heather BeckJune 10, 2018The dark matter flavor was so delicious and unique it’s hard for me to describe. Can’t wait to try other flavors!UpvoteDownvote
Nostaljik KediNovember 11, 2017Ice cream ❤️ Honeycomb and chocolate in big homemade corn, amazing 😍
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Gadi ShamiaSeptember 10, 2017Best vegan ice cream I ever had. I t was really good even compared to milk based ice cream.UpvoteDownvote- Salted caramel, Earl Grey, and strawberry are all great. Two flavors with small serving. Cones are good too!UpvoteDownvote
Vegan flavors are delicious but standing in a long line for ice cream is still a ridiculous idea to me.Upvote1Downvote
Brandon BrowneMarch 15, 2015Awesome new ice cream shop in the village (import from the East Side), best caramel sauce in the cityUpvote1Downvote
Polina WeitzAugust 31, 2018Tiny place with great ice cream. The vegan flavors are delicious, and portions are generous.UpvoteDownvote
Josh FerryMay 28, 2018Just do it. There’s proof that if you walk while eating the ice cream, the calories don’t count.Upvote1Downvote- Lindsay CNovember 29, 2015Rich, delicious vegan ice cream! Try mint chocolate chip, coffee, salted caramel and peanut butter!Upvote1Downvote
- if you go vegan, be warned - there are definitely coconut undertones to some of the flavors, due to the use of coconut milkUpvoteDownvote
Nauman NoorMay 31, 2016The unconventional flavored are great though they do run out early at times
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Always check the board for new special flavors and don't be afraid to get a little sample happy!UpvoteDownvote
Rick NijhuisSeptember 21, 2015'Wall of sound' coming from the vintage record player, good coffee but a barista who doesn't know what a Latte Macchiato is?! 😂Upvote1Downvote
Mike O'SullivanApril 21, 2015Great hard ice cream option in the west village, if you want to try something other than Big Gay Ice Cream.UpvoteDownvote
Roniel TesslerJuly 14, 2018Perhaps, the best ice cream in the city. Honeycomb is to die for.UpvoteDownvote
Natalie VMay 19, 2016Love the cookies and cream and the vegan flavors (which I don't normally go for) aren't bad.UpvoteDownvote
Silene LimJuly 17, 2017Honeycomb ice cream was delicious with little bites of honey comb. Highly recommended.UpvoteDownvote
Alex AlbertSeptember 30, 2019The Brooklyn brown butter with salted caramel drizzle is TO DIE FOR! 10/10UpvoteDownvote
AhuvaAugust 19, 2017Delicious flavors and toppings, and plenty of vegan friendly optionsUpvoteDownvote
EdJuly 21, 2017Great selection of all natural ice cream and great selection of vegan ice creamUpvoteDownvote
Vivian KongSeptember 20, 2015It was 3 years ago when I fell in love with the Earl Grey Ice Cream. Been hooked since then.UpvoteDownvote- Maya BruckAugust 14, 2016best vegan ice cream in the world — especially the dark chocolate.UpvoteDownvote
Colin AdamsSeptember 2, 2016Great ice cream, and friendly staff to help you pick a flavor!UpvoteDownvote- Jayna DamaniaFebruary 17, 2017Really enjoyed Pistachio with the vegan rose jam cardamom cake!UpvoteDownvote
Alice ZhuJuly 15, 2016The Earl Grey Tea is amazing! Also would recommend the fluffernutter crunchUpvoteDownvote
KarenJuly 22, 2019Tiny hole in the wall. Plan to get your ice cream to go. Delicious ice cream - overpriced, though.UpvoteDownvote
Great vegan options, from ice cream to whipped cream to chocolate sauce!UpvoteDownvote
Not just the ice cream is good here, they make great coffee. ☕️UpvoteDownvote
Elizabeth BursteinNovember 7, 2020Ordered on ubereats - pumpkin cheesecake and brown sugar favoritesUpvoteDownvote
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