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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

Ice Cream Parlor$$$$

Greenpoint, Brooklyn

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Ranked #4 for healthy food in Brooklyn
This ice cream parlor is famous for their ice cream. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Coconut and cashew milk vegan ice cream was delicious."(13 Tips)
"Ginger Ice Cream is great for the Preggos!"(6 Tips)
"Intelligentsia coffee + yummiest ice cream + baked treats"(5 Tips)
"Affogato deluxe on a rainy day"(5 Tips)

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Daniel LublinerJune 15, 2018
I love Van Leeuwen’s. Always have. Think their ice cream is genius. Had the royal wedding cake and it was super good. Had the vegan planet earth and it tasted like nail polish remover.
Tim HettlerAugust 1, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Best ice cream around. Honeycomb is my pick, but you can't go wrong with any order. Try a vegan flavor if it looks good: you might be surprised! Don't have a sweet tooth? Come early an espresso
Nicole ReganAugust 24, 2017
Much smaller than the one on Wythe, so the line can take longer and feel a bit cramped. Still large portions of great ice cream though. The cookies in cookies in cream are huge & chewy
Marie La RueJanuary 23, 2020
Love this location as it is close to McCarren park. They have a variety of vegan options so everyone can enjoy a scoop. I personally stick with classic chocolate.
gcycAugust 31, 2018
Incredibly creamy but also super sweet. By the 4th spoon, I felt like my pistachio scoop was just sweet milk ice cream
Katy IonisAugust 26, 2016
Coconut and cashew milk vegan ice cream was delicious. The 3 scoop portion is smaller than traditional ice cream shops, one person could easily eat it.
Fodor's TravelSeptember 9, 2015
Everything is made in-house from the highest-quality ingredients: special flavors like pumpkin are available seasonally, and vegan ice cream is especially popular. Read more
Natalie LeMossMay 1, 2021
The Marionberry Cheesecake ice cream is the best flavor! This berry only grows in Oregon so it is rare! Grab a pint to take home!
RainbeauApril 12, 2017
The dairy flavors are seriously creamy. A little goes a long way. Sicilian pistachios flavor is amazing! Give the vegan varieties a go.
MischaMay 7, 2015
You can tell they are an ice cream shop and not a coffee shop, get an ice cream a d if you want coffee just walk a few blocks to get a good one.
Eileen NortonSeptember 29, 2014
I never thought I would like a vegan option more than the others until I came here! Try the vegan salted caramel and banana nut flavors!
Anne LinMay 18, 2017
The peanut butter chocolate chip doesn't taste vegan. So creamy and amazing.
Elevine BergeOctober 12, 2014
Affogato deluxe on a rainy day 👌Vegan coffee ice cream w espresso over, and a gluten free peanut butter cookie mmm
Ray LinAugust 4, 2017
The Earl Grey might be my favorite ice cream flavor anywhere on the planet. Life's good.
NelsonSeptember 28, 2016
Really tasty vegan ice cream. Excellent texture and flavor. Best of all, no stabilizers or emulsifiers!
Victoria DimDecember 30, 2014
Vegan Ice-Cream is gorgeous! Try banana nut and black chocolate, yummy!
Kimmie OhhDecember 9, 2019
Amazing ice cream. Try their unique, exotic flavors but nothing wrong with sticking to the classics.
Sandra RubinchikDecember 26, 2014
Dirty Chai: The classic tale of an illicit love between an insecure Jewish chai tea (played by Jennifer Earl Grey) and a bold, gentile shot of espresso (Patrick Coffee). Five stars.
Bryant BalatbatDecember 8, 2015
Don't let the size of this shop fool you. This is a Van Leeuwenhoek after all. Any flavour is good, even the vegan ones.
Jackie JFebruary 19, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Great place to chill with a cup of Intelligentsia while you wait out the brunch line at Five Leaves. Coffee may not be quite as fabulous, but it also won't take 30 min in line.
Caitlin LJune 23, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Amazing ice cream, lots of vegan options, good milkshakes!
FernFernAugust 2, 2013
Love all flavor, the vegan vanilla is great! Also the shot of espresso with any flavor is to die for!!!
Peter LadaSeptember 4, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Excellent custard based ice cream makers. The cookbook is widely renown. And they make a killer affogato.
Noortje OffreinsApril 30, 2015
Pea nut but ter choc 'late ice cream is all you need to know. Get a scoop of that. No, wait, get two scoops.
Sarah BrinkMarch 13, 2016
Perfect simple flavors along with a couple specialties. Perfect natural tasting ice cream.
Marissa MessnerJuly 13, 2015
They have delicious vegan ice cream! Try the salted caramel, pistachio, or dark chocolate.
Tom WolfsteinSeptember 8, 2016
Been here 5+ times
The ginger ice cream is a hidden gem. The vegan options are also very good.
Jen BallSeptember 22, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Great for ice cream, but give the fresh pastries and their iced coffee a try. It's well made, and there's never a line in the morning. Read more
Margot MazurSeptember 7, 2014
Vegan ice cream! Sooo good! Eat it in McCarren park and be a happy vegan :)
Sarah RosenthalAugust 3, 2013
Pricey ice cream, but totally worth it. Share a banana split on a sticky summer night, it's a delicious way to cool down.
Henry W. NgSeptember 11, 2013
The warm crackling music from the working record player underneath the front counter is a nice touch.
Alexander McRaeMay 21, 2018
So pure, not too rich. Delicious in the way ice cream was meant to be.
ManoloNovember 3, 2014
Best pure ice cream I've ever had. Pistachio/Chocolate/Earl GreyTea all amazing!! 😃😃😭
William JohnsonJuly 4, 2017
Get two scoops of different flavors, you will not choose poorly so don't overthink it!
Uber NYCAugust 23, 2013
Van Leeuwen's Greenpoint location is offering free topping on ice cream during Uber NYC's #BKLOVESuberX, 8/23-25/13.
Ana MarieMarch 2, 2015
The best vegan ice cream I ever had
Brian ClancyJuly 8, 2014
They have vegan ice cream and for me: the vanilla has bourbon in it
Emily SoukasMarch 20, 2017
Vegan ice cream and #gf brownie grumble 👍🏻👌🏻
Mariana PantalenaFebruary 19, 2016
Great ice cream and coffee and so stylish as well.
Jeffrey KaoDecember 19, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Probably the best ice cream in this neighbourhood. Super rich.
A GJuly 7, 2012
Now serving Toby's Estate coffee! And hallelujah for that bc the actual Toby's Estate cafe up the street is waaay too precious to deal with
JessicaApril 29, 2017
the passionfruit layer cake ice cream is an absolute dream
Alia Ormut-FleishmanFebruary 21, 2015
Been here 50+ times
Intelligentsia coffee + yummiest ice cream + baked treats from overly = major happiness win.
SALJune 10, 2018
They recently stopped selling Ovenly cookies and now make their own house brand, which were really disappointing.
Jonathan GoldbergJune 14, 2015
The afogato with pistachio ice cream is my favorite (-;
Mario SeeMay 27, 2016
Amazing ice cream. Honeycomb and mint chocolate chip
emma tangorenAugust 8, 2014
my favorite ice cream. gianduija is the best flavor!!
thecoffeebeanersNovember 23, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Ask them to play BOWIE on record player!
Zachary MartzJuly 24, 2015
Ice Cream from scratch with equally amazing vegan ice!
Robin DavisApril 20, 2013
Warning: the Mexican mocha is REALLY spicy. You will sweat.

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