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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

Brooklyn, NY • ★ 4.4 (672 Google reviews)

Inside Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream photo from Google
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream photo from Google

The Story

That old fireboat station, now a bright parlor, sure feels like a little slice of yesteryear, welcoming you in from the Brooklyn breeze. Upstairs or down, the scent of sweet cream and happy chatter fills the air, promising a treat just like grandma used to imagine. Every scoop of their creative ice cream, served up with a friendly smile, tastes like a perfect summer afternoon wrapped in a waffle cone.

From the Counter

Recent Google reviews

  • Chris D E.

    ★ 5 • 2 months ago

    Fantastic ice cream! 🍦 Super smooth, rich, and full of flavor without being overly sweet. Easily some of the best ice cream I've had. Honestly, I'm not sure how anyone could give this place less than 5 stars. If you're in New York, it's definitely worth stopping by!

  • Shobha Lux

    ★ 5 • 4 weeks ago

    Got peanut brownie honeycomb and Espresso fudge brownie, each one scoop in a cup. They make fresh waffle cones at the site. Both the flavors were rich and honeycomb was crumchy as well. Pretty good to try after pizza. Lots of walking crossing the Brooklyn bridge.

  • Aleyna Kaczynski

    ★ 2 • 3 months ago

    after waiting some GOOD amount of time we finally got our milkshakes, they tasted okay, nothing special about it, but the customer service, not so sure... people who were working there, they didnt have a nice attitude. we kindly asked for a few ice cubes for our puppy and we could ve even pay whatever but they said they dont have ice(?). i dont think this place was pet friendly, which is disappointing because many places usually offer water and some ice with a welcoming attitude for our pets even before we ask.

  • Alok Michelle Sudhakar

    ★ 4 • a month ago

    We stopped by Van Leeuwen Ice Cream and had a great experience. The shop was busy, but the line moved quickly, so the wait wasn’t long. The store and bathrooms were clean, and the staff kept things running efficiently. They have a wide variety of ice cream flavors to choose from, so there’s something for everyone. The ice cream was delicious, just as good as other popular ice cream shops. I had my ice cream in a fresh waffle bowl, which was crispy with a mild sweetness that paired perfectly with the rich, sweet ice cream without overpowering it. Overall, it was a great treat, and I’d definitely come back.