Artisanal ice cream: classic & creative flavors, plus top-notch dairy-free options. Must-try honeycomb, cookies & cream cake.
Experience artisanal ice cream that's both classic and innovative. From rich, custard-like vanilla to adventurous flavors and excellent dairy-free options, this spot offers a delightful treat for every palate. Indulge in unique creations like honeycomb and cookies and cream ice cream cake.
Offers a wide range of artisanal ice cream flavors, with specific mentions of a rich Madagascar vanilla, honeycomb ice cream (including a peanut butter brownie variant), and an ice cream cake that mimics the experience of a traditional ice cream cake. They are particularly noted for their extensive and high-quality dairy-free and vegan options. A particular flavor, 'Sour Cherries and Cream', has garnered significant positive attention.
"Highly recommended are the 'Sour Cherries and Cream' flavor for its exceptional taste and the honeycomb ice cream variations, including peanut butter brownie. Their ice cream cake, particularly the cookies and cream flavor with frosting chunks, is also a standout."
Customers generally praise the unique and high-quality flavors, especially the dairy-free options and rich textures. However, some negative feedback exists regarding payment policies and perceived commercialization.
Important Note
One user reported a negative experience where cash was not accepted for ice cream purchases, though it was accepted for tips. Another comment mentions the establishment was fined for not accepting cash payments.
"States Van Leeuwen has private equity investment for expansion but is still largely family-owned."
Neutral"Critiques Van Leeuwen's slogan and trademarking costs, deeming the slogan lazy and awful."
Negative"Categorizes Van Leeuwen as a 'good' VC-backed case due to its local success and expansion, unlike sudden overnight successes."
Positive"Praises Van Leeuwen for its extensive vegan and non-dairy options, seeking alternatives."
Positive"Notes that Van Leeuwen was fined for not accepting cash payments."
Neutral"Defends Van Leeuwen's deliciousness, dismissing counter-arguments."
Positive"Has mixed feelings about Van Leeuwen's expansion into national grocery stores after receiving funding."
Neutral"Recounts a negative experience at Van Leeuwen where cash was not accepted for ice cream but was taken for tips."
Negative"Considers Van Leeuwen a success story that expanded locally, not a villain, and appreciates its product integrity."
Positive"Suggests that Van Leeuwen's VC backing is obvious, criticizing its perceived lack of authenticity."
Negative"Lists Van Leeuwen as a VC/PE-backed ice cream shop."
Neutral"This user stated that Van Leeuwen's Madagascar vanilla ice cream is incredibly rich, comparable to custard."
Positive"Van Leeuwen offers an ice cream cake flavor that replicates the experience of ice cream cake, specifically a cookies and cream flavor with frosting chunks."
Positive"This user is also searching for the Sour Cherries and Cream flavor, in addition to the Orange Creamsicle flavor."
Neutral"The user expressed enthusiasm for the Sour Cherry flavor, stating it was "unreal good.""
Positive"The user stated that the Van Leeuwen location at 97th and Broadway has the requested Sour Cherries and Cream flavor."
Positive"Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is noted to be open until 1 AM."
Neutral"Van Leeuwen is mentioned as an ice cream option."
Neutral"Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is suggested as a good late-night visit option."
Neutral"Van Leeuwen makes honeycomb ice cream, which is similar to the Hokey Pokey ice cream the original poster was looking for. They also offer a peanut butter brownie honeycomb flavor."
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