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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

Vegan Ice Cream, Waffle Cones

Worth ordering: #4 Ice cream in New York Citynamed in 15 reviews

4.9food Very vegan-friendly

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Top tips

Ask about: cross-contamination

Ask which vegan flavors are coconut-based, since the coconut taste can come through strongly.
Good to know: Ask staff about peanut or wheat cross-contact if you have an allergy; a reviewer said the shop warned of a strong chance of cross-contamination.

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Try the rotating vegan Planet Earth flavor while it’s available; one reviewer noted it was seasonal and made with matcha cake bits.
Consider upgrading to a waffle cone; a reviewer particularly recommended it with the vegan banana bread pudding.
Staff have let guests sample several flavors before choosing, which can help with the rotating selection.

People mention

Planet earth ice cream, banana pudding ice cream and banana bread pudding ice cream.

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Also fudge brownie ice cream, mint chip ice cream and sweet potato marshmallow ice cream.

Good for

The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, generous portions and beautiful interior.

Good to know

Gluten-free options
Dessert, takeout, quick bites
Cards and mobile pay

About

This Ludlow Street scoop shop serves both dairy and vegan ice cream, with rotating flavors such as vegan Planet Earth and banana bread pudding. Reviews mention generous samples, friendly staff who help explain the flavors, and a small seating area; ask which vegan scoops use coconut or cashew if you want to avoid a strong coconut taste.