Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

Veg Options Ice Cream, Vegan Menu

★ 4.5 · $$ · Hours

DessertQuick BitesFamiliesTakeoutRelax

Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating

lightbulb Popular tips:  "Try the vegan sundaes with toppings like vegan whipped cream and hot fudge" "Try the vegan sundaes with toppings like vegan whipped cream and hot fudge"
"Ask for a kiddie scoop to enjoy a smaller portion"
"Sample multiple vegan flavors before ordering as staff are very accommodating"
"Expect higher prices typical for NYC, around $7-$11 for single or double scoops"
"The vegan whipped cream topping is a rare find and highly recommended"
 

restaurant_menu Must-try:  ice cream, sundae, whipped cream ice cream — popular (×25)
sundae — popular (×7)
whipped cream — popular (×2)
pumpkin spice cheesecake milkshake — popular (×2)
honeycomb — fan-favourite
 

thumb_up Praised for:  nice atmosphere, friendly staff, many vegan options nice atmosphere ×3
friendly staff ×8
many vegan options ×20
beautiful interior
 

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream - Rock Center is an artisanal ice cream shop offering a wide variety of both dairy and vegan flavors, using bases like cashew, coconut, and oat milk for a creamy texture. Known for its creative and premium ingredients, the venue provides vegan sundaes, shakes, cones, and ice cream sandwiches with vegan cookies and toppings. The atmosphere is inviting, with limited seating making it better suited for quick treats or takeout, and pricing tends to be on the higher side but justified by quality.