Van Leeuwen Ice Cream - Upper East Side

Veg Options Ice Cream, Vegan Menu, Sundaes

★ 4.2 · $$ · Hours

Quick BitesDessert

Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating

lightbulb Popular tips:  "Try the vegan chocolate chip cookie dough flavor" "Try the vegan chocolate chip cookie dough flavor"
"Enjoy the vegan ice cream sundaes with vegan chocolate and whipped cream toppings"
"Ask to taste vegan flavors before ordering to check texture and flavor"
"Visit on Tuesdays for a free topping with purchase"
"Be prepared that vegan cones may not always be clearly identified"
 

restaurant_menu Must-try:  sundae, ice cream, chocolate chip cookie dough sundae — popular (×3)
ice cream — popular (×13)
chocolate chip cookie dough — fan-favourite
ice cream sundae — fan-favourite
pumpkin cheesecake ice cream — fan-favourite
 

thumb_up Praised for:  friendly staff, many vegan options, large portions friendly staff ×3
many vegan options ×6
large portions
good value
 

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream - Upper East Side is a small, clean parlor offering a broad selection of both dairy and vegan ice cream flavors, including rotating seasonal options. Known for generous scoop sizes and quality vegan sundaes with toppings like vegan chocolate and whipped cream, the venue has a casual atmosphere with limited seating and quick service. Prices are moderate, and the shop also serves coffee and offers waffle cones, with some customer comments noting occasional issues with vegan cone clarity and ice cream hardness.