Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is a beloved New York institution known for its imaginative roster of vegan and classic ice cream flavors, housemade vegan chocolate chip cookies, sundaes, milkshakes, and coffee. Located on 2nd Avenue on the Upper East Side, the shop draws regulars and newcomers alike with inventive flavors like honeycomb, earl grey, and brown sugar cookie dough. The space has a casual, modern energy that works equally well for a solo treat, a family outing, or a celebratory scoop with friends. Guests consistently praise the flavor quality and note that the experience is reliably great across locations.