Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Reviews Summary

Category: Ice cream shop New York

Address: 204 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249, USA

Phone: +19293376907

Rating: 4.4
based on 146 reviews.

Price

Pros:

  • "It's also a lot cheaper to purchase a pint then to just go for the scoops of ice cream if you already know what flavor you love."
  • "The price was a little high, but you are certainly paying for quality."

Cons:

  • "Expensive ass artisanal hipster ice cream... It's good tho."
  • "The ice cream, while quite enjoyable, is a bit on the pricier side, which might not suit everyone."
  • "I found the ice cream to be quite over priced (about $6 per scoop) and overly rich."
  • "I’ve never paid so much for such mediocre ice cream."
  • "Pretty expensive and I didn't love the other flavors enough for a full five stars."
  • "Disappointing ice cream for the high prices, reminded me of those large value tubs of ice cream at Costco, overly sweet and vaguely flavored."
  • "I do feel 5.99 for one scoop in a cup is excessive."

Service

Pros:

  • "Given the ceaseless popularity of the place, the staff does an admirable job of managing the crowd."
  • "The staff there was efficient and friendly."
  • "The staff is friendly and is more than willing to offer you samples."
  • "The staff is amazing and helpful."
  • "While the line may seem long with moves rather quick, The staff takes their time to provide you with a fantastic experience without making you feel rushed."
  • "The girls behind the counter were sweet and didn't mind letting us try a few before we made our choice."
  • "Awesome the guy serving was so kind asking me if I like to try any flavors with a smile."

Cons:

  • "They are beyond rude and lack customer service skills."
  • "The day I went the staff was kind of unfriendly which somewhat ruined the experience."
  • "Staff lacks very basic health and hygiene practices."
  • "It only took the rude girl working 4 min to tell me 'I know it’s raining but if you don’t plan on ordering anything you need to leave.'"
  • "Poor service. I asked the cashiers what flavors of ice cream they have and she gave an nasty attitude asking me just look at the menu."
  • "Super rude staff, the knock-off Billie Eilish looking guy was super disrespectful."
  • "Consistently bad & stingy service (imagine charging a dollar for a puppy to get a drop of whipped cream)."

Flavor & Variety

Pros:

  • "That vegan vanilla had me hooked for a few days."
  • "Vegan options steal the night with texture and flavor that rivals their dairy cow crafted cousins."
  • "The quirky, seasonally rotating flavors are carefully selected to appeal to a range of ice cream lovers."
  • "The honeycomb flavor, in particular, was absolutely amazing - it had just the right balance of sweet and rich, with a hint of caramel that lingered on my tongue."
  • "Their vegan PB/honey and vegan churro flavors were amazing."
  • "THIS ICE CREAM IS INCREDIBLE!!!!!!! i especially recommend their coffee ice cream, it has a strong coffee flavour without being overpowering."
  • "The honeycomb ice cream is probably the best ice cream flavor I’ve ever had."

Cons:

  • "If you do not like coconuts then the vegan ice here is not for you."
  • "I tried their vegan ice cream (salted caramel) it was awful."
  • "Ice creams and shakes are just average, nothing special."
  • "There is absolutely nothing special about the ice cream me and my party of six had."
  • "i couldn’t taste any honey flavour with the honeycomb ice cream."
  • "Flavor was good but mild with no nuts added."
  • "The place swirls in very average and tops it with overpriced ice cream."

Ambiance & Location

Pros:

  • "The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, and the ice cream was some of the best I've ever had."
  • "It's a nice location though, right by the water."
  • "The friendly service, extensive menu, and awesome playlist make this a great place to visit."
  • "This location is amazing because it's big with plenty of seating available and trendy music."
  • "The ambiance at Van Leeuwen provides a perfect backdrop for indulging in their exquisite ice cream."
  • "Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is a must stop if you are in Williamsburg."
  • "Such tasty earl grey ice cream! It beautifully captures the taste of the black tea and transforms it into a refreshing dessert."

Cons:

  • "I think they did the best they could with the space they have but it was just a bit uncomfortable."
  • "Place is kinda over-hyped and SOOO slow."
  • "One bathroom inside doesn't seem enough for how popular this place seems to be."
  • "There's only an issue in this location there's a heck of a line, because there are people ahead just trying samples."
  • "I just wouldn't come here over Odd Fellows up the street. I found the ice cream to be quite over priced (about $6 per scoop) and overly rich."
  • "We love their ice cream and other locations but the Wythe Ave one is the worst! The meanest staff, they always seem too good for you."
  • "Super rude staff, the knock-off Billie Eilish looking guy was super disrespectful."

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