Van Leeuwen Ice Cream - West U

"A life without anything good is bad" is their motto here and I completely agree. I find good here, so I have been hitting Van Leeuwen up anytime I am near one. This particular location is the closest to my part of town and easy to get to. It is usually our go to after dinner spot for something sweet. I have only ever come later in the evening so parking is plentiful but metered. I honestly don't know the meter policy here so park at your own risk or throw some money into it. The parking garage nearby is free for 2 hours. Customer service has always been on point here which always keeps me coming back.What I like about this place is their unique flavors. They push the bar with some of their limited releases such as the Hidden Valley Ranch or Kraft Mac & Cheese flavors. I'm an adventurous eater, but I will leave that one for you ranch and cheese lovers. I'm also a creature of habit when it comes to ice cream. Cookies and Cream all day for me. This place has made me curious and has me ordering new things every time I come. Don't get me wrong, I still get the cookies and cream in addition to something new. My newest discovery and probably my fave here is the Praline Butter Cake. It has pralines along with pieces of brown butter cake and it is divine. Don't sleep on some of their fruity flavors or even their vegan options. They let you sample as much as you want before committing to anything. There truly is something to please everyone here.Run, don't walk to any of their many locations and thank me later!

Van Leeuwen is a national chain of gourmet ice cream, sold both at grocery stores and at dedicated retail shops across the country. This location is at Rice Village in Houston Texas, and was fairly busy when we stopped by on a Saturday night. It actually might be the most expensive, non-local ice cream we have ever bought: $8.25 for one scoop. It's only 10 cents more for a double scoop, so obviously they really are encouraging the two scooper (scoops are average, so a two scooper ends up being the same size as a one scooper at some other ice cream shop...but you get to pick different flavors).Wife and I shared a two scooper, flavors being dark chocolate fudge brownie and mint chip. The dark chocolate was excellent, and the fudge chunks were small. The mint chip was OK, and acted as a nice counter balance to all that heavy chocolate. They have a limited number of flavors, but that's OK...ice cream IS better when it is fresher, so appreciate the turn around for each barrel. My nephew wasn't as impressed with his strawberry ("not much flavor")...I'm wondering if they served him the vegan version by mistake?There was limited seating inside, but luckily found a small table in the corner. It was still very hot outside (even after the sun went down), so appreciated that we could eat it inside.Expensive but very good ice cream.

I stopped by Van Leeuwen to pick up some ice cream and had pleasant visit! This location is in Rice Village, and I'd recommend parking in the Rice Village garage (free for 2 hours). I got the planet earth flavor (spirulina and matcha), and I think my friends got some sort of berry cheesecake flavor and coffee chocolate chip flavor. All were tasty, and the employees were very nice and let us sample some before choosing. There's vegan flavors and pints available to purchase. The cons are that it is on the pricier side for ice cream, and there isn't much seating.

The perfect sweet late night pick-me-up. The ice cream here is well balanced in creaminess and sweetness. Their honeycomb, marionberry cheesecake, and earl grey tea are my favorite staple flavors. They also have an extensive vegan menu. What makes this shop stand out compared to other ice cream shops to me is the waffle cone. It's extra big and super crispy while not being too sweet or crumbly. Yes, the price is a little expensive here, but it's a sweet indulgence.

This place was packed- there was a line out the door! There was only one person working up front and 1-2 people that were in the back, which didn't really make sense for a Saturday night. There is meter parking directly in front in that shopping center or the parking garage is free for 2 hours. The shopping center is super cute! The inside of the shop is pretty small but is cute! They have regular ice cream, several vegan options, cookie sandwiches, etc. Lots of choices!I got the churros and fudge vegan ice cream. My mom got the coffee flavor (regular) and really liked it.Even though it was tiny, I liked the vibe and thought the ice cream was good and was super happy they had a decent selection of dairy-free flavors!

Opens late which is a plus! They have some great tasting flavored ice cream here. Staff is nice and willing to let you try as many flavors as ya like. One of my fav ice cream spots to go to in Houston!

Great lil ice cream place.My friend and I were looking for nearby dessert, and this place was nearby. There's a lot of options in terms of flavors, suitable for any taste. They use coconut milk for some of the non dairy and even vegan options. I got the tea flavor and non dairy strawberry shortcake. Both were satisfying! The interior was bright and clean. Definitely worth another visit! Yes, you will probably have to pay for parking, but that's the unfortunate price to pay for businesses there!

I'm an ice cream whore...legit. When in NYC, we have points delivered late at night and I have no regrets. My go-to is always the honeycomb and the praline butter cake - together. Chef's kiss! So I was so excited they were around the corner from where I was having lunch because I needed to end my day with a perfect sweet treat.If you've not tried them, what are you waiting for??? Plenty of options and pints to go.

Great ice cream place, reasonably priced and nice portions that we normally have to shareBeen in other locations in San Diego and California, so familiar with the vibe and ice creamDoesn't disappoint

Van Leeuwen is offering your favorite cold treats in vegan form. Don't worry though if you are an ice cream lover you can still order the old fashioned treat. Featuring many different flavors the ice cream tastes fresh and really delicious. Service was great and they let you try out a sample as well. The place was clean and I can't wait to go back and try a different flavor.