Vanderwende's

Recommend the coconut flavor. Not too sweet, with tasty coconut shavings. Well done!Can't speak to the other flavors. Get a kid's size. It's plenty for two adults as a snack.

Definitely a good value for the amount you pay. Came in later in the evening with no line to wait in. Got a double cup with Mint Chip and Peanut Butter Fudge Crunch. Both were very good. I'm curious to try more of the flavors. Certainly worth a visit while in the area though. The staff were nice and there was plenty of seating available, both inside and outside the store.

FOODWe came in on a rainy Friday night after checking out a couple other ice cream shops in the area throughout the week. We sampled flavors (berry cheesecake, coffee, cappuccino crunch, Annie's apple pie, birthday cake) before deciding on a triple scoop of cookies and cream, berry cheesecake, and cappuccino crunch. Even after looking through pictures online, we didn't believe how big the scoops would be, but they really lived up to the hype. Vanderwende's definition of a single scoop is equivalent to 2.5 scoops of actual ice cream (like actually, they scoop two full scoops and then half a scoop on top).The cookies and cream flavor was classic. It's much better than other cookies and cream ice creams out there because it's not just a vanilla base mixed with cookie pieces. The cookie pieces are blended in with the base and then mix-ins are added after. The berry cheesecake was incredibly rich and creamy. I only wished they could also add graham cracker crust pieces with it as well. Finally, the cappuccino crunch packed punches of flavor-- the coffee flavor really pulling through.SERVICEThe staff are kind and friendly! We took our time sampling the flavors before making a final decision, and they were incredibly patient.AMBIANCEThe place is tidy and neat. There's ample seating inside the store (tables and by the window) and limited seating outside.PARKINGPaid street parking is available at a limited capacity.

Very delicious ice cream with great flavor options! The "small" is quite large in my opinion, I'd get the kids size next time! 10/10 rating over here!

Love their coconut ice cream so much! It is easily the best in the city because of how authentic it tastes AND the addition of actual coconut shavings. I tasted their Mocha Almond Fudge which was rich and delicious - very coffee forward with a slight hint of chocolate - way better than what I had expected. I will be getting a full scoop of it next time!

Who doesn't like a homemade ice cream shop. Prices may seem pricey to some but I was expecting them. It's a cute shop with seating if you want to eat in. I got cherry vanilla and cookies and cream ice cream. I'm not a huge fan of the ice cream. The flavors weren't intense enough for me. It had more of a milky taste and I don't drink milk so I wanted more flavor. The ice cream does not melt fast which I love. Will I be back? Nope but I'm sure others will love it so I'd recommend it.

It's hard to pass up real ice cream! Vanderwende's offer a nice addition to Old City. Somewhere else to get ice cream other than Franklin Fountain. Lots of great and unusual flavours to choose from, including a sugar free vanilla. I chose the apple pie ice cream. It was very good. Real pieces of apple and dough throughout. They are very generous with their scoops. They also sell pints and quarts to go. I'm looking forward to coming back.

The food was spectacular there were 32 flavours including the vegan and seasonal flavours it was nice and creamy and very tasty. The place was clean and had cool decorative walls and there was music playing. The service was excellent everyone was nice and we got our ice cream quickly.

I've had the peanut butter fudge crunch & milk & cookies ice cream at Vanderwende's. Both were outstanding. And they were served in generous scoops. You will get more delicious ice cream here than what you will get at its more well-known neighbor a block away. I live close by, and this will be my go-to spot for ice cream moving forward.

Was in the area looking for ice cream and I turned around and it was literally across the street. The shop was bright and airy amid the darkness of the city. I was happy to see it was opened and the service was pleasant and the associates helpful. You may be overwhelmed by choices: they have all the standard plus a few specialty flavors. I settled on a small cup of berry cheesecake. It was sweet without being cloyingly so which I appreciated ! It was warm and clean inside and the seating was plentiful. I would definitely go back.