ZipPicks Awards
Best Ice Cream in Williamsburg
Master Critic Review
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
8.4
Small but constantly busy, this Wythe Avenue scoop shop serves dense French-style ice cream, vegan flavors, and rotating collab specials that feel bigger than the footprint. Locals treat it as the default 11249 stop for both classic scoops and headline-grabbing limited editions.
Must-Try Dishes:
Honeycomb Ice Cream, Earl Grey Tea Ice Cream, Peanut Butter Brownie Honeycomb
Scores:
Value: 7
Service: 7.8
Consistency: 8.4
Food Quality: 9.1
Atmosphere: 7.4
Cultural Relevance: 8.3
What makes it special: French-style ice cream shop pairing core classics with playful seasonal collabs.
Who should go: Ice cream fans who like both classic and experimental flavors.
When to visit: Late afternoon or early evening before peak weekend lines build.
What to order: Honeycomb, Earl Grey Tea, Peanut Butter Brownie Honeycomb.
Insider tip: Check the in-shop board for limited collab flavors that never hit pints.