Van Leeuwen – American
This bright and inviting parlor serves as a vibrant sanctuary for the senses, where the nostalgic aroma of toasted honeycomb and freshly churned cream fills the air. Guests can indulge in a kaleidoscope of imaginative flavors, from the tropical brightness of mango sticky rice to the decadent depths of peanut butter brownie honeycomb, each scoop crafted with an obsessive dedication to velvety texture. Whether sipping a frothy malted cookie dough shake or lingering over a sophisticated coffee affogato, every visit offers a playful yet refined escape into the world of artisanal frozen treats.
115 South 18th Street, Philadelphia PA 19103 https://vanleeuwenicecream.com/scoop-shopsRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at Van Leeuwen
Dairy-Free at Van Leeuwen
Van Leeuwen in Philadelphia has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Triple Chocolate Swirl Bar, Vegan Vanilla Wildberry Swirl Bar and Vegan Choc Chip Cookie Dough. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Van Leeuwen
Van Leeuwen in Philadelphia has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Vegan Vanilla Wildberry Swirl Bar. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Van Leeuwen
Van Leeuwen in Philadelphia has 33 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vanilla Caramel Swirl Bar, Vegan Triple Chocolate Swirl Bar and Black Cherry Chip. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Van Leeuwen
Van Leeuwen in Philadelphia has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Earl Grey Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Van Leeuwen
Van Leeuwen in Philadelphia has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Earl Grey Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Van Leeuwen
Van Leeuwen in Philadelphia has 11 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Triple Chocolate Swirl Bar, Vegan Vanilla Wildberry Swirl Bar and Vegan Choc Chip Cookie Dough. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Van Leeuwen
Van Leeuwen in Philadelphia has 31 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vanilla Caramel Swirl Bar, Vegan Triple Chocolate Swirl Bar and Black Cherry Chip. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Van Leeuwen
Van Leeuwen in Philadelphia has 5 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Sicilian Pistachio, Earl Grey Tea and Strawberry. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Van Leeuwen
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Vegan Oat Milk Brown Sugar Chunk | 87.5 g | 27.9 g |
| Vegan Peanut Butter Brownie Honeycomb | 138 g | 26.6 g |
| Peanut Butter Brownie Honeycomb | 134.5 g | 25.9 g |
| Vanilla Bean | 24 g | 17.9 g |
| Vegan Banana Bread Pudding with Fudge Swirls | 136.5 g | 17.1 g |
| Brown Sugar Cookie Dough Brownie | 214.6 g | 16.6 g |
| Vegan Sicilian Pistachio | 19 g | 16 g |
| Malted Cookie Dough Shake | 156.7 g | 15 g |
| Cookies & Cream | 88.3 g | 14.9 g |
| Vegan Cookies & Cream Caramel Swirl | 112.2 g | 14.9 g |
| Vegan Strawberry Shortcake | 21.9 g | 14.7 g |
| Vegan Brown Sugar Honeycomb Bar | 184.4 g | 14.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its outstanding desserts, guests rave about the kitchen's clear pride in their craft and the exceptional quality of every sweet treat. Reviewers highlight the knowledgeable and timely service, noting that the intimate setting provides a pleasant atmosphere perfect for a memorable visit.
Menu
Ice Cream Pints
- Mango Sticky Rice - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Strawberry Matcha Latte - $12: Strawberry ice cream, pinnacle-grade matcha ice cream, latte Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Ice Cream Cake - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Strawberry - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Coffee Affogato - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Malted Cookie Dough Shake - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Peanut Butter Brownie Honeycomb - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Black Cherry Chip - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Brown Sugar Cookie Dough Brownie - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Marionberry Cheesecake - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cookies & Cream - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Honeycomb - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Earl Grey Tea - $12 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Mint Chip - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Sicilian Pistachio - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Vanilla Bean - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Dulce de Leche Brownie - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Vegan Ice Cream
- Vegan Banana Bread Pudding with Fudge Swirls - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Vegan Strawberry Shortcake - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Vegan Choc Chip Cookie Dough - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian
- Vegan Peanut Butter Brownie Honeycomb - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Vegan Cookies & Cream Caramel Swirl - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Vegan Oat Milk Brown Sugar Chunk - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal
- Vegan Sicilian Pistachio - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Vegan Chocolate Cookie Dough Honeycomb - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian
Ice Cream Bars
- Toffee Brown Sugar Bar - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Vanilla Caramel Swirl Bar - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Vegan Brown Sugar Honeycomb Bar - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Vegan Triple Chocolate Swirl Bar - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Vegan Vanilla Wildberry Swirl Bar - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Honeycomb Caramel Ice Cream Sandwich - $8 Dietary tags: Halal, High-Fiber
- Double Chocolate Cheesecake Ice Cream Sandwich - $8 Dietary tags: Halal, High-Fiber
Bundles
- Best Sellers (Ice Cream) Bundle - $55 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Van Leeuwen
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The extensive menu features over fifteen flavors and treats, including diverse options for vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free diets.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- The intimate setting provides a pleasant and vibrant atmosphere described by guests as a bright sanctuary perfect for a memorable visit.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This budget-friendly ($) ice cream parlor offers a casual, bright, and inviting atmosphere perfect for enjoying desserts and shakes.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided data for Van Leeuwen does not contain information regarding the specific number of reviews the restaurant has received.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Van Leeuwen offers a bright, inviting, and intimate parlor atmosphere with a nostalgic feel and a vibrant, casual style.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The menu accommodates mixed dietary needs with vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and plant-based options like vegan honeycomb and gluten-free vanilla.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers rave about the outstanding dessert quality, the kitchen's pride in their craft, and the knowledgeable, timely service provided.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Van Leeuwen specializes in American cuisine, specifically focusing on a wide variety of imaginative ice cream flavors and decadent desserts.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews mention no major concerns, instead highlighting the exceptional dessert quality, knowledgeable service, and pleasant, intimate atmosphere.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- The restaurant maintains a website at https://vanleeuwenicecream.com/scoop-shops, but the provided data does not confirm if online ordering is available.
- Is Van Leeuwen dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Van Leeuwen has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Triple Chocolate Swirl Bar, Vegan Vanilla Wildberry Swirl Bar and Vegan Choc Chip Cookie Dough.
- What can I eat at Van Leeuwen on a dairy-free diet?
- Vegan Triple Chocolate Swirl Bar, Vegan Vanilla Wildberry Swirl Bar and Vegan Choc Chip Cookie Dough carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Van Leeuwen have vegan options?
- Yes. 11 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Vegan Triple Chocolate Swirl Bar and Vegan Vanilla Wildberry Swirl Bar.
- Is Van Leeuwen gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Van Leeuwen?
- Vegan Oat Milk Brown Sugar Chunk, at roughly 27.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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