The butter yellow trucks of New York gelato gurus, Van Leeuwen have built up a huge following since they launched in 2008. And yes their ice cream is divine (Currents and Cream, Earl Grey tea, Pumpkin Pie, Egg Nog....mmmm load me up!) But they also do a mean cup of coffee, perfect creamy-without-being-too-sweet hot chocs (using Michel Cluizel’s finest) and piles of sweet cakey treats.
Their first bricks and mortar home opened up in Greenpoint last year, but their second launch last week, in leafy Boerum Hill, is even better. Huge floor-to-ceiling windows at the front have created a sun-flooded space that makes it feel like summer even when its freezing outside and delicate herb-print wallpaper, acid yellow chairs and retro white tiled floors (not the mention the barista slipping on old vinyl records in-between making espressos) complete the light, bright, happy vibe.
Getting there: its right beside one of the Bergen St subway exits (and a minutes walk from the other). Address: 81 Bergen Street (at smith st) www.vanleeuwenicecream.com
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