Van Leeuwen Ice Cream – Creamy, Dreamy Scoops in Montrose

Van Leeuwen brings its New York–born charm straight into the heart of Montrose, offering ultra-creamy, thoughtfully crafted ice creams in a cozy, polished setting. Known for both dairy and vegan flavors, this spot instantly fits into Houston’s dessert landscape—elevated, indulgent, and full of personality.

During its grand opening, the shop buzzed with friendly service, fresh waffle cones, and a lineup of flavors that ranged from classic comfort to floral, elegant creations. Whether you’re grabbing a cone before wandering the Montrose Collective plaza or cooling down after a warm Houston afternoon, this shop promises a scoop worth savoring.

Must-Try Items:

• Royal Wedding Cake Ice Cream – sweet cream cheese base, lemon sponge cake chunks, elderflower frosting

• Honeycomb Ice Cream – a house classic, perfectly paired with a crisp waffle cone

• Fresh Waffle Cones – hot, fragrant, and delightfully crunchy

• Vegan Flavors – signature offerings for dairy-free dessert lovers

Reviews

Sara I. (Apr 28, 2022): “Creamy and dreamy, refreshing ice-cream.

I visited exactly a month ago with a good friend of mine. I had never tried Van Leeuwen although I spotted it a few times out in New York. That's where VL is originally from and it's great to have a spot here down in the H. This is not their first location but it's definitely a cozy spot to open up shoppe.

We have plenty of ice-cream spots in the area but us gourmand Houstonians will happily welcome any new kid on the block. All prestigious and cute, we visited during their grand opening. Truly was a great experience, folks were friendly and fast, whipping up batches and scooping ’em up in cones or cups. I was sooo excited to try their Royal Wedding cake flavor and it was darn good!

Royal Wedding Cake ice cream: ‘Floral, sweet cream cheese ice cream. Chunks of lemon sponge cake layered with elderflower frosting.’

Another flavor that's a total classic is their honeycomb ice cream. It paired perfectly with their crispy and fresh waffle cone.

I was delighted. The flavor I got was regal, classy and sweet. I'm a fan of elderflower notes and the lemon definitely spritzied up the flavor. This spot has always been known for their vegan flavors, but dairy lovers can rejoice—they’ve got plenty of classic options too.

I thought VL would outdo itself in a not-good way, but it was great and I'm happy to welcome this spot to the new Montrose Collective plaza. Toodle-oo! You'll be a sweet spot to savor during these warmer months ahead. Keep calm, chill out, and eat some ice cream!”

Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Sandwiches 

Location: Montrose, Houston 

Tags: Van Leeuwen Montrose, Houston ice cream shops, Royal Wedding Cake ice cream, honeycomb ice cream Houston, Montrose Collective desserts, artisanal ice cream TX