Best Vegan Ice Cream in New York City

New York City scores 88/100 on our vegan city index. Excellent menu labeling. We ranked 27 restaurants by how good their vegan ice cream actually is — based on review analysis, dish mentions, and community feedback. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream takes the #1 spot.

27
Venues Ranked
4.4
Avg Rating
0
Fully Vegan
Excellent
Dish Quality
1

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors

Ice Cream · Dessert

#1 — 4.8★ rating.

★ 4.8
C
2

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors

Ice Cream · Dessert

★ 4.6
B
3

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors

Ice Cream · Dessert

★ 4.6
B
4

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors

Ice Cream · Dessert

★ 4.4
C
5

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors

Ice Cream · Dessert

★ 4.9
B
6

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors

Ice Cream · Dessert

★ 4.2
B
7

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors

Ice Cream · Dessert

★ 4.8
C
8

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

Ice Cream, Vegan Menu

Ice Cream · Dessert

★ 4.5
B
9

Sugar Hill Creamery

Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors

Ice Cream

★ 4.3
D
10

Anita Gelato

Gelato, Vegan Flavors, Sorbet

Gelato · Ice Cream · Dessert

★ 4.5
C
11

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors

Dessert · Ice Cream

★ 4.2
C
12

Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream

Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors, Takeout

Ice Cream · Vegan

★ 4.5
C
13

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

Ice Cream, Vegan Ice Cream

Ice Cream · Dessert

★ 4.3
B
14

Matchaful

Cafe, Vegan Soft Serve, Matcha

Japanese · Cafe · Dessert

★ 4.4
B
15

Gelatoville

Gelato, Vegan Flavors, Ice Cream

Ice Cream · Gelato · Dessert

★ 4.6
C
16

Anita La Mamma del Gelato

Gelato, Vegan Sorbet

Italian

★ 4.6
C
17

Davey's Ice Cream

Ice Cream, Vegan Pops

American

★ 4.0
E
18

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors, Hot Fudge

Ice Cream · Dessert

★ 3.6
C
19

Soft Swerve

Ice Cream, Vegan Ube

Asian · Ice Cream

★ 4.1
E
20

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

Ice Cream, Vegan Sorbet

Ice Cream · Dessert

★ 4.3
C
21

Venchi - 7th Ave

Gelato, Vegan Sorbet

Gelato · Chocolate · Dessert · Italian

★ 4.4
C
22

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors

Ice Cream · Dessert

★ 4.3
C
23

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

Ice Cream, Vegan Ice Cream, Separate Menu

Ice Cream · Dessert

★ 4.3
C
24

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream - Upper East Side

Ice Cream, Vegan Menu, Sundaes

Ice Cream · Dessert

★ 4.2
B
25

Amorino - Times Square

Gelato, Vegan Sorbet

Italian · Dessert · Gelato

★ 4.6
C
26

Ollie's Ice Cream + Stuff

Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors

American · Ice Cream

★ 3.8
D
27

Salt & Straw

Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors

American

★ 4.5
C

What do the letter grades mean?

Each restaurant gets a Vegan Friendliness grade from A to E. It tells you how easy it is to eat vegan there — before you go.

A
Outstanding
B
Very Good
C
Good
D
Limited
E
Poor
🍽️
Vegan Options
How many dishes can you actually order?
🌱
Protein Sources
Tofu, tempeh, seitan — or just vegetables?
📋
Menu Clarity
Are vegan items clearly marked?
💬
Staff Knowledge
Will they understand what you need?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find the best vegan ice cream in New York City?

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream tops our ranking for the best vegan ice cream in New York City. We analyzed 27 restaurants serving vegan ice cream in New York City, ranking them by dish quality based on review analysis and community feedback.

How many restaurants serve vegan ice cream in New York City?

We found 27 restaurants serving quality vegan ice cream in New York City. The average Spinach rating across these venues is 4.4 out of 5.0.

What makes New York City good for vegan ice cream?

New York City stands out for excellent menu labeling. The vegan scene in New York City runs at a comfortable, unhurried pace—great for casual dining any day of the week. All 27 ranked restaurants score well on our Vegan Friendliness Index.

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