This summer is a HOT one, Atlanta! But don’t worry! One of the best ways to beat the heat is with a yummy scoop of ice cream… and one of the best spots to get ice cream is the cult-favorite NYC-born ice cream shop: Van Leeuwen Ice Cream.
And we’re in luck, because this summer, they’re opening their second Atlanta-area location, just a short drive into Peachtree Corners! Keep scrolling to learn more.
What is Van Leeuwen Ice Cream?
Van Leeuwen is a boundary-pushing cult-classic ice cream shop born out of a one scoop ice cream truck in New York City. In the past nearly twenty years, they’ve grown into a nationally acclaimed ice cream shop.
The brand is known for its French-style ice cream (made with more than double the amount of egg yolks as standard ice cream), innovative vegan options, and unexpected collaboration flavors. From its award-winning Vanilla Bean (named best vanilla ice cream by The New York Times/Wirecutter) to buzzworthy limited editions such as Kraft Mac & Cheese, Hidden Valley Ranch, and Espresso (with singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter), Van Leeuwen continues to push the boundaries of ice cream.
Ben Van Leeuwen, co-founder and CEO of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream said in a statement,
We’re so excited to be opening at The Forum and continuing to grow in Atlanta. We’ve always believed that great ice cream starts with great ingredients, like pistachios from Bronte, Sicily, hazelnuts from Piedmont, sun-ripened Oregon strawberries and more. That’s how we’ve made ice cream since we started with one scoop truck in New York City in 2008, and we can’t wait to share it with even more people here.
What’s on the menu at Van Leeuwen?
Van Leeuwen is known nationally for its creative seasonal flavors and unexpected collaborations with Hidden Valley Ranch, Kraft Macaroni & Cheese and BIGFACE Coffee Affogato in partnership with NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler. The Forum shop will serve more than 30 signature flavors, including:
- Award-winning Vanilla Bean
- Mango Sticky Rice
- Honeycomb
- Sicilian Pistachio (made with pistachios from Mount Etna in Sicily)
- Marionberry Cheesecake (with berries from Oregon’s Stahlbush Island Farms)
- Earl Grey Tea
Guests can also enjoy sundaes, milkshakes, house-made waffle cones, ice cream sandwiches, root beer floats, and 14-oz pints to go.
Okay, I’ve gotta go get a scoop! Details please!
Where: Van Leeuwen’s The Forum scoop shop | 5143 Peachtree Parkway NW
Grand Opening: Thursday, July 2nd!
Regular hours: Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. & Saturday-Sunday from 11 a.m.-12 a.m.
To celebrate the grand opening on July 2, Van Leeuwen is offering $1 scoops from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., and the first 100 guests will receive a limited-edition Van Leeuwen tote bag.
You can learn more about Van Leeuwen’s Ice Cream on their website, here!Grab a scoop, Atlanta! You’ll be glad you did!
