{"id":198340,"date":"2026-03-19T21:38:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T21:38:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/198340\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T21:38:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T21:38:18","slug":"famed-new-york-ice-cream-shop-opens-in-brickell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/198340\/","title":{"rendered":"Famed New York Ice Cream Shop Opens in Brickell"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLegendary New York ice cream shop Van Leeuwen has opened its second Miami spot in Brickell, and its first ever to serve froyo.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1080\" height=\"834\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/VL_Matcha-Froyo_02-Credit_-Van-Leeuwen.png\" class=\"article-thumbnail-image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"  \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLegendary New York City ice cream shop Van Leeuwen Ice Cream has opened its second Miami spot in Brickell, and its first ever to serve froyo.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Van Leeuwen Ice Cream photo<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tts-pre-loader.gif\" alt=\"Carbonatix Pre-Player Loader\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; margin-left: 20px;\">Audio By Carbonatix<\/p>\n<p>A cult-favorite ice cream shop from New York City has just <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miaminewtimes.com\/food-drink\/famed-ice-cream-shop-van-leeuwen-to-open-in-brickell-winter-2025-23573442\/\">opened its first Brickell location<\/a>. However, this isn\u2019t your average Van Leeuwen opening \u2014 this scoop shop comes with the brand\u2019s first-ever frozen yogurt offerings.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/vanleeuwenicecream.com\/\">Van Leeuwen Ice Cream<\/a> has opened at Mary Brickell Village on March 19, marking the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miaminewtimes.com\/food-drink\/famed-new-york-ice-cream-shop-to-open-first-florida-location-in-march-22658965\/\">brand\u2019s second location in Miami <\/a>and the debut of its new frozen yogurt concept.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"694\" width=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/VL_Froyo_Tart-Credit_-Van-Leeuwen.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40533420\"  \/>It will be the first location to also offer frozen yogurt, including  delicious tart and matcha flavors<\/p>\n<p>Van Leeuwen Ice Cream photo<\/p>\n<p>First Van Leeuwen to Also Serve FroYo<\/p>\n<p>The nationally-recognized ice cream brand will introduce frozen yogurt for the first time at the Brickell shop, making it the company\u2019s first dual ice cream and frozen yogurt location. The new offering will launch with two flavors: a classic tart frozen yogurt made with organic A2 Bulgarian yogurt and a ceremonial-grade matcha flavor that will rotate seasonally. <\/p>\n<p>Customers can also try a combination swirl of both flavors. (The timing also coincides with <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miaminewtimes.com\/food-drink\/best-frozen-yogurt-shops-in-miami-40526270\/\">frozen yogurt\u2019s apparent revival in Miami<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>The Brickell shop will still feature Van Leeuwen\u2019s signature ice cream lineup, including more than 25 flavors ranging from \u201cHoneycomb\u201d and \u201cEarl Grey Tea\u201d to \u201cPistachio\u201d made with Sicilian pistachios from Mount Etna.<\/p>\n<p>The Brickell location will also offer vegan options such as \u201cBanana Bread Pudding,\u201d \u201cPeanut Butter Brownie Honeycomb,\u201d and \u201cStrawberry Shortcake\u201d alongside sundaes, milkshakes, waffle cones, ice cream sandwiches, and pints to go.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"673\" width=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ice_cream_1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40007435\"  \/>A packed Van Leeuwen ice cream shop in Dallas.<\/p>\n<p>The Scoop on the Space<\/p>\n<p>The 1,200-square-foot shop blends the brand\u2019s pastel color palette with custom tile details inspired by its \u201cVanilla Bean\u201d and \u201cPraline Butter Cake\u201d flavors. The new scoop shop also includes both indoor and outdoor seating in the heart of Mary Brickell Village (ideal for the upcoming summer).<\/p>\n<p>Plus, the dual ice cream and frozen yogurt shop will also feature an expanded toppings menu to complement both offerings. Available toppings include strawberries, pistachio kataifi, toasted coconut, mochi, chocolate curls, cookies and cream crumble, and Sicilian pistachio cream.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"767\" width=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ice_cream_2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40007433\"  \/>Legendary New York ice cream shop Van Leeuwen Ice Cream will open its second Miami location on March 19<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s the Big Deal?<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 2008 as a yellow ice cream truck in New York City, Van Leeuwen has built a national following for its ultra-rich French-style ice cream made with a higher ratio of egg yolks than traditional recipes call for. <\/p>\n<p>The company has expanded across the U.S. with scoop shops and grocery distribution while gaining buzz for unexpected limited-edition flavors like Kraft Mac &amp; Cheese and Hidden Valley Ranch.<\/p>\n<p>The Brickell location joins the brand\u2019s growing Florida presence, which includes a Miami Beach scoop shop and several locations in Palm Beach County.<\/p>\n<p>Van Leeuwen Ice Cream. 900 S. Miami Ave., Ste. 172, Miami; <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/vanleeuwenicecream.com\">vanleeuwenicecream.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Sign up for the Food Alerts: Miami Bites newsletter to get the latest stories delivered to your inbox<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\tTHANK YOU!<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;re all set.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCLOSE\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.miaminewtimes.com\/author\/victoria-stanzione\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Victoria-Stanzione.jpg\" class=\"article-author-avatar-image\" alt=\"color photo of a smiling young woman with longish, dark hair, in a rural outdoor setting on a bright sunny day\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Victoria Stanzione is a Miami native and a natural storyteller with a lifelong passion for food, culture, and connection. A former editor-in-chief of Gulliver Prep\u2019s Rider Voice and a Pepperdine University graduate with a degree in political science and intercultural communications, she blends her journalistic instincts with experience in media, hospitality, and the podcast industry, where she manages talent, brand messaging, and creative development. 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