Review of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

I’ve never had so much trouble finding ice cream before but apparently gf, non-dairy, with no oats is particularly rare. Van Leeuwen somehow managed to do it though and their ice cream tastes normal (as opposed to those that stopped tasting like ice cream). The only problem is, and perhaps it’s only at this location but, they cross contaminate like crazy to the point where the gf ice cream isn’t gf and the dairy free ice cream isn’t dairy free.

I’ve gone here a few times with a lactose intolerant friend and we’ve both gotten sick every time. After our last visit, we noticed that they used the same scooper to serve us non dairy and gf ice cream that had just served the people before us cookie dough. Assuming they do this all day, it makes the treat unsafe for celiacs.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good