Ice Cream ShopWashington, DC
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream – 3245 Prospect Street Northwest, Washington
Opening hours
Closed · opens 1:00 PM
| Monday | 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
Local time in Washington: 9:10 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ.
Location & directions
3245 Prospect Street NorthwestWashington, DC 20007
About Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
Looking for an ice cream shop in Washington? Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is at 3245 Prospect Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia. It's part of our guide to 2,052 restaurants, cafes and bars in Washington.
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is open 4 days a week (closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Night owls can stop by until 11:00 PM on Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Available service options are takeout. Offerings include vegan options.
Quick facts
- Category
- Ice Cream Shop
- Address
- 3245 Prospect Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007
- Hours
- Open 4 days a week (closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 10 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for ice cream shops and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Van Leeuwen Ice Cream’s weekday schedule with 20 other ice cream shops in Washington. On a typical weekday it opens at 1:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 12:00 PM) and closes at 11:00 PM, later than 65% of them (typical closing time: 9:45 PM).
In total it is open about 44 hours a week, 23 hours fewer than the local median of 67. 95% of ice cream shops in Washington open on Sundays, and Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is one of them.
Compared with 20 other ice cream shops in Washington that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for ice cream shops across the US
Based on 358 menus with 6,371 priced items from ice cream shops across the US, the median menu item costs $6.99, and half of all items are priced between $4.25 and $9.99.
We don’t have Van Leeuwen Ice Cream’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what ice cream shops across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Banana Split | 28% | $9.38 |
| Strawberry | 20% | $5.00 |
| Chocolate | 15% | $4.67 |
| Vanilla | 14% | $4.85 |
| Butter Pecan | 11% | $5.55 |
| Milkshake | 10% | $8.34 |
| Hot Fudge | 9% | $4.52 |
| Banana | 9% | $4.22 |
Calculated from 358 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
Offerings
- Vegan options
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream there are 118 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 239 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (52), American (18), Sandwiches & Delis (16), and Pizza (15).
Competition is healthy: 3 other ice cream shops are within a mile and 20 within three miles. The closest is Yala, < 0.1 mi away.
78 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeBlank Street Coffee< 0.1 mi
- EuropeanBrasserie Liberté< 0.1 mi
- ItalianCafe Milano< 0.1 mi
- ThaiNeyla< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsBilly Martin's Tavern< 0.1 mi
What to expect at an ice cream shop
This group brings together bakeries, donut shops, ice cream parlors, frozen yogurt shops, dessert cafes, candy stores and specialty sweet shops. Bakeries usually open early and sell their best items before noon, while ice cream and dessert shops are busiest in the evening and on warm weekends.
What to order
- Croissants or morning pastries – freshest early in the day
- Donuts – classic glazed is the benchmark
- Cookies and cupcakes – easy to share or take home
- Pan dulce or Asian buns – bakery specialties from other traditions
Good to know
- Arrive early for the full selection; popular items sell out.
- Order celebration cakes several days ahead.
- Many bakeries discount day-old bread and pastries in the afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Van Leeuwen Ice Cream's opening hours?
Open 4 days a week (closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Monday: 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Is Van Leeuwen Ice Cream open on Sunday?
Yes, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is open on Sundays: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Where is Van Leeuwen Ice Cream located?
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is located at 3245 Prospect Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007.
Does Van Leeuwen Ice Cream offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout.
Is Van Leeuwen Ice Cream open late?
Yes – Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Van Leeuwen Ice Cream?
There are 239 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream. Nearby options include Blank Street Coffee (< 0.1 mi), Brasserie Liberté (< 0.1 mi), and Cafe Milano (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other ice cream shops near Van Leeuwen Ice Cream?
3 other ice cream shops within a mile. The closest is Yala, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do ice cream shops across the US cost?
Based on 358 menus with 6,371 priced items from ice cream shops across the US, the median menu item costs $6.99, and half of all items are priced between $4.25 and $9.99.
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