Brickell’s dessert game just leveled up. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream opened a new scoop shop in Mary Brickell Village on March 19, bringing the New York cult favorite to the neighborhood and rolling out the brand’s first-ever frozen-yogurt program. The roughly 1,200-square-foot shop sticks to Van Leeuwen’s soft pastel look, with indoor and outdoor seating, and pairs more than two dozen signature ice cream flavors with rotating froyo and vegan options.
Van Leeuwen Debuts Frozen Yogurt In Brickell
The Brickell location launched frozen yogurt with two debut flavors: a classic tart made from organic A2 Bulgarian yogurt and a ceremonial-grade matcha that will rotate seasonally, and customers can also opt for a combination swirl, according to Miami New Times. That makes this Brickell shop the company’s first dual ice-cream-and-froyo concept, an experiment the chain says is meant to complement its existing scoop lineup rather than replace it.
Inside The New Scoop Shop
Van Leeuwen’s store listing notes that the Mary Brickell Village shop serves the full menu: sundaes, milkshakes, waffle cones, ice cream sandwiches and pints to go, along with multiple vegan options that mirror the brand’s broader roster. The space is set up for quick service and alfresco eating, with both indoor and outdoor seating to handle Brickell’s steady foot traffic, per Van Leeuwen Ice Cream.
Where It Fits In Brickell
Mary Brickell Village’s owner added Van Leeuwen as part of a refresh announced last year, a leasing wave that also brought Uchibā and a Rivian experiential space, according to a Kimco Realty release posted on StreetInsider. The Brickell scoop shop also extends the brand’s Florida footprint, joining a Miami Beach location and several Palm Beach County outposts, as reported by Miami New Times.
Practical Details
The new scoop shop is open now at Mary Brickell Village. Expect warm-weather lines and a mix of walk-up and takeout traffic, and check the brand’s website or the mall’s listings for current hours and any opening-day offers.
