Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Coming Soon to Old Fourth Ward
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, the NYC-born, nationally beloved brand known for its cult-favorite dairy and vegan ice cream, announces its first Atlanta scoop shop, to be located at Ponce City Market. Van Leeuwen is known nationally for creative seasonal flavors made with only good ingredients, and unexpected flavor collaborations such as Maren Morris Orange Dreamsicle ice cream in partnership with Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Maren Morris, BIGFACE Coffee Affogato in partnership with NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler, Hidden Valley Ranch, and Kraft Macaroni & Cheese.
The premiere Atlanta location will feature a limited-time sundae in partnership with Bomb Biscuit Co., the MICHELIN recognized concept serving bold, buttery biscuits in Atlanta’s Grant Park neighborhood. “Ice cream is probably my second favorite thing to eat outside of biscuits, so it’s wild to see this sundae come to life,” says Erika Council, founder and executive chef of Bomb Biscuit Co. “I’m honored to have been chosen to collaborate and be a part of Van Leeuwen’s opening celebrations in Atlanta.”
“We’re so happy to finally bring Van Leeuwen to Atlanta,” says Ben Van Leeuwen, co-founder and CEO of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream. “Atlanta is such a great American southern city and we’ve had our eye on it for some time. Now that we’ve found a location that we love, we can’t wait to begin scooping our ice cream for our new neighbors. Plus, we have partnered with Bomb Biscuit Co. to create a limited-time sundae to celebrate our first Atlanta scoop shop - it’s one you won't want to miss!”
Van Leeuwen’s Ponce City Market location will feature more than 30 signature flavors including its award-winning Vanilla Bean (named best vanilla ice cream by The New York Times/Wirecutter), Honeycomb, Sicilian Pistachio (made with Pistachios sourced from Mount Etna in Sicily), Marionberry Cheesecake (made with vine-ripened berries from Oregon farm partner Stahlbush Island Farms), Praline Butter Cake and Earl Grey Tea, in addition to sundaes, housemade waffle cones, ice cream sandwiches, root beer floats, milkshakes and pints to-go.
Van Leeuwen’s Ponce City Market scoop shop is located at 619 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, Suite B109, Atlanta, GA 30308. For more information about Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, follow the brand on Instagram @vanleeuwenicecream or visit vanleeuwenicecream.com.
About Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
Van Leeuwen began as a yellow scoop truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 by Ben Van Leeuwen, Pete Van Leeuwen and Laura O’Neill, who were on a mission to make good ice cream from good ingredients that makes you feel good. Their French-style ice cream (made with more than double the amount of egg yolks as standard ice cream) quickly gained a loyal following. Van Leeuwen has since expanded and has scoop shops in New York, California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, DC, Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Texas, Tennessee and Florida. Pints, ice cream bars and ice cream sandwiches are available in grocery stores across the country and to order for nationwide shipping from their website. To keep up with everything Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, follow the brand on Instagram @vanleeuwenicecream or visit www.vanleeuwenicecream.com.
About Bomb Biscuit Co.
Bomb Biscuit Co. is a joyful celebration of Southern tradition, Black culinary heritage, and bold, buttery flavor from Chef/Owner Erika Council. What began as a beloved pop-up and weekend biscuit window has evolved into a MICHELIN recognized, bustling brick-and-mortar restaurant newly nestled in Atlanta’s Grant Park neighborhood, drawing crowds from near and far. Inspired by generations of women in her family including her grandmother, revered restaurateur and cookbook author Mildred “Mama Dip” Council, Erika Council pays homage to Southern comfort classics with scratch-made biscuits, fried chicken, breakfast sandwiches, and rotating specials that blend nostalgic flavors with playful creativity. Every item on the menu tells a story, from the signature Glori-Fried Chicken Biscuit to limited-edition flavors, all made with intention, love, and butter. Bomb Biscuit’s inclusive menu also offers scratch-made vegan and gluten-free biscuits. Whether grabbing a biscuit to-go or sitting down for a hearty brunch, Bomb Biscuit presents a flavorful, feel-good experience that brings people together—one golden bite at a time.
Ponce City Market is a five-building, three-million-square-foot community hub in Atlanta, Georgia. The mixed-use property, located along Ponce de Leon Avenue in the Old Fourth Ward, features a dynamic blend of local and world-class food and retail offerings, Class A office space, a suite of residential accommodations, and Scout Living, a hospitality living concept combining the comforts of home with hotel amenities and services. With public green space and direct access to the Atlanta Beltline, Ponce City Market has become a defining marker of place in Atlanta’s urban landscape and iconic destination for area residents and visitors. Reflecting Atlanta's evolving identity, Ponce City Market brings together the old and new in one integrated community – with a buzzing food hall at its core. The property includes the adaptive reuse of an historic Sears, Roebuck, and Co. store and distribution center, as well as a series of newly constructed buildings with modern amenities and design features. For more information, visit: poncecitymarket.com.