Veg*n ice cream crawl – Lower Manhattan

**You can join the Veg*n Ice-cream crawl for any length of time, tag along halfway, and leave the crawl whenever you wish. Buying food/eating at Veg*n establishments is at your discretion.**

During the summertime in New York City, vegan ice cream gains popularity as a delightful and refreshing treat to beat the heat. With the sun shining over the city’s iconic skyline, locals and tourists seeking dairy-free options flock to various ice cream parlors offering an impressive array of vegan flavors. From creamy coconut-based scoops to nutty almond milk creations, the city embraces the plant-based movement with open arms. Whether you’re strolling through Central Park or exploring the bustling city streets, indulging in a refreshing vegan ice cream cone provides a guilt-free and delicious way to enjoy the season to the fullest. New York City’s summertime vegan ice cream scene caters to all tastes, making it a perfect destination for ice cream enthusiasts, regardless of dietary preferences.

Join us as we walk through the neighborhood of Lower Manhattan – exploring the local scene, and eat Veg*n Ice-creams along the way.

**1st Stop -**
**Morgenstern’s BANANAS**
**(2 Rivington St, New York) – 06:30 PM onwards**
[http://www.morgensternsbananas.com/](http://www.morgensternsbananas.com/)
Modern parlor featuring creative flavors of ice cream & sorbet plus gourmet sundae toppings.

**2nd Stop -**
**2.1 – FIGO il Gelato Italiano**
**(178 Mulberry St, New York) – 07:15 PM onwards**
[http://www.figoilgelato.com/](http://www.figoilgelato.com/)
Independent shop featuring artisanal, traditionally-made gelato & sorbet in classic Italian flavors.

**2.2 – Van Leeuwen Ice Cream**
**(45 Spring St, New York) – 07:30 PM onwards**
[https://vanleeuwenicecream.com/](https://vanleeuwenicecream.com/)
Local Ice-cream chain w/ plenty of vegan flavors.

**3rd Stop -**
**Urban Dessert Lab**
**(95 Orchard St, New York, NY) – 08:15 PM onwards**
[https://urbandessertlab.com/](https://urbandessertlab.com/)
Creative, oat-milk & plant-based ice creams dished up in a compact, contemporary parlor.

In the end, we’ll walk up and hangout by the Essex Street Market – (88 Essex St, New York) – Depending on the weather we might choose to hangout at an alternative location.

**FOR OUR NEW MEMBERS:** this is an incredibly friendly and welcoming group. We are a FUN group. Join us for a stellar evening of walking in the Williamsburg neighborhood with lively conversations, great food and drinks with fellow vegetarians and vegans. Please wear comfortable clothes and stay hydrated.

Everyone pays for themselves at Ice-Cream venues – Most of them take major credit cards. Easy!

**TRAIN DIRECTIONS:** For Stop 1 – Morgenstern’s BANANAS – Take B/D train to Grand St Station – 6 Min/ 0.3 Mile to the venue OR Take F Train to 2nd Ave Station – 5 Min/0.2 Mile to the venue.

**How To Find Us:** Check out comments section on the Meetup page for group location, we will notify periodically.

Thanks,
Karthik :))

**You can join the Veg*n Ice-cream crawl for any length of time, tag along halfway, and leave the crawl whenever you wish. Buying food/eating at Veg*n establishments is at your discretion.**

Image Courtesy – thevegan8.com