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Lula's Sweet Apothecary
Categories: Food Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Restaurants Vegan Restaurants Vegetarian Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Vegan, Vegetarian [Edit]
516 E 6th St(between Avenue A & Avenue B)
New York, NY 10009
Neighborhoods: East Village, Alphabet City
(646) 481-5852
- Nearest Transit:
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2 Av (F)
1 Av (L)
- Hours:
Tue-Wed, Sun 3 pm - 10 pm
Thu-Sat 3 pm - 11:30 pm
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dessert
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Hipster, Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
Allison C. said: "Though occasionally utilized for a quick gelato fix before a train ride to my parents' house, or a quick late-evening banana and Nutella crepe fix before heading back to my apartment after a long train ride back into this chaotic city,…" read more »
460 reviews for Lula's Sweet Apothecary
Review Highlights
"I had the chocolate and cake batter soft serve twist."
(in 70 reviews)
"The coconut fudge and peanut butter fudge was delicious."
(in 29 reviews)
"A must try for anyone vegan or lactose intolerant."
(in 32 reviews)
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Review from Cynthia L.
Astoria, NY
2/9/2012
So I am a strange bird. I love desserts to the endless degree. Sometimes when I eat a dessert that I love so much I start to tear up with joy. I am not joking. Sometimes I actually cry when a dessert tastes that good. Well my friend took me here last night because she is vegan and she knows that lactose and me do not get along and I couldn't be happier. I was literally crying over my delicious milkshake, it was that good.
I can not wait to come back here during the summer because getting a milkshake while it was snowing last night had to be a strange turn of events, the place was empty but then again it was 8pm and it was snowing out. I was just happy that I got to enjoy my milkshake with my friend. OH and one more thing about their flavors- THEY ARE FANTASTIC. We tried the chocolate, strawberry and the peanut butter. TO DIE FOR!!! But then again you are talking to a girl that gets giddy with glee when you put a slice of cheesecake in front of me.
GO HERE, you will not regret it and even if your not vegan, just GO HERE! -
Review from Leah C.
2/2/2012
If my mouth could be anywhere on a hot summer day, it would be directly under the spout for Lulu's Cake Batter soft serve. It is hard to describe the joy that wells up in a vegan's heart when you walk into an ice cream parlor where you can order anything you want and there are EGG CREAMS on the menu. I wish all ice cream parlors maintained such old-fashioned charm and attention to detail. Good ice cream deserves a stainless or glass vessel, not a paper or plastic cup.
You have more self-control than I if you can order just one treat. The topping bar is intimidating with favorites like Newman-Os in all their variations, vegan versions of popular candy bars, gelatin-free gummy bears, fruit, nuts, syrups, and sauces. Try what I lovingly refer to as a Fluffernutter (banana split with peanut butter and marshmallow sauce, peanuts, and whipped cream) or simplify with a Chocolate Malt.
Be aware, it is small and it is closed on Mondays. Otherwise, go nuts. -
Review from Jacqueline Y.
New York, NY
1/19/2012
delicious, tasty, sweet, yummy and totally satisfies my sweet tooth... this is all based on not knowing the calorie content, otherwise i might feel guilty. but since ignorance is bliss! :) i'm all smiles
the chai ice cream is awesome, the strawberry is great and tastes very natural and not artificial at all! the cake batter soft serve was not as good as the ice creams in my roommates opinion, maybe because of the consistency or maybe it was sweeter than the fruity flavored ice creams.
it does get crowded even though its dead winter! -
Review from Kurt I.
1/3/2012 1 Check-in Here
So on one of the coldest nights in December and immediately after we over-ate a ridiculously good meal a friend says "Let's go for ice cream!" What an utter retard.
I've had Lulu's before when visiting other establishments that carry their frozen holiness. This was my first trip to the actual establishment.
So - as I mentioned previously - it was F*$K&N cold outside, thus anyone who wanted LULU's was jammed in here soaking up any warmth they had - so picture 30 people in that tiny little area/counterspace which comfortably probably houses 5? It was all good, everyone was friendly with no foul odors.
Did I purchase their ice cream? HELL NO. It was cold. I did mooch from everyone who was in my group and all of theirs was delicious.
Don't get your panties in a bunch, I did purchase something from L.S.A... I got a donut. I was in a donut mood, and it was damned good (even though I know its from Dun-Well, not LSA).
So, when its warm - hell yes I'll be back. This is some A plus, five star, gold nugget type stuff right here. -
Review from Jennifer S.
Huntington Station, NY
1/19/2012
Cake batter soft serve with gummy bears. The gummy bears get hard but I don't care. Its perfection.
Grab a sweet and sara s'more to eat on your way home!
I just wish it was a bigger place. Most times I come here and I have to take my ice cream to go because it's way too crowded. -
Review from Dean L.
Bronx, NY
This was my first time here and I was not disappointed...at all. So many good things to point out about this heavenly place.
First of all the people who work there are very nice. They converse with you and make you feel welcome.
They let you taste a sample of any one of their ice creams, which I find welcoming as a first time visitor. I went with the "Cookies & Cream" shake, which is really good. If you want to get a shake, they take the ice cream and I believe they add cashew milk to it for that milkshake feel.
They have donuts that taste really good. When I went I ordered the blueberry doughnut. They also had vanilla with chocolate sprinkles version,a cinnamon covered one, and a coconut flavored doughnut.
The only downside is that this is not made for big groups. There are only 4 seats if you want to stay in and it can get a bit crowded at times with just 6 people inside. This is good if you are going on a date.
The ambiance is good and I love the atmosphere. I am definitely going back again. -
Review from Lisa Jane C.
Brooklyn, NY
Hadn't tried vegan ice cream until this week, but after a positive experience at Stogo and a recommendation from a friend, I decided to visit Lula's. What a wise decision.
Since you are able to have two flavors in a small (yay!), I opted for the 1) peanut butter and jelly and 2) cinnamon flavors after sampling a few. The menu has a dozen choices, and sampling is encouraged, so finding something is easy.
The cinnamon was spicy but not overpowering. The peanut butter and jelly tasted like the classic sandwich. Both were smooth and creamy, and most people probably wouldn't know they were vegan unless told otherwise. The small serving is generously portioned, and a great value at $3.95. Flurries, floats, egg creams and hot fudge sundaes are available if you left plenty of room for dessert
The store also sells vegan lip balms and the Sweet and Sara line of desserts, which I found to be much less expensive here than in midtown. These products are made with vegan marshmallows, and the crispy rice treat was very good.
Yet another great ice cream parlor in the East Village!Listed in: Ice cream, sorbet, gelato..., Go Vegan!
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Review from Stacy J.
Manhattan, NY
1/12/2012
Yelp lead me here over the summer .. and now I'm catching up on my reviews!
Oh my gods, so good. I never would have thought that this would be something I'd go for -- it was absolutely incredible.
The girls behind the counter seemed to know and expect the hesitation, and were supremely confident that their customers would be won over at first bite. They were cheerful and laughing, and super nice. While I was there a kid dropped an ice cream and they quickly replaced it without the least fuss.
I had vanilla, and the subtle and yet supreme awesomeness of it makes me smack my lips even now, months after the fact. -
Review from Anna S.
Manhattan, NY
1/5/2012
Ok, so I read a bunch of other people's reviews, and you guys basically said it all. I won't be repetitive. But here is a shameless plug - I am going to tell you my favorite combination in hopes that someone else tries it too and shares in the glory:
cake batter soft serve
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the marshmallow gooey topping
with
crushed graham cracker
with
coconut whipped cream
with cherry on top
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best sundae I've ever had!! -
Review from Roisin N.
New York, NY
12/27/2011
I have to admit, I avoided this place for awhile because of how trendy it became, and with whom. I'm admittedly somewhat of a reverse snob...if the 'cool kids' like it, it's probably total crap, and regardless, I won't be caught dead there.
But then one day it happened. I don't know why it happened, but it did, and all of a sudden I found myself at Lula's counter, ordering a seasonal pumpkin ice cream. As I waited, I will admit I was quite taken with the cute decor, and with the surprisingly large selection of Sweet & Sara vegan 'junk food' (I may have bought a few things, including a bag of vanilla marshmallows....even Whole Foods doesn't consistently carry vegan marshmallows anymore, so what other choice did I have?)
And then I got my ice cream, I have yet to try any other flavours (I'm actually a bit scared to), but I can say without reservation that the pumpkin ice cream was better than sex (and this is NOT something I say lightly). Positively orgasmic. Not too sweet, perhaps too pumpkin-y for anyone who doesn't like pumpkin (anyone who doesn't like pumpkin is a sick individual), it was absolutely everything I hoped for and more.
As I said, I haven't been back in awhile, but that's not because I haven't been craving it...it's because the stuff is addictive, and I'm afraid if I give in too much, after a month or so, I won't even fit into the narrow shop anymore... -
Review from Casey W.
12/8/2011
- overall rating: 3.5
- most of their flavors are a bit too sweet for me but once in a while I'll drop in for a cone of their cake batter soft serve
- very personable, sharply dressed, adorable staff
- the bf has a gluten allergy so he was beside himself when he saw that they have gluten free cones (until we discovered a box of them very reasonably priced at whole foods) -
Review from Bill S.
11/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
How do you describe a vegan, they use vegetable oil on their salads?? Listen, yesterday morning I'm starving. I'm looking for some fresh killed pork. I swing by Abraço and they have these little breakfast sandwiches with ham and eggs.
I walk in and order a latte. I notice there are no baked goods or breakfast items out.
The barista says, "yeah, the girl didn't come in today, too much turkey"
What the eff?! I'm about to eat a pigeon at this point. So I walk and I walk and I spy with my little eye a sign out front for Vegan something.
Now to know me, little hippy vegan girls are my type. They wear hemp hats, have cute freckled noses and want to save the animals. Me? I want to eat baby lamb sliders and drive my SUV on the beach.
So I'm looking at their small baked goods and there are no fresh croissants, no fresh muffins, just a few cookies. I see in the bottom right corner, "chocolate Vegan Espresso cookie".
Again, I need to have this vegan thing explained to me. Are there no eggs or dairy in this cookie??
So, I order ANOTHER cup of coffee and this vegan, lower east side hipster girl makes me a cuppa coffee and hands me the cookie. My breakfast...
I sit down and I'm reviewing the place. At one time it must of been a drugstore/lunchonette. That's the thing with the lower east side which I like, they keep reusing the old structures and not ripping it all down for the latest Chipotle.
While I'm looking a take a bite of the vegan thing.
Holy Sweet mother of Kal-El!
That is a friggin good cookie!
Now, I had for the first time in my life, tofu cream cheese around the corner and now a vegan espresso cookie.
Hmm.. pass me a hemp cap baby, I'm a believer. (I'll still love me some baby lamb sliders..)Listed in: Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Review from Adrian O.
New York, NY
1/17/2012
I mean, it's alright and all....but...it's just kind of small and out of the way and doesn't really have a huge selection of options. I mean, maybe I caught them on an off day (the staff member there was really nice though) but I wasn't really that impressed.
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Review from Donna D.
New York, NY
12/6/2011
I half expect a child George Bailey to walk in and wish for a million bucks on a device in a corner before shouting "Hot Dog!". This place is adorable and very reminiscent of the old candy shops/drug stores of the 1930's and straight out of something in It's A Wonderful Life. I could sit in here all day.
But aside from the quaintness and warmth of the joint, there is another reason to go. Maple waffle ice cream. That's right. Waffles and maple syrup turned into vegan ice cream. I'm not much of a sweet eater, and really ice cream is a take it or leave it kind of thing for me, but this. This is something special. Chewy and savory with just a hint of sweetness. It's like eating a log cabin in the woods at breakfast time (in the good way of course).
Their flavours change often that if you don't like what you find the first time, keep trying again and again. Chances are you will never get the same thing twice. -
Review from J R.
San Jose, CA
12/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
This place is next door to one of my friend's apartment. Every time I walk by, I always told myself that I should try it before I leave NY. I finally went there, and I ordered the soy free, gluten free strawberry ice cream.
I love ice cream!! But I couldn't finish it bc it wasn't anything close to what I imagined!
Definitely not my fave. May be I ordered the wrong thing? I think I have to give it another chance next time I visit. The people that work there are so polite and accommodating! I think that, in itself, is worth another chance. My friend swears it is really good, so we shall see . . . -
Review from Tobin T.
11/9/2011 4 Check-ins Here
1930's Ice Cream Parlor! I love it here! Check out the antique decor, vintage posters, and the trademark music!
In general, I'm not a fan AT ALL of soft serve ice cream. HOWEVER, that completely reversed once I tried their cake batter soft serve. A MUST BUY!
If you walk out of here without the Cake Batter Soft Serve, you have failed as a yelper! =) When ever I take people here, I tell them they can sample any of the fresh make uniquely flavored ice cream, but I will ultimately make the decision one what to get for the group! It's that good!
If you didn't read anything else in this review, read only this: DOUBLE PORTION CAKE BATTER SOFT SERVE IN A DESSERT CUP WITH A SUGAR CONE ON TOP! (serves 3-4).
"Tobin's Best"- Soft Serve Ice CreamListed in: East Village Food Tour
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Review from lynn f.
Huntington Beach, CA
1/11/2012
WOW!! This was an amazing ice cream experience. I got the peanut butter-chocolate ice cream with hot fudge, graham cracker, whipped cream and a cherry and it was GREAT! I haven't had a sundae since I've been vegan (so 3 years) and this was beyond expectations! My non-vegan friend said it was amazing too. I'm very picky about vegan desserts because I hate when they taste like soy or unlike the real thing in any way, but the ice cream here tastes like the real thing.
Go get some! -
Review from Mr F G and Ms M S.
Flushing, NY
12/7/2011
The ice cream here is just absolutely amazing! We can't think of anything bad about this place.
We ordered a classic sundae (chocolate & coffee w/ hot fudge) & a rum raisin in a cone. They were just absolutely delicious! We love it! We just checked out their website & it says their ice cream is non dairy. We were shocked! We would've never thought of that when we there before.
Their classic sundae was just perfect! Rum raisin was sooooooooo good!
We love their decor. Very small & it has that "oldies" vibe. They were playing some classic Christmas songs that sound like it was from a record instead of a CD when we were there before.
This is a must dessert place to visit. If you're an ice cream lover, you'll definitely fall in love with this place. If you're not an ice cream lover, well, you'll probably gonna change your mind after you try the ice cream here.
5 stars all the way!
We'll definitely come back to this place... -
Review from Dennis C.
10/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
Lula...Lula, Lula, Lula. Who are you and what have you done? If we ever meet up, I've got a big bear hug with your name on it, sista.
I've had my four eyes on this place for a while now. My love for ice cream is second only to my love for my wife and cats. Vegan Soy Ice cream? I'm skeptical and hungry. Let's get it on!
Right away, you are teleported back about 50+ yrs, to a simpler time, where gentlemen wore hats, women wore white gloves and radios were a big deal.
I moseyed on up to the counter and ordered a classic hot fudge sundae with a scoop of Banana and Vanilla with salted peanuts. Although there is a difference in taste and texture from traditional ice cream, that difference is slight and soon forgotten. The ice cream is smooth, creamy, and delicious! The hot fudge, maraschino cherries, salted peanuts and whipped cream were classic and perfect! Great staff, awesome old school decor, catchy tunes, and yummy ice cream. I could almost picture the whole shop in black and white. For the next trip, I'll try the popular cake batter soft serve that Yelpers are raving about. -
Review from Katie F.
Manhattan, NY
10/11/2011
Mmmm! I seriously love this place. And it's all vegan!
I love and really appreciate being able to try the different flavors with actual silverware and not wasteful plastic spoons. The folks behind the counter are very friendly and polite. I usually just get a cone and take it with me on a walk to Tompkins Sq. Park. I highly recommend key lime pie, though they dont offer it that much. I wouldn't suggest getting a float with a nut based ice cream because I find the texture gets a little weird.
When it comes to vegan ice cream, nothing beats Lulas. -
Review from Lauren C.
New York, NY
11/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
This review is long overdue. In fact, my trip to Lula's is long overdue. I have tried almost all of the city's best vegan places, but finally made it down to Lula's tonight. It's been uncharacteristically warm this November, so I wanted to treat myself to some delicious, non-dairy ice cream.
Service: No line or wait and both the servers were super attendant and nice! They encouraged me to try out a flavor even though I had already decided to try the famous cake batter soft serve.
Food: I tried the pumpkin spice latte... out of this world. It was worth another trip by itself. I had a small cake batter soft serve with a "little bit" of chocolate fudge. Oh. My. God. So good! And not anywhere close as bad for you as regular fattening milk ice cream.
Lula's... I'll be back.... possibly salivating on my way over. -
Review from Vanessa W.
Leonia, NJ
12/22/2011
This is my go-to ice cream place. Always recommend this spot. I LOVE their vegan milkshakes! I love thick milkshakes and i like how they make them here so try them out :) !
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Review from Lili K.
11/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
This definitely looks like a quaint ole' school ice cream shop from way back when. I had the peanut butter and cookies 'n cream, and they tasted full of flavor and delicious, but I think I only needed one scoop (versus two). We all got sick of our ice cream after eating a bit, fyi.
My friend got the egg cream drink (no eggs, no cream) with seltzer and none of us really enjoyed it.
But the ice cream itself is unique and the service was great! -
Review from Monique R.
Kew Gardens, NY
8/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
This was the final stop on the UYE Ice Cream Crawl. I was really considering throwing in the towel at this point but saw a huge line outside of the establishment and i decided to persevere.
Me, along with wifey and phil, decided on 2 flavors: creamsicle and peanut butter chocolate cookie and shared them with the group.
I wasnt a huge fan of the creamsicle but loved the peanut butter chocolate cookie!
The design of the place is kitchy! old school music (think prohibition and jazz) and awesome medicine bottles lined the cabinets. They have a great variety for those with dietary restrictions and really are affordable considering its vegan ice cream.
Its a little out of the way but if i were in the area, i would def stop by.
Seating is limited to 4 stools but there is a bench outside of the store as well.Listed in: Legen-DAIRY
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Review from Phil H.
6th stop on yesterday's UYE ice cream crawl. Vegan ice cream? At first I thought to myself - Bleech! After eating all the terrific ice cream concoctions throughout this crawl the last thing I wanted to put in my mouth was bland organic vegan nasty stuff.
Boy, was I wrong! I had a cup and tried two flavors in it - creamsicle and peanut butter fudge. Both flavors stood out - bold and sweet. Definitely not bland at all. Yes, the consistency of the ice cream is a bit different but still very good as compared to regular ice cream.
Also, I just love that this small little place is designed like an old fashioned drug store. Retro signage, a cabinet filled with vintage jars and prescription bottles, walls are lined with glass jars of toppings, and the counter is also stocked with brownies, cookies, and cupcakes. About a dozen ice cream flavors, and three soft serve flavors too.
A single scoop run $3.95 and a double at $5.50. Seems to be around the going rate for ice cream in the city nowadays. Still worth a shot if in the area. No real seating with just a small counter spot by the front window, but really nice counter people.
Also, definitely a hipster hang out spot as witnessed by the clientele there when we arrived. Hey, it's vegan ice cream. What did you expect? -
Review from Meg D.
Manhattan, NY
10/10/2011
As my first time trying vegan ice cream, I wanted to go to a place that I knew had great reviews. On a trek exploring lower Manhattan with friends, I happened upon this tiny shop, and my stomache gave me rumbles- it was time to try something new! I tried their seasonal pumpkin ice cream and their vanilla, just to see what it was like compared to the dairy stuff I am quite familiar with (ice cream is just so so tasty) My initial impression was "wow" It was quite similar to the moo-juice based sweets I'm used to. The shop's atmosphere is cute, and the guys working behind the counter are really pleasant and helpful.
Not sure when I'll be down around 6th street again anytime soon, but Lula's is on my list of repeats when I get another chance. -
Review from Jenny L.
Los Angeles, CA
10/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
Lula's Sweet Apothecary is SO charming, I'm in love!
From the adorable shop to the yummy ice cream, Lula's is as god as it gets! -
Review from Laicy F.
Manhattan, NY
9/23/2011
Super tasty vegan ice cream, with options for those who are also soy free.
I thought this place was beyond adorable on the inside but its limited seating makes this a better place to order to go. Head here after dinner and take an evening stroll around outside while enjoying ice cream that you don't have to be vegan to enjoy. The cake batter was so good! -
Review from Michael Carl B.
Brooklyn, NY
Updated - 10/15/2011
Here's my semi-annual Lula's update: they're still really, truly wonderful. The rotation of flavors is always superb (hello ginger-molasses and pumpkin!) and the service is definitely of the highest quality. An example:
A couple of friends and I were in the mood for some cashew-based goodness after dinner. I got two scoops in a sugar cone and headed outside past the crowd to enjoyed. No sooner had I begun nibbling away than the two scoops tumbled to the sidewalk. Fully prepared for a rescue mission, I went inside to ask for a spoon and a napkin. Instead, my entire cone was replaced for free.2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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3/22/2011
During the brief thaw that suggested spring's around the corner, my craving for frozen desserts took… Read more »
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Review from K C.
Flushing, NY
12/17/2011
Vegan ice-cream, which tastes like real ice-cream. Yummy~
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Review from Cara A.
Updated - 10/28/2011
Direct route to a Coo's heart: Lula's pumpkin ice cream.
Listed in: Veg-friendliness, How sweet it is...
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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6/27/2010
Jerry and Ben will always be dear to my heart. Just last week, in fact, I tried their new Milk and… Read more »
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Review from Jane K.
7/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
I wanted to be the skeptic. I wanted to say "no" to vegan ice cream and walk those seven or so blocks up to 16 Handles and enjoy my lactose in a frenzy.
But as soon as I walked into Lula's it was love at first sight.
The old school, kitschy malt shop decor, the vintage signs advertising illicit drugs as miracle cures and even bow-tied, grinning scoop slingers ... how could anyone resist the allure? After taking some flavorful tastes of their ice creams using silver mini spoons, I scoured the menu and finally landed on the much-gabbed about cake batter soft-serve. In a sugar cone. No toppings.
In no time at all I was seated atop a black swivel stool in the tiny store, relieved equally by the fantastic air-conditioning and delectable treat in my hand. While the dessert itself is sweeter than typical ice cream, there's no question that the flavor has been well-cured. A few banana splits and sundaes came out while I watched and with sticky hands and a sweet tooth satisfied, I hit the road, sure to return to Veganville once again. -
Review from Chao L.
Brooklyn, NY
9/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
some say good things come in small packages !
LOL. I guess is true for this place! even though it only have 4 chairs and one table. I still managed to enjoy the banana split in this place ! The girls were very nice, they let me girlfriend tried most of the flavor and didn't look like they were annoyed .
Very good service and dessert !! -
Review from Sandra s.
9/1/2011
Lula's Sweet Apothecary, a vegan + gluten free old fashioned ice cream shop, is definitely unique in many ways. Lula's 50's retro vibe really makes one feel like it is a blast from the past. Love the the apothecary theme and the decor. Thumbs up to the staff for being so friendly and helpful too.
As an omnivore, I seriously would not have known that it was vegan ice cream. The ice cream tasted so DAMN GOOOD! Tried the classic hot fudge sundae that was to die for! The ice cream float (banana walnut ice cream + root beer) was SOOO DELISH too!!! Loved the silver round spoon that came with the ice cream float because it was so unique; it functioned as a spoon and a straw!
Thanks for the mouth watering experience. See you soon Lula's! :) -
Review from Michelle W.
New York, NY
8/8/2011
After months of trying to find my way here, I finally did and I'm so mad I didn't come sooner!
As soon as you walk in, you're brought back in time; this is definitely a unique ice cream shop that is worth trying at least once.
I had a scoop of the caramel ice cream with ginger cookies in it and it was to die for! It was a little too sweet for the boyfriend, but perfect for me. I absolutely loved every single lick and bite. The cookie pieces were nice and soft and there was more ribbons of caramel than you could imagine.
Everything about this place was awesome. From the look and feel to the more important taste of the ice cream. I can't wait to come back here and try a shake. They have your regular flavors and some authentic flavors; something perfect for everyone. -
Review from Stephanie F.
10/14/2011
Just thinking of this place again brings tears to my eyes. I miss you so much Lula's!!
What an absolute delight. Everything in this small ice-cream shop is vegan. Offering not only an amazing unique array of vegan ice-creams, it's dishing out vegan banana splits, and Sweet & Sarah treats.
I ordered my 2 favorites: peanut butter jelly, and cookies and cream. Served in a cup made of CORN, I couldn't be happier. Also, in my favorite part of town.. right by the most amazing Whole Foods I've ever gone to.
Amazing service, delightful atmosphere and look with a mouth watering menu. Only down-fall, the awkward hours. I went back another time, and found that they were closed. Oh the disappointment. Perhaps it also has limited seating,but we just grabbed and were on our way to explore more of NY anyway.
I'll be back for that banana split in due time Lula's.. in due time. -
Review from Julia B.
8/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
This place is adorably small with a retro vibe. I couldn't help but dance a little while waiting in line.
Wifey Monique (who organized an ice cream crawl with this place as the last stop), Phil and I shared a double scoop ($5.50) of the orange creamsicle and peanut butter chocolate cookie. While many preferred the latter, I quite enjoyed the orange creamsicle! It was rich and subtly sweet.
You'd never know it was vegan ice or dairy free ice cream! I've had vegan ice cream before and it tasted weird so I'm glad Lula's is much more delightful! I'd definitely come back to try their cake batter soft serve - I wanted to have a sample taste of it but as it's soft serve, no puedo. -
Review from Allison T.
7/30/2011
Oh. My. Gosh.
When visiting New York, I reported to my friends that I NEEDED to go here. & my wish was fulfilled one night.
"There it is!" I spotted the neon sign from down the street & got a skip in my step. The man behind the counter welcomed us when we entered & let us know that we could sample anything (but the soft serve) & that EVERYTHING was vegan/dairy free.
I almost started to cry.
I got a cone with Cookies n' Cream + Chocolate Peanut Butter & ...it was divine. I tasted everyone else's choices & they were all superb. Everyone was content. We sat on a bench outside in the warm summer air as the kitschy vintage parlour bustled along inside playing old timey music.
This was one of my favorite gastronomical memories of the trip. Thank you Lula's!Listed in: NY New York
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Review from Mike C.
Manhattan, NY
8/28/2011
Can't do dairy? Won't do dairy? Either way, that's cool. Even if you do dairy, you should do Lula's.
Delicious treats abound for the adventurous treat seeker. And they'll give you as many samples as it takes to make up your mind, so it's best to act confused.
It's worth noting that these treats are mostly made from cashews. So, if you are sensitive to these sort of fake dairy, nut-based treats, this could put you over the edge. I learned the hard way. I spent a lovely Sunday afternoon relishing my treat in the Village, and a horrid Sunday night with a war going on in my intestines. Your experience may vary.
Is it worth it? Of course. Did you swear off drinking completely after your first hellish night of doing one-too-many shots of Jack, or vow to never eat vindaloo again after your first encounter with that beautiful, exotic dish? I didn't think so. Like most, I'm a glutton for punishment, so I'll be back. -
Review from Melanie T.
Manhattan, NY
12/11/2011
Definitely one of the best ice creams I've ever had and one of NYC's best for sure. Yes the fact that it is vegan sounds like it would be a major turn off, which at first it was for me. Don't ket this stop you from trying it. The ice cream here is so creamy and smooth. I loved how it was softer than your average scoop. One of the really cool things about this place is that they make their ice cream fresh everyday. The store itself is really cute and has a vintage soda shop feel. I got the peppermint ice cream and it was so creamy and perfectly sweet. The peppermint buts were crunchy and slightly sticky, not your average peppermint. I also tried the cookies and cream which like the peppermint was creamy and smooth, studded with large chunks of cream filled sandwich cookies. I would love to come here again and get a sundae.
