Coupe Matadi
For a unique ice cream experience, Coupe Matadi is the place to go. What makes it so special? Here, you’ll get to have ice cream on a boat in the Leuven canal! This shop is extremely dedicated to having the most natural ingredients for their ice cream, meaning you really can’t go wrong with choosing one (or multiple!) flavours. We recommend trying the Bolleke Boat flavour, it features both the colours and flavours of Belgium! Coupe Matadi also has vegan friendly and dairy free options.
't Galetje
This gelato place always has a long line so you know it’s good! With a wide variety of flavours to choose from, you’ll want to come back for seconds. ‘t Galetje has 2 locations near the city center and is only open seasonally. One location is on Tiensestraat known as the new food hotspot in Leuven. Be sure to check their Facebook page for the weekly flavour feature!
Sarah Renson
Pâtissière Sarah Renson learned her craft at renowned establishments such as Joost Arijs, The Jane, ZUUT and Hof van Cleve. Today she has two businesses of her own in Leuven, one in Tiensesteenweg 151 and one in Pensstraat 4. Sarah has all the goods: cakes, cookies, desserts, pastries and scoop ice cream. Buy potted ice cream all year round or order a cone from the ice cream counter in Pensstraat during the warmer months.
Sarah Renson • Tiensesteenweg 151 & Pensstraat 4, 3000 Leuven
Memorijs
Memorijs in Kessel-Lo is an ice cream bar with a mission: big flavors and a small footprint. Memorijs works as waste-free as possible. Not only the cones but also the jars, coffee cups and spoons are edible. Don't like a cookie? No problem, you can bring your own bowl. Plus, Memorijs not only serves classic ice cream but also plant-based, lactose-free and gluten-free ice creams. Now you can get your environmentally conscious ice cream from Memorijs on Wheels, the ice cream truck at Hall 5!
Memorijs • Baron August de Becker Remyplein 70, 3010 Kessel-Lo
ZUUT
Patisserie ZUUT serves delicious homemade ice cream from a unique ice cream cart that they describe as "Willy Wonka meets Panamarenko". Besides regular ice cream, ZUUT has original ice cream desserts, such as the Monkey: a dessert based on our banana ice cream, finished with a passion fruit caramel, caramelized peanuts and an espuma of chocolate. Starting in May, you will find the cart in front of the store in Leuven, in the City Park or at events. You can follow the ice cream truck on ZUUT-Instagram.
Patisserie ZUUT • Vismarkt, 3000 Leuven
Decadenza Gelateria
Located in the famous Monseigneur Ladeuzeplein, this gelato shop has all the classic flavours for you to enjoy. Their opening hours change depending on the weather, so be sure to stay up to date by checking their Facebook page. Grab a delicious gelato and enjoy the beautiful view of the University Library. Decadence Gelateria also has dairy free and sugar free options on Saturdays every fortnight.
Pinguino
Pinguino was born out of the love story between two Leuven students who met in 2020. They haven't left each other's side since that first date. In 2022, they opened an ice cream bar with balls: Pinguino. Did you know Pinguino has a flavor of the week every week? Stop by the store, follow them on Instagram and don't miss a flavor.
Pinguino • Kortestraat 6, 3000 Leuven
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