DF Mavens

An amazing place for someone who either has an intolerance to dairy or is just looking for an alternative to regular ice cream! They had so many different flavors, and they were more than happy to have you sample which ever ones you wanted to try. The person serving us was extremely friendly and gave suggestions to which flavors they liked best.
I had the caramel apple almond and it was amazing! Super creamy and delicious. I would definitely recommend it. They also give very generous amounts which is awesome. Can’t wait to go back!

Just strolling around the East Village we stumbled upon A Vegans dream!!! The sign frozen desserts lured us in and we are glad it did! Ice cream (dairy free), some made with soy milk others with coconut milk soooo creamy and yummy! I had the Green Tea & Rose Water was so pleased with both, however I highly recommend the Rose Water, simply amazing.
Not only was the ice-​cream good, the service was one of a kind. The 2 gentlemen working this night were so held up and proactive!
Highly recommended (non vegans will be pleasantly surprised)

Love that there’s more than one dairy free ice cream store in NY. Gotta love having options. I wish there were more soy based varieties as I hate coconut based ice cream but I think I’m in the minority with that so it is what it is. Of course it’s pricey but that’s to be expected.
Very nice and attentive counter staff.

I come here about three times a week. They have a great variety of delicious dairy-​free ice cream, pastries, a really friendly staff, and a good rewards program. It’s expensive but comparable to other ice cream places in the area.
My favorite flavor right now is the key lime, but as a suggestion, it’d be great if you could find a way to not use palm oil in your ice cream. There are environmental costs associated with palm oil that I think a lot of vegans are aware of.
Other than that, five stars!

frozen treats with a twist being its DAIRY FREE… As you walk in, the flavor variety on its own is a bit overwhelming as so many flavors kept calling out to me. I decided for a milkshake and opted for passion fruit and Madagascar vanilla. I was given a variety of options for the base of the shake and i went with coconut milk. The shake was thick, filling and delicious. whether being dairy free or the magic of the place, the shake did not disappoint. Looking fwd to returning soon and trying other flavors.
I did try the cardamon pistachio which had a slight kick to it.

100% vegan and non-​dairy ice cream– either coconut milk or soy based ice cream. Many many flavors like matcha green tea, red bean, vanilla, chocolate, no-​sugar vanilla/​chocolate, sorbets etc etc. I can’t remember them all but I am sure there will be something for you!
The best part is you can sample and sample until you are satisfied to pick a flavor. Friendly staff every time I have been there.
I love the no sugar option however the texture is a little different from the full sugar one. They have these unique gluten free vegan kones as well that come in different flavors: D
They also sell Vegan Divas baked goods, some raw vegan treats in the refrigerator section and DF mavens pints of ice cream.
All in all, a great place for ice cream in the East Village for those wanting a non-​dairy option.

What’s better than ice cream? Uhm, dairy-​free ice cream.
Since I’m on this whole dairy-​free (even vegan in some cases) kick, I was overjoyed I stumbled upon this gem. Seriously overjoyed. EVERYTHING in here is made with lactose free milk (coconut milk and almond milk mainly). It’s an absolute paradise for dairy and gluten free people.
I’ve tried a variety of their flavors, and I must say, it’s alright… I’ve had my fair share of dairy-​free ice cream, and I was a little disappointed about the lack of richness. A lot more iced in my opinion. Although, one ice cream flavor I recommend is the chocolate. It’s probably one of their best, richest flavors. It’s also a little on the pricey side, so if you’re willing to spend almost $ 5 on a small scoop of ice cream, I’d say it’s worth trying.

Yeah, I like this place.
It is extremely conveniently located and clean. I like how there’s plenty of seating — for an ice cream shop.
They are very patient when it comes to samples.
Definitely get samples since all their offerings are vegan and you might not like some things.
I definitely recommend their strawberry ice cream. Real chunks of strawberries are always welcomed in my book.
I like how they specify which base they use for everything, because it makes it very accommodating for people with dietary restrictions or simply people who have to know what they are eating.
Honestly, their baked goods look sad to me. They also stop serving coffee long before they close the shop, which makes me sad. They are on the pricey side, but have a pretty generous reward punchcard system. You get a whole pint of vegan ice cream after a certain number of purchases.

another welcome ice creamery to the EV!
however DF Mavens creates craft ice cream that is dairy– and gluten-​free.
the ice cream shop is medium sized space. light airy bright. the ice cream bar/​counter dominates the square footage. there’s some retail on the side: Boylans sodas, other beverages, pre-​packed DF Maven ice cream pints and such. the counter puts the awesome ice cream portfolio on display. there’s also a healthy selection of doughnuts, cookies, muffins, and cupcakes – these vegan goods are delicious especially the doughnuts. the chocolate ones are AMAZING! there’s also a few tables, so you can sit and overdose on the sweet life. ha
oh yeah – the ice cream. yummy. as a dairy head – you’re not going to be missing the «cream» that much as the flavors deliver in terms of taste and richness without being saccharine or overly decadent. DF Mavens offer your staple ice cream flavors and as well as many off the beaten path. do try one or a ton as you can sample a lot within reason. the flavors galore in frozen form are served in cups or a variety of tasty cones. the different chocolate flavors as well the key lime were AWESOME. it’s hard to go wrong on finding a flavor that matches your mood and tastebud preferences. again sample away.
the staff are attentive. friendly. and talk you through the different ice cream eats.
prices on the ice cream here are a little steep, but given it’s a premium craft dessert-​y place. it sorta makes sense. definitely sign up for the rewards program at the register. you earn free ice cream as you spend over certain levels at DF’s.
drops mic so i can freeze with ease via this DF Maven’s double scoop of heaven!
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Such a breath of fresh air to find a 100% vegan ice cream place in East Village! So good.
The staff is very nice and you can try all the flavors you want before deciding, which is super convenient. I even tried some sugar-​free flavors and they were very tasty.
It’s on the pricey side but oh well, it’s worth it!

The workers are nice, and the flavors are tasty. Obviously if you’re a dairy eater you can tell the difference but it’s still an appealing selection of ice creams. I got the mint cookie flavor.
They have konery cones which are nice! But they seem to give you less ice cream compared to other places :(it just fills up the cone. My other complaint is that it costs $ 6 for a small cone but I guess that’s the price for specialty cones and specialty dairy free ice cream

Oh no. I can’t believe I finally decided to walk into this store full of vegan ice cream. What the heck is ice cream without the cream? I’d normally think. Where is the delicious cow/​goat/​sheep milk and why can’t I have it?
But DF Mavens knows my weakness. And there it was in front of me in green tea coconut milk form. A green tea flavored coconut milk based «ice cream»!!!
So of course I destroyed half of my work out by purchasing a cup. And it’s goooood. But I must say I felt a bit guilty since I know I can get a pint of this brand at the store for the amount they sell a medium cup. Guess in that aspect you’re paying for the chance to sample the 20 or so flavors, cream and sorbet based.
There is another way to get your fix for slightly less dinero. A pint. Custom with max four flavors for 8.08.
There is just too much good ice cream in the east village…

This is the first place I’ve found vegan green tea ice cream, and it was delicious! Also got their vanilla (with sugar) and it tasted a bit like a lighter version of dairy vanilla, with a hint of coconut. The staff there were helpful and friendly. They’re a bit pricier than I’d like, but are still comparable with prices of other Manhattan ice cream ships. DF Mavens is wonderful option if you’re vegan, lactose-​intolerant, or have a casein/​milk allergy. I plan on coming back the next time I’m in the area!

This was on the list of the top ice cream places to try in NYC so I had it bookmarked for quite some time and decided to swing by the other day. It’s conveniently located at the corner of st. marks place.
I like the idea their ice creams are gluten free which is great for people who can’t eat gluten. but the ice creams seem to be a bit watery for me and not as creamy which is not my personal favorite when I go for ice creams. I had the apple cinnamon almond milk one. it was alright. really sour i’m not a big fan… i should have tried it before I ordered. anyways. a bit overhype in my opinion.
I would probably give it another try with their fruity flavors

There is not a lot of options for creamy frozen dessert for a person who is lactose intolerant so I am thankful for a place like DF Mavens where the ice-​cream-​like treats are non-​dairy. Thank God for DF Mavens. I’ve had a few flavors at DF Mavens and they were all delicious. If you can’t decide the counter people are quite helpful and generous by letting you try samples until you decide which flavors you like. Which helped me a lot. There were 3 major bases for the yummy frozen treats, soy milk, almond milk and coconut milk… in case of allergies, please take note. Most of the time I never ever touch ice cream. DF Mavens finally gives me an option of creamy frozen dessert where I don’t have to worry about it messing up my stomach. I’ve been praying for this! YAY.

This is a GREAT ice cream option if you are dairy-​free — or even if you are not!
The ice cream is very tasty and light. The ingredients taste fresh and are all very flavorful. Just because it does not have dairy, does not make the ice cream any less good.
Highly recommend for an after dinner treat!
Favorite Flavors:
–Strawberry
–Vanilla

Ugh what a treat!!! The vanilla no sugar one is SO GOOD IT DOESNT NEED SUGAR.
SUGAR… Leave ME ALONE!
Haha but seriously this gf vegan no sugar thing is so amazing, and I don’t feel guilty AT ALL.
The green tea flavor is also BOMB. Very rich and creamy and oh SOOO DELISH!
What better way can you spend it than National Ice Cream day?! :D

Dairy Free Gelato, coconut based mostly but you can’t tell since texture is pretty good. Not icy like some places it’s actually creamy.
Didn’t have funky flavors as I hoped, sticks to traditional flavors… If you like funky flavors walk over two blocks to the sundae and cones.

They are finally open! I kept passing by to check and finally…
— They offer a stamp card: buy 5 get one free
Flavors I tried:
Green tea — fake taste, super sweet, it tasted more like food color with artificial green tea flavor. It was easy to compare since I had green tea ice cream recently.
Red bean — equally sweet. I enjoyed that they had pieces of red bean.
Pistachio — it’s green so you know it’s food coloring. Also very sweet.
Caramel apple — it tasted like Apple pie! Good stuff but way too sweet again.
Overall, I was quite disappointed with this joint. After waiting this long to try it, I really hoped for the best. I love their diverse flavors but it’s all overwhelming sweet and the flavor doesn’t taste real. I guess I’ll stay loyal to the vintage vegan ice cream shop, the renamed Lulas on 6^th st between Ave A and B.

Love love love this place! Stumbled across this place, when we were strolling around east village.
I am vegan and gluten free, so it really was heaven for me. I tried their mint chip almond cookie ice cream — which was sweet, delicious and perfectly balanced. Even my dairy loving boyfriend, loved their ice cream.
For my lactose-​intolerant friends — they also have a vegan and GF ice cream cake. If you are looking to avoid dairy, or just looking for a healthy ice cream alternative, come here for a scoop or pick one of their pints to enjoy later (which by the way are also sold in Whole Foods).