Big Gay Ice Cream

Big Gay Ice Cream is a New York City-based company that started as an ice cream truck and now operates multiple brick and mortar locations. The company was founded by Douglas Quint and Bryan Petroff in 2009.

History

Douglas Quint and Bryan Petroff founded Big Gay Ice Cream in June 2009. The company started as an ice cream truck that Quint and Petroff operated in the summer months, while Quint was on break from his job as a bassoonist. The truck quickly gained popularity due to its unique flavors and toppings, as well as its playful, gay-friendly branding.

In 2011, Big Gay Ice Cream opened its first brick and mortar location in the East Village of New York City. The company has since expanded to multiple locations in New York City, as well as a shop in Philadelphia.

Menu

Big Gay Ice Cream's menu features a variety of unique ice cream flavors and toppings. Some of the most popular items include the "Salty Pimp," a vanilla ice cream cone dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with sea salt, and the "Bea Arthur," a vanilla ice cream cone with dulce de leche and crushed Nilla Wafers.

The company also offers a variety of seasonal and special edition flavors, such as "Unicorn Poop," a rainbow sherbet with edible glitter.

Reception

Big Gay Ice Cream has received positive reviews from critics and customers alike. The company has been featured in numerous media outlets, including The New York Times, Time Out New York, and The Daily Show.

In 2012, Big Gay Ice Cream was named the best ice cream parlor in the U.S. by Daily Meal.

See also

• List of ice cream parlor chains
• LGBT marketing