Big Gay Ice Cream Shop on Postcard

"Big Gay Ice Cream hardly needs an introduction. This beloved soft-serve joint started off as a seasonal truck in 2009, quickly amassing a loyal fan base in NYC. Their first permanent shop was opened in the East Village in 2011, followed by a shop in the West Village the next year. "

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"Big Gay Ice Cream hardly needs an introduction. This beloved soft-serve joint started off as a seasonal truck in 2009, quickly amassing a loyal fan base in NYC. Their first permanent shop was opened in the East Village in 2011, followed by a shop in the West Village the next year. "

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Chan Woo Park

Google

I visited on Saturday night and there was a line going out the store, but the turn around time was quick and it only took 10 minutes to order our ice cream. The ice cream was okay. I had the vanilla ice cream with chocolate dip. I didn't find it much more interesting than other places and it was a bit too pricey to add additional toppings. The ice cream alone was 3.99 and other toppings including chocolate dip was 1.00.

Chris

Google

I didn't know what to expect when we went to Big Gay Ice Cream Shoppe. Judging by the name, I knew to expect something awesome and likely involving ice cream. Largely they delivered. The main offering here is flavored soft-serve ice cream covered in a variety of awesome toppings. I treated myself to a Key-Lime Pie Sundae. It was tart and just the right size. I have had better (I once had a Lemon Meringue Pie Sundae at another shop that was incredible), but this was nothing to sneeze at. I suspect the other offerings might be even better.

Gary Hawley

Google

This place was such a bolt of happiness. The soft serve is delicious—the perfect balance of creamy and thickness. The crew was quick, nice, and fun. A normal soft serve cone will start at about $3.50 and then extras are usually $1 extra per.

Isaac Smith

Google

The staff were friendly, and the ice cream was very smooth, although a bit too soft, as it melted very quickly even in the air conditioned store. Although there is often a line, it moves very quickly, so we didn't have to wait more than 3 minutes to be served.

Joss

Google

Service wasn’t very friendly. Ordered a Rufus sundae - it was okay. My partner ordered a Dorothy ice cream cone he said it was good.

Whip0fAlchemy

Google

Had to go to say I went. It was quite... underwhelming. I'm not sure if it is this location specifically but... What a bummer. Ice cream is okay, but don't expect a thick, creamy ice cream. Small portions, cone or bowl and even sundae. ...And, of course, pricey. Just to let you know--this is a small location! I do not advise more than a group of 3, especially during peak hours! You will not get a seat! Maybe the other locations are different? I'll have to see...

Valerie Laub

Google

One of the downsides is the wait for this ice cream. It is a fluffier style ice cream that tastes more like marshmallows than the rich and creamy soft serve you would expect. They have a rewards punch card, but I wouldn’t wait in line so many times to get a free one here.

Bekah Burroughs

Google

The line may look long but it is well worth the wait! And they go through people fast! Fantastic ice cream! Definitely an experience to be had!

Chan Woo Park

Google

I visited on Saturday night and there was a line going out the store, but the turn around time was quick and it only took 10 minutes to order our ice cream. The ice cream was okay. I had the vanilla ice cream with chocolate dip. I didn't find it much more interesting than other places and it was a bit too pricey to add additional toppings. The ice cream alone was 3.99 and other toppings including chocolate dip was 1.00.

Chris

Google

I didn't know what to expect when we went to Big Gay Ice Cream Shoppe. Judging by the name, I knew to expect something awesome and likely involving ice cream. Largely they delivered. The main offering here is flavored soft-serve ice cream covered in a variety of awesome toppings. I treated myself to a Key-Lime Pie Sundae. It was tart and just the right size. I have had better (I once had a Lemon Meringue Pie Sundae at another shop that was incredible), but this was nothing to sneeze at. I suspect the other offerings might be even better.

Gary Hawley

Google

This place was such a bolt of happiness. The soft serve is delicious—the perfect balance of creamy and thickness. The crew was quick, nice, and fun. A normal soft serve cone will start at about $3.50 and then extras are usually $1 extra per.

Isaac Smith

Google

The staff were friendly, and the ice cream was very smooth, although a bit too soft, as it melted very quickly even in the air conditioned store. Although there is often a line, it moves very quickly, so we didn't have to wait more than 3 minutes to be served.

Joss

Google

Service wasn’t very friendly. Ordered a Rufus sundae - it was okay. My partner ordered a Dorothy ice cream cone he said it was good.

Whip0fAlchemy

Google

Had to go to say I went. It was quite... underwhelming. I'm not sure if it is this location specifically but... What a bummer. Ice cream is okay, but don't expect a thick, creamy ice cream. Small portions, cone or bowl and even sundae. ...And, of course, pricey. Just to let you know--this is a small location! I do not advise more than a group of 3, especially during peak hours! You will not get a seat! Maybe the other locations are different? I'll have to see...

Valerie Laub

Google

One of the downsides is the wait for this ice cream. It is a fluffier style ice cream that tastes more like marshmallows than the rich and creamy soft serve you would expect. They have a rewards punch card, but I wouldn’t wait in line so many times to get a free one here.

Bekah Burroughs

Google

The line may look long but it is well worth the wait! And they go through people fast! Fantastic ice cream! Definitely an experience to be had!

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