See all
1,565 photos

Big Gay Ice Cream Shop

(Now Closed)

Ice Cream Parlor and Dessert Shop$$$$

West Village, New York

Save

Has a stamp of approval from Eater and Time Out New York

297 Tips and reviews

Sort:

Popular
Recent

Robyn MiaowJanuary 9, 2013
Everything is delicious, but the American Glob, the Salty Pimp, and the Amazing Sauce Sundae are the best. If you get the sundae, deeefinitely ask for a scoop of apple butter on top. So. Good.
RisaSeptember 9, 2014
Stick with The Golden Girls! Bea Arthur (vanilla ice cream, dulce de leche, crushed nilla wafers) & Rue McClanahan (pecan praline cookies w bourbon ice cream) are the way to go.
eifehSeptember 27, 2016
Definitely worth trying if you like a good soft serve. The salty pimp is delicious! Love the sea salt flakes and dulce de leche. Prices are average for ice cream in NYC. Cash or card okay.
Josh KongmanyJuly 25, 2017
Chocolate cone with pretzel bits gave me life! My boyfriend got a vanilla cone with sprinkles for that extra dash of fabulousness!
Jessica WickhamApril 29, 2017
Great place in the West Village. Be warned, on a sunny day the queue is out the door and down the street! Love that they have to have a tray or extra cone to catch all the toppings!
DoubleDeuceJanuary 5, 2020
Obviously this is a great place with delicious ice cream. The key is to get some add-ons to make it yours. I prefer my base to be a waffle cone lined with Nutella, then I add in a Salty Pimp.
EaterAugust 1, 2016
Long lines form for treats like chocolate soft serve coated in curry-coconut flake, Tang floats, and some perennial favorites like the Mermaid and Bea Arthur. Read more
Celena ChanAugust 18, 2015
Rich soft serve -- but the gems are their cone and sundae creations. The salty pimp is the classic, but my favorite is American globs (dark pretzel bits) with dulce de leche and Nutella in the cone!
Justin OrdovezaJanuary 12, 2017
The salty pimp, a chocolate dipped vanilla soft serve cone with salted caramel, is a must for a beginner. They also have milkshakes.
Dee NAugust 18, 2013
The Coco Cone is a must try! Chocolate soft served coated in curried coconut pieces - it's deliciously sweet w/ the perfect "bite." The curry complements the chocolate & coconut so well! #CPL8
Amanda PonzoJuly 5, 2013
No matter that I'm gaining at least 20lbs this summer from ice cream, this place is amazing. Friendly and attentive staff. Get the American Globs. They even give you a little tray it's so big!
JJune 28, 2014
Monday Sundae is to die for!!! 😋🍦The Salty Pimp is good too but the Monday Sundae outranks it any day!!! The Nutella waffle cone in Monday Sundae is delicious!! 👌
Varun ShettyJune 12, 2013
These guys are geniuses - if you ask for sprinkles they will pour some IN YOUR CONE before they add the ice cream. Makes those last few bites even better.
Abhishek PillaiFebruary 1, 2015
Had the Monday Sundae. Didn't live up to my expectations. I wish I had gotten the rocky road Sundae. Overall still great ice cream
Joaquin PrimeAugust 18, 2014
You need the Bea Arthur: vanilla ice cream, crushed Nilla Wafers on the outside and dulce de leche injected into it. I find myself day-dreaming (and slightly drooling).
Mary Elise ChavezAugust 4, 2013
😋 Mundae Sundae - Nutella lined waffle cone with chocolate/vanilla twist ice cream, salted caramel syrup and sea salt whipped cream. My friend got the Salty Pimp and loved it. 😂
Paul KardousJune 5, 2015
If you like good soft serve ice cream (no frozen yogurt BS) you will like it here. The specials can be great, but the standbys are excellent as well.
Christina ChinMay 24, 2016
Salty pimp is decent but for $6 something incl tax, I'm kinda unimpressed by the softserve itself. It's like mcd softserve. Toppings is only thing distinguishing. Rather eat ample hills
Julia SloaneMay 21, 2014
I have dreams about this place! Get the bea Arthur! The staff was super nice and very accommodating with my food allergies :)
Annie MarkhamMarch 28, 2013
I like my ice cream big and gay. I couldn't find a place that had both...till NOW! Love salty & sweet? Love delicious, fabulous frozen dessert? Me too, let's go, bitches!
John AJune 29, 2015
Delicious flavors right in the heart of West Village. Be prepared to queue up on holidays and summer weekend nights.. It's worth the wait.
Min-Joo LeeSeptember 30, 2015
Creamy (but not rich) soft serve with great topping combos. Fan of olive oil, sea salt, and awesome sauce. The Salty Pimp is a great go-to
Fiona QOctober 14, 2018
You can never go wrong with a Salty Pimp. But my fave is Rocky Roadhouse. If you want to class it up go with Society Dame trucker.
Kenny KhuuAugust 24, 2018
Vanilla soft serve in a chocolate/sea salt/dulce de leche shell. It was good...but pretty much like your typical dipped soft serve cone with a fancy shell. 3.25/5
Anechka M.January 31, 2018
Great soft icecream with layers of chocolate and salty caramel. My fav part is the plastic cone to protect your fingers from icecream melt
L. S.August 23, 2018
Try them all! Pro tip: it’s all about the toppings so start with the salty pimp. Extra pro tip: they have ice cream sandwiches too!
Alp OzcelikJune 1, 2014
My fave combination: chocolate soft serve with blood orange balsamic and sea salt. The balsamic smells a bit vinegary (duh) but tastes AMAZING.
jessica m. hintermeisterMarch 27, 2013
"new soft serve base made with Ronnybrook dairy!!! may now be one of New York's ice cream powerhouses—not just for what they do with ice cream, but for the ice cream itself."
Andrew CJuly 20, 2016
Delicious ice cream... But definitely overrated - it's soft serve, with fancy toppings!!
BuzzFeedApril 23, 2014
The flagship "Salty Pimp" cone is hard to top: perfect vanilla soft-serve dressed up in dulce de leche, sea salt and chocolate dip.
E MarSeptember 12, 2014
The Salty Pimp is the most popular for a reason. Pay $1 extra and line your cone with Nutella or Speculoos.
Leigh Anne ZinsmeisterAugust 7, 2014
I'm a big fan of plain ol' vanilla with sprinkles, but the specialty cones all look great'
Ian Bryant-SmithJune 21, 2015
Get here well before closing time. The line stretches way out the door, and there's a bouncer who stops letting people in when they're about to shut down.
Lori LuoAugust 13, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Lines may form during summer evenings, but a wait is worth it for the Bea Arthur or Mermaid.
Laurie DennessApril 17, 2017
Salty pimp or American globs.. both awesome, chocolate dip is perfect, great salt and sweet combination
Jessica LangstonJanuary 10, 2014
The Mexican Affo'gay'to was so yummy. Great treat for a cold day. The contrast of hot chocolate with ice cream is f'n bomb!
dawn.in.newyorkJune 6, 2015
Salty Pimp was a great choice for my first time big gay. Heavenly soft and delicious ice cream.
Meghan DeMariaJune 9, 2013
The West Village is swarming with overpriced, mediocre ice cream shops, but Big Gay is a welcome reprieve. $3.75 gets you a cup or cone with sprinkles AND chocolate dip, and the staff are SO friendly!
MeliFebruary 8, 2015
Delicious soft serve ice cream with a multitude of topping selections. Limited seating inside but worth it.
Serious EatsMarch 23, 2013
Fun-loving soft serve with creative toppings like the Salty Pimp: vanilla, dulce de leche, salt, and a chocolate dip.
Lori LuoMay 14, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Soft serve has been revolutionized thanks to Big Gay Ice Cream. You can't go wrong with the Salty Pimp (vanilla soft serve, caramel, and a chocolate shell) or make your own cone.
Amanda LeeDecember 19, 2015
Salty pimp and American glob are out of this world. Check this place out. You won't regret it!
Nina LoSchiavoApril 18, 2013
You'll never regret some lovin' from Bea Arthur. Grab a doughnut from Dough while you're at it, too!
A.D. RevelsFebruary 18, 2015
While the ice cream is good on its own, definitely get one of their creations. The salty pimp is amaze balls.
Patrice M FosterMay 23, 2016
Store space was small but Ice cream salty sweet and huge...the way I like it.
Steve AdamsJune 24, 2013
Loved this place at first. But the customer service lately is ridiculously absurd. Messed up our order twice then blamed us for the fault. Hopefully they improve and work to make others happy.
Honghui YuMay 31, 2018
Salty Pimp is the way to go - it’s one of their most popular flavors for good reason.
RickyFebruary 18, 2013
This ice cream (soft serve only) brings perfection to a new level. Welcome to Dante's Paradiso.
Sharon ChenAugust 9, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Best soft serve in the city. American Globs is the best if you're into sweet and salty.
Missy KDecember 1, 2012
The Monday Sundae, Awesomesauce and the Salty Pimp are among my favs! Love the new location too, great space!

1 2 3 4 5 6

1,565 Photos

Big Gay Ice Cream Shop

Related Searches

You might also like

Places people like to go after Big Gay Ice Cream Shop

Appears on 1,098 lists

Top places in the area

Is this your business? Claim it now.