What brings a small, straight gal to the Big Gay Ice Cream Truck? Curiosity, a love of frozen treats, and an immense appreciation for bold statements. Launched by Doug Quint this past June, the Big Gay Ice Cream Truck takes soft serve to places Mr. Softee wouldn’t dream of. There are crowd pleasing flavors like vanilla, chocolate, and swirl, but for those who like to dabble in a little savory with their sweets, the truck dolls out olive oil, sea salt, and bacon too!
The Big Gay Ice Cream Truck cruises the West Village by day and stakes out the East Village and Chelsea by night. The Astronomer and I tracked down the truck on our final evening in New York at Astor Place. As we approached the truck, both of us agreed that the Big Gay Ice Cream Truck wasn’t nearly big or gay enough. We were expecting cha-cha music blasting from speakers and a rainbow painted facade, but alas, the only element that differentiated this truck from other soft serve vendors was a lowly poster.
Based on a recommendation from Mr. Quint, The Astronomer and I indulged in a vanilla cone coated in caramel and crushed Nilla Wafers ($4). A bit of Nutella was piped into the bottom of the cone to make it extra decadent. The cone certainly hit the sweet spot, but it also satisfied something deeper—my desire to make a statement with my fork.
The truck closed up shop for the season two weeks ago and will re-open when the weather warms up. Follow the Big Gay Ice Cream Truck on Twitter @BigGayIceCream to find out when it “comes out” of hibernation. Oh Lord, someone stop me.
next stop: van leeuwen ice cream!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You didn’t get the big gay bacon??!! The Nilla Wafer cone sounds delish.. I would have gone with his rec too. Next time!
I’m surprised that South Park hasn’t sued….
Wow, only in New York would you see a truck like this, but I think it’s brilliant. Like ice cream or not, it gets people talking, like me, “Hey did you know there is an ice cream truck in New York that calls itself, The Big Gay Ice Cream Truck.” This was a great post, thank you for sharing.
Huh, does LA not have something like this yet? It should cruise the 90069!
Ooo, I love that you can get toppings encrusted on your soft serve! That olive oil flavor sounds good, too…
Quite surprised with this ice cream truck! I would have never thought of serving an vanilla cone with both caramel and nilla wafers. The idea of nutella on the bottom of the cone is awesome :). I happen to enjoy anything chocolate on the bottom of the cone.
I think LA is definitely in need of a big gay ice cream truck. Or maybe I’m just in need of some ice cream?
“gay I’scream” … did I read it rite?????
as odd as it seems. LOL
I have a small ice cream shop, and I am planning a trip to new york. I was woundering if i would be able to come spend a bit of time with you,and ask you some questions and watch a master a work.
sincerly brenda jones