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Big Dipper Ice Cream Factory - Prospect, CT

Two words to the wise: toasted almond. That's the signature flavor of the Big Dipper Ice Cream Factory. If this particular flavor is not your idea of heaven on earth, don't worry. The Big Dipper has a few dozen others. These are ice creams we can easily eat double and triple dips of, several times a week. An extraordinarily happy ice cream parlor and a summertime ritual for ice cream lovers from miles around.
92% Approval Rating (14 votes)
4 - Overall: Worth planning a day around
Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

Toasted Almond Ice Cream ($3.00)
Ice Cream ($3.00)
Hot Fudge Sauce ($3.00)
Black Raspberry Ice Cream ($3.00)
Vanilla Ice Cream ($3.00)

Written Reviews

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Michael Stern
Roadfood.com Editor
"Two words to the wise: toasted almond. That's the signature flavor of the Big Dipper Ice Cream Factory, and they sell nearly as much of it as vanilla or chocolate. Although it was originally inspired by the Good Humor "Toasted Almond" bar, it far surpasses its ..."   [Read More].

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91 Waterbury Rd., Prospect, CT
203-758-3200

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Dessert
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:No
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:Yes
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:Yes
Kristen Mulcahy and Meghan Carmody offer waffle cones full of cotton candy ice cream and black raspberry, respectively. Nice people like this behind the counter are what make coming to the Big Dipper especially fun. It is a genuine old-fashioned community ice cream parlor, NOT a big corporation pretending to be people-friendly.
"Kristen Mulcahy and Meghan Carmody offer waffle cones full of cotton candy ice cream and black raspberry, respectively. Nice people like this behind the counter are what make coming to the Big Dipper especially fun. It is a genuine old-fashioned community ice cream parlor, NOT a big corporation pretending to be people-friendly."
Michael Stern





The plentiful hunks of chocolate chip in this ice cream are extraordinarily soft. As the ice cream melts on your tongue, so do they!
"The plentiful hunks of chocolate chip in this ice cream are extraordinarily soft. As the ice cream melts on your tongue, so do they!"
Michael Stern


In some ways, Big Dipper is a theme eatery, the theme being ice cream. In addition to serving it, the place is festooned with ice cream memorabilia, including these vintage dippers and the old metal cans in which milk used to be delivered from dairy farms.
"In some ways, Big Dipper is a theme eatery, the theme being ice cream. In addition to serving it, the place is festooned with ice cream memorabilia, including these vintage dippers and the old metal cans in which milk used to be delivered from dairy farms."
Michael Stern


Yes, the ice cream is manufactured here, however the ambience is anything but factory-like. A sweeter sweet shop, you won't find.
"Yes, the ice cream is manufactured here, however the ambience is anything but factory-like. A sweeter sweet shop, you won't find."
Michael Stern


The Cowmobile was parked out back the day I visited. Inside, on the wall, among 100s of reviewers' raves, ice cream awards, and personal notes of thanks to the Big Dipper is a photo of a bunch of local kids all dressed in formal wear going to their Senior Prom ... in the Cowmobile!
"The Cowmobile was parked out back the day I visited. Inside, on the wall, among 100s of reviewers' raves, ice cream awards, and personal notes of thanks to the Big Dipper is a photo of a bunch of local kids all dressed in formal wear going to their Senior Prom ... in the Cowmobile!"
Michael Stern


At the Big Dipper, you specify exactly how much ice cream you want and are charged by weight (the ice cream's, not yours). In this photo a cone with a scant scoop of chocolate mousse is being measured.
"At the Big Dipper, you specify exactly how much ice cream you want and are charged by weight (the ice cream's, not yours). In this photo a cone with a scant scoop of chocolate mousse is being measured."
Michael Stern


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