Vanilla is the basis of most of the treats here, but that’s the only “vanilla” thing about this ice cream shop, which serves up outrageously decadent treats like “Salty Pimp” (ice cream with dulce de leche, sea salt, and chocolate dip), “Mermaid” (ice cream with key lime curd, whipped cream, and crushed graham crackers), and “Mexican Affo’Gay”To” (with spicy hot chocolate, cayenne pepper, shaved chocolate, and ice cream).
Please note that the original Village location of BGI closed during the pandemic, but its shops in Madison Square Garden, near the South Street Seaport (at 207 Front St.) and on the Upper West Side (516 Columbus Ave.) remain open.
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Big Gay Ice Cream
4 Penn Plaza
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Midtown
Hours
Sun–Wed noon–10pm; Thurs–Sat noon–midnight
Transportation
Subway: 1 to Christopher St
Prices
Cones $3–$5
Cuisine Type
Ice Cream
Web site
Big Gay Ice Cream
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(at Seventh Ave. S.)
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4 Penn Plaza New York CityNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.