Our Story
About Us
Where it all began
A family dream, churned into reality.
The Big Dipper Ice Cream Parlour was founded in Prospect, CT in 1986 by Harry Rowe Jr and his wife, Barbara. To learn the trade, Harry Rowe, Jr. attended Rutgers University where he studied commercial ice cream making. There, Harry met ice cream makers from all over the world to perfect his trade.
Harry learned that the secret of fine ice cream does not come from a book, it comes from the heart and the love for the ice cream trade. The original store was located at 52 Waterbury Road and now located at 91 Waterbury Road, Prospect.
Now operated by his son, Harry Rowe, III, The Big Dipper continues the tradition with over 50 flavors and countless awards. It has also been voted Best Ice Cream by the Waterbury Observer for the past 20 years. The Big Dipper homestyle ice cream is freshly made on the premises in small batches to ensure the finest ice cream is served daily.
Our Home
The Building
Come say hello
We'd love to meet you
Whether you're a first-timer or a 40-year regular, every guest gets the same warm welcome and the same care in every scoop. Stop in and see for yourself.