Double Rainbow (ice cream) facts for kids

Double Rainbow is a well-known American brand that makes yummy ice cream, sorbets, and other frozen desserts. The company is based in San Francisco, California. It was started in 1976 by two friends who knew each other since they were kids. For more than 40 years, it has been a business owned and run by the same family.

You can find Double Rainbow products in stores and supermarkets across the country. A former mayor of San Francisco, Willie Brown, even called it "The Official Ice Cream of San Francisco." Double Rainbow has won many awards, including "Grand Champion" at the World Dairy Expo. They make ice cream with dairy, non-dairy, and soy options. All their ice creams are also certified Kosher.

How Double Rainbow Started

Double Rainbow was founded by Michael Sachar and Steven Fink. They were childhood friends from Brooklyn. When they were kids, they sold frozen popsicles on the beaches of Coney Island. They dreamed of one day opening their very own ice cream shop.

On September 28, 1976, they signed the papers for their first ice cream shop. It was located on Castro Street in San Francisco. On that same day, a beautiful double rainbow appeared in the sky over San Francisco. This special sight gave them the perfect name for their new company.

In 1982, Double Rainbow won a big award. It was the top prize in a competition called the "Great American Lick-Off."

Delicious Flavors and Products

Double Rainbow offers more than 60 different flavors. You can find them in small pint sizes or larger 2.5-gallon tubs. They also have special flavors that change with the seasons. These include Pumpkin, Peppermint Cookie Crunch, and Eggnog.

For over 40 years, Double Rainbow made its ice cream in the Mission District of San Francisco. In 2019, they moved their manufacturing to Emeryville, California.

Where to Find Double Rainbow

Double Rainbow ice cream is sold in many large grocery stores. You can find it at places like Safeway and Whole Foods.

Their first shop on Castro Street was a very popular spot. It was a well-known place in the neighborhood during the 1970s and 1980s. In November 2020, Double Rainbow opened a new ice cream scoop shop. It is in San Francisco's Castro District, very close to where their first shop once stood.