Double Rainbow (ice cream) facts for kids

Double Rainbow is a popular American company that makes delicious ice cream, sorbets, and other frozen treats. It started in San Francisco, California. Two friends from childhood created the company in 1976. For over 40 years, it has stayed a business owned and run by their families.

You can find Double Rainbow products in stores and supermarkets all across the United States. A former mayor of San Francisco, Willie Brown, even called it "The Official Ice Cream of San Francisco." The company has won many awards, including "Grand Champion" at the World Dairy Expo. They make ice creams with dairy, without dairy, and with soy. All their ice creams are also certified Kosher by the Orthodox Union.

How Double Rainbow Started

Double Rainbow was founded by two friends, Michael Sachar and Steven Fink. They grew up together in 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.

Their dream came true on September 28, 1976. That day, they signed the lease for their first ice cream shop. It was located on Castro Street in San Francisco. On the same day, a beautiful double rainbow appeared in the San Francisco sky. That amazing sight gave them the perfect name for their new company.

Awards and Flavors

In 1982, Double Rainbow won a big award. They took home the top prize in something called the "Great American Lick-Off." This showed how tasty their ice cream was!

The company offers more than 60 different flavors of ice cream. You can buy them in small pint sizes, larger quart sizes, or even big 2.5-gallon tubs. They also have special flavors for different times of the year. These seasonal treats include Pumpkin, Peppermint Cookie Crunch, and Eggnog.

Where Double Rainbow is Made

For over 40 years, Double Rainbow made its ice cream in San Francisco. Their manufacturing plant was in the heart of the city's Mission District. However, in 2019, they moved their production. The ice cream is now made in Emeryville, California.

Where to Find Double Rainbow

Double Rainbow ice cream is sold in many large grocery stores. You can find their products 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 scoop shop in San Francisco's Castro District. This new shop was very close to where their original store used to be. However, this location closed on March 31, 2025.