Est. Houston, TX

Handmade in Houston.
Crafted for Craving.

Dense, rich, no-churn ice cream with bold texture and fearless flavor combinations. Small batches, zero shortcuts, maximum indulgence.

★★★★★ 500+ Houston Reviews

Butterfat

18%

Small

Batches Only

Why We're Different

The Big Mike Difference

No churn. No heat. No industrial shortcuts. Just pure, dense, unapologetically rich ice cream made by hand in Houston.

No-Churn Process

We skip the industrial churning that whips in excessive air. Our method creates a denser, silkier texture that melts slowly on your tongue.

Smoother Texture

Higher Butterfat

18% butterfat content (vs. 10-12% in factory ice cream). That means richer flavor, creamier mouthfeel, and zero ice crystals.

Premium Quality

Small Batch Only

Made in 2-gallon quantities, not 200-gallon vats. We taste every batch. If it doesn't meet Mike's standards, it doesn't leave the kitchen.

Handcrafted

Factory vs. Big Mike's

The difference is in the density

50%

Air (Factory)

20%

Air (Ours)

Signature Selection

Flavor Showcase

Bold combinations, unexpected textures, and Houston-inspired creations.

Blueberry + Lemon + Pop Rocks

Houston Exclusive

Space City Berry Blast

Electric blueberry base with lemon swirl and popping candy that crackles like a NASA launch.

Best Seller

Aged Bourbon + Texas Pecans

Texas Bourbon Pecan

Aged bourbon-infused cream with caramelized Hill Country pecans. Sophisticated, smooth, southern.

Adults Only

Local Honey + Culinary Lavender

Lavender Honey Dream

East Texas wildflower honey blended with Provence lavender. Floral, creamy, surprisingly addictive.

Seasonal Favorite

Tahitian + Mexican Vanilla

Mexican Vanilla Bean

Not "plain." Exotic vanilla pods scraped by hand into a custard base that's anything but boring.

Classic Done Right

Double Shot + Dark Chocolate

Espresso Chocolate Chunk

Houston-roasted espresso beans steeped in cream with hand-chopped 70% dark chocolate shards.

Caffeine Kick

Honey Roasted PB + Raspberry

PB & Berry Jam Session

Honey-roasted peanut butter ice cream with house-made raspberry jam ribbons. Nostalgic but elevated.

Crowd Pleaser

Rotating monthly specials available at pop-ups

Find Us Out There

Community & Pop-Ups

We're not just in a shop—we're wherever Houston gathers. From gaming conventions to charity fundraisers, we bring the creamiest scoops to the Space City.

Montrose Morning Market

Saturdays 8AM-1PM • Westheimer & Dunlavy

Every Saturday

Gaming Community Events

Comicpalooza, local tournaments, LAN parties

Check Schedule

Charity Partnerships

10% of all proceeds support Houston Food Bank & local shelters

Giving Back

Next Pop-Up Live

3 Days Away

Buffalo Bayou Park

APR

Buffalo Bayou Park

2PM - 6PM

APR

Heights Mercantile

11AM - 3PM

Houston Love

What Locals Are Saying

Don't take our word for it. Take theirs.

"I've never had ice cream this dense. You can actually taste the cream, not just sugar. The Space City flavor is unlike anything else in Houston."

Sarah M.

Montrose Resident

"Finally, ice cream that doesn't melt into watery soup in the Texas heat. The texture holds up. The bourbon pecan is dangerous."

James T.

Heights Local

"Met Big Mike at a gaming con. Dude knows his ice cream. The espresso chocolate chunk kept me fueled through the tournament."

Alex R.

Gaming Community

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