Big Dipper Creamery on Brookside — Restaurant in Tulsa

The Foundation: Where Craft Meets Precision

Big Dipper’s base, with its 16% butterfat and under 30% aeration, reflects deliberate craftsmanship. The result is exceptional: silky without being greasy, with a melt that balances softness and structure. Across 18 flavors, texture remained flawless—no crystals, no inconsistency—just smooth, bold uniformity. This isn’t just a great product; it’s technical precision. Sami Cooper has perfected the ratio, building a foundation that rivals the best in the country. The next test is ingredient integration—where flavor balance, mix-in ratios, and execution separate novelty from true creative control.

Flavors

Dark Chocolate

Dark, decadent, devilish, and delicious—the chocolate ratio strikes a perfect balance between bittersweet and semi-sweet, allowing the depth of dark chocolate to reveal itself in layers with every bite. Rich, initial notes hit boldly, followed by lingering earthy and delicate fruity undertones that unfold slowly on the palate. The mouthfeel is exquisite: smooth, creamy, and indulgent without being heavy. This is chocolate ice cream at its most refined—complex yet controlled. A true pièce de résistance in the realm of chocolate ice cream.

Madagascar Vanilla Bean

The dark chocolate’s counterpart in ice cream heaven, this Madagascar vanilla delivers yet again with a flawless mouthfeel—but what truly impresses is how the Madagascar vanilla’s signature woody, floral, and gently spicy notes aren’t an afterthought. They’re fully realized, beautifully integrated, and elevated into a vanilla ice cream that stands not as a backdrop, but as the second pièce de résistance ice cream offering.

Strawberry

Intense strawberry flavor sings through a backdrop of sweet cream, serenading the senses with a sublime, almost meditative balance. The fusion of ripe berry and velvety cream is executed with such harmony, it feels effortless. But make no mistake—this is precision disguised as simplicity. Sami Cooper has crafted what may be one of the silkiest, most balanced strawberry ice creams in the country—lush, clean, and unforgettable.

Weirdo - Cold Brew Coffee

A sweet latte in a cup, this flavor opens and closes with clear notes of coffee, wrapped in toasty, earthy undertones reminiscent of caramelized sugar and roasted beans. Each spoonful offers warmth and comfort—but leans heavily into sweetness. While pleasant, it misses the opportunity to explore the deeper, more robust side of coffee. A touch more bitterness or roast could have added complexity and restraint.

Ultimate Cookies and Cream

This take on the 1980s classic is nothing short of a total success. The rich, creamy base is beautifully blended with classic chocolate cookie wafers, achieving that memorable flavor profile at a distinctly elevated level. It’s everything a great cookies and cream should be—creamy, crunchy, deeply nostalgic, and refined enough to feel grown up.

Cookie Butter Cookie Dough

This take on a classic opens with buttery cookie notes, followed by warm hints of cinnamon and caramel, finishing with the familiar richness of chocolate chip cookie dough. The mix-in ratio is generous without overwhelming. However, the flavor lacks contrast, and there’s little discernible difference between the buttery cookie base and the cookie dough itself. The elements blend into a single sweet note.

Honeycomb Lavender

A staple on the Big Dipper menu, this sweet cream base is studded with delicate honeycomb and layered with flavor. It opens with golden honey, glides into rich cream at the center, and finishes with soft, floral notes of lavender that bloom on the palate. It’s balanced, elegant, and deeply evocative—like summer captured in a scoop. This ice cream doesn’t just taste good; it hums. Bees might weep. A third pièce de résistance in a lineup that’s proving Big Dipper knows exactly...

Big Dipper Ice Cream – A Scoop Above the Rest!

If you’re an ice cream lover looking for a place that’s as fun, flavorful, and fresh as it gets, look no further than Big Dipper. We stopped by recently and tried their 6-cone scoop flight for under $10, and honestly, it felt like discovering a hidden gem.

Let’s talk about the flight first—what a creative and delicious way to sample multiple flavors! It came beautifully presented with six mini cones, each one packed with personality and flavor. We chose:

Salted Caramel Ganache – Rich, buttery, with a perfect balance of salty and sweet.

Honeycomb Lavender – Delicate and floral, with just the right touch of sweetness. Totally unique!

Purple Velvet – Smooth, creamy, and a colorful twist on a classic.

Bean Me Up Scotty – A fun, coffee-infused flavor with a punch of espresso and a playful name to match.

Banana Pudding – Tasted just like homemade banana pudding, with a creamy, nostalgic feel.

Hemingway Ice Cream – Bright and citrusy with subtle complexity—refreshing and unexpected in the best way.

Every single flavor was delicious. It’s rare to love all six, but each one had its own personality and stood out in a different way.

On top of that, the cones were made fresh, and you could really taste the difference. Crispy, warm, and with that perfect homemade texture—they were the ideal vehicle for each scoop. It’s clear Big Dipper takes pride in quality and detail.

The shop itself was clean, cozy, and inviting, and it’s clear they care about maintaining a tidy and welcoming environment. Everything looked well-maintained and thoughtfully decorated.

Our server, Sofia, was absolutely friendly, knowledgeable, and super attentive. She wore gloves the entire time, made sure everything was handled hygienically, and helped us navigate the flight flavors without rushing us. Her genuine enthusiasm for the ice cream made the whole experience even better.

Final thoughts: Big Dipper isn’t just an ice cream shop—it’s a full-on treat-yourself experience. Between the creative flavors, the fresh cones, the excellent service, and the affordable price, we left happy and already planning our next visit.

5 stars for sure. If you haven’t been to Big Dipper yet, do yourself a favor and stop in—you’ll be hooked after the...

Loved the ice cream! So creamy and so many different and delicious flavor combinations. They also had waffle cone cups which are my fav. Only critique is the one girl working there just now was clearly increasingly annoyed that we were having so many tastes before ordering. I got the butter cookie dough but my son got the lavender honey and that was awesome. She said she was almost out of tasting spoons but as soon as we finished our order (I didn’t try as many as I wanted) and the line stopped, she sat down to her phone instead of washing all the spoons she resented us using. Also half of the tables had no napkins and the water dispenser didn’t have cups. She’s probably a fine young person but needs some pointers—maybe it’s her first time...