Gibby's Famous Ice Cream — Restaurant in Worcester

Ice cream and gelato differ fundamentally in their formulation, processing, and physical properties, all of which stem from nuanced variations in food chemistry. Both are frozen emulsions of fat, water, and air stabilized by proteins and sugars, but the ratios and techniques used to create them yield distinct textures and flavor profiles.

Ice cream typically contains a higher fat content—often between 10–16%—due to the use of heavy cream. This elevated fat level contributes to a richer mouthfeel and acts as a barrier to flavor release, which is why ice cream often requires more intense flavoring. Additionally, ice cream is churned at higher speeds, incorporating more air (known as overrun), which can reach up to 100%. This results in a lighter, fluffier texture but dilutes flavor intensity.

Gelato, by contrast, uses more milk than cream, resulting in a fat content closer to 4–8%. This lower fat matrix allows for more immediate flavor perception. Gelato is churned more slowly, incorporating less air—typically 20–30% overrun—which gives it a denser, silkier texture. It’s also served at slightly warmer temperatures than ice cream, reducing firmness and enhancing flavor volatility.

From a colloidal chemistry perspective, the differences in fat globule dispersion, air cell size, and freezing point depression all contribute to the sensory divergence between these two...

I found out about this place from their samples at the Ice Cream Festival fundraiser in Worcester. I made it a point to visit because the strawberry cheesecake had me hooked! Boy....I was not disappointed. Please be aware this is a CASH ONLY establishment.

I did not have a long wait when we went and there seems to be plenty of parking available. It is also wheelchair accessible to order as well as sitting on the deck. The menu is massive and will definitely bring out the kid in anyone.

I did learn a valuable lesson. The serving sizes are very generous. I ordered medium waffle cones and had to have a cup to put part of my ice cream in because it overflows that much! I loved sitting under the trees on the benches they have scattered across the side of the building. The staff were super friendly and the flavor of the ice cream was A...MAZ....ING!!

I ordered the strawberry cheesecake with caramel and...

Your local ice cream shop… that does not put a hole in your pocket. After moving to mass, I have gone to many local or family run ice cream shops usually with a bit too $$$, NOT THESE GUYS I have been there twice for starting price of 3.95 for small, which is actually a decent amount of scoops ( definitely not a pint of ice cream but maybe 3/4 of pint or less). I like to stick to the normal standard flavors the chocolate and the strawberry are exceptionally great. The strawberry ice cream has real strawberry mashed into it. Not an ice cream expert, but their ice cream definitely have cream in it.. how much I don’t know. . I have seen a lot of people complaining about the queue… YUP. There is especially in the evening, but they moved pretty fast. . The service are pretty nice, they can make some...