Gunther's Ice Cream

Gunther's Ice Cream
Restaurant information
Established1940 (1940)
Food typeIce cream
Location2801 Franklin Blvd., Sacramento, California, California, 95818, United States
Websitegunthersicecream.com

Gunther's Ice Cream is a historic ice cream shop at 2801 Franklin Blvd. in Sacramento, California. It was founded in 1940.[1]

History

Herman “Pop” Gunther and his wife, Iva, founded Gunther's in 1940.[2] Ice cream is manufactured on-site, with new specialty flavors debuting monthly. The shop, originally located at Franklin Boulevard and 5th Avenue in Sacramento, moved to 2801 Franklin Blvd. in 1949, where it has existed ever since.[3] The building is considered a strong example of transitional architecture marking the period between Mid-century modern and post-World War II design.[4] The business's mascot is Jugglin' Joe, a soda jerk tossing a scoop of ice cream, portrayed in an animated neon sign atop Gunther's shop.[5][6]

Herman Gunther died in 1963, while his son, Dick Gunther, died in 1967.[7] Iva Gunther could not continue running the business subsequently, selling it to Carl Buchell the same year.[7] Since 1974, the business has been owned by Rick and Marlena Klopp; Rick had worked at Gunther's since 1969, when he was 22 years old.[3]

In 2010, Gunther's celebrated its 70th anniversary, with Mayor Kevin Johnson in attendance.[8]

In 2015, Business Insider listed Gunther's as the best ice cream shop in the state of California.[9] The same year, Gunther's celebrated its 75th anniversary, an event at which Mayor Kevin Johnson,[10] Supervisor Phil Serna, and Yuba City Director of Development Services Darin Gale spoke. The Sacramento River Cats' mascot, Dinger, was also present for the festivities.[11]

In 2018, Gunther's was nominated as a historical landmark.[12]

Gunther's offers 50 selections and has fruit freezes as well.[13] Some of their ice cream flavors are Black Raspberry Marble, Strawberry Cheesecake, Swiss Orange Chip, Thai Tea, Lemon Custard, Coconut Pineapple, French Vanilla, Fudge Brownie, and Birthday Cake.[14] Their fruit freezes include Strawberry Banana, Mango, Raspberry, Lime, and Guava.[14]

Film

Gunther's appears in the 2017 film Lady Bird.[15] It also appears in the 2024 film Sacramento.[16][15]

References

  1. ↑ "The Sacramento Bee". Archived from the original on January 2, 2019. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  2. ↑ "Gunther's Ice Cream". January 30, 2015.
  3. 1 2 "Study: California's best ice cream shop is in Sacramento". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  4. ↑ Events sacramento.granicus.com Archived November 11, 2020, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ↑ "Gunther's | Sacramento, USA Restaurants".
  6. ↑ "Gunthers Ice Cream | Jugglin Joe".
  7. 1 2 "Gunthers Ice Cream | History".
  8. ↑ "Ice cream shops' sales stay solid". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  9. ↑ Stanger, Melissa. "The best ice cream shop in every state". Business Insider.
  10. ↑ "SN&R • Dining • Food Stuff • Ice cream, get social • May 14, 2015". Sacramento News & Review. May 13, 2015.
  11. ↑ Gunther's Ice Cream to celebrate 75th anniversary valcomnews.com Archived November 10, 2020, at the Wayback Machine
  12. ↑ "Sweet New Historical Landmark? Gunther's Ice Cream Up For Special Designation". November 26, 2018.
  13. ↑ https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/gunthers-ice-cream-davis-creamery-how-their-ice-cream-is-made/103-1be5d7a1-d312-4934-a89b-5d49712e29bc
  14. 1 2 https://gunthersicecream.com/temporary-menu/
  15. 1 2 https://www.sacbee.com/entertainment/article301485384.html
  16. ↑ https://www.kcra.com/article/entertainment-sacramento-movie-trailer-released/63958709
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