Little Man Ice Cream is named after the founder’s father, Peter Tamburello (Little Man). Although small in stature to those who knew him, he was big in heart. Making a difference in the world was his legacy. Little Man Ice Cream is Paul’s way of keeping his father’s legacy resilient.

Inspired by vintage Coney Island hot dog-shaped stands, business is conducted within a twenty-eight foot tall, 14,000 lb. cream can. Little Man Ice Cream is all about the EXPERIENCE! The customer’s experience is one of pure nostalgia nestled in the 21st Century. Little Man Ice Cream builds on the time honored tradition of the neighborhood ice cream store. In the 1920’s, 30’s, and 40’s, unique American food concepts like donuts, hot dogs, or ice cream were celebrated and memorialized by roadside monuments built to expand on the food experience itself. If you could enjoy a great hot dog… in a forty-foot-long hot dog, how could it get any better?! The Little Man experience is a successful reminiscent of these eras. Little Man has created the experience of vintage Route 66 and town squares, county fairs and amusement parks.

From the great flavors of homemade ice creams & hand-crafted malts, to the smell of fresh waffle cones cooked on site, mixed with the music of classic cartoons, all in a setting reminiscent of the past—it is Little Man’s goal develop competitive advantage by engaging all of the customer’s senses.

Our Mission

Little Man Ice Cream is dedicated to making a positive impact in our local and global communities. We are committed to supporting organizations with an emphasis in educational programs, childhood welfare, and hunger relief.

We, as a company and as individuals, strive to make a difference by offering our time, financial means, knowledge base, and delicious homemade ice cream. By developing these relationships and connections with businesses and organizations, we hope to make ongoing contributions to see lasting change in our community and our world.  The backbone of Little Man is its Scoop for Scoop program. Making a difference has never tasted so good!

Our Employees

We offer our employees competitive wages, flexible hours, effective management, and a safe work environment. We believe it’s not just about earning a paycheck at the end of the day. More importantly, work at Little Man is about learning, life experiences, and constant improvement. Investing in ongoing training and a positive culture is priority of management.  Every year, Little Man halts operations for a day to treat its team members to fun, food, and games. The annual employee day also engages its employees in a philanthropic effort.  What experiences can we learn? What brain and heart currency can we offer?