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Leatherby’s Family Creamery From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Leatherby’s Family Creamery is a local, family-owned and operated ice cream restaurant serving the Sacramento and surrounding areas since 1982. Dave Leatherby, Sr. and his son Dave, Jr. opened up the restaurant after they wanted a place for their whole family to work at and be a part of. The idea to start a family ice cream parlor came from Dave Sr., who envisioned a place that could be similar to a place that he enjoyed as a kid. Currently, there are three different locations with the flagship based in Sacramento.

History

 Idea 

Dave Leatherby, Sr. and his son, Dave, Jr. were business entrepreneurs who had previously started and owned a number of businesses. Coincidentally, however, each of them found themselves out of work during the same time. Having sold or left their previous business ventures, the two came together with the idea to start and operate a family-run business together, where all 10 of their children would be employed.

After much deliberation on the type of business that the family would open, they settled on the restaurant business. The family wanted the theme of the restaurant to either be a bakery or ice cream parlor because each offered a wholesome product that could be enjoyed by anyone and everyone. Most of all, they wanted the business to be a suitable, family-friendly place for kids of all ages. Both a bakery and an ice cream parlor instill happiness and good will to customers. Most of all, both establishments have a warm, fun environment. This family-run business consists of three generations of Leatherby’s working together to produce a restaurant that has become a “gathering place for the whole community”.

 Feasibility 

The economic times of the early 1980’s posed many challenges to the Leatherby’s idea of opening up their ice cream parlor. In the 1980s, interest rates soared over 20%, and lenders and investors were skeptical that any new business ventures, especially a 6,000 square foot ice cream parlor, would be beneficial in buying into. No one wanted anything to do with such a seemingly high-risk project, like a new restaurant and without any bank financing and their personal savings decreasing, the Leatherby family faced the idea that their dream family business would not come true.

 Problems 

With the help of a local family friend, Bud Ratterman and Grandpa Al Leatherby, who had previously ran a café of his own many years earlier and had since retired, the necessary funding was finally obtained and the Leatherby’s Family Creamery on Arden Way opened on August 14th 1982.

Locations

Currently, the Leatherby’s Family Creamery has three locations around the Sacramento area. The flagship restaurant is located at 2333 Arden Way in Sacramento. The second restaurant, which opened in in 1987, is located at 7910 Antelope Road in Citrus Heights. The newest restaurant that opened on June 18, 2012 is located at 8238 Laguna Blvd. in Elk Grove. Leatherby’s is open Sunday through Thursday at 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. and on Friday and Saturdays from 11 a.m. – Midnight.

Ice Cream

''' Background ''' Leatherby’s family creamery is widely known for serving up premium ice cream to their customers for over 27 years. By selecting fresh ingredients that create a rich, high butterfat premium ice cream, they ensure an original product is made in their creamery, which is located right inside the restaurant.

 Process 

The ice cream is made one batch at a time. Leatherby’s brings in fresh, high-quality ingredients, such as fresh cream, sugar, and natural flavors that are all blended together. The highest quality of baked goods, cookies and candies are individually added to create the unique flavors.

From the moment it’s created to the blast freezer, time and temperature are very important. Each batch spends a minimum of 24 hours quickly cooling in 15 degree below zero freezers. It is then transferred to a second freezer where it is brought back up to 5 degrees F and then served.

 Flavors 

Leatherby’s Family Creamery serves 27 different flavors including:
 * Vanilla
 * Chocolate
 * Strawberry
 * Rocky Road
 * Cake Batter
 * Peppermint
 * Bubble Gum
 * Almond Joy
 * Cherry Chip Jubilee
 * Toasted Almond
 * Pralines ‘n Cream
 * Black Walnut
 * Chocolate Mint
 * Cookies ‘n Mint
 * Mocha Royale
 * Pistachio Nut
 * Choc. Peanut Butter
 * Strawberry Cheesecake
 * Arcadia Avalanche
 * Swiss Milk Chocolate
 * Dutch Choc. Chip
 * Choc. Almond Supreme
 * Cookies ‘n Cream
 * Butter Pecan
 * Butter Pecan (NSA)
 * Play Dough
 * Brownie Fudge

Leatherby’s also serves a variety of sorbet, yogurt and sherbet including raspberry, orange and pineapple.

 Sundaes 


 * Rich’s Banana Split
 * Daddy Dave’s Special
 * Jacob’s Java Fudge
 * Alan’s Black and Tan
 * Valerie’s Black and White
 * Dave Jr.’s Chocolate Indulgence
 * Paul’s Royal Raspberry Fudge
 * Jennifer’s Brownie Delight
 * Rita’s Strawberry Cake
 * Marie’s Hot Fudge Sundae
 * Christina’s Caramel Craze
 * Nicole’s Peanut Butter Chocolate
 * Grandma’s Creamery Sundae
 * Leatherby’s Family Special

 Shakes, Malts and Sodas 


 * Laura’s Milkshake
 * Molly’s Small Shake
 * Shelly’s Ice Cream Soda
 * Theresa’s Root Beer Float