If you haven’t driven down Arden Way in a while then you may not have seen the protest going on in front of Leatherby’s. Why protest delicious ice cream, you ask? Well, it appears that the Leatherby family and business donated almost $20,000 to the Yes on 8 cause. The Leatherby’s, an immense Catholic family, are seeing some blowback from thier financial support of a proposition that some see as an issue of opinion, and others see as an issue of basic human rights.
I won’t comment on the Prop 8 issue as that has already been argued ad naseum here, here, and here. But I will say this. I wouldn’t spend my money at the Leatherby’s Famliy Creamery even if they donated all their proceeds to buy hopes and dreams for child insomniacs. The truth is that Leatherby’s just isn’t that good. And it neverhas been. Their ice cream is fine, but not special. Their food is abysmal. The service of the slow-limbed teenage crew that works there is infuriating. And the filthy stickiness of the tables, the chairs, the floors, and all other surfaces is more than a bit offputting.
On the other hand, it’s a totally acceptable place if you have a party of children with you who wish for nothing more than giant, whipped cream covered, nut crusted, ice cream monstrosities. Also, if none of the adults in your party are looking for good food or good service, then it’s totally acceptable too, as long as none of the adults in your party happen to be gay.
Leatherby’s- Â 2333 Arden Way, Sacramento
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