About TEDDY’S
The OG Origins Story
OG TEDDY’S - It’s a family thing. Yasmin Khan and her father Brian Khan. Image: The Irish Independent.
TEDDY'S is a Dún Laoghaire institution. The quintessential south Dublin national treasure. If ever you’ve walked along the coast of Dún Laoghaire, Seapoint or Bray, then chances are you’ve enjoyed a TEDDY’S and been amazed at the huge queues for our famous 99.
Teddy's, through the decades since it opened in 1950, has been selling ice-cream from a small shop overlooking the wide expanse of Scotsman's Bay at the end of Windsor Terrace.
It also, now as then, sells boiled sweets, iced caramels, clove rock, acid drops and chocolate satins by the quarter pound from jars.
The original Teddy, (real name Edward Jacob) was the man who started things in 1950 and began Teddy's small seafront empire. It was said he got his name from dressing like a Teddy Boy in the 1950s, winkle-pickers and all that. A real curio of the era, his esoteric lifestyle meant he divided his time living between Dublin, Morocco and the south of France.
"He was a nice person," says Brian Kahn, the man who bought the business in the late 80’s, "a very nice person. He worked here himself all the time."
Yasmin Khan and her brother Brian Khan, continue the Teddy’s Tradition. Image: Urban Brand Creative
Gone the original Teddy may be, but certainly not forgotten. And for the last 3 generations, the Khan family have been loving custodians to the legend of OG TEDDY’S, handing down the secret recipe for the perfect 99 from one generation to the next.
TEDDY’S - a cultural treasure
Teddy's is a beloved Dublin institution. The south sides best known and loved ice cream store is also a repository of memories and the place to go for a memorable summer experience. It’s been said that we are part of hardcore seaside nostalgia for about four generations of Dubliners by now.
99 Reasons to Smile
Teddy's, through the decades, has been selling award winning ice cream from a small shop TEDDY’S HQ, at the end of Windsor Terrace. It’s a portal to endless summer, and has been a right of passage over the years, not only for families strolling through Dun Laoghaire enjoying a 99, but also for legions of students looking for fun summer jobs!
A TEDDY’S is always worth waiting for!
The majority of Dubliner's have tried our ice creams at one stage throughout their lives and we are happy to say that we are STILL making the exact same ice cream that they remember from their first visit.
Our Family - Team TEDDY’S
We know that the term ‘Family’ is bandied about a lot in business these day, but in our case - we’re speaking literally!
Brian
Yaz
Haniff
Craig
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Finance Manager
Ebrahim Khan is the Chief Financial Officer for Teddy’s Ice Cream. Responsible for the company's finances and future business opportunities. Ebrahim has over 20 years experience within the customer services. Ebrahim holds a Master's degree in Finance from the Smurfit School of business and has be involved in management side of a number of Businesses.
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Yasmin Khan is the CEO and COO of Teddy’s Ice Cream, overseeing the day-to-day operations of all side of the business.
Yasmin has been in the Ice Cream business since the age of 16 and has travelled the world serving and studying the ice cream business. She took over Teddy's Ice Cream from her father after he retired and has developed the business as it is today.
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New Product Development
The illusive and lesser spotted ‘Mad Scientist’ Haniff can be found concocting his strange brew of different fascinating flavours of ice cream - pairing Teddy’s with everything from whiskey to beer, and Chinese to Italian! It you ever fancy waxing lyrical about 50 year old ice cream machines - then he’d love to talk with you!
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Craig Mac Intosh has been with Teddy’s Ice Cream for over 20 years. Craig is our Events and Office Manager, responsible for managing of all our events, wholesale business and logistics. Craig is a fully qualified EMT and is responsible for all our team members first aid training and Event Risk Assessment. Previously he was a safety and hospitality consultant, with clients across the UAE and South Africa.
TEDDY’S - The Home of the 99
Where can you get the best 99 in Ireland?
Kevin Courtney reports from Teddy's Ice Cream shop, Dun Laoghaire, as The Irish Times searches for Ireland's Best 99.
Kudos for The OG TEDDY’S
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TEDDY’S Ice Cream for all the kids.
— MICHAEL D. HIGGINS
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Just got back to Ireland, who wants to get a TEDDY’S Ice Cream?
— BECK.
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Teddy's is something of a legend in south Dublin, an ice-cream store and van that is part of the fabric of society,
part of the culture and a must on a hot day in Dun Laoghaire.
— IRISH INDEPENDANT.
"You can't go to Sandycove, roysh, without checking out Teddy's, the famous ice cream place on the sea front!"
- ROSS O CARROLL KELLY
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TEDDY’S, TEDDY’S, oh yes ladies TEDDY’S!
— BUSSEL BRAND.
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Teddy's Ice-Cream parlour is the perfect place.
— JOE.IE
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Dublin c’mere, take me for a TEDDY’S and a walk down the pier.
— STEPHEN JAMES SMITH.
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Dublin's favourite ice cream.
— 98FM.
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Teddy’s ice cream is a pleasure like no other.
— THE DAILY EDGE.
