Mel's Downtown Creamery is a 50's style ice cream shop that brings fun and flair to everyone who steps through it's door. Mel's carries over 30 premium hard ice cream flavors, Soft Serve Ice Cream, Shave Hawaiian Ice, Chocolate Dipped Frozen Cheesecake, Homemade Ice Cream Cakes, and much more. Offering counter service and an inside seating area Mel's is great to visit year round. That's right! Ice Cream and Sweet Treats are available year round seven days a week.

As the Home of the Big Kahuna you have to try their 8 Scoop, 7 Topping, 1 banana, 1 brownie, mound of whipped cream and 4 cherry sundae. Take on their Big Kahuna Challenge; 1 person vs the Big Kahuna or enjoy this monstrous dessert with your friends and family. When you choose to enjoy this sweet treat Mel's will take your picture to document the moment and make you famous on their Big Kahuna Club board.

Since 2012 the creamery has won over the hearts of the community with their fundraising events, free fun family events and birthday parties. Voted Best Sweet Treats and Best Ice Cream & Yogurt multiple years in a row Mel's Downtown Creamery is a must visit for those with a sweet tooth.
Whether it is a special occasion, a night out with the family, or you just want to sit and relax with friends, come see Melanie, Dennis, and their smiling staff. For more information please our website.

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