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HONORING
SMALL BUSINESSES

“It’s Soda-licious!”

HOLLY HOP ICE CREAM SHOPPE

IS HOMESPUN AMERICANA

In fact, by Darryl Holland
there are
so many
“gamers” that scheduling time slots
can be challenging. The shop allows
groups to use the party room during
weekdays because players eat and
partake of treats, of course.
“It’s fun to see these groups each
erving up classic 1950s-style week: bridge, dominoes, mahjong, and pies and other frozen specialties.
sundaes, splits and sodas – and bunko – you name it. These folks are A new, ice cream treat the size of a
Sanchored by ice cream made in- passionate about playing, and they cupcake is lovingly referred to as a
house and a retro food menu – waves love the nostalgia factor while sharing “babycake.”
of nostalgia envelop visitors young time with friends,” Darryl noted.
and old as they enter Lubbock’s most “We pride ourselves on creating
authentic and original soda fountain: In addition to dozens of seasonal ice delicious ice cream treats and fresh,
Holly Hop Ice Cream Shoppe. cream flavors – many of them Holly simple food – but we’re really in the
Hop originals – the shop offers dozens
Centrally located in the Indiana of throwback soda pop choices to people business. Our number one
goal is providing a local, family-
Gardens North shopping center at accompany a meal or as a custom six- friendly place that keeps the old-
3404-34th Street, this mom-and-pop pack-to-go. Food selections include fashioned soda fountain experience
eatery has been dishing out “malt sandwich classics like BLT, pimento
shop memories” for a dozen years. At cheese or the club; salads, pizza, chili alive and brings people together.”
Darryl added, “Our shop is an
the heart of the operation is a desire dog and soup of the day.
by owners Stephanie and Darryl escape… a way to turn back the clock,
enjoy a treat and spend quality time
Holland to give patrons a truly unique “We enjoy having our sock hop events with family or friends.”
experience: offering a gathering place in the summer, school field trips,
which reflects a simpler, gentler time. travelers and
Attention to detail is evident in the various business
“eats and treats” selections, vintage groups and
décor and emphasis on homemade ice organizations,”
cream and made-to-order food. Stephanie said.

“We love seeing our older patrons Holly Hop Ice
looking at the décor and remembering Cream Shoppe
their early days – and young ones now offers
discovering what hand-made soda, a homemade ice
classic malt and music on the jukebox cream in pints
is all about,” Stephanie stated. “Our and quarts;
party room hosts lots of folks for ready-to-take
birthdays, wedding and baby showers and custom-
and numerous community groups - designed ice
especially game-players!” cream cakes

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