BROOKLYN, NY — Heaps Ice Cream, Park Slope’s newest scoop shop, has just opened its doors on 7th Avenue.
The creamery, owned by Park Slope local Matt Leiber and managed by Jessica Mitchell, has 16 different flavors on its menu so far. These range from bolder flavors like Coffee Toffee, Banana Bourbon Caramel, Mango Sticky Rice, and Strawberry Matcha to classics like Mint Chip, Cookie Dough, and Chocolate.
“Our ice cream is made with no fillers, no unpronounceable chemicals. Everything’s clean labeled, and so good,” Mitchell said.
For both Mitchell and Lieber, ice cream is a crucial part of life, Mitchell said, adding that the store is named for Lieber’s grandmother.
“I grew up in the foster care system, and whenever we transitioned to a new home, our case worker would take me and my sister out for ice cream. No matter what’s going on, me and my sister will still share ice cream to this day — it brings us together,” Mitchell said.
To help customers celebrate their big moments, Heaps serves free ice cream for people’s birthdays, Mitchell said.
“We want Heaps to be somewhere where people can connect and celebrate,” Mitchell said.
The new creamery is opening up in the storefront at 171 7th Ave., which used to be a Connecticut Muffin cafe.
The shop opened this week, but its official grand opening will be on Oct. 4, with $3 scoops available from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. The first 50 customers get a Heaps enamel pin.
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