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New ice cream parlor opens in Schuylkill Haven
Just as summer is arriving, a new destination for frozen desserts has opened in Schuylkill Haven.
Ice Cream Haven began in May along Route 61, offering the community a new spot to get ice cream and other cold treats.
With its bright decor, family-friendly atmosphere, fresh ingredients and ample servings, the business is already popular, said manager Wasiq Tanveer.
Ice Cream Haven on Route 61 in Schuylkill Haven, pictured Thursday, June 12, 2025, opened in May. (MATTHEW PERSCHALL/MULTIMEDIA EDITOR)
'We are striving to provide both quality and quantity,' he said.
The business, which has a motto of 'every scoop served with a smile,' sells dozens of flavors of both hard and soft ice-cream from Leiby's Dairy near Tamaqua. Customers can get their scoops in a bowl or a sugar, waffle or pretzel cone.
Also on the menu are milkshakes, sundaes, smoothies, banana splits, floats, swirls and specialty items.
Ice Cream Haven, 372 Centre Ave., Schuylkill Haven, has a bright interior and exterior, shown Thursday, June 12, 2025. (MATTHEW PERSCHALL/MULTIMEDIA EDITOR)
The shop is in the same strip mall along Route 61 as Mount Fuji Hibachi and Sushi; Domino's and Subway, and the address is 372 Center Ave., Schuylkill Haven.
Ice Cream Haven opens seven days a week at noon, closing at 10 each day except on Saturdays and Sundays, when it closes at 11 p.m.
It includes a birthday room available to rent for kids' parties.
The plan is for the shop to be open year-round, and in the colder months it is considering offering some hot food items, said employee Daud Ahmad.
Wasiq Tanveer prepares a banana split at Ice Cream Haven on Route 61 in Schuylkill Haven, Thursday, June 12, 2025. (MATTHEW PERSCHALL/MULTIMEDIA EDITOR)
There are also options already on the menu such as vegan and sugar-free ice-cream for those with food allergies or dietary restrictions, he said.
A grand opening is being planned for July.
To reach the shop, call 570-593-5072 or go to its Facebook page.
