Mary Coyle's- A Phoenix Classic

A recent story, on a Phoenix institution:

For the past 55 years, the ice cream parlor has kept thousands of new and repeat customers happy with generous servings of ice cream made on the premises three times a week.

"We're the only game in town when it comes to making old-fashioned homemade ice cream," said Tom Kelly, 65, who has run Mary Coyle's for the past 10 years along with his wife, Ann, and son, Bob.

"We have about 40 flavors of ice cream, all homemade right here," he said.

Mary Coyle's rocks, with classic flavors and 'out there' conconctions such as Black Licorice. Personally, I don't think I'd ever be a fan of that, but I've had quite a few others, and really like them.

To me, though, it's as much about the old-time feel of the place, and the idea of supporting a family-owned business as much as the ice cream. I'm sure "Mr. Applebee" or whoever started the chain is/was very passionate about what he does/did, but I love local eateries.

I was I'm told their food is quite good, but haven't tried it yet. Maybe I should, they're just a few miles away...