Today we’d like to introduce you to Susan, Bill, and Marcus Stevenson.
Hi Susan, Bill, and Marcus, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
We have been lifetime residents of Jarrettsville, MD and always thought that the town needed a spot for families to go to for a fun, relaxing time together. We thought there was no better place for that then an ice cream shop! So, in 2008, we started the planning process and expanded the original idea into including a full-service deli with sandwiches, wraps, paninis, and salads. The concept behind the store was to have a country store feel that was warm and inviting for everyone.
We always wanted to make our own ice cream, but we had never done anything like this before. After lots of research and attending classes, we learned how to make our own ice cream and began production. It took a lot of trial and error, but eventually, our recipes met our high standards and when they did, Jarrettsville Creamery & Deli opened its doors in October of 2009.
Over the years, we have continued to grow while expanding our menu and involvement in the community. One of our favorite things we do involving the community are our Fundraiser Nights! We have a Fundraiser Night every Tuesday and Thursday night where 10% of all sales go to the group that is being supported that evening.
We constantly try to keep new, fresh ideas coming in for our menu, so there is always something new to try while also keeping everyone’s long-time favorites available.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Overall, it’s been a smooth road.
Normal struggles that any business has faced including increased costs (especially labor), staffing at times, COVID
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Jarrettsville creamery & deli invites you… …to step back in time and enjoy our home-made ice cream in our version of an old-fashioned ice cream parlor. If you’re in the mood for more than just dessert, then dig into a sandwich, wrap, panini, or salad from our deli that features Boar’s Head deli meats and our home-made deli salads.
Our Home-made ice cream
All of our ice cream is made on location and we’ve made about 100 flavors since we opened our doors in 2009. We always have 28 different flavors of ice cream/italian ice (for our lactose intolerant friends) available to be scooped for you. We have even more flavors available in quarts and pints so you can enjoy our ice cream here with us or in the comfort of your own home. We also have ice cream cakes and ice cream sandwiches available that are made with our own home-made ice cream.
Our deli
Our deli features Boar’s Head deli meats and cheeses that we use on all of our delicious sandwiches, wraps, and paninis. You can get any of the Boar’s Head meats and cheeses sliced by the pound and you can even call your lunch meat order in ahead of time and we’ll have it sliced for you when you arrive. We also make our own cole slaw, chicken, tuna, pasta, potato, egg, and Amish macaroni salad.
Candies, chocolates, etc.
Take a walk around our store and you’ll find a wide variety of candies, chocolates, and other snacks. We even have jams, jellies, and mixes for soups, dips and other tasty items!
What sort of changes are you expecting over the next 5-10 years?
The future is hard to predict but no matter what is going on in the world…ice cream makes it better and we will be here to serve our community.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.jarrettsvillecreamery.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jvillecreamery/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jarrettsville.Creamery.Deli/
- Twitter: https://x.com/JvilleCreamery?mx=2
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/jarrettsville-creamery-and-deli-jarrettsville
