The Charlotte Ledger

The Charlotte Ledger

After 35 years, no more scoops of Ben & Jerry’s in Myers Park

Ice cream chain closes Providence Road shop

Jun 19, 2024
∙ Paid

The following article appeared in the June 19, 2024, edition of The Charlotte Ledger, an e-newsletter with smart and original local news for Charlotte. We offer free and paid subscription plans. More info here.


New franchise owner decided to ‘concentrate efforts on the Foxcroft store as its flagship location’; new sites scouted

There will be no cones of Chunky Monkey, Phish Food or Cherry Garcia in Myers Park this summer, as the longtime Ben & Jerry’s in the area has closed.

The Providence Road outpost of the ice cream chain known for its tie-dye, hippie, all-natural vibe opened in 1989, according to newspaper archives.

This post is for paid subscribers

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Substack Inc · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture