Small Town Scoop & Eatery

06/09/2026

Hi friends! We have a couple of big things to share with you.

First, we will be **closed on Tuesday, June 9th** for some maintenance around the shop, and training some new tricks. Thank you so much for your understanding! We will be back open and ready to serve you on **Wednesday, June 10th**.

And speaking of June 10th…

That day marks two years since we purchased our little shop. Two years! It is hard to believe how much has changed, how much we have grown, and how deeply this community has become part of our story.

When we first stepped into this adventure, we didn’t know how it would go. We put our hopes and dreams out there for you all to see, and you have been so kind and receptive! Your smiles, your stories, your encouragement, your kindness, and your support have meant more to us than we could ever properly put into words.

As we have continued to grow, our name is growing too.

We are excited to officially become **Small Town Scoop & Eatery!**

Because these days, we are so much more than ice cream. We are open seven days a week, all year long, serving lunch, dinner, amazing appetizers, ice cream, frozen bananas, Lotus Energy Drinks, sweet treats, and so much more. We have grown because of you, and we are so grateful.

So to celebrate our birthday, we are giving the presents to you!

On Wednesday, June 10th, from 11:00 AM until we close at 9:00 PM, we are giving away FREE ice cream. That is right — a free single scoop for anyone and everyone who comes in. You walk in the door, you get free ice cream. It’s as easy as that!

No cost. No tricks. No catch.

Just a heartfelt thank you to this wonderful community for welcoming us, supporting us, cheering us on, and letting us become a small part of your lives.

We will still have all of our delicious food available that day too, but the ice cream?

That one’s on us.

Come celebrate with us on Wednesday, June 10th. We cannot wait to see you, thank you, and share a scoop together. We are located at 1400 Walnut St in Murphysboro. Please share this post, so folks can enjoy some free ice cream. You made this possible, and we simply cannot thank you enough.

With all our gratitude,
Jonathan and Leigh-Ann Givens - owners
Small Town Scoop & Eatery

06/08/2026

Now available!!!

Are you a small business looking to grow? An artist looking for studio space or a photographer who wants their own studio? Want to get a preferred location on Walnut street? Whatever your business, come check out The Lofts on Walnut!

The Lofts on Walnut is more than a workspace—it's a place where ideas take root and businesses grow. Our mission is to provide affordable, inspiring spaces for entrepreneurs, artists, creators, and professionals to build their dreams right here in our community.

We believe that when local businesses thrive, our entire community thrives. The Lofts on Walnut offers the space, support, and opportunity for individuals to grow their passions into successful ventures and become the future Walnut Street powerhouses that shape the next chapter of our town.

We're not just leasing offices and studios—we're helping build the future of our community, one dream at a time.

These are private suites, with all utilities and high-speed internet included, as well as discounts from Small Town Scoop & Eatery!

For more information, email us at [email protected], or call 618.737.2057.

06/08/2026

Rain, rain... no problem! We've got your family covered at Small Town Scoop & Eatery!

Looking for a cozy place to escape the rainy weather over the next couple of days? Come hang out with us!

Delicious food options for lunch, dinner, or a snack
Tabletop games for family fun
Arcade games for kids (and kids at heart!)
A warm, welcoming space to relax and unwind
And of course... ALL the ice cream your heart could desire!

Whether you're meeting friends, dodging the rain at the lake, bringing the family out for some fun, or just craving your favorite ice cream treat, we're here and ready to make your rainy day a little brighter.

Come see us at 1400 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, IL 62966 and make some sweet memories while staying dry!

06/06/2026

🎉🇺🇸 Celebrate the 200th Birthday of General John A. Logan with Us! 🇺🇸🎉

The Parade kicks off at 1:00 PM today and will travel right down Walnut Street in front of Small Town Scoop & Eatery!

Looking for the perfect place to watch? Bring your family and friends and grab a spot in front of our shop for an amazing view of all the parade excitement!

🕚 We're open from 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, so come early, stay awhile, and make a day of it!

While you're here, stop inside and enjoy:
🍔 Food
🥤 Ice-cold drinks
🪷 Lotus Energy Drinks
🤎 Milkshakes & Malts
🥨 Snacks
🍦 And of course... don't forget the ICE CREAM!

Whether you're cheering on the parade, escaping the summer heat, or treating yourself after the festivities, we'd love to celebrate this historic day with you.

See you on Walnut Street! 🎊

Located at 1400 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, IL 62966

06/05/2026

What an amazing evening it is Murphysboro! The weather is incredible, so be sure to take a stroll down Walnut Street & head to Brews Brothers Taproom for their incredible Relay for Life Block Party!!!

🎶 Live music from The Jackson Junction Band (7-10 PM)
🍕 Great food from local vendors
🎁 Silent Auction
🕯️ Luminary sales to honor fighters, survivors, and loved ones
🍹 Drink specials all night

Best of all, 10% of all sales at Brews Brothers will be donated to Relay for Life!

And while you're downtown...

🍦 Don't forget to stop by Small Town Scoop & Eatery!

Grab dinner before the music starts, or stroll down for dessert afterward and cool off with:
✨ Premium ice cream
✨ Sundaes & shakes
✨ Sweet treats for the whole family

Let's fill the streets tonight, support Relay for Life, celebrate our community, and give cancer the boot! 💜👢

See you downtown!

&Eatery 🍦💜🎶

05/30/2026

🌧️ Rain in the forecast? No worries—we've got you covered!

Looking for something fun to do with the family today? Come hang out with us! We have games, pinball, delicious food and snacks, and of course plenty of ice cream to enjoy. 🍦🎲🍔

Bring the kids, meet up with friends, or just take a break from the weather. Grab some lunch, treat yourself to your favorite ice cream, and spend some time making sweet memories with us.

Whether it's sunny or rainy, there's always fun waiting at Small Town Scoop! We can't wait to see you today! ❤️

Located at 1400 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, IL 62966

05/28/2026

Did you know we were voted 2nd Place for Best Dessert in the Southern Illinoisan Readers’ Choice Awards?
We’re so grateful for the support from our amazing community! Thank you for voting for us!!!

At Small Town Scoop & Eatery, there’s always something delicious waiting for you — including our incredible frozen bananas! 🍌 With a variety of coatings, toppings, and sauces to choose from, the flavor combinations are nearly endless.

Whether you’re stopping in for ice cream, lunch, dinner, or a refreshing Lotus Energy drink, we’d love to see you!

📍 1400 Walnut Street, Murphysboro
🕒 Open 7 days a week, year-round!

05/22/2026

Be sure to head on over to Brews Brothers Taproom tonight!

Rain or shine, it’s gonna be a GREAT night in town! ☔🎶🍔🍦

Brews Brothers’ Block Party may have moved INSIDE due to the weather, but the fun still starts at 7PM with live music from Lucas Wayne & The Cottonmouths!

Before you head over, swing by Small Town Scoop for some yummy food 🍔🌭🥨 — and don’t forget to stop back by after the party for ice cream, desserts, and late-night treats! 🍦✨

We’ll be open until 10PM and would LOVE to see everyone out supporting local tonight! ❤️

✨️Block Party Season✨️
kicks off 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧!
🎶🥁🎸🤠🎻🍺🎶

May 22:
-- Enjoy live music from Lucas Wayne & The Cottonmouths 7-10pm
-- Grab some food from
Hamp's Smoke N Q - outside til 10pm
Cummare's - open next door til 8pm
-- Try a new drink! Pineapple Orange Margaritas and Strawberry Razz Mules are $6
-- Dessert is a short stroll away at Small Town Scoop (open til 10pm!)

Check in at BLOCK PARTY w/ Lucas Wayne & The Cottonmouths
**note: We REALLY wanna have this outside, but we will also be keeping a close eye on the weather.
We do not cancel for regular rain.
The party will instead move inside.
We DO cancel for extreme weather, but that's not currently in the forecast.
Stay tuned to this page and the forecast-- and bring your lawnchair if it's nice!

05/20/2026

☀️ SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER ☀️

It’s officially the FIRST full day of summer break, and you know what that means… more sunshine, more ice cream, more snacks, more late-night treats, and more time spent with your favorite people 🍦💛

Our NEW summer hours are officially HOT OFF THE PRESS 🔥👇

🕚 Monday – Thursday: 11 AM – 9 PM
🕙 Friday & Saturday: 11 AM – 10 PM
🕛 Sunday: 12 PM – 8 PM

And don’t forget…
🍔 Food served ALL DAY
⏰ Last food orders taken 30 minutes before closing

Make Small Town Scoop part of your summer plans — whether it’s lunch with friends, after-ballgame ice cream runs, family dinner nights, gathering for food and games, or sweet treats after sunset 🌅🍦

We can’t wait to spend summer with YOU! 💕

Located at 1400 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, IL 62966

05/09/2026

💐🍦 Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and we’re celebrating all the amazing moms who make life sweeter every single day!

Bring Mom by Small Town Scoop on Sunday and she’ll receive a FREE scoop of ice cream — our little way of saying thank you for all the love, strength, hugs, encouragement, and magic moms bring into our lives. 💕

Whether she’s your mom, grandma, bonus mom, or someone who’s loved you like one, we’d love to help celebrate her!

✨ Sunday Only
✨ One FREE scoop for Mom
✨ Available in a cup, sugar cone, or wafer cone

From our family to yours — Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful moms in our community! 🌸

📍 Small Town Scoop
1400 Walnut Street
Murphysboro, IL 62966