Small Town Scoop & 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

04/27/2026

Heads up, Scoop family! 💛

We will be open today until 3:30 PM, (Kitchen closing at 3pm) out of an abundance of caution to make sure our staff & customers stay safe and can get home safely ahead of the high-risk storms expected this evening. We’ll be keeping a close eye on the weather throughout the day and will share any updates if plans change to need to close earlier.

Be sure to stop by for an amazing lunch and some sweet treats this afternoon! And of course… we are fully stocked on pints so you can bring home your emotional storm support ice cream supply! 🍦⛈️

Stay safe out there today everyone!

Located at 1400 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, IL 62966

04/15/2026

We need YOUR votes, friends!! 💜🍦

Small Town Scoop has been nominated for the Southern Illinoian Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 in THREE categories in Food & Dining:

🏆 Best Dessert
🥪 Best Sandwiches
🥣 Best Soup

We are beyond grateful just to be nominated—this little shop means everything to us, and it’s all because of your support. 🫶

Now it’s time for the next step… VOTING IS OPEN!
You can vote once per day, every day, through April 21st—and every single vote truly makes a difference! ()

👉 Click here to vote:
https://thesouthernillinoisan.secondstreetapp.com/2026-Readers-Choice

💡 Pro tip: Set a daily reminder and vote for your favorites (we’d LOVE your vote in all 3 categories! 😉)

If you love our ice cream, sandwiches, and soups, this is the BEST way to support our small business 💜

Thank you for always showing up for us—we couldn’t do this without you!



Located at 1400 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, IL 62966

04/07/2026

Hi friends! We’re still so new, but we’ve been nominated in a few categories for the Best of list from the Southern Illinoisan. Now it’s up to you to cast your votes - We’re nominated for Best Dessert, Best Sandwiches, and Best Soup. Thank you to the folks who nominated us, that in and of itself is a huge honor! If you love what we do, we would so appreciate your vote, voting starts today, Tuesday, April 7 at 6am. Thank you all so very much!

04/05/2026

Happy Easter! We are open so you can celebrate with your friends and family, and leave the food and ice cream to us! Have a wonderful day!

04/03/2026

Don't forget our Spring Lotus Energy Drink Menu...

Sip into spring with our refreshing Lotus Energy Drinks — bright flavors, fun colors, and the perfect pick-me-up for sunny days! ☀️💐

🌸 Cherry Blossom Lotus
🫐 Blueberry Bumble Lotus
🥚 Robin’s Egg Lotus
🍬 Jelly Bean Lotus
☁️ Cotton Tail Clouds
🥕 Carrot Cake Lotus
🐥 Peep-tastic Lotus

Whether you're craving something fruity, creamy, or totally festive, we’ve got a spring drink with your name on it 💕

Feeling creative? Mix your favorite flavors to create a unique Lotus Energy Drink that is just right for you! Come in and give it a try!

🌷 Available for a limited time — come try your favorite (or all of them 😉)!

Small Town Scoop is located at 1400 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, IL 62966

We will be open on Easter Sunday from Noon - 6pm!