Main Scoop locations in Paxton, Urbana opening up

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Central Illinois is about to get a little bit sweeter with the official openings of not one — but two — Main Scoop Ice Cream locations.

On Tuesday, several restaurants in “The Yard on Broadway,” located in downtown Urbana, officially opened for business at 4 p.m., including The Main Scoop Ice Cream. Smith Burger and Public House 1833 also opened up on Tuesday. According to The Yard’s social media, Watson’s Chicken will be available later this week and Columbia Street Cafe will be available “very, very soon.”

But that isn’t the only Main Scoop Ice Cream location opening this week. On Tuesday, The Main Scoop announced the opening date of its sixth location, which can be found at 201 E. State St., just inside the State Street Mall in Paxton.

The Paxton location will be open for business on Sunday, June 15 at noon, “just in time to celebrate dads!” The Main Scoop said.

“We’re so excited to be part of the Paxton community,” the owners of The Main Scoop said in a news release. “This location will be the perfect spot to grab a cone, connect with friends, and enjoy the small-town charm that makes this area so special.”

Now, Main Scoop said there are six locations around Central Illinois for community members to enjoy. You can visit them at: 

• 201 E. State St., Paxton (inside the State Street Mall)
• 403 E. Main St., Mahomet
• 315 W. Main St., Monticello
• 133 W. Main St., Urbana
• 812 Broadmeadow Rd., Rantoul
• 401 N. Broadway Ave., Urbana (inside The Yard on Broadway)

To see what ice cream flavors and items The Main Scoop offers, visit their website.