ABOUT US
“There are things you do because they feel right & they may make no sense & they may make no money & it may be the real reason we are here: to love each other & to eat each other's cooking & say it was good.” - Storypeople
Our Story
Melanie, our owner and founder, grew up in a home where the door was always open and the cookie jar was always full. With a mom and grandpa who were both chefs, she learned early on that food isn’t just nourishment, it’s a way to bring people together, create connection, and build community.
After moving to Green Bay with her husband Matt in 2018, they quickly noticed a gap: no one was scooping up small-batch, hard scoop ice cream. There were custard shops, fro-yo joints, gelato, and the usual chains, but not the kind of local, handcrafted ice cream shop they’d come to love during their years in Minneapolis. Places like Sebastian Joe’s and Izzy’s had set the bar high and sparked a dream of creating something similar in their new hometown.
So, Melanie bought an ice cream maker and started experimenting in her kitchen. What began as a fun, creative outlet soon grew into something more. Each batch was a chance to connect, to create, and to bring a little more joy into everyday life.
As friends and family began to gather around her ice cream, Melanie realized how important it was to make that joy accessible to everyone. When a close friend cut out gluten and dairy, and her niece and nephew were diagnosed with nut allergies, she started developing recipes for special diets, making sure everyone could find a flavor that worked for them, without compromise.
That spirit of joy, creativity, and inclusivity is what drives everything we do today. We're excited to bring our love of ice cream to the community and be a positive part of the place we now call home!
FAQs
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We are a mobile ice cream company based in Green Bay, WI. We produce our product and sometimes host pop-ups at Kindred Kitchen (226 N Washington St, Green Bay, WI). Beginning in July 2026 you will be able to find our schedule on our Events page. Follow along on social media as well for our most recent updates!
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Our flavors are continually rotating and changing! We will continue to develop new flavors and update what is available based on the season and events. We will make an announcement on social media before each public event and will have flavor offerings displayed with our cart. If you are interested in a current flavor list for a private event, fill out our event inquiry form or email us at hello@kindredscoops.com.
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Yes! All of our sorbet flavors are vegan and free of all major allergens. We also offer a number of diary free, gluten free, and nut free flavors. For specific information, please see our full ingredient lists here.
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More information coming soon!
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Yes! Beginning in July of 2026 we will be providing catering services for small and large events. Please see our Events page for all of the packages we offer and information on how to book. All custom orders must be placed at least 3 weeks in advance.
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Not at this time, though we hope to gift cards available in the near future.
Small Business With a Big Heart.
We envision a world where everyone feels seen, included, and celebrated - where something as simple as ice cream can bring people together, inspire kindness, and create lasting joy. Through thoughtful choices and continuous learning and improvement, we aim to be accountable to our community and ensure everyone has a place at the table.
