One Michigan Lake Boasts a Floating Ice Cream Man

If you find yourself swimming at Muskegon Lake this summer, be sure to look out for the ice cream man, because he's upgraded to pontoon.

When I was a kid, one of the highlights of the summer would be when the ice cream man would drive through my neighborhood. It was the perfect sweet treat on a hot day. So it's no wonder that people love that the ice cream man has now taken to the water.

Floating Ice Cream Man on Michigan Lake

There's a brand-new floating ice cream shop called Popisicle Pontoon that's serving up frozen, sweet treats along the shores of Muskegon Lake. First of all, what an awesome name. And second of all, what an amazing concept! What goes better with a hot day on the beach like some sweet and frozen to cool off with?

Popsicle Pontoon is owned by Amy Coffey and she and her family just started their business in June of 2024. But every weekend that they've been on Muskegon Lake, they've been serving up their fair share of snow cones, ice cream sandwiches, and standard favorites, like Drumsticks.

This isn't the first time that someone has thought to take the ice cream man concept to the water.

In the summer of 2023, we saw a similar ice cream parlor boat sail along the shores of Lake Macatawa in Holland. Sadly, that business had to shut down earlier this spring. The former floating ice cream shop, Ice Cream Afloat, is not affiliated with Popsicle Pontoon. However, it is for sale if you'd like to become a small business owner.

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Hopefully, you get the chance to enjoy some ice cream and nostalgia this summer while spending time on the lake!

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