Millky Way Ice Cream Bar — Ali Mithani in front of his new venture, Milky Way Ice Cream Bar. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

In search of a sweet treat to beat the summer heat? Look no further than Milky Way Ice Cream Bar, a new dessert establishment next to Wilson’s Market in Southside.

Read on to learn more about Milky Way Ice Cream Bar + what to order.

Milky Way Ice Cream Bar is now open in Southside

Birminghamians looking to satisfy their sweet tooth have a new option in Southside. Milky Way Ice Cream Bar officially opened its doors on Saturday, June 22nd at 1405 15th Street South, in the former Wilson’s Hot and Sweet Café space next to Wilson’s Market.

Milky Way Ice Cream Bar is the brainchild of local entrepreneur Hussain-Ali Mithani, whose family owns and operates Wilson’s Market.

“For years, this space has been used as a storage room for Wilson’s Market. One day, I had the idea to try something new here.

I had a little money saved up, and I knew that this area doesn’t have a lot of options for desserts. I decided to open my own dessert place, so I combined desserts with my love for space and came up with Milky Way Ice Cream Bar.”
Ali Mithani, Owner, Milky Way Ice Cream Bar

Already, Milky Way Ice Cream Bar has been a hit with residents in Southside and students from UAB, which is just a few blocks away.

Ice cream, banana sundaes, brownies and more

Milky Way Ice Cream Bar offers 21 different flavors of ice cream, including:

Vanilla
Chocolate
Strawberry
Playdoh
Superman
Butter Pecan
Pistachio Almond

Banana Pudding (Ali’s favorite)
Cow Tippin’
Majestic Milky Way
Red Velvet Cake
Salted Caramel Brownie
Mango
Peach

Dr. Pepper Float
Amaretto Cherry
Black Cherry
Blueberry Burst
Oreo
Orange Sherbert
Rainbow Sherbert

BONUS: Ali eventually plans to add alcohol-infused ice cream options to the menu.

Aside from the ice cream—purchased from Blue Bell Creameries and Ashby’s Sterling Ice Cream—everything on the menu is homemade.

“Its summertime, so the snow cones have been a big hit. Everyone loves a good milkshake and a sundae—and I can make a mean Sundae! Our brownies are very good; every person that comes in to try the brownies have fallen in love.”
Ali Mithani, Owner, Milky Way Ice Cream Bar

In addition, Milky Way Ice Cream Bar offers a variety of international desserts.

“Because of UAB, there are a lot of international students around here—and a lot of them are homesick, I see it all the time.

I wanted to offer desserts that would remind them of home, so I carry lassi, falooda and kulfis. Everyone that has tried them loves them!”
Ali Mithani, Owner, Milky Way Ice Cream Bar

Check out Milky Way Ice Cream Bar in Southside

“If you’re in the area, come check us out and let me treat you with the best brownies and best ice cream—especially the banana pudding ice cream!”
Ali Mithani, Owner, Milky Way Ice Cream Bar