In honor of its 50th anniversary, popular local restaurant O’Carr’s Delicatessen is bringing something new (and sweet) to downtown Homewood: a new ice cream parlor! Dubbed Memory Lane, the new ice cream parlor will bring nostalgic charm and sweet treats to the Homewood community starting Friday, July 4.

Memory Lane is Homewood’s new ice cream parlor

Located at 2909 18th St S in downtown Homewood, O’Carr’s Delicatessen is a beloved local deli known for its locally sourced deli fare, homemade cheesecakes, soups, sandwiches and its signature chicken salad. But the legendary eatery’s origins are more sweet than savory.

In 1975, June and Cameron Carr founded the brand as O’Carr’s House of Desserts, specializing in sweet treats like ice cream and old-fashioned milkshakes. As the restaurant grew, the Carr’s added soups, sandwiches and the famous chicken salad to the menu.

Now—50 years later—new owner Kenneth Rhodes is celebrating O’Carr’s legacy by opening a new ice cream parlor next door: Memory Lane by O’Carr’s.

“We wanted to celebrate O’Carr’s’ 50th anniversary with something special. Reflecting back on the very beginning of O’Carr’s felt like a great way to honor the history and that sentiment.

Speaking with June and Cameron Carr—the original owners and founders—brought back a flood of memories and excitement; hence the name, Memory Lane.

We’ve been part of this community for 50 years and thought about what it is we can add to ensure another successful 50 years.”
Kenneth Rhodes, Owner, O’Carr’s Delicatessen and Memory Lane Ice Cream Parlor

What to expect at Memory Lane Ice Cream Parlor

Located next door to O’Carr’s at 2907 18th St S, Memory Lane by O’Carr’s will feature a variety of tasty sweet treats, including:

Hand-dipped ice cream in a mix of classic and rich flavors
Old-fashioned milkshakes, a local favorite at O’Carr’s
Ice cream sundaes
And more!

To help support the new addition, O’Carr’s Delicatessen will expand its dine-in hours from 7AM to 10PM, Monday-Saturday and 11AM to 7PM on Sunday. The new ice cream parlor will officially open Friday, July 4 at 2PM.

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