Is Max and Mina's of Main Street Still Open? Update (Flushing, NY)
Current status
As of September 2026, Max and Mina's of Main Street is listed open on maxandminasicecream.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Last verified
What the source shows: The shop's website, checked 2026-09-08, carried a 2026 copyright and included a working online shopping cart.
- Season / episode Season 1, Episode 7
- Address 71-26 Main St, Flushing, NY 11367
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What happened after Food Paradise?
The episode featured Max and Mina's, an ice cream shop known for unusual, made-in-house flavors such as Cajun, Lox, Purple Mint Chip, beer, and malt. According to Wikipedia (revised 2026-07-11), the shop opened in 1997 in Flushing, Queens, and is owned by brothers Bruce and Mark Becker; it was named the top unique ice cream parlor in America in the 2004 book Everybody Loves Ice Cream, the Whole Scoop on America's Favorite Treat, and the Travel Channel called it one of America's famous ice cream destinations. According to maxandminasicecream.com, checked 2026-09-08, the site carried a 2026 copyright, described the business as "the OGs of cereal ice cream," and included a working online shopping cart alongside merchandise for sale. The same check listed the shop's address as 71-26 Main Street in Flushing and noted the business has been serving ice cream since 1997, matching the founding date given in earlier profiles of the shop.
Featured on Food Paradise
- Show
- Food Paradise
- Original air date
- Not confirmed
- Episode title
- Ice Cream Paradise
- What was featured
- Unusual made-in-house ice cream flavors like Lox and Cajun
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Max and Mina's of Main Street
Frequently asked questions
Is Max and Mina's of Main Street still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Max and Mina's of Main Street is listed open on maxandminasicecream.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
What happened to Max and Mina's of Main Street after Food Paradise?
The episode featured Max and Mina's, an ice cream shop known for unusual, made-in-house flavors such as Cajun, Lox, Purple Mint Chip, beer, and malt. As of September 2026, Max and Mina's of Main Street is listed open on maxandminasicecream.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Where is Max and Mina's of Main Street located?
71-26 Main St, Flushing, NY 11367. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Max and Mina's of Main Street?
Season 1, Episode 7 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Ice Cream Paradise”.
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Visit info
- Address
- 71-26 Main St, Flushing, NY 11367
- Venue type
- cafe
- Official website
- maxandminasicecream.com
- State hub
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Sources
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- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_and_Mina%27s
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