On behalf of co-owner Lori Whitmyer and myself, I’m writing to express our concern that in the recent, “Explore Michiana” publication, Lakeside Parlor, Hand-Dipped Ice Cream Parlor in Cassopolis was inadvertently omitted from the dining and food options for Cassopolis.

As a small business owner of a “new business,” in a small, rural community, it is a challenge each and everyday to market and use every resource we possess to get our business name out to the community with limited seasonal resources.  We have tirelessly made efforts to become involved in the local community, from school fundraisers, donations, involvement and sponsorship of the Cass District Libraries’ summer reading programs, and most importantly providing summer jobs to young adults and supporting local schools in taxes.

Since the day we opened our doors on April 28, 2012, we have made it our mission to get involved in the community. With that being said, you can imagine our disappointment of not being mentioned in the publication for “ice cream parlor’s” in Cassopolis.

We are located in a quaint, beautiful corner of Cassopolis, across the street from Diamond Lake, “inside” the Diamond Lake Golf Course Clubhouse. We are open to the public, have picnic tables for outside dining and have a clean indoor dining room. We offer an ‘off the busy street setting’ while enjoying your favorite dessert.  We have over 32 flavors of Ashby’s Sterling award-winning, hand-dipped ice cream.  Ashby’s Sterling is parlor only ice cream; therefore it is one of the best in the U.S. We have a fully renovated parlor with homemade waffle cones, shakes and malts.

We challenge each and every resident, local business, visitors, friends and family, or any passer-by to stop in and you will see we offer the best service and ice cream around.

And to top that off, you will be greeted with the friendliest staff. You can find information about Lakeside Parlor on our Facebook page. Like us on Facebook and you will see our periodic specials or call us at 445-3143. We would love to see you!

 

Karen Smoots

Cassopolis