GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — This summer Elliot Grandia and Janice Allen are getting the scoop on the best ice cream shops around West Michigan.
Stop number six: Double Dip Depot.
Double Dip Depot is more than just an ice cream shop — it's a childhood memory that became a career.
Owner James DeWinter has been coming to the shop since he was young.
He started working behind the counter at just 14 years old, before eventually buying the place in 2020.
"2020 was a wild year with Covid hitting, but everything worked out, and we're still here," DeWinter said. "I love ice cream myself, otherwise I wouldn't have this place, and fortunately, I can have it almost every day."
That daily indulgence has turned into a dedication to the shop and its customers.
DeWinter has also made some hard-to-miss additions to the property.
A massive dinosaur — originally from the former Rosie's Diner in the Rockford area — and an oversized chair from Grand Haven now make the shop larger than life.
Guests can enjoy the structures as they play a round of mini golf or a relish a sweet treat.
The Double Dip Depot's parfaits, like Peanut Butter Lover's and Hot Fudge Oreo, are fan favorites.
The shop also offers ice cream cakes, along with a food menu and merchandise.
"Everyone usually typically is very happy when they come get ice cream. I mean, it's a fun thing to do," DeWinter said. "We see so many people that come up every day, and they just love it."
You can find Double Dip Depot at 3284 Remembrance Rd NW, Grand Rapids, MI.
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