Hayden Ennis, of Mamoo’s Paradice Cream and Wally Mueller, of Majestic Bakery, combined their specialties and are now co-located at 236 Central where they’re offering 28 flavors of homemade ice cream, and pastries, including cookies, cupcakes and so much more! Each of the unique businesses compliments the other, and these successful business owners have heartfelt stories about how they came to this place.
Mueller, owner of Majestic Bakery, grew up in his parent’s baking business in Chicago. He always knew he wanted to get back into the business again but the timing was never quite right. For more than two years, Wally’s wife Brenda tried desperately to save the wonderfully historic Majestic Hotel where she had fond memories of her father playing in the band. After the hotel was lost in a fire, Wally and Brenda’s dreams meshed and they opened the Majestic Bakery.
In 2017, Ennis traveled with his best friend, Matt “Mamoo” Tadlock, to Belize for Matt’s 20th birthday where they visited with Matt’s dad, Mike, and found his business Paradice Cream very interesting. Matt proceeded to research the idea of bringing a shop like this to Hot Springs.
In March 2018, Paradice Cream and Candy Shop opened in the Medical Arts Building and was an immediate hit with both the locals and tourists. A month later, Matt was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident, placing everything on hold. In June, the decision was made to re-open the shop in Matt’s honor as Mamoo’s Paradice Cream.
Hayden took up the mantle of “churnmaster” and with Mike’s expertise and recipes, will continue to provide Hot Springs with the best tasting and the only homemade ice cream in Historic Downtown Hot Springs. Mamoo’s will be open 7 days during busy season. Check Facebook for updates or call 501-463-9488 for more information.
