Sri Vinayaka Ice Cream Parlour

We are tucked away on 2nd Street in the RMV Extension area. It’s a quiet part of the 2nd Stage, mostly residential. Sri Vinayaka Ice Cream Parlour isn't one of those big chain places you see in the malls. It’s just us. We have a couple of refrigerators and some stools for folks to sit on. The lighting is a bit bright, but it does the job. Most of our neighbors stop by after their evening walk. We know most of them by name by now. Sometimes the supply truck comes late, so we might be missing a flavor or two on a Tuesday. We don't worry too much about it. It’s a relaxed atmosphere here. We don't play loud music or have flashing signs. It’s just a place to get a cold snack and talk for a few minutes. I’ve been working here since we opened. The floor is tile and easy to mop, which is good because ice cream drips a lot. We try to keep the place tidy, but it's a bit old-fashioned. People seem to like that it hasn't changed much over the years. We just keep doing what we do every day. It’s a steady pace and we like the neighborhood. Sometimes the kids from the park come in for a quick cup before going home. My hands usually smell like vanilla by the time I go home.