Guddu Ice Cream Parlour

Running a shop in Nehru Bazar 88 A means you never really get a quiet moment. The market is always crowded and people are always bumping into each other right outside our door. We keep the freezers running all night which makes a low humming sound that I have grown used to over time. Sometimes the electricity cuts out and we all have to hurry to make sure nothing melts, which is a real headache. I spend a lot of time wiping down the glass counters because kids are always leaving sticky fingerprints everywhere. It is just me and a helper most days. We keep the flavors pretty basic because that is what people around here like. Nehru Bazar is a dusty place so I am constantly sweeping the front step to keep the grit out. 88 A isn't a huge space, but we make it work for what we need. The chairs are a bit old and maybe they don't match, but they are comfortable enough for a quick sit while you eat. I usually eat my lunch standing up behind the counter while watching the people go by on the street. It is a simple life. We do not have fancy menus or anything like that. Just the prices written on a board. Most people who come in are locals who have been living in this part of town as long as I have. It gets really busy after dinner time.