Good Garden Ice Cream

I’ve been at Good Garden Ice Cream in Chembur West for a good while. We’re right near the Alkarpuri Marble area, so it’s easy to find us if you’re looking. The shop isn't huge, but we make it work. Most days, I’m here early checking the temperatures because if the power goes out, we’re in trouble. That happened once last summer and it was a real mess. Since then, I’m always listening for the hum of the machines. People come in from the offices nearby during their lunch breaks. They usually want something quick. Then in the evening, the vibe changes when the local families show up. We have a few benches outside where people sit and talk while they eat. It gets a bit noisy with the traffic, but nobody seems to mind much. We don't do anything too crazy here, just standard scoops and maybe some cones. I handle most of the stuff myself, from ordering the stock to mopping the floors before we close up. It’s a lot of hours, but I like seeing the same faces every week. Some kids who used to come in years ago are grown up now and bringing their own kids. It makes you realize how long you’ve been standing behind this counter. We’re just a simple spot in Chembur trying to keep the neighborhood happy with something cold and sweet when the sun is beating down on the marble.