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Is Max and Mina's of Main Street Still Open? Update (Flushing, NY)

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As of September 2026, Max and Mina's of Main Street is listed open on maxandminasicecream.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The shop's website, checked 2026-09-08, carried a 2026 copyright and included a working online shopping cart.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

The episode featured Max and Mina's, an ice cream shop known for unusual, made-in-house flavors such as Cajun, Lox, Purple Mint Chip, beer, and malt. According to Wikipedia (revised 2026-07-11), the shop opened in 1997 in Flushing, Queens, and is owned by brothers Bruce and Mark Becker; it was named the top unique ice cream parlor in America in the 2004 book Everybody Loves Ice Cream, the Whole Scoop on America's Favorite Treat, and the Travel Channel called it one of America's famous ice cream destinations. According to maxandminasicecream.com, checked 2026-09-08, the site carried a 2026 copyright, described the business as "the OGs of cereal ice cream," and included a working online shopping cart alongside merchandise for sale. The same check listed the shop's address as 71-26 Main Street in Flushing and noted the business has been serving ice cream since 1997, matching the founding date given in earlier profiles of the shop.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 1, Episode 7
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Ice Cream Paradise
What was featured
Unusual made-in-house ice cream flavors like Lox and Cajun
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Max and Mina's of Main Street

Frequently asked questions

Is Max and Mina's of Main Street still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Max and Mina's of Main Street is listed open on maxandminasicecream.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Max and Mina's of Main Street after Food Paradise?

The episode featured Max and Mina's, an ice cream shop known for unusual, made-in-house flavors such as Cajun, Lox, Purple Mint Chip, beer, and malt. As of September 2026, Max and Mina's of Main Street is listed open on maxandminasicecream.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Max and Mina's of Main Street located?

71-26 Main St, Flushing, NY 11367. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Max and Mina's of Main Street?

Season 1, Episode 7 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Ice Cream Paradise”.

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Address
71-26 Main St, Flushing, NY 11367
Venue type
cafe
Official website
maxandminasicecream.com

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