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Is Mel's Downtown Creamery Still Open? Man v. Food Update (Pawcatuck, CT)

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As of September 2026, Mel's Downtown Creamery is listed open on Tripadvisor, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: Tripadvisor's listing shows February 2026 posted hours for the Pawcatuck shop, and its Facebook page remains active with 2026 posts.

  • Season / episode Season 8, Episode 21
  • Original air date
  • Address 37 W Broad St, Pawcatuck, CT 06379

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What happened after Man v. Food?

Man v. Food's Mystic, Connecticut episode ended with Casey Webb attempting Mel's Downtown Creamery's Big Kahuna Challenge, a large multi-scoop sundae, which he finished on camera in 15 minutes and 11 seconds, as reported by the Westerly Sun. The shop operates on West Broad Street in Pawcatuck, part of the Stonington/greater Mystic shoreline area, and has since expanded to a second location in Colchester, Connecticut. It is a seasonal, family-style ice cream stand known locally for its challenge menu and rotating flavor list. The episode aired February 25, 2020. Since then, Mel's has continued operating at the same Pawcatuck address; a Tripadvisor listing updated in February 2026 shows posted hours for the shop, and its Facebook page remains active with 2026 posts. The Big Kahuna Challenge is still listed among the shop's specialty offerings according to its own website.

Featured on Man v. Food

Season / episode
Season 8, Episode 21
Original air date
Episode title
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What was featured
the Big Kahuna ice cream sundae eating challenge
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Mel's Downtown Creamery

Frequently asked questions

Is Mel's Downtown Creamery still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Mel's Downtown Creamery is listed open on Tripadvisor, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Mel's Downtown Creamery after Man v. Food?

Man v. As of September 2026, Mel's Downtown Creamery is listed open on Tripadvisor, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Mel's Downtown Creamery located?

37 W Broad St, Pawcatuck, CT 06379. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Man v. Food featured Mel's Downtown Creamery?

Season 8, Episode 21 of Man v. Food, first aired February 25, 2020.

Is Mel's Downtown Creamery still using the Man v. Food menu or branding?

It is a seasonal, family-style ice cream stand known locally for its challenge menu and rotating flavor list. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
37 W Broad St, Pawcatuck, CT 06379
Venue type
cafe

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Sources

  • thewesterlysun.com — https://www.thewesterlysun.com/news/stonington/mels-kahuna-challenge-featured-in-episode-of-man-v-food/article_3b4036b0-598a-11ea-ae7e-1706ecd9e266.html
  • melsdowntowncreamery.com — http://melsdowntowncreamery.com/
  • Tripadvisor — https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g33882-d2255368-Reviews-Mel_s_Downtown_Creamery-Pawcatuck_Stonington_Mystic_Country_Connecticut.html
  • Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/MelsDowntownCreamery/

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