The boys get into it and make a tier list for every major video game controller they can remember.

They have some surprisingly strong opinions about Playstation controllers in particular.

Did you know that there is a videogame based on Beethoven's 2nd?

We're talking about the dog movie. Not the symphony.

Tonight marks the first Manayunk Stroll the Street of 2024, and it will keep rolling every Thursday through August.

That's pretty great news! Here's some more: we'll be selling our beloved made-to-order ice cream sandwiches every day of Stroll, and they're still being made with fresh cookies baked by My Sweet Gluttony.

This is a Thursday-only thing! If you come in on a Saturday looking for ice cream sandwiches, we will be forced to slowly shake our heads in a disapproving fashion.

Happy Memorial Day, everyone! The shop is closed today but we'll be back to our normal schedule on Wednesday.

The neighborhood is filled with music this weekend thanks to the Sing Us Home festival!

Last year we partnered with the organizers of Sing Us Home to concoct a special sundae, and it was received so well WE'RE DOING IT AGAIN. The "Sing Us Home Sundae Experience" starts with a scoop of Dulce de Leche ice cream and is topped with caramel sauce, whipped cream, and a toasted churro.

This weekend ALSO marks the celebration of Cinco de Mayo, and we have our classic Fried Ice Cream to keep you covered on that front as well. It's an embarrassment of limited edition Mexican-inspired frozen confections!

Happy Easter to all who are observing! The shop is closed today so our staff can spend time with their families.

We'll be back to our regular schedule tomorrow.

Today we are thrilled to celebrate Tubby Robot's 7th anniversary!

As has become tradition, both owners Steve and Chris will be running the shop this evening. We'll be serving up freshly-baked Ice Cream Hoagies, sharing stories, and plotting our direction for the NEXT seven years.

Thanks go out to everyone who has conquered a 4-scoop Belgian Waffle Sundae, brought friends by from out of town for an Ice Cream Flight, ordered a mini cup of Cinnamon Boast Bunch, or picked up half gallons for home during a blizzard. We wouldn't be able to do this without you, and we don't plan on stopping any time soon.

Yesterday we held the inaugural Super Smash Yunkers tournament at the Venice Island Performing Arts Center, and we had a GREAT time playing games with some fantastic people in the community. The vibes were high and the competitors were skilled, but in the end only three took home a trophy: Nickxmasters, PacBob, and our first champion, GScales.

Those trophies, by the way, were lovingly crafted by Sprocket Studios and we're only a little sad that we had to give them away.

We're ready! The inaugural Super Smash Yunkers is happening tomorrow, and we can't wait to have you all bring your fighting spirit.

All main stage competitor slots are fully booked, but we have plenty of room for spectators and there are even some rumors about side-room tournaments taking place throughout the afternoon. We're hoping to make this a fun event for gamers of every stripe, so feel free to bring your own consoles and play anything you like!

Check SmashYunkers.com for all details.

We've got big plans to go HARD in 2024, and as part of that initiative we're testing out expanded operating hours. Today is the first time we've ever been open on a Monday!

This is a testing phase, and we'll make adjustments based on demand. That's a polite way of saying: If you'd like us to keep the shop open on Mondays, stop by and buy some ice cream!