Fruit Cove is getting its own scoop shop. Al’s Yum Yum, a new ice cream and gelato cafe, is setting up at 126 San Jose Boulevard, promising hand-scooped ice cream, authentic Italian water ice, rich gelato and espresso drinks in a compact neighborhood spot. The project is still in its early pre-opening phase, and the owners have already started hiring, with applications accepted through May 25, 2026.
Plans and permits
According to WhatNow, plan-review paperwork submitted by Alexander Canni lists 126 San Jose Blvd in St. Johns as the proposed address for Al’s Yum Yum. The filing lines up with the cafe’s Instagram details, and the outlet notes that Canni was not immediately available to comment when contacted.
Menu and hiring
The shop’s Instagram profile teases “hand-scooped ice cream; authentic Italian water ice; rich, velvety gelato; smooth coffee & espresso,” positioning the place as a go-to treat spot for families and shoppers. The account also states that Al’s Yum Yum is taking resumes through May 25, 2026, hinting at a counter-service format rather than a full sit-down restaurant while the team staffs up.
Why Fruit Cove
Al’s Yum Yum is arriving in the middle of a broader growth streak in St. Johns County, where small neighborhood concepts are riding a wave of business development efforts. St. Johns County’s economic development website points to recent investment and outreach meant to bolster new businesses and workforce pipelines, support that can make it easier for a local cafe to find both employees and customers.
What’s next
There is no public opening date yet. The filings and social posts point to Al’s Yum Yum still working through build-out and inspections before any sort of soft opening. WhatNow first reported the filings on May 6, 2026, and notes that the owners are actively hiring. For now, the clearest sign of progress is likely to be fresh updates on the shop’s Instagram feed, as Fruit Cove waits to find out when the first scoops will finally hit the counter.
