Malachi's Ice Cream Bar, the mom‑owned Riverside spot known for booze‑infused shakes and handcrafted scoops, is calling it quits at the end of July. Owner Ashley Kendrick says the shop’s last day of service will be July 31, wrapping up a roughly three‑year run for the Five Points counter that opened in April 2023 and settled in as a neighborhood fixture near Memorial Park.
As reported by the Jacksonville Florida Times‑Union, Kendrick announced the impending closure in a June 2 video and confirmed that Malachi's will stay open through July 31. The paper notes the shop plans to keep pouring and scooping daily from 1 to 10 p.m. until the final night.
Where It’s Located
Malachi's operates out of a snug storefront at 1661 Riverside Ave., Suite 128, a short walk from Memorial Park. The shop’s site, Malachi's Ice Cream Bar, lists the address along with regular hours for walk‑ins and private events.
A Three‑Year Run
The shop opened in April 2023 and quickly carved out a niche with sorbetmosas, milkshakes spiked with spirits, and a rotating lineup of house flavors, according to the Jacksonville Florida Times‑Union. Local guides likewise flag the spot for its adult‑friendly menu and Instagram‑ready interiors, per Visit Jacksonville.
What's Next
Kendrick has not given a reason for the closing in her announcement, and she has not said what, if anything, might take over the space. The business’s online listings and its site, Malachi's Ice Cream Bar, continue to show regular hours through July 31, and the owner has confirmed the shop will operate on that schedule until it shutters.
