Despite hard times, Inglewood ice cream shop Jamz Creamery, keeps the music flowing
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (KABC) -- When Jay Allen was younger he worked on an ice cream truck. Today, he owns his own ice cream shop in Inglewood called Jamz Creamery.
"We've got a signature item we call the Jazz," Allen said. "It's an ice cream and cake sandwich. It's kind of build your own. You choose the cake, you choose the ice cream, you choose the topping."
Along with their signature Jazz ice cream sandwich, they're also known for their jams. If you walk into Jamz Creamery, you'll notice the latest music and music videos playing on their TV screens.
"We play all of the current music all day long and we have the videos to go along with it," Allen said.
Despite the upbeat atmosphere inside the shop, Allen said managing the coronavirus pandemic has been tough.
"No one's really out saying I want to go get ice cream," Allen said. "Most people are inside."
He said having to rely on delivery apps during this time also comes with its own challenges.
"They take a huge percentage from our overall price," Allen said. "But again, selling something beats not selling anything at all."
Allen said while it's been difficult for the business, he appreciates the continued support from the community.
"If we don't help one another we won't have community," said customer Jumond Norman. "It'll just be brick and mortar franchises. It won't be no mom and pop vibes."
Jamz Creamery is located at 231 E. Manchester Blvd #1717, Inglewood, CA 90301.
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