Beloved Mystic Ice Cream Shop Expands to Historic General Store Site

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Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream, a popular local ice cream shop located near the Mystic River Bascule Bridge, has announced plans to expand its operations by purchasing and renovating the historic Old Mystic General Store building. The new location will not replace the existing downtown shop, but will allow the beloved ice cream business to grow and restore the 230-year-old general store site in the heart of Old Mystic.

Why it matters

The expansion of Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream into the Old Mystic General Store building represents an exciting opportunity to preserve a piece of Mystic's history while also allowing a beloved local business to grow and serve more customers. The general store site has been an integral part of the Old Mystic community since 1790, and Mystic Drawbridge's plans to 'bring it back to life' will help maintain the area's historic character and small-town charm.

The details

Renovations are already underway at the 47 Main St. location, which was previously home to the Old Mystic General Store. While an exact timeline for the new shop's opening has not been announced, the ice cream business has assured customers that 'a lot of hard work' is happening behind the scenes. The new location will not replace Mystic Drawbridge's existing downtown shop at 2-4 W. Main St., which is situated near the iconic Mystic River Bascule Bridge.

• Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream announced the expansion plans on Facebook in April 2026.
• The Old Mystic General Store building has been part of the Old Mystic community since 1790.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream has not provided an exact timeline for the completion of renovations and the opening of the new location at the historic Old Mystic General Store site.