Once again, the food gods giveth and the food gods taketh away. With dessert-loving Valley dwellers still in shock that Mary Coyle’s Ol’ Fashioned Ice Cream is melting away after 60 years, a sleek new shop is helping to satisfy their sweet tooth’s. Created by the husband and wife team behind Postino Wine Cafe, Churn is a handsome little ice cream shop housed inside a restored 1940s commercial building. Located on Central Avenue just north of Camelback, this marble- and tile-lined space is brimming with eight varieties of house-made ice cream, as well as a full coffee bar, decadent baked goods and a kaleidoscope of classic candies.

In other words, Churn is a charming throwback to the classic corner soda fountain, such as Mary Coyle’s, Sugar Bowl, and even the long-lost Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlours.

Which is good news considering we spoke to someone at Mary Coyle’s this morning, and they are officially closing on May 31. Which is sad but not surprising considering the last remaining location of this family-owned chain that first started in 1951 has been showing serious signs of age for years now.

That said, we’ll be there for one final attempt to conquer the “Mountain,” aka Mary Coyle’s famed party platter featuring seven full pounds of ice cream, topped with whipped cream, nuts and four types of fruit. Mary would’ve wanted it that way.

One last thing. Churn owners, Kris and Craig DeMarco confirmed that they are officially expanding to Postino Wine Cafe to Gilbert. Opening in the Fall next to the foodie fav, Liberty Market, Postino will be joined by a new restaurant by Barrio Cafe‘s Silvana Salcido Esparza. YUM!

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