Mister Softee opens first store in East Islip, Long Island

Mister Softee has opened its first permanent store in East Islip, Long Island, at 195 Carleton Avenue. The shop debuted on March 1, 2025, in a location previously occupied by Pat’s Ice Cream Shoppe. Customers have been eagerly lining up for Mister Softee's soft serve, milkshakes, and 40 flavors of hard ice cream. The franchise owner, Jimmy Ilya, previously operated a Mister Softee truck in the Hamptons. Ilya aimed to provide a year-round ice cream option, as the truck business was seasonal. He purchased the store in November 2024 and reports strong initial sales and customer enthusiasm.