The Broad Street Market Alliance (“Market”) announced today that Honey Bear Ice Cream and Ve’Lightfully Vegan will soon be opening permanent homes in the Broad Street Market’s Stone Building.
Harrisburg-based Honey Bear Ice Cream offers gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, vegan ice cream and has a loyal following throughout central Pennsylvania: customers will likely recognize their products from Little Amps Coffee Roasters and other pop-locations throughout the area.
“Since Honey Bear first popped up with a tent in the courtyard at Broad Street Market to scoop our ice cream in July 2021, we have long imagined having a stand inside the market buildings. Much of our loyal following began here and we are honored to join its roster and become a part of the market’s rich history. We see this stand in the Stone Building as an opportunity to thank and support our local community while also attracting our customers from neighboring cities and states to visit this special, historic place,” said Natalie Wallace. “This stand will mark our first brick and mortar location for Honey Bear Ice Cream and we are elated to now finally be able to bring our dedicated gluten free, dairy free treats to customers year round.”
Ve’Lightfully Vegan is a Harrisburg-based provider of vegan soul food, and was recently featured in Philadelphia at Vegandale, the world’s largest touring vegan experience.
“I am absolutely thrilled to be joining this incredible market as the owner of Ve’Lightfully Vegan,” said Marilyn Jackson. “Our goal is to offer a variety of vibrant, flavor-packed, Soulful plant-based meals that everyone can enjoy, whether you are a long-time vegan or just curious about trying something new. I look forward to connecting with this community, sharing our passion for healthy, sustainable food, and making Ve’Lightfully Vegan a go-to spot for delicious, conscious eating.”
“The Broad Street Market can’t wait to welcome these new vendors to the Market community,” said Eric Hagarty, Chair of the Market. “We are excited that Broad Street Market customers will now have a greater variety of vegetarian and vegan options to choose from, and we are honored to be the first permanent home for Natalie and Marilyn, the inspiring women who run each respective business.”