For the founders of MB’s Something Sweet, an ice cream parlor in Polaris Pointe serving rolled ice cream, inspiration for their new business struck both abroad and locally.
Jeff and Beth McKiernan first sampled rolled ice cream while stationed in Japan with the Air Force. Scott and Katie Brown discovered the unique concept, which originated in Thailand around 2009, at a Breckenridge shop. The two couples—friends through their daughters—fell in love with the creamy, made-to-order creations, and opened MB’s (a nod to their last names) in August.
Starting from Scratch
“It was so exciting to create a business from nothing,” Beth says. “I’ve been asked by several people, ‘How did you know how to start?’ My answer is, ‘No idea!’ We started with a vision, made a list of things that needed to be done, and got to work.”
At MB’s, the rolled ice cream, also called stir-fried ice cream, is prepared on negative-23-degree pans using locally sourced dairy for the vanilla cream base. Extras are then added to create different flavors such as Reese’s peanut butter cups and chocolate drizzle for Reese’s Pieces, fresh bananas and Nutella for Funky Monkey, and cookie dough and chocolate dust for Dough Highlander. Finally, toppings like caramel drizzle and sprinkles add a finishing touch to every customized order. It’s an experience, Scott says, to watch your flavors come together in front of you.
Practice Makes Perfect
Opening MB’s wasn’t without trial and error.
“We were lucky to find some pans locally, before we secured a location, so we started experimenting with machines at night in the kitchen,” Jeff says. “We practiced rolling ice cream for two months. We practiced techniques and recipes for many nights prior to opening. We had family, friends and neighbors all willing to sample our product.”
In addition to creating a memorable experience, MB’s supports the community by sponsoring activities at The Classical Academy, Discovery Canyon and Palmer Ridge. The shop also has served as a vendor at Air Force Academy sporting events, and as a sponsor for the 2025 Parade of Homes. Their team currently includes 17 people, most of whom are high school students—including the McKiernans’ and Browns’ own kids.
“MB’s is a place to come and enjoy a fresh look at the ice cream process,” Scott says. “We want to provide an experience for families to enjoy, not just a great product, and we want to show our kids that with hard work, you can take nothing and turn it into something great.”
Address + Phone: 15 Spectrum Loop | 719-495-0095
Website: https://mbsomethingsweet.com
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“MB’s is a place to come and enjoy a fresh look at the ice cream process.”