What's The Scoop to Close Kennewick Shop
The ice cream shop will serve its final scoop in November 2026 after four years of operation.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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What's The Scoop? announced plans to close its ice cream shop located at 3902 W. Clearwater Ave. in Kennewick this November 2026. Owners the Chapins will transition pint and custom order sales to their adjacent restaurant, Poutine, Eh?.
Why it matters
The closure consolidates operations for the business owners, who will continue to provide ice cream products through their neighboring establishment. This shift allows the Chapins to maintain service for their local customer base while streamlining their footprint at the W. Clearwater Ave. site.
The ice cream shop is located in Suite 119, while the neighboring Poutine, Eh? restaurant occupies Suite 120 at 3902 W. Clearwater Ave. The shop currently maintains a limited schedule of Fridays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 8 p.m.
The players
The Chapins
They are the business owners who operate both the ice cream shop and the adjacent restaurant.
Walla Walla Cheese Company
The company serves as the production site for the ice cream and provides cheese curds for the restaurant.
The details
The Chapins, who own both establishments, confirmed that production will continue with support from the Walla Walla Cheese Company. Customers seeking ice cream will be redirected to the adjacent restaurant space for pints and custom orders following the closure of the standalone storefront.
Timeline
What's The Scoop? originally opened its doors in 2022.
The shop will serve its final scoop on a Saturday in November 2026.
Market Landscape
The closure follows the broader trend of small business operational consolidation as owners merge adjacent service footprints to optimize resources. This move positions the Chapins to reduce overhead by centralizing their retail offerings into a single location.
Customers will no longer be able to purchase ice cream at the Suite 119 storefront starting in November 2026. However, patrons can continue to access pints and custom orders by visiting the adjacent Poutine, Eh? location.
The takeaway
Business owners often consolidate their storefronts to improve efficiency while maintaining their core product offerings. Customers should check the Poutine, Eh? website or social media closer to the November closure date for specific transition details regarding custom orders.
Further reading
For more updates on local retail shifts, visit the Kennewick Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Tri-City Herald.
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