Prince Pückler’s is a locally-famous and beloved ice cream shop in Eugene, Oregon. The shop has been open for over 30 years and is owned by Jim and Anita Robertson. Robertson makes the ice cream himself at a separate warehouse and has over 40 flavors to choose from at his shop.
A customer tries to decide what to order at Prince Pückler’s Ice Cream shop on October 26th, 2017. The family-owned and operated ice cream shop has been open in Eugene, Oregon, since 1975. Currently, there is only one store, but they are busy throughout the year. Owner Jim Robertson says, “We actually have opportunities often to expand our business, but my wife and I are just happy with what we have.” (Photo by Reese Clifford)
Manager Lance Schendul assists a customer with her order at Prince Pückler’s Ice Cream Shop on October 26th, 2017. Schendul and his wife Anita have been managers for Prince Pückler’s for over 18 years at different locations. The 19th Avenue location was owned by the Robertson’s previously, but they bought the location back fourteen years ago. (Photo by Reese Clifford)Manager Lance Schendul scoops a regular vanilla ice cream cup for a younger customer on October 26th, 2017. The ice cream is handmade at a separate warehouse location by owner Jim Robertson and other employees, while Lance and Anita Schendul handle the shop most days. (Photo by Reese Clifford)Sprinkles line the Prince Pückler’s Ice Cream counter on October 26th, 2017. There are many options of toppings over 40 flavors to choose from. (Photo by Reese Clifford)Manager Lance Schendul helps a couple of customers in the afternoon of October 26th, 2017. Robertson says, “I think that the most important part of having a business is having a quality product and quality people.” He adds, “people come in year after year and they see the same people [managers Lance and Anita] and they know them and that is so important.”
