Meet Pop In Artisan Pops: A Sweet Stop Among the Shops in Downtown Middletown

If you're browsing the shops in Downtown Middletown looking for something sweet, one address is worth a special stop: 17 Wood Street, home of Pop In Artisan Pops. Since 2019, this woman-owned, family-run shop has been hand-crafting all-natural ice pops just off Main Street, turning a childhood favorite into a genuine dessert experience worth the walk.

A Family Recipe, Reimagined

Owner Janine Crawford traces her love of sweets back to her grandmother, a skilled baker in Jamaica known for her rum cakes. That inspiration followed Crawford to Delaware, where she eventually attended Ice Cream University in Florida to study the craft of gelato and sorbetto making. She brought those techniques home to Main Street and built Pop In Artisan Pops around three families of flavor: fruity, creamy, and a grown-up "boozy" line made just for adults.

Small-Batch, All-Natural Ingredients

Every pop at Pop In Artisan Pops is made fresh daily in small batches, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients when possible and sweetened with cane sugar or honey rather than artificial sweeteners. Gluten-free and dairy-free options rotate through the flavor lineup, and the shop also makes authentic Belgian Liège dessert waffle pops for something extra indulgent. Planning a party? Pop In caters birthdays, weddings, and other gatherings — worth keeping in mind if you're booking one of Downtown's event space rentals for your next celebration.

Plan Your Visit to One of the Best Shops in Downtown Middletown

Pop In Artisan Pops is located at 17 Wood Street in Middletown's Peachtree Station, a short walk from Main Street. As of this summer, they're open Wednesday and Thursday from noon to 8 p.m., and Friday through Sunday from noon to 9 p.m. (Sunday closes at 8 p.m.); hours shift to weekends-only after Labor Day, so it's worth checking their Facebook or Instagram before you go. You can also reach the shop directly at (302) 696-2596.

More Ways to Explore Downtown

Pop In Artisan Pops is just one of the many shops, restaurants, and service providers that make up our Downtown Development District. Planning a visit? Check the 2026 Events calendar for what's happening on Main Street this season, treat a friend to a Downtown Gift Card good at businesses across the district, or learn more about the nonprofit behind it all on our About page. And if you're already thinking about summer treats, don't miss our guide to things to do in Downtown Middletown this summer or look back at last year's Westside Charcuterie Crawl for more local food inspiration.

Photos of Pop In Artisan Pops via Google Business Profile: Pop In Artisan Pops, Dean Stern.