New Merchant Announcement: Melly Mell’s


The Madison Public Market is excited to announce another new business opening in the Market in 2026.

Melly Mell’s | www.mellymells.com
Melly Mell’s has been a Madison staple since 2010, first as a beloved restaurant and later as a go-to catering business for celebrations and special events across the city. Now coming full circle, Melly Mell’s will open a new restaurant at the forthcoming Madison Public Market, serving the soul food and comfort meals that have made it a cherished Madison institution. The business will also continue catering for events of all sizes and occasions. Owner: Carmell Jackson

Email: mellymellsmadison@gmail.com | Instagram: @Mellymells_wheres yo momma at_ | Facebook: Melly Mell’s Soul Food | Phone: (608) 213-3020

Melly Mell’s joins seven previously announced businesses in the inaugural cohort:

  • Cinn City Smash – cinncitysmash.com
  • Cervato – cervatowine.com
  • Unique Hair Accessories & More, LLC – uniquehairaccessories.com
  • Artworking – www.artworking.org
  • Ancestral Tribe Custom Apparel
  • Love U Madison
  • The Chowpati

For more information regarding the merchant application and selection process, visit our website’s merchant section. A comprehensive FAQ section addresses anticipated Market hours of operation (subject to change), leases and rental costs, space details and buildout, lease terms, Market performance and projections, and more.

“Madison needs this Public Market. It’s an important opportunity for our children of color to have a place where they can go and see many other people of color owning businesses and finding success in our city. I’m excited to welcome our kids to the Market where we can teach them about business ownership. The Public Market is a place we’ll all be proud of.” - Judy Cooper, owner of QB's Magnetic Creations, a MarketReady participant

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