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.

As a proud supporter of the Madison Public Market, I’m most excited to have a place making attraction that will encourage entrepreneurs to build their businesses by bringing our community and those visiting Madison together to experience a culturally diverse attraction. - Trey Sprinkman, Sprinkman Real Estate

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