Bardon’s Wonder Freeze

An iconic northern Michigan business.

Bardon’s Wonder Freeze in Traverse City has been in business for more than 75 years and is one of the last iconic building still standing from the 1950s!!  So come and see some of the last of Traverse City’s history!

In 2020, Bardon’s was sold to Dawnette & David Wessell and Family,  and it is still operational today serving the wonderful people of Northern Michigan.

James C. Kratky purchased Bardon’s in 1962 from Orwin Bardon.

From amazing Moomer’s soft serve ice cream to delicious hot dogs and Nachos, Bardon’s full menu has enough variety to satisfy everyone’s desires.

Open 7 days a week during the summer!

Click below to view our Menu!

Full Menu

Join the team at Bardon’s Wonder Freeze and help us deliver “Legendairy Service & Smiles!”

Now Hiring:

• 2 adults for prep cook and barbecue pit operator
• 4 adults and 2 applicants ages 16–17

We’re looking for kind, hardworking, self-motivated team players who love great customer service and want to be a Daymaker!

Apply Today:

Please choose any of the following ways to apply for a job at Bardon’s Wonder Freeze:

CLICK HERE to fill out our online application

CLICK HERE to download the 2026 application and email it to dawn@epiphanysalon.com.

Stop in for a physical application (see Mitchell or Deborah)

Call Dawnette at (231) 620-3427 to set up an interview