Brunch: 7am till 2 daily    Ice cream: M-F Noon-10, Sat 10-10, Sun 10-9
"You can tell that the owners had a dream of bringing happiness to the world, and they certainly succeed."
-Ben Stanaland
"One of the top 10 things to do in Tallahassee.  "
-Tallahassee Magazine
"... check out the musical instruments ... for their ... marching band. I ... like the flame-bone (flamethrower trombone)."
-Chris Guarraia
"By far the most active channel to get your molten sugar fix is Lofty Pursuits, the eponymous account for an ice cream, candy and toy shop"
-Food and Wine Magazine
"This place was so cool! The game options were nice and the decorations as well. Everyone was super nice."
-Alain A De La Paz
"When  ... researching ... the American soda fountain ... all roads led to Gregory Cohen, probably the country’s leading expert ..."
-Julia Moskin - New York Times
"Stopped to get some ice cream after an eventful day. Was pleased to find there were a large selection of vegan and non dairy treats."
-Jane Spivey
"Best Reuben I've had in over a decade. Wife loved her breakfast. The ice cream is always delicious."
-S. Ortolano
"We love this place. Definitely our favorite ice cream place."
-Anna Friars
"The games to play and the toys to shop made the experience even better. And the price was great!!"
-Julie Mills
"  Best ice-cream I've ever had! Greg was a treat."
-Chris S.
"The owner, Greg, was incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable. The shop is wonderfully nostalgic, and all of the sampled wares were delicious! I can't wait to return!"
-Leah S.
"Best breakfast around Tallahassee."
--Butch H.
"[Lofty Pursuits] had the greatest food and coffee that I have had in years. It was so good I had to stop and thank the cook."
-S.A.
"Came from Washington state for this, 10 out of 5 if I could. Great service even better ice cream and candy. Would recommend to anyone!"
-Jonathan Du Perron
"Greg, In the upcoming battle with Elon for candy supremacy, I'm glad you are on my side."
-Warren Buffett (yes that Warren)
"... a jaw-dropping dessert experience. This toy store slash old-fashioned ice cream parlor and Victorian candy emporium has, um, everything"
-Miami Times
"This place is amazing, between the candy made in-house, the delicious malts, and the period designed atmosphere, you'll feel right at home at Lofty Pursuits."
--Bradley M.

Today's Flavors

Ice Cream

Apple Strudel
Bear Claw
Birthday Cake
Butter Pecan
Butterscotch Bomb
Calypso Crunch
Carrot Cake
Cherry Oblivion
Chocolate Chili
Chocolate Raspberry Truffle
Cinnamon
Cookies & Cream
Dreamsicle
English Toffee
Extreme Chocolate
Java Jive
Kahlua Almond Fudge
Maltball Fudge
Midnight Chocolate
Mint Trax
Nutty Coconut
Peach Melba
Real Strawberry
Rum Raisin
Twixie
Vanilla Bean

No Sugar Added

NSA Vanilla Bean

Sherbet

Lime Sherbet
Pineapple Sherbet
Raspberry Sherbet

Sorbet (Vegan)

Daquiri Sorbet
Lemon Sorbet
Tangerine Sorbet

Vegan Ice Kreme

Chocolate
Turtle Pie

New Flavors in Red