Ice cream & Candy: Monday to Saturday 7am to 10pm (Sunday until 9pm) Brunch: 7am to 1:30pm Sunday to Thursday, Brunch for dinner: 7am to 7:30pm Fri & Sat.
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"[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.
"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.
"This place was so cool! The game options were nice and the decorations as well. Everyone was super nice."
-Alain A De La Paz
"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
"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
"... a jaw-dropping dessert experience. This toy store slash old-fashioned ice cream parlor and Victorian candy emporium has, um, everything"
-Miami Times
"Best breakfast around Tallahassee."
-Butch H.
"Lofty Pursuits is undeniably a place of dreams. "
-Southern Living
"You can tell that the owners had a dream of bringing happiness to the world, and they certainly succeed."
-Ben Stanaland
"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
"We love this place. Definitely our favorite ice cream place."
-Anna Friars
"Best ice-cream I've ever had! Greg was a treat."
-Chris S.
"When  ... researching ... the American soda fountain ... all roads led to Gregory Cohen, probably the country’s leading expert ..."
-Julia Moskin - New York Times
"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
"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.
"The games to play and the toys to shop made the experience even better. And the price was great!!"
-Julie Mills
"Best Reuben I've had in over a decade. Wife loved her breakfast. The ice cream is always delicious."
-S. Ortolano
"Greg, In the upcoming battle with Elon for candy supremacy, I'm glad you are on my side."
-Warren Buffett (yes that Warren)

 

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Today's Flavors

Ice Cream

Butter Pecan
Butterscotch Bomb
Caramel Caribou
Carrot Cake
Cherry Oblivion
Chocolate Almond
Chocolate Chip
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Cinnamon
Coconut Almond Fudge
Cookies & Cream
Dreamsicle
English Toffee
German Chocolate
Java Jive
Mackinac Turtle Fudge
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Midnight Chocolate
Mint Trax
Moose Trax
Nana's Banana Pudding
Peach Melba
Pumpkin
Real Strawberry
Smurf
Stellar Coffee
Strawberry Cheesecake
Vanilla Bean

No Sugar Added

Chocolate
Strawberry

Sherbet

Lime Sherbet
Rainbow Sherbet

Sorbet (Vegan)

Mango Sorbet
Pineapple Sorbet

Vegan Featured Toppings

Vegan Caramel Sauce
Vegan Ganache
Vegan Whip Kreme

Vegan Ice Kreme

Chocolate
Horchata
Peppermint

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