Dec 31 New Years Eve 7am to 6pm | Dec 31 New Years Day CLOSED | Jan 1 normal hours 7am to 10pm.

 

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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"... a jaw-dropping dessert experience. This toy store slash old-fashioned ice cream parlor and Victorian candy emporium has, um, everything"
-Miami Times
"When  ... researching ... the American soda fountain ... all roads led to Gregory Cohen, probably the country’s leading expert ..."
-Julia Moskin - New York Times
"Best ice-cream I've ever had! Greg was a treat."
-Chris S.
"One of the top 10 things to do in Tallahassee.  "
-Tallahassee Magazine
"[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 games to play and the toys to shop made the experience even better. And the price was great!!"
-Julie Mills
"Best breakfast around Tallahassee."
-Butch H.
"Greg, In the upcoming battle with Elon for candy supremacy, I'm glad you are on my side."
-Warren Buffett (yes that Warren)
"... check out the musical instruments ... for their ... marching band. I ... like the flame-bone (flamethrower trombone)."
-Chris Guarraia
"You can tell that the owners had a dream of bringing happiness to the world, and they certainly succeed."
-Ben Stanaland
"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.
"This place was so cool! The game options were nice and the decorations as well. Everyone was super nice."
-Alain A De La Paz
"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
"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
"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 Reuben I've had in over a decade. Wife loved her breakfast. The ice cream is always delicious."
-S. Ortolano
"Lofty Pursuits is undeniably a place of dreams. "
-Southern Living

 

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Today's Flavors

Ice Cream

Amaretto Cherry
Banana Strawberry
Butter Pecan
Carrot Cake
Cherry Oblivion
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Chocolate Chip Special
Chocolate Fudge Brownie
Cinnamon
Cookies & Cream
English Toffee
Garbage Can
Gold Mine
Guava Cheesecake
Hawaiian Fruit Cup
Jacked Up Tennessee Toffee
Java Jive
Maltball Fudge
Maple Walnut
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Midnight Chocolate
Mint Cookies n' Cream
Moose Trax
Real Strawberry
Stellar Coffee
Sunken Treasure
Superman
Vanilla Bean

No Sugar Added

Caramel Pecan Twist
Coffee Fudge

Sherbet

Key Lime Sherbet
Lime Sherbet

Sorbet (Vegan)

Raspberry Sorbet
Watermelon Sorbet

Vegan Featured Toppings

Vegan Caramel Sauce
Vegan Ganache
Vegan Whip Kreme

Vegan Ice Kreme

Smores
Strawberry
Sweet & Salty Nuts
Vanilla

New Flavors in Red