Ice cream & Candy: Monday to Saturday 7am to 10pm (Sunday until 9pm)

Brunch Monday to Thursday 7am to 1:30pm, Friday 7am to 2:30pm, Sat & Sun 8am to 2:30pm.

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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.
"You can tell that the owners had a dream of bringing happiness to the world, and they certainly succeed."
-Ben Stanaland
"... 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 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
"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.
"Greg, In the upcoming battle with Elon for candy supremacy, I'm glad you are on my side."
-Warren Buffett (yes that Warren)
"Best breakfast around Tallahassee."
-Butch H.
"One of the top 10 things to do in Tallahassee.  "
-Tallahassee Magazine
"Best Reuben I've had in over a decade. Wife loved her breakfast. The ice cream is always delicious."
-S. Ortolano
"The games to play and the toys to shop made the experience even better. And the price was great!!"
-Julie Mills
"Lofty Pursuits is undeniably a place of dreams. "
-Southern Living
"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
"... 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.
"We love this place. Definitely our favorite ice cream place."
-Anna Friars
"When  ... researching ... the American soda fountain ... all roads led to Gregory Cohen, probably the country’s leading expert ..."
-Julia Moskin - New York Times
"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

 

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Today's Flavors

Ice Cream

Black Cherry
Butter Pecan
Butterscotch Bomb
Cake Batter
Cherry Oblivion
Chocolate Almond
Chocolate Chip
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Cinnamon
Cookies & Cream
Dreamsicle
English Toffee
Espresso Chip
Harry's Brew
Java Jive
Maltball Fudge
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Midnight Chocolate
Mint Chip
Nuts About Buckeyes
Nutty Coconut
Pistachio
Real Strawberry
Snickerlicious
Spumoni
Strawberry Shortcake
Superman
Vanilla Bean

No Sugar Added

Butter Pecan
NSA Raspberry Cheesecake

Sherbet

Lime Sherbet
Pineapple Sherbet

Sorbet (Vegan)

Lemon Sorbet
Raspberry Sorbet

Vegan Featured Toppings

Vegan Caramel Sauce
Vegan Ganache
Vegan Whip Kreme

Vegan Ice Kreme

Chocolate
Key Lime Pie
Pina Colada
Strawberry
Vanilla

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