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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"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.
"[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.
"Best breakfast around Tallahassee."
-Butch H.
"When  ... researching ... the American soda fountain ... all roads led to Gregory Cohen, probably the country’s leading expert ..."
-Julia Moskin - New York Times
"... 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
"Lofty Pursuits is undeniably a place of dreams. "
-Southern Living
"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
"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
"We love this place. Definitely our favorite ice cream place."
-Anna Friars
"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
"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.
"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
"One of the top 10 things to do in Tallahassee.  "
-Tallahassee Magazine
"Best ice-cream I've ever had! Greg was a treat."
-Chris S.
"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

 

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Today's Flavors

Ice Cream

Banana Cream Pie
Bear Claw
Birthday Cake
Black Cherry
Butter Pecan
Caramel Caribou
Carrot Cake
Cherry Oblivion
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Chocolate Chip Special
Cinnamon
Coconut
Cookies & Cream
Cotton Candy
Dulce De Leche
English Toffee
Espresso Chip
Harry's Brew
Java Jive
Mackinac Turtle Fudge
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Midnight Chocolate
Mint Chip
Mississippi Mud
Real Strawberry
Road Trip
Spumoni
Vanilla Bean

No Sugar Added

Butter Pecan
Strawberry

Sherbet

Lime Sherbet
Strawberry Sherbet

Sorbet (Vegan)

Lemon Sorbet
Watermelon Sorbet

Vegan Featured Toppings

Vegan Caramel Sauce
Vegan Ganache
Vegan Whip Kreme

Vegan Ice Kreme

Cotton Candy
Strawberry
Vanilla

New Flavors in Red