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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.
"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
"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.
"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)
"Best ice-cream I've ever had! Greg was a treat."
-Chris S.
"... a jaw-dropping dessert experience. This toy store slash old-fashioned ice cream parlor and Victorian candy emporium has, um, everything"
-Miami Times
"... 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
"You can tell that the owners had a dream of bringing happiness to the world, and they certainly succeed."
-Ben Stanaland
"This place was so cool! The game options were nice and the decorations as well. Everyone was super nice."
-Alain A De La Paz
"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
"Lofty Pursuits is undeniably a place of dreams. "
-Southern Living
"We love this place. Definitely our favorite ice cream place."
-Anna Friars
"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
"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.

 

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Today's Flavors

Ice Cream

Apple Streusel
Bubble Gum
Butter Pecan
Cherry Oblivion
Chocolate Chip
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Cinnamon
Coconut
Cookies & Cream
Cupcake
English Toffee
Gold Mine
Harry's Brew
Java Jive
Maltball Fudge
Maple Walnut
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Midnight Chocolate
Mint Chip
Mississippi Mud
Nuts About Buckeyes
Peaches & Cream
Pirate's Plunder
Real Strawberry
Rush Hour
Strawberry Shortcake
Vanilla Bean

No Sugar Added

Chocolate
Coffee Fudge

Sherbet

Lime Sherbet
Pineapple Sherbet

Sorbet (Vegan)

Tangerine Sorbet
Watermelon Sorbet

Vegan Featured Toppings

Vegan Caramel Sauce
Vegan Ganache
Vegan Whip Kreme

Vegan Ice Kreme

Butterless Pecan
Chocolate
Cookies and Kreme IK
Pina Colada

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