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

 

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Today's Flavors

Ice Cream

Apple Strudel
Banana Strawberry
Birthday Cake
Blueberry Cheesecake
Bubble Gum
Butter Pecan
Captains Chocolate
Caramel Caribou
Caramel Nut Job
Cherry Oblivion
Chocolate Almond
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Cinnamon
Coffee Chip
Cookies & Cream
Double Chocolate Chip
English Toffee
Harry's Brew
Java Jive
Maltball Fudge
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Mint Trax
Pineapple Coconut
Pistachio
Real Strawberry
Spumoni
Sunken Treasure
Vanilla Bean

No Sugar Added

NSA Mississippi Mud
NSA Vanilla Bean

Sherbet

Key Lime Sherbet
Lime Sherbet

Sorbet (Vegan)

Lemon Sorbet
Tangerine Sorbet

Vegan Featured Toppings

Vegan Caramel Sauce
Vegan Ganache
Vegan Whip Kreme

Vegan Ice Kreme

Chocolate
Coconut Kreme Pie
Strawberry
Vanilla

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