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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"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
"The games to play and the toys to shop made the experience even better. And the price was great!!"
-Julie Mills
"This place was so cool! The game options were nice and the decorations as well. Everyone was super nice."
-Alain A De La Paz
"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
"Best breakfast around Tallahassee."
-Butch H.
"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.
"Best ice-cream I've ever had! Greg was a treat."
-Chris S.
"When  ... researching ... the American soda fountain ... all roads led to Gregory Cohen, probably the country’s leading expert ..."
-Julia Moskin - New York Times
"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)
"One of the top 10 things to do in Tallahassee.  "
-Tallahassee Magazine
"... check out the musical instruments ... for their ... marching band. I ... like the flame-bone (flamethrower trombone)."
-Chris Guarraia
"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
"[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.
"We love this place. Definitely our favorite ice cream place."
-Anna Friars
"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
Bear Claw
Butter Pecan
Calypso Crunch
Cherry Oblivion
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Chocolate Chip Special
Chocolate Cookie Cheesecake
Cinnamon
Cookie Monster
Cookies & Cream
Dulce De Leche
Dulce De Leche Cheesecake
English Toffee
Espresso Chip
Hawaiian Fruit Cup
Java Jive
Maltball Fudge
Maple Walnut
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Midnight Chocolate
Mint Chip
Nana's Banana Pudding
Real Strawberry
Sea Salt Toffee Crunch
Smurf
Vanilla Bean

No Sugar Added

Caramel Pecan Twist
Coffee Fudge

Sherbet

Key Lime Sherbet
Lime Sherbet

Sorbet (Vegan)

Raspberry Sorbet
Tangerine Sorbet

Vegan Featured Toppings

Vegan Caramel Sauce
Vegan Ganache
Vegan Whip Kreme

Vegan Ice Kreme

Smores
Sweet & Salty Nuts
Vanilla

New Flavors in Red