Downtown Colorado Springs is getting a little sweeter this weekend. Lolley’s Ice Cream, the Monument shop that’s built a loyal following on small-batch recipes and a no-preservatives, no-artificial-anything approach, opens its second location at 216 N. Tejon St. on Saturday, May 16 with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 12:30 p.m. Mayor Yemi Mobolade will speak at the celebration.
The new shop sits directly across from Acacia Park, making it a natural landing spot for families leaving the playground, residents on evening walks, visitors exploring the downtown core, and anyone in search of a new regular haunt. Like the Monument location, all ice cream is made in-house in small batches in a dedicated gluten-free kitchen, using high-quality ingredients free of preservatives, artificial colors, and artificial flavors.
The menu extends beyond scoops: Lolley’s also serves espresso drinks, homemade baked goods, to-go pints, and a rotating selection of dairy-free and vegan options, giving it something for nearly everyone who wanders through the door.
What: Lolley’s Ice Cream Downtown — Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting
When: Saturday, May 16, 12:30 p.m.
Where: 216 N. Tejon St., Downtown Colorado Springs
Cost: Free
Info: shelley@lolleys.com
Co-owner Shelley Sapp describes the vision behind both locations as something bigger than a dessert stop. “Being right across from Acacia Park gives us the opportunity to welcome families after the playground, residents on evening walks, visitors exploring Downtown, and locals looking for their new favorite spot,” she said.
Media, community members, and visitors are all welcome at Saturday’s celebration. The Downtown Partnership, the nonprofit overseeing the health of Colorado Springs’ city center, is among those supporting the opening. For more on Downtown Partnership, visit downtowncs.com.