There isn’t anything much more delightful than ice cream. Cold and creamy, refreshing and sweet, ice cream is an iconic American dessert. And here in Arkansas, ice cream is pretty much a prescription for staying cool. There are lots of amazing ice cream shops in the state, but Loblolly Creamery really stands out. This Little Rock creamery churns up small-batch ice cream in a variety of only-in-Arkansas flavors. Using fresh products from local vendors, Loblolly Creamery is a celebration of The Natural State; a delightful Arkansas indulgence of local ingredients and unique flavor.
Loblolly Creamery is a celebration; a place bursting with joie de vivre.
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Because there really isn’t anything more delightful than ice cream.
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The story of Loblolly Creamery dates back over a decade, when fresh-out-of-college Sally Mengel worked behind the counter at Little Rock’s Green Corner Store.
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While working the shop’s old-fashioned soda fountain, she realized there was no homemade ice cream in Little Rock to use for floats.
Loblolly Creamery/Facebook So she did what any ice cream loving person would do, and set off to learn how to make ice cream herself.
Mengel debuted her buttermilk ice cream at the Arkansas Cornbread Festival, to rave reviews.
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And in 2018, Loblolly moved out of the Green Corner Store, and into its very own storefront in Little Rock.
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The inside of the ice cream shop is bright and colorful; a ‘happy place’ in every sense of the phrase.
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Having a birthday party inside an actual ice cream shop is basically every kid’s dream, so let Loblolly throw your kiddo’s next soiree. You will henceforth be known as the coolest parents ever.
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Of course, Loblolly has an ice cream truck, too: a solar-powered mobile spreading sweets and sprinkles to all of Little Rock!
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Known for its massive selection of handcrafted ice cream flavors (including several vegan options, too), Loblolly’s signature “ice cream flights” are the ultimate dessert experience!
Tiarra J./Google Local The top left is Loblolly’s Arkansas Mud, and it will satisfy your deepest chocolate cravings.
Just like a beer tasting ‘flight’ at a brewery, Loblolly’s ice cream sampler lets customers choose their own adventure with eight different flavors.
Been V/Google Local And given Loblolly’s commitment to utilizing Arkansas produce and products, this ice cream is truly a celebration of The Natural State.
You can order all eight scoops for yourself, or share with a very deserving friend.
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The sundaes here are divine; all of their components are homemade – and extra hot fudge is encouraged.
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But for a seriously next-level ice cream experience, the Gallontine is an epic ice cream adventure. Featuring 10 scoops and 10 toppings, all we can say is: we’re in!
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And if you simply can’t decide between scoops, ice cream sandwiches, macarons, and other mouthwatering baked goods, simply order one of everything. We 100% support that.
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Loblolly’s iconic sign pretty much provokes a Pavlovian response from Arkansans.
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And once you visit this Little Rock ice cream shop, you’ll totally understand.
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Have you visited Loblolly Creamery in Little Rock before? Which Arkansas-inspired flavor sounds best to you? (Little Rocky Road sounds absolutely delicious!) Learn more about Loblolly Creamery — including how to place an online order! — at their website.
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So she did what any ice cream loving person would do, and set off to learn how to make ice cream herself.
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Tiarra J./Google Local
The top left is Loblolly’s Arkansas Mud, and it will satisfy your deepest chocolate cravings.
Been V/Google Local
And given Loblolly’s commitment to utilizing Arkansas produce and products, this ice cream is truly a celebration of The Natural State.
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Address: Loblolly Creamery, 1423 Main St suite c, Little Rock, AR 72202, USA
