Chances are, you have been to a wine tasting room, a beer tasting room or a spirits tasting room. Perhaps even a cheese tasting room.
But… Have you ever been to an ice cream tasting room?
Situated just down the street from the beloved Lolley’s Ice Cream in historic downtown Monument, Lolley’s Tasting Room is bringing something new to the region. The venue can accommodate up to 75 people—perfect for corporate events, birthdays parties, anniversaries, wedding or baby showers and other events.
Indoor + Outdoor Event Space
Think upscale quaint, with a splash of whimsy—a perfect addition to Monument’s charming collection of shops and eateries.
The building is easy to spot: navy blue trimmed in crisp white. The interior features beautiful wood floors and a clean look with black accents. Back toward the kitchen sits the ice cream counter. The room is versatile and easy to reconfigure based on the event.
“We’re kind of a flex space,” says Shelley Sapp, who owns Lolley's with her husband, Dustin.
Hang a right onto the enclosed patio, complete with robust heaters and glass garage-style doors that can be opened or closed, depending on the weather. Relax at tables, on couches or at a counter running the length of the space. Visit or grab one of the many games just waiting on a shelf: Yahtzee, Uno, Connect 4 and others. Or venture out to the fenced yard to play yard games—a space similar to the one across the street at the original ice cream shop.
“I wanted a place we could have outdoor games,” Sapp says. “We just wanted a fun place. Everybody likes cornhole. Everybody likes ice cream.”
Food + Drink
Let’s start with the star of the show: the preservative-free, handcrafted-on-site ice cream.
“We pasteurize everything on site,” Sapp says, cracking the door for a peek into the kitchen. It takes four days to turn milk into ice cream, including six hours to pasteurize a batch.
Mix-ins are made from scratch and everything is gluten-free—an easy decision because Sapp’s husband and daughter both have Celiac Disease, an illness caused by an immune reaction to consuming even miniscule amounts of wheat, barley or rye.
“It was so sad when the rest of us go into an ice cream shop and they (her daughter and husband) only have a choice of one sorbet,” Sapp says.
So, they started making gluten-free ice cream at home. When friends came over, they raved about it. The Sapps opened Lolley’s Ice Cream in 2021. These days, they offer at least 16 flavors including their Strawberry’s My Jam, Cocoa Coconut and their signature Graham Slam. Lolley’s Ice Cream also offers various other gluten-free treats, including cookies, brownies, mini bundt cakes, macarons and more.
All party and event packages at the tasting room include ice cream. Need savory bites or drinks? No problem. Lolley’s has partnered with local restaurants for everything from an appetizer bar to a buffet-style meal and Peak Beverage for full bar services, upon request.
The tasting room also hosts its own public events—check the website for details.
Websites: https://lolleystastingroom.com/ | https://lolleys.com/
Facebook + Instagram: @LolleysTastingRoom | @LolleysIceCream
“I wanted a place we could have outdoor games. We just wanted a fun place. Everybody likes cornhole. Everybody likes ice cream.”