Dessert Crawl (walkable)
Start at: Edison’s Ice Cream → 2) Old Town Churn → 3) Mary’s Mountain Cookies → 4) Explorado Market → 5) Little Bird Bakeshop
Edison’s Ice Cream (Fort Collins)
Edison’s Ice Cream is a vintage-inspired ice cream parlor in Old Town Fort Collins serving handcrafted, premium ice cream with a mix of classic and creative flavors made in-house. They offer dairy-free and gluten-free options, making it an inclusive stop for most diets.
2. Old Town Church (Fort Collins)
Fun and whimsical ice cream spot in Old Town housed in a giant ice cream churn! They serve handcrafted Little Man Ice Cream flavors (think unique combos and classics alike), plus shakes, floats, and pup cups in a lively, community-centric space.
3. Mary’s Mountain Cookies (Fort Collins)
Mary’s Mountain Cookies in Fort Collins is a popular local cookie shop known for freshly baked, quarter-pound gourmet cookies with a wide range of classic and creative flavors. They also offer avalanche cookies, edible cookie dough, brownies, and made-to-order ice cream sandwiches, all baked from scratch.
4. Explorado Market (Fort Collins)
A unique 100% gluten-free bakery and café in Old Town Square with freshly baked treats (like doughnuts, muffins, brownies), excellent coffee and espresso drinks, and a welcoming vibe — ideal if you’re craving something sweet that’s also allergen-friendly.
5. Little Bird Bakeshop (Fort Collins)
Beloved old-town bakery and café known for scratch-made pastries, tarts, cakes, and locally roasted coffee. It’s a cozy final stop with rich flavors and classic baked goods that pair perfectly with your drink of choice