Sweets Ice Cream

Sweets Ice Cream is an ice cream shop in Erie, CO, located at 502 Briggs St. The shop serves Little Man and Glacier Ice Cream, both made with fresh, natural ingredients in Colorado. It offers 20 different flavors in the display case every day, including staples like chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry, along with at least one coffee flavor, one peanut butter flavor, and three to four vegan and dairy-free options. Flavors rotate daily to provide variety. Beyond scoops, the menu includes milkshakes, malts, root beer floats, freezes, and soda floats featuring Rocky Mountain Soda. Customers can add whipped cream, sprinkles, or a cherry to their order. The shop also accepts e-gift cards and handles inquiries for catering and special events.

The business was founded as a labor of love by a family that has been Erie residents for almost a decade. The name Sweets was originally the nickname of the owner's eldest daughter, Elena Joy. The family opened the shop to create a space for lasting memories with friends and family, inspired by the authentic culture of Historic Downtown and the tight-knit community of Erie. Spring 2025 hours are Monday through Thursday from 3 to 8 pm, Friday and Saturday from 12 to 9 pm, and Sunday from 12 to 8 pm.

The location sits on Briggs Street in downtown Erie, just a short walk from the United States Post Office, which is about 0.1 miles away. Old Town Erie is also nearby at 0.1 miles, while Coal Creek Park is about 0.2 miles from the shop. Erie Town Hall is roughly 0.2 miles away, and Coal Miner Park is about 0.3 miles from the location. Lower Boulder Ditch, a local canal, is about 0.4 miles away.

Sweets Ice Cream holds a rating of 4.50, reflecting a positive experience for the customers who have reviewed it. As a family-run shop in the heart of Erie, it focuses on serving locally made ice cream and creating a welcoming spot for the community to enjoy dessert.