My husband and I drive past LiftOff every time we go to Kan-Kan and we decided to finally stop in here on Sunday after dinner for a milkshake. They have soooo many flavors of ice cream, any of which can be made into a shake or a malt. They sell pre-packaged ice cream pints or you can order one at the counter. They also have other little goodies available. You can get shakes, waffle cones, waffle bowls, you name it. The 2 staff members were friendly and were quick to let us know we could sample any flavors we liked. I got a Corporate Sensation (classic chocolate) shake since that was what I was craving. My husband got a Magneto (Mackinac fudge) shake. Each came with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry on top and satisfied our sweet tooth on our drive home. Can't wait to stop in again to try another flavor! So many delicious looking seasonal ones. read more

LiftOff Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I visited their 16th Street location. They've expanded since the last time I was there. It looks great and much more spacious! I stopped in to pick up one of their Valentine's boxes for my husband. I had to grab something for myself too. They're the only place in Indy that carries my favorite ice cream! Service was quick! Highly recommend! read more

LiftOff Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I'm very hit-and-miss when it comes to this neighborhood. As a wheelchair user, I tend to require lots of space and pretty close to an ironclad guarantee that when I'm done I can get back into my car. Yet, I drive by this location of LiftOff Creamery nearly every single work day as this has been my go-to route for work. So, the basics: LiftOff Creamery is a locally owned shop. It's a central Indiana mini-chain with locations here, Irvington, and Greenwood. They have a strong belief in mentoring and empowering youths with entrepreneurial skills and opportunities. If you think these opportunities are just about ice cream, think again. If you can't guess, LiftOff also has an aviation theme and a partnership with the National Aviation Youth Resources Foundation. The entrepreneurship here is about equipping young folks to dream, engage, and grow their skills. Then, there is actually the ice cream. 70-90 flavor options with a myriad of ways to work with those flavors. For the most part, LiftOff sources ingredients locally. One word - delish. Parking around this building (they are in a first-floor retail spot in the Penn Arts building) can be a little tricky. There are street spots for sure, though they don't work super well for a wheelchair. The ones on Pennsylvania Avenue are a bit better. There's also a residential area that tends to work well. You do have to be a bit careful as some of the residential areas are particular including the actual Penn Arts apartments. I got lucky and saw a really wheelchair friendly spot. I knew that it was my sign to finally stop. I did. The curb-cuts here are decent. The glass door isn't bad. The entryway is level to the ground. The interior is fine. Truthfully, I've always been surprised that LiftOff has stayed here. However, it very much feels like part of the neighborhood. LiftOff has traditional flavors, creative flavors, a rewards program, vegan options, seasonal flavors, and a nice selection of topping options. I'm inclined to go 4-stars instead of 5-stars primarily because of the difficult accessibility, however, I'd also say it's worth the effort. This neighborhood always feels harder for parking than it really is. With Loudmouth Books within walking distance, this little corner is for sure worth the stop. Like ice cream? Like kids? You'll like LiftOff Creamery. read more

I haven't been to LiftOff Creamery in over two years and I love how they have expanded their space! There's more seating and the selection of flavors is amazing! Service was quick but could have been a bit more friendlier as I've experienced in the past. I ordered the Baggage (banana pudding) milkshake which is my favorite and it definitely hit the spot! I need to come here more :) read more

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LiftOff Creamery on East 16th was a fun find for a post-lunch dessert! This is one of 3 locations in Indy and was the one in walking distance from my sister's townhouse which we were staying at while in town for a friend's wedding in August of 2025. I had heard about LiftOff's aviation theme before we stumbled upon it while walking around and was keen to check it out. They carry so many flavors and all are creatively named! Check out my pictures in this review to get an idea of some of them. After tasting a few flavors (the single employee manning the store was very kind and patient), I got a single scoop, consisting of two flavors - carrot cake and cake pop. I'll never say no to carrot cake so this was a must get. I prefer ice cream with lots of texture and mix ins. There was a decent amount here, but not close to Ben & Jerry's level. My boyfriend wasn't massively into his scoop of chocolate peanut butter but was happy with his other flavor, a standard butter pecan. I tried his and personally thought the butter pecan needed more texture. FYI - butter pecan is one of the 3 or 4 sugar free flavors they offer. All in all, our two scoops cost a combined total of $8.07, which is all decent price nowadays. It isn't the best ice cream I have ever had and the inside could use a bit of a cleaning and updating and maybe have more than one person working at a time, but LiftOff is a creative and yummy ice cream shop and I am now following them on social media so I can remember to come back again! read more

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Don't have half the stuff shown in their pictures. This is just some super basic ice cream shop with nothing fancy. Why post pictures of stuff you don't even sell? I walked in and walked out after they told me the pictures of the fancy stuff were just to bring customers. read more

was just in today with my nanny kids and one of the workers didn't give us a kids cone like we ordered. I went up and just explained what we ordered and the worker immediately got an attitude about fixing it. She said "what do you want me to do about it" and when the orders were ready she yelled my name so loud and repeated so much after I said one minute per the 3 children. After she yelled my name my kiddos were asking why she was yelling at me. I want to contact corporate after the kids thought she was yelling at us. I asked who was manager but she was there the whole time, saw everything and said nothing. read more

Very nice place. Every ice cream was named on a boarding pass a large variety of flavors and the weight staff was so helpful and friendly. We discussed that this was their flagship location with others in Greenwood, Irvington, and fountain Square. The decorations were minimal at best. This made it look very clean and sleek inside. You need to leave the building with the key to go to the restroom next-door. I had a two scoop dish one was an amaretto, chocolate cheesecake and the other was Boarding gate-banana something... The flavors were delicious. My daughter had the banana pudding ice cream with bits of vanilla wafers inside I believe. This is a nice quiet neighborhood and it was nice to sit outside. I wish they had more seating outside and a table. read more

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I love ice cream (even when it doesn't love me back ) but their sorbet is TOP TIER! I tried them at the chicken festival and cannot wait to slide into their brick and mortar to get more sorbet. read more

liftoff is truly my pride and joy. I remember the first time I tried lift off and I was apprehensive because it's kind of hard to park there. If you don't know that you can park behind the building, but I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the ice cream and the price. In the summertime, you can wait at liftoff for a good amount of time, but in the winter months, you're in and you're out quickly. There isn't much space to sit inside, but if you're in a pinch, there's about five spaces to sit in. They do have around four lawn chairs outside in front of the building that are nice to use during the warmer months. They have a great rewards program and if sign up, they will send you rewards via text message. I recommend to anyone that lives downtown to try liftoff. this is by far the best ice cream place in downtown Indianapolis. read more

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I came here due to me having a gift card and this was my first time here. I loved that the employee explained the different options to me and let me try the different flavors of ice cream. I had opted to get a cheesecake milkshake and a cookies and cream ice cream sandwich. Both items were very delicious. I was not disappointed at all. The prices were very reasonable. The store was clean and it's definitely a good atmosphere to sit in to enjoy your ice cream. I will definitely be back here. read more

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Very nice staff they help me pick a flavor, they also have ice creams that are no sugar added, there's sugar but not much, the names are based on aviation which kinda makes sense based on the name of the place. You can try the flavors before buying and love that they have other dessert options as well. Very clean and nice inside although it felt like there's not much sitting area, I'd still recommend the place! read more

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The service was quick, the options were plentiful & the ambiance was cute sticking to the aviation theme. read more

LiftOff Creamery - Vegan birthday cake sundaes - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Cute little spot in the Herron-Morton neighborhood. I found parking in a nearby lot and there was no wait or line the day I visited this summer. My husband and I shared and ice cream and a shaved ice and both were tasty! The shaved ice was a little too icy/hard but otherwise we enjoyed it all and would likely stop by again next time we're in the neighborhood. read more

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Great new-ish ice cream place on 16th street! They have a TON of flavors. They all sound very good. I settled on Michigan pothole flavor, two scoops, and in a dish. It was delicious. Chocolate ice cream, peanut butter cups, brownie bits, and fudge. Two scoops was perfect for desert. This is a very sleek and modern interior and it is very clean! The staff were friendly and my service was very quick. My only complaint would be that I wish there was more seating. They opened in 2020, though. So back then that wasn't a priority and the ice cream is SSSOOO worth it. You need to try this if you are in the area! read more

LiftOff Creamery - Michigan Pothole flavor. Two scoops. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

A hidden away, cozy, little ice cream shop, Liftoff creamery takes ice cream to new heights! This aviation themed ice cream shop offers the classics, as well as vegan options (oat milk or sorbet base) and their signature seasonal flavors. They also run a foundation that helps the youth enter aviation programs. Service runs fast! I got... Raspberry chip cheesecake ice cream in a waffle cone ($3.99) A decadent scoop that tastes just like the transition from winter to spring! I found this ice cream shop through an event with Hot Walk Indy and Big Brothers Big Sisters Central Indiana. Can't wait to come back again! read more

LiftOff Creamery - RUNWAY CHANGE (RASPBERRY CHIP CHEESECAKE) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

As you can tell, we all had to dig in before taking a picture! They have a wide selection of flavors that you can sample before making your decision. The staff were helpful and friendly. I got the evacuation and 7700, both 5 stars! Unfortunately, they no longer allow pets inside and outside seating is pretty limited. On the bright side, they do offer a free pup cup! Your pup's choice of whip cream or ice cream and it's topped with a biscuit. As pictured, my dog also gives it a 5 stars read more

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The staff was very friendly and they were accommodating to our large party. The shop had over 70 flavors to choose from for scooping. I had the Theory of Flight (Tennessee Toffee) and Show Time (Sea Monster). The owner was there and he was so kind and provided many recommendations. read more

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Quite a few vegan flavors available. The cookie dough sundae with strawberry and marshmallow sauces was good. The cookies n cream was less creamy; it was just ok. Prices are very reasonable. The strawberry, marshmallow, mango, and chocolate (but not hot fudge) syrups are vegan. read more

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The yelp picture is very attractive, clean, bright, new. The reality is the store is dingy, not very bright and has a dingy dirty appearance. The ice cream tasted fine, the service was good. But the appearance of this place just threw me. Drove past it two times. The server did not fully seat my scoop of ice cream and much care was needed to not have it fall out of the cone. read more

There are so many flavors here! And they are all awesome! Service is friendly and customers are encouraged to have a free sample of the ice cream first, which helps with so many flavors to choose from. The price is reasonable for how fancy and unique the flavors are. There are seats inside with tables - maybe 20 seat? The decor is sparse but it isn't loud or noisy. The location can make parking a bit tricky, but the Saturday afternoon we went there were plenty of spaces right in front. I especially liked any of the cake flavors - I got a full scoop of the yellow cake. I like the tiramisu (called terminator) but it wasn't as strongly flavored as I would have liked - I.e. very mild coffee flavor. Overall, a fun place for a fancy ice cream treat! read more

My boyfriend and I have been here twice and both times were awesome!! Not only are the portions big but the prices are well worth the stressful parking! Definitely recommend going here if you want a sweet treat in a quaint part of Irvington! read more

If you're looking for amazing ice cream, you've come to the right place! They have such a variety of ice cream flavors! My absolute favorite is the payload (peanut butter, caramel, and brownie.) Do yourself a favor and get the waffle cone. Absolutely delicious! When we went, there was no line. The staff served us right away. The inside of the shop is small, but they do have some outside seating available. read more

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Friendly staff and owners plus an array of delicious ice cream to satisfy any taste. This is the place to go for kids and adults alike.

Went on a very hot day after visiting Oldfields-Lilly Gardens at Newfields. There are so many choices of ice cream, shaved ice, sorbet, etc. It was almost overwhelming. The staff was great and helpful. I got a cherry shaved ice, husband got rocky road with all chocolate. Couusin got oak milk ice ceam. We all loved it. There has to something for everyone!! read more

LiftOff Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Although there is limited seating, so many flavors to choose from and not just ice cream (milkshakes, boba soda, etc). The theme of aviation is really evident in the shop and in the names of the dessert choices, which added a fun touch! In particular, I thought the Moose tracks was good and had enough essence, but I'd want to try other ones! The milkshakes were spun so heavenly and required a spoon to enjoy at first. read more

This is hands down the best vegan mint chip I ever cream that I have ever tasted. It reminds me of a thin mint Girl Scout cookie. The shop is super cute also. read more

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I finally made it here after reading an article about how the owner mentors local kids. The shop is cute and there's street parking right in front of the building. I didn't get ice cream this time, but I was happy to see that they carry local cheesecake from The Cheesecake Lady. I also stole several sips of my daughter's boba soda - Jones soda with popping boba. A great alternative to tea bobas when it's in the evening and you don't want caffeine. read more

Love Liftoff, but was really disappointed yesterday when we walked in a little after 8 and (I assume) the manager announced that not only were they out of spoons and bananas, but that they were shutting down the shake machine. You're still open for 2 more hours on what was one of the hottest day of the year. Bad form on her part. read more

Love it. ‍ even adding new flavors this spring. Big fan and like the location and staff is perfect as well.

This place rocks. My dad and I stumbled on this place after a lunch out in town. Ever since, I have been loyal to this ice cream shop. Nothing compares to the quality, flavor selection, and taste of their ice cream here. Each ice cream name is true to the name of things aviation related which is super fun and adds to the experience. My favorite flavor currently is the carrot cake but there are some honorable mentions like their banana cream pie. It's almost dangerous living so close to one of these! Be prepared to never want to visit another ice cream shop ever again. read more

I've thoroughly enjoyed Liftoff with its aviation-themed names. This neighborhood, Black-owned business now gets six stars after they recently doubled the size of their store. They now offer like 80 -- yes 80 -- types of flavors. For all you negative Nellies, there is some inside seating. Great service too. read more

Oh my goodness!!! 9 flavors of non-dairy yumminess. 64 flavors of regular ice cream. There's also sherberts and sorbets. Service is so friendly! Seating inside and parking in back. Delicious! read more

Who doesn't love a good theme that is executed to perfection? The aviation thing is present throughout but not overdone. The Majestic Milky Way was phenomenal. It was a speciality flavor was a chocolate base mixed in with dark chocolate bits and sea salt. Whenever a piece of chocolate came in it was perfection! Not pictured were the massive scoops provided for their standard ice cream. I don't think I've got larger before. The Michigan Pothole is a 3 chocolate explosion made for anyone that needs all the chocolate in their life. The Load Factor to not be outdone, was just as fantastic with cookie dough in every bite. The service was great and friendly. They offered samples of several different flavors and easily answered any questions I had. Once the order was in it only took 1-2 minutes before I was out the door. There was a small sitting inside and out to wait or stick around to enjoy a nice treat. Everything was reasonably price, especially for the portion size you get! Overall it was a great experience and I would highly stopping by this small business to grab some of the best ice cream in the city! read more

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Best hand dipped ice cream I've had all summer! Directly across from Herron high school at the intersection of 16th and Talbot, is a small, quaint neighborhood ice cream parlor like no other. They have amazing flavors as well as the standards. They have vegan options as well, and their portions are nice. Not much room inside but they have chairs outside to sit while you enjoy your ice cream and watch the traffic on 16th St. The staff was very accommodating and friendly. They are open late, which is nice in the summer. We will be back! read more

LiftOff Creamery - Butter pecan 2 scoops! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

LiftOff has some good ice cream, a fun theme, and is in a convenient/walkable location downtown. The service is friendly and it seems like staff are enjoying themselves, but they just are not very organized or efficient. I didn't have to wait terribly long for my own order, but several folks who ordered before me had to wait a while and we saw one person get handed a pretty melty order like it had been forgotten about. The portions are a little small for the price but I'm willing to splurge a little from time to time when it comes to local places. read more

Truthfully I wasn't super impressed. I'm picky about my ice cream and there are other places I like in the city. However! It was still GOOD and super busy mending lots of people love it. Very small inside but some patio seating. The owners seem really great. So I rec it! It's just not a place for me. read more

LiftOff Creamery - 7700 Michigan Pothole Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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My family and I decided to give LiftOff a try after seeing a blogger post the spot on Instagram. The service was pretty good. No formal greeting when we entered, but the staff spoke once we did and they were pleasant. We ordered an Oreo shake, strawberry cheesecake shake, anniversary cake and the ultimate peanut butter brownie ice creams. Everything was delicious, the prices were reasonable and they honored our 10% Yelp coupon, so that was a plus! We also were allowed to bring our pup in! I can see this being our Summer go to for a cool treat! read more

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Delicious ice cream! And equally great: The owner of Liftoff Creamery has a heart for working with local kids to mentor them in the field of entrepreneurship and business. I love that the people behind Liftoff are invested in the community. I got the seasonal ice cream flavor: peach. It had chunks of ripe peaches throughout the creamy ice cream, and it was a good choice for a hot late spring day. They typically have 30 other ice cream flavors every day, plus ice cream sundaes, shakes, boba and shaved ice. I got my ice cream in a cake cone, but only because they didn't have small sugar cones. The only sugar cones that they had when I visited were the large kind that hold like three or four scoops of ice cream. They also sell packaged cookies, sodas in the can (including Jones soda) and water bottles. The inside of Liftoff is small -- there isn't much room to hang out, but there are a few tables. If you do want to hang out inside and you have kids with you, there's a kids nook with a little table and some toys and books. Outside, there are some Adirondack chairs so you can sit outside, if you want. There's street parking outside of the shop, or even more parking around the back of the building. read more

I love coming here since they have plenty of options for vegans and people who want a low-sugar dessert. Usually ice cream places only have 1-2 options for non-dairy or no sugar added, but they have at least 6 flavors to choose from depending on your restriction. Service is always great and you can get samples of flavors before buying. Pricing is also cheap for the quality of ice cream! read more

LiftOff Creamery - Sundae, vegan strawberry w/ hot fudge, and no sugar added country apple - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana