New ice cream parlor to open in downtown Greeley in coming months (original) (raw)
A local ice cream parlor will arrive in Greeley in the next couple of months.
Edison’s Ice Cream, which has a location near Old Town Fort Collins, will open in the old Salzman’s Shoe Repair building, 911 8th Ave. Construction on the building is expected to be completed in mid- to late May.
“I just love Greeley,” owner Nate Frary said. “It’s the classic, great American town with hardworking people. And we see both the current and future possibilities of downtown Greeley being a great fit and home for us. We also see the need for premium, high-quality ice cream.”
Though a 100-plus-year-old building comes with its share of issues, Edison’s was looking for a historic building after doing the same when opening its Fort Collins location.
“The aesthetic of the business itself is kind of a blend between 1920s and 1940s style,” Director of Business Development Julianna Follon said. “We’ve been working with the Historic Preservation Society in Greeley to make sure we’re restoring things in a way that pays tribute to the history of the building.”
A sign announcing Edison's Ice Cream's new store opening in downtown Greeley this spring is seen in Greeley on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Brice Tucker/Staff Photographer)
And for everyone wondering, Follon and Frary assure that the historic Salzman’s Shoe sign is safe. The business is working on getting it refinished and plans to bring it back to its former glory, Follon said.
But while preserving a historic building is a fulfilling side quest, their main mission is to deliver good ice cream and a great atmosphere to Greeley.
“We pride ourselves in being a place where people can gather and enjoy ice cream and quality time together,” Follon said. “… We think of it almost as an alternative to a coffee shop.”
One of the main things Edison’s set out to accomplish when they opened their first location was to allow people to do just that, no matter what dietary restrictions they may have. Everything Edison’s serves is gluten-free, and about half of the flavors they dish out are also dairy-free, Follon said.
Along with that, they make everything that goes in the ice cream — sans the Oreos — from scratch in-house.
And though they are still a couple of months out from opening their doors — with plans for a grand opening celebration when that time finally comes — the pair is ready to hit the ground running.
“We’re just excited to be in Greeley,” Frary said. “It’s been a really positive experience so far, and we can’t wait.”