Beyond the Can: The Ultimate Guide to Little Man Ice Cream’s Craziest Locations

If you have spent more than 24 hours in Denver, you have probably seen the giant, 28-foot-tall metal milk can in LoHi. That is the original home of Little Man Ice Cream, a company that has been serving some of the state's best homemade scoops since 2008.

The ice cream is incredible (specifically the Salted Oreo and Space Junkie), but the real reason Little Man is a Colorado legend is their insane architecture. They don't just open normal storefronts; they build massive, historically inspired landmarks.

• The Vibe: Nostalgic, weirdly architectural, and undeniably delicious.

You might know about the LoHi milk can, but Little Man actually operates a whole network of wildly themed shops across the Front Range. We’ve mapped out a VIP tour of their coolest, most hidden, and boozy locations.

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Welcome to the VIP side. Here are the Little Man locations you need to hit, and exactly what to order when you get there:

1. The Original: The LoHi Milk Can

• Where: 2620 16th St, Denver

• The Vibe: This 14,000-pound, three-story replica of a 1950s milk can is the undisputed king of Denver ice cream. The line will wrap around the block on a summer night, but the energy on the brick patio is worth the wait.

• The VIP Order: You cannot leave without trying the Salted Oreo or the Fluffernutter in a homemade waffle cone.

2. The Speakeasy Spin-Off: Retrograde

• Where: 530 E 19th Ave, Denver

• The Vibe: Okay, this isn't technically a Little Man shop, but it is an ice cream speakeasy you have to know about. You walk into Sweet Action Ice Cream, find the metal freezer door, flip a switch, and step into a hidden, mid-century sci-fi cocktail lounge.

• The VIP Order: Ask the bartender for one of their rotating, cosmic-inspired craft cocktails.

3. The Aviator: The Constellation

• Where: 10175 E. 29th Drive, Denver (Central Park)

• The Vibe: Built on the site of Denver's old Stapleton International Airport, this shop sits underneath a massive, 75-foot antique airplane wing.

• The VIP Order: They have an exclusive flavor here called "Turbulence"—get it.

4. The Pre-Flight Buzz: The Airport Location

• Where: Denver International Airport (Concourse C)

• The Vibe: If you are flying out of DEN, skip the boring airport bars. Little Man has a location right in the terminal.

• The VIP Order: They serve boozy ice cream here. Grab a Whiskey Apple Pie or an Oreo Java Spiced Rum before your flight. Or, get the Illuminati Shake, named after the airport's crazy conspiracy theories.

5. The Northern Outpost: Old Town Churn

• Where: Fort Collins

• The Vibe: Paying homage to Fort Collins' agricultural roots, this location serves scoops out of a 26-foot-tall wooden ice cream churn bucket.

• The VIP Order: Grab a classic scoop and take a walk around the incredible Old Town square.

👑 The Rockstar King Disclaimer: We hustle to bring you the most accurate, up-to-date drops in Colorado, but stuff happens and flavors change. Always do yourself a favor and double-check their official website before you head out the door!