One of Denver’s most hyped ice‑cream outfits is finally getting a real front door. Sadboy Creamery is stepping out of its pickup‑only setup and into a brick‑and‑mortar shop at 1502 N Marion St, just off East Colfax, where construction is already in motion. The bigger footprint will give the team a lot more production muscle so they can churn out more pints and keep them in stock more consistently. For Denver fans used to refreshing their browsers during weekly flavor drops, the upcoming pint shop promises a calmer way to snag those nostalgia‑driven flavors later this year.
The new storefront will take over the former French For Sugar space, a move that keeps the business in its home turf. Owner Michael Kimball has said staying close to the company’s roots was key when picking a location. The team is eyeing a September opening as the buildout continues, according to WhatNow.
More Space, Same Pint‑First Model
Co‑owner Austin Walker told Westword that the Marion Street space is roughly three to four times bigger than Sadboy’s current production setup. Right now, the operation cranks out about 700 pints a week, and the larger shop is expected to bump that number up. Westword notes the new spot will stick to a pint‑first approach rather than acting like a traditional scoop shop. The team is planning an expanded slate of treats too, with cones, push‑pops, freezer pops, and ice‑cream sandwiches joining the lineup alongside pints.
Weekly Drops Will Continue
Sadboy is not ditching the ritual that built its following. The brand says its Monday flavor drops and pickup windows will continue, with the storefront adding ready‑to‑grab retail pints and novelty items for walk‑in customers. According to Sadboy Creamery’s website, new flavors still hit every Monday at 10 a.m., with pickup slots available Thursday through Saturday.
When To Expect The Grand Opening
Construction work at the Marion Street shop is underway, and the team is publicly aiming for a September debut, though they have not committed to a specific opening date. That projected timeline was reported by WhatNow, which noted the details came via the owner’s Instagram announcement.
Why Denver’s Ice‑Cream Scene Is Watching
Sadboy’s expansion lands at a time when Denver’s small‑batch ice‑cream scene is running hot, with limited releases and quick sellouts fueling both excitement and some good‑natured frustration among fans. Local coverage has highlighted how fast the brand’s drops disappear, a demand spike that the new production space is designed to help ease, according to The Colorado Sun.
If that September target holds, the Marion Street pint shop should mean steadier inventory and more novelty options for Denver shoppers, all while preserving Sadboy’s signature weekly releases. Keep an eye on the brand’s social feeds for the official opening date. The Denver Gazette reports that the fit‑out is ongoing and the owners are regularly sharing progress updates on Instagram.
