Scoopy Scoopy, the super premium ice cream pop-up that built a loyal following through weekend coffee shop takeovers, is finally putting down roots in Leucadia. The team is planning a soft opening on July 8 in the former Queenstage Coffee House space on Coast Highway 101, expanding from an eight-flavor pop-up rotation to a dozen flavors plus pints to go. Owners say the new shop will let them keep their pop-up schedule alive while giving fans a dependable spot to grab dessert.
Owners, Hours and What They Will Sell
Co-owner Zach Zien, who runs Scoopy Scoopy with partner Steven Segal and his wife Sophia, told San Diego Magazine that people have really welcomed us and we’ve been well received. According to San Diego Magazine, the shop will scoop 12 flavors at a time, with about eight core staples and three or four rotating options. Staff will be able to fill orders to order, and the opening hours are expected to start on Wednesday and Thursday from noon to 8 PM, and Friday through Sunday from noon to 9 PM.
Pop Up Roots and the Scoop Behind the Scoop
Scoopy Scoopy started with a shared space pop-up model, setting up after-hours inside neighborhood coffee shops and catering events, which let the team test flavors and build demand without a full-time storefront. The Coast News has chronicled the brand’s early stretch and notes that the business uses Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream from Madison, Wisconsin as its super premium base. The company’s own site also emphasizes catering and event services, a signal that the new brick-and-mortar location is meant to complement, not replace, its event work.
Neighbors, Pours and Late Night Plans
San Diego Magazine reports that Scoopy Scoopy is setting up in the same building as Moto Deli and Cadence Cyclery. Moto Deli plans to extend its beer and wine service to 8 PM so the neighbors can lean into a shared drinks and dessert-style happy hour. The owners say they are also hoping to bring in food truck vendors for after-hours bites so customers can grab both dinner and dessert in one stop. Weekend pop-ups at Coffee Coffee are slated to continue through the summer, even after the scoop shop is up and running.
Why Leucadia Makes Sense
Leucadia’s compact run of Coast Highway 101 has long favored independent coffee shops, late afternoon foot traffic, and event-driven businesses, which makes it a natural fit for a shop that mixes a traditional counter service model with catering and pop-up nights. Expect Scoopy Scoopy to rely on both walk-in customers and pre-booked events as the new storefront settles into its rhythm on the 101.
