A local mother is preparing to open a new coffee and ice cream shop in Upper Arlington, aiming to appeal to both parents and children.
Alyssa Litzinger plans to launch Mallway Market Coffee + Cone at 1966 N. Mallway Drive. The business is moving into a former real estate office and has been under construction since June, according to Litzinger.
“We live nearby, and there are a lot of great spots in Upper Arlington, but nothing quite like this,” Litzinger said. “As a mom, I really wanted somewhere with great coffee, but also something for the kids.”
Mallway Market will serve coffee from One Line, a Columbus-based roaster that also operates cafés in central Ohio. The menu will include espresso, drip coffee and seasonal lattes, Litzinger said.
The shop will offer soft serve ice cream in vanilla and either chocolate or a rotating seasonal flavor, with the option to swirl flavors. Snacks and pastries from local bakeries will also be available, according to Litzinger.
Litzinger said Mallway Market is designed primarily as a grab-and-go space, with limited seating. The shop is located in the Mallway at Old Arlington, a walkable retail and dining district near a park.
“It’s a very walkable and bike-friendly neighborhood for the kids, and families are always out and about,” Litzinger said. “It’s right in the heart of the neighborhood and near a couple of schools and a public pool as well.”
Litzinger said she has not yet set an opening date, but hopes to begin employee training once construction wraps up in the next few weeks. The shop will be open daily.