Shop serving coffee, soft serve ice cream to open in Upper Arlington

UPPER ARLINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) – A coffee and ice cream shop is underway in Upper Arlington, led by a local mom who hopes it will cater to both parents and children.

Alyssa Litzinger is preparing to open Mallway Market Coffee + Cone at 1966 N. Mallway Drive. The shop is taking over a former real estate office and has been under construction since June, according to Litzinger. 

“We live nearby and there's 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.”

The business will serve coffee from One Line, a Columbus-based roaster that also runs cafés in central Ohio. The menu will feature espresso, drip coffee and seasonal lattes, Litzinger said. 

The shop will also offer soft serve ice cream in vanilla and either chocolate or a seasonal flavor, with the option to swirl the flavors together. The shop will serve snacks and pastries provided by local bakeries as well, according to Litzinger. 

Mallway Market is designed primarily as a grab-and-go space, with limited seating available, Litzinger said. It is located in the Mallway at Old Arlington, a walkable retail and dining district that features a nearby park. 

“It's a very walkable and bike-friendly neighborhood for the kids, and families are always out and about,” Litzinger said. “It's kind of right in the heart of the neighborhood and near a couple schools and a public pool as well.”

Litzinger has not yet determined an opening date but hopes to begin training employees as soon as construction ends within the “next few weeks.” Once open, the shop will welcome customers daily, she said.