Leona's Ice Cream

Italian Rainbow Cookie Ice Cream is out for a limited time at Food Shoppe and @bryantstreetmarket only! Huge chunks of homemade rainbow cookies (almond cake layered with jam and chocolate) in almond ice cream. It only comes out once a year and it’s a special one. #italian #rainbowcookies #leonasicecream #leonasforeverybelly #icecreamsandwish #handheldhappiness #local #pittsburgh #lactosefree

It’s a new year and there are a bunch of new people around here, so we thought we’d reintroduce ourselves. We are Katie and Christa and we own Leona’s. We started making lactose free, real dairy ice cream in 2013 and never looked back. When not working we can be found mountain biking, sewing, cooking and hiking....and always eating ice cream We’re glad you’re here with us and can’t wait to share our sweet world with you. #happynewyear #nicetomeetyou #local #pittsburgh #lactosefree #leonasicecream #leonasforeverybelly #handheldhappiness #icecreamsandwish

I guess we know what we can handle now. You have no idea what you all mean to us, our family, our staff and our little business. For your support we are forever grateful. We are focused on moving forward and can’t wait to see your lovely faces by the end of next year. We know that the change of one number isn’t going to magically fix everything, but we are allowing ourselves space for joy and hope. We are thinking of new flavors, new techniques to bring you the most amazing t...reats. Happy New Year! PS, friends don’t let friends do dry January this year, please keep supporting the craft breweries and distillers, bars and restaurants. We love them and want them to make it. #leonasicecream #leonasforeverybelly #icecreamsandwish #handheldhappiness #local #pittsburgh #lactosefree

Plum ice cream on Ginger molasses cookies Recently someone told us this combination was life affirming and we couldn’t have been more flattered. In stores now! @412matt @workerbird #thebestcompliment #local #pittsburgh #lactosefree #leonasicecream #leonasforeverybelly #handheldhappiness #icecreamsandwish

Christmas Eve is going to be different for most of us this year. Normally, I’m up to my eyeballs in fish prepping the Feast for a large group. This year a pasta with seafood for 2. But we are thankful for a lot. For good friends, for solid partnerships that can weather the storms of life and for loyal customers that keep our little company afloat. So this year in the spirit of embracing the different we have Smoked Almond Butterscotch on Brown Sugar Shortbread. It’s a non-tr...aditional pick for a holiday post, but one that feels right. #merrychristmas #whatayear #leonasicecream #leonasforeverybelly #icecreamsandwish #handheldhappiness #local #pittsburgh #lactosefree

New Flavor in stores now. Coffee ice cream w/ Speculoos butter swirl on Speculoos cookies. If you’re unfamiliar, Speculoos are lightly spiced Belgian Shortbread cookies (also Dutch/German/Austrian and I’m sure more) the swirl is made with ground cookie butter. The combo is totally mad and also delicious! @412matt @workerbird #leonasicecream #leonasforeverybelly #icecreamsandwish #handheldhappiness... #local #pittsburgh #lactosefree See more

Chocolate Orange on Almond Cookies. It’s inspired by the foil covered chocolate that’s a holiday classic (at least in our house) and we wait for it every year! There is still time to snag one of these before they disappear! : @412matt : @workerbird #holidayseason #leonasicecream #leonasforeverybelly #icecreamsandwish #handheldhappiness... #local #pittsburgh #lactosefree See more

Black Sesame on Salted Tahini Chocolate Chuck. It’s sweet and savory, confusing in the best way. Don’t forget, buy a t-shirt or tote from our store (link in bio) by end of day today and we will donate a portion of proceeds to Wilkinsburg Community Ministry. They help thousands of residents meet their basic needs. Now more than ever, they can use the support. Can’t guarantee shipping times at the moment, the usps is experiencing major delays. ... #neighborshelpingneighbors #leonasicecream #leonasforeverybelly #icecreamsandwish #handheldhappiness #local #pittsburgh #lactosefree

Most of our followers didn’t see this yesterday. Apparently algorithms like dogs and so do we. We are donating a portion of all merch sales to Wilkinsburg Community Ministry through Monday. $5 of every shirt sold and $3/every tote go directly to their mission. Neighbors helping neighbors. Shop link in bio. WCM is a community nonprofit. Since 1968 they’ve provided basic necessities of food, clothing and energy assistance to Wilkinsburg residents. They serve approximately 5,000 residents per year, including senior citizens, citizens with disabilities, at-risk youth and families who are economically challenged, underemployed or facing emergency situations. #helpingothers #seasonofgivingback

Ice cream under the tree is a sticky pursuit. Why not treat your sweet to some Leona’s gear this season. Order by Dec. 16 to receive by Christmas!* Shop with us and help 2 small businesses. We proudly print our items with @cwpress. Link in bio and in our website. *Shipping is tricky during a pandemic and we are at the mercy of the usps. Order now and don’t sweat it. #shopsmall #supportyourlocalmaker ##icecreamlyfe #leonasicecream #leonasforeverybelly #icecreamsandwish #han...dheldhappiness #local #pittsburgh #lactosefree See more

Hot Honey on Ricotta Cookies. Every bite is just spicy enough to keep you coming back for more. @bedillion_honey_farm brings the #hothoney #spicyicecream #leonasicecream #leonasforeverybelly #icecreamsandwish #handheldhappiness #local #pittsburgh #lactosefree

The Library found out about this action last night. That’s shady as is defunding the public library. Join the zoom, link in APA’s bio. #Repost @apapgh with @get_repost URGENT CALL TO ACTION: Tonight, Wilkinsburg Borough council will meet at 7pm via Zoom to discuss defunding the library. Please join us in voicing our concerns for defunding a community asset! ... Meeting link in our bio!

Snow Day Essentials: Something chocolaty and minty Something nutty that reminds me of grandma Something snuggly ... Seasonal pints in stores now and Leona’s holiday gear in our store, link in bio. #leonasicecream #leonasforeverybelly #icecreamsandwish #handheldhappiness #local #pittsburgh #lactosefree

Peppermint Bark on Double Chocolate Chunk out now! Peppermint ice cream, chocolate fudge sauce, shards of white chocolate. Can you handle it? #holidaze #leonasicecream #leonasforeverybelly #icecreamsandwish #handheldhappiness #local #pittsburgh #lactosefree

Leona’s Holiday Merch!!! We worked with our small business friends @bootstrapdesignco and @cwpress to create fun holiday gear! Super soft short and long sleeve T’s, sweatshirts to snuggle in and a sweet tote! Link in bio. We can’t guarantee shipping times but order by December 16 for the best chance of receiving by Christmas #smallbusinesssaturday #shoplocal #wearyourlove #leonasicecream #leonasforeverybelly #icecreamsandwish #handheldhappiness #local #pittsburgh #lactosefree

It’s Nog(g) season around here. Rum, bourbon, cookies. I mean, we are here for you. @412matt @workerbird ... #eggnog #leonasicecream #leonasforeverybelly #icecreamsandwish #handheldhappiness #local #pittsburgh #lactosefree

Happy Thanksgiving! We always start the day with pie and coffee. And a reminder to Always Be Snackin’. @garbella this is some of the best advice.

Cranberry on Sugar Cookie!! It’s both tart and sweet and so festive. It’s out this week and will be gone before Christmas. > #holidayseason #leonasicecream #leonasforeverybelly #icecreamsandwish #handheldhappiness #local #pittsburgh #lactosefree

Maple Nut on Brown Sugar Shortbread is getting us in a mood! You know, that mood when we stay at home, in our stretch pants and eat Thanksgiving Dinner with only the people in our house. And by dinner I mean a bowl of stuffing and turkey in your pjs...kind of mood. #leonasicecream #leonasforeverybelly #icecreamsandwish #handheldhappiness #local #pittsburgh #lactosefree

New Store Alert Peach’s Farm Market at 533 Rochester Rd. AKA WMG Garden Supply Check them out Noth Hills! #supportsmallbusiness #shoplocal #leonasicecream #leonasforeverybelly #icecreamsandwish #handheldhappiness #local #pittsburgh #lactosefree

Peach on Ginger Molasses is out this week and next. We are hanging on to late Fall as hard as we can. It’s gonna be a long winter but we will be here, making the best of it! (Quite possibly the sexiest sandwich pic I’ve ever seen) @412matt @workerbird ... #leonasicecream #leonasforeverybelly #icecreamsandwish #handheldhappiness #local #pittsburgh #lactosefree

We were just informed by our garage door repair guy that he won’t wear a mask. Anyone want some business? #wearafuckingmask #unfollowifyouwant