Fizzy Flapper Ice Cream Parlor Transports Customers to the Jazz Age

The 1920s-themed shop in Huntsville's Lowe Mill offers old-fashioned treats and a nostalgic atmosphere.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 11:20am

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A vibrant, high-contrast silkscreen print of a vintage ice cream sundae glass repeated in a tight grid pattern, utilizing bold neon colors and heavy black outlines to capture the playful, retro spirit of the 1920s-themed ice cream shop.Fizzy Flapper Ice Cream Parlor's retro-inspired treats and nostalgic atmosphere transport customers to the Jazz Age.Huntsville Today

Fizzy Flapper Ice Cream Parlor, a new 1920s-themed ice cream shop in Huntsville, Alabama's Lowe Mill, is transporting customers back to the Jazz Age. Co-owner Jacob Lewis, who is known for his period-accurate outfits, has created a nostalgic atmosphere complete with old-fashioned candies, sodas, shakes, and homemade treats. The shop is inspired by the soda fountains and ice cream parlors that became popular during Prohibition, when the sale of alcohol was banned across the country.

Why it matters

Fizzy Flapper is part of a growing trend of businesses that are tapping into consumer nostalgia for the past, offering an immersive experience that allows customers to step back in time. The shop's attention to detail and commitment to authenticity make it a unique destination for locals and visitors alike, contributing to the vibrant culture and community of Huntsville's Lowe Mill arts and entertainment district.

The details

Fizzy Flapper is located in Studio 2060 at Lowe Mill and is the creation of the team behind Dragon's Forge Cafe. The shop offers a variety of old-fashioned treats, including candies, sodas, shakes, and homemade ice cream. Co-owner Jacob Lewis, who is known for his period-accurate outfits and demeanor, encourages customers to dress up in 1920s-inspired attire to fully embrace the experience. The shop's design is inspired by the soda fountains and ice cream parlors that became popular during Prohibition, with features like old jazz music, silent movies playing on the TV, and a cozy, nostalgic atmosphere.

  • Fizzy Flapper Ice Cream Parlor opened in April 2026 in Huntsville, Alabama's Lowe Mill arts and entertainment district.

The players

Fizzy Flapper Ice Cream Parlor

A 1920s-themed ice cream shop located in Huntsville, Alabama's Lowe Mill arts and entertainment district, offering old-fashioned treats and a nostalgic atmosphere.

Jacob Lewis

The co-owner of Fizzy Flapper Ice Cream Parlor, known for his period-accurate outfits and demeanor that help transport customers to the Jazz Age.

Dragon's Forge Cafe

The team behind Fizzy Flapper Ice Cream Parlor, which is located in the same Lowe Mill arts and entertainment district in Huntsville, Alabama.

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What they’re saying

“'Ever since I've moved here, one of my nicknames is Al Capone.'”

— Jacob Lewis, Co-owner, Fizzy Flapper Ice Cream Parlor

“'We have the old jazz playing, we have silent movies playing on the tv. It's just so cute to see couples come in here and order a milkshake to share or a banana split together. It's really a good feeling. We worked really hard to make this place feel special and unique. I just can't wait to see it grow.'”

— Jacob Lewis, Co-owner, Fizzy Flapper Ice Cream Parlor

What’s next

Lewis plans to open a second Fizzy Flapper location with a speakeasy in the nearby town of Arab, Alabama.

The takeaway

Fizzy Flapper Ice Cream Parlor is a unique destination that allows customers to step back in time and experience the nostalgia of the 1920s. By offering a meticulously crafted atmosphere and old-fashioned treats, the shop is contributing to the vibrant culture and community of Huntsville's Lowe Mill arts and entertainment district.