Dreamer Ice Cream Closed Tacoma Storefront

The ice cream shop ceased operations on S. Sprague Ave. following the expiration of its business lease.

Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Openings & Closings

A weathered brick building facade with a single wooden door and metal awning under an overcast Pacific Northwest sky. — Dreamer Ice Cream closed its Tacoma storefront on South Sprague Avenue on September 13 following the expiration of the business lease. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Dreamer Ice Cream has closed its storefront located at 622 S. Sprague Ave. in Tacoma. Owners Timothy Coleman and Ileyana Mabone ended operations at the location on September 13, 2026.

Why it matters

The closure follows the expiration of the shop's lease, allowing the owners to step back to invest in their personal lives and develop a larger vision for the brand. The business will transition away from a brick-and-mortar model for the next two years.

The business operated at 622 S. Sprague Ave. for three summers after the owners took over in 2024. The owners, aged 22 and 21, plan to remain active in the local market through catering events.

The players

Timothy Coleman

Timothy Coleman is a 22-year-old business owner who operated the ice cream shop in Tacoma.

Ileyana Mabone

Ileyana Mabone is a 21-year-old business owner who managed the shop alongside Timothy Coleman.

The details

Owners Timothy Coleman and Ileyana Mabone announced the closure via Instagram after the lease for their space, which previously operated as a Baskin-Robbins, concluded. While the storefront is shuttered, the brand will maintain a presence in Tacoma through catering and local market appearances beginning in spring 2027.

The owners took over the ice cream shop in 2024.
The final day of store operations was September 13, 2026.
Catering and market appearances begin in spring 2027.
The owners estimate a potential store reboot in September 2028.

Market Landscape

The transition from a brick-and-mortar presence to a mobile catering model mirrors a growing trend among small business owners looking to reduce overhead while maintaining brand loyalty. This move allows the owners to exit a long-term lease while keeping their options open for future expansion.

Customers can no longer visit the storefront on S. Sprague Ave. for service. Fans of the brand will need to track the business's social media for updates on spring 2027 catering appearances and local market schedules.

The takeaway

The closure highlights how young entrepreneurs are prioritizing flexibility and personal growth over the long-term commitments of physical retail leases. Readers can learn from this approach by considering how downsizing or shifting service models can create space for long-term strategic planning.