Lick(s) It Up: Interview With Licks Ice Cream & Coffee Owner Jill Perez
By Jackson Melin
There are many craft dessert shops in Arizona, but in Catalina, you’ll be hard-pressed to find any. One shop, however, stands out among the surrounding chains: Licks Ice Cream & Coffee.
Jill Perez sat down for a Q&A with The Pima Post about her experiences.
Q: How long have you been in business?
A: Three years, going on four.
Q: Do you reach out to or sponsor local vendors for small merchandise, food or gifts?
A: Yeah. We have local vendors come in and tell us about themselves, and we decide whether to carry their items. Some of our vendors have included a woman who makes stickers, Tucson Coffee Roasters, a girl who makes candy and a baker who makes cookies.
Q: What do people come in for more — the ice cream or the coffee?
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