I Live For Dessert Inc.

What I Live For Dessert Inc. does

I Live For Dessert Inc. is a privately-held, owner-operated dessert bakery and ice cream shop currently based at 61A Rickenbacker Circle, Livermore, CA 94551. The company was founded around 2014 and previously operated in Tracy, CA, where it was voted the #1 ice cream shop and treat spot by locals and nearby towns. It has since relocated to Livermore, where it currently runs from a temporary location while actively searching for a permanent storefront, operating in a pre-order-only mode for customer pickup and delivery. Its core offerings include handcrafted ice cream, gelato, baked goods (cookies, cakes, pastries), baklava, chocolates, smoothies, and specialty treats such as beer floats, wine slushies, and dog treats, with dietary-specific lines for vegan and gluten-free customers.

The company's revenue model combines direct-to-consumer retail sales (one-time purchases via online ordering for pickup and delivery across a defined set of Livermore-area zip codes), professional-service catering (full-service, drop-off, and pickup for corporate events, birthday parties, and gatherings), and nationwide shipping (a transaction-based stream) via a dedicated portal at ship.ilivefordessert.com. Distribution is multi-channel: a temporary physical retail storefront, regional local delivery, an owned e-commerce shipping site, and pop-up events hosted at partner businesses at no cost to the host. Customer segments are primarily individual consumers and families, with a secondary segment of event hosts and catering customers; no enterprise anchor customers are disclosed. Pricing is not publicly disclosed.

The business runs on commodity technology — a WordPress-based website, standard e-commerce and POS infrastructure, and standard delivery logistics — with no proprietary technology, no mobile app, no patents or trademarks, no disclosed funding, no parent company, and no AI/ML capabilities. Headcount is reported at 1–10 employees, consistent with a small "Mom and Pop" owner-operated operation. Marketing is conducted primarily through organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), Google customer reviews, pop-up event presence, and word-of-mouth, with no paid acquisition infrastructure documented.

Name

I Live For Dessert Inc.

Legal name

I Live For Dessert Inc.

Website

https://ilivefordessert.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

I Live For Dessert Inc. is a privately-held, owner-operated dessert shop in Livermore, CA offering handcrafted ice cream, gelato, baked goods, and specialty treats through pre-orders, regional delivery, nationwide shipping, catering, and pop-up events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Desserts & Ice Cream Shop

NAICS

Retail Bakeries (311811), Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (311520)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024)

akta.pro primary industry

Ice Cream & Gelato Shops (THAFAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dessert-First Bakeries (Cupcakes, Cookies, Brownies) (THAFAFAH), Online Bakery & Desserts Delivery (CRAHAIAK)

Keywords

• Handcrafted ice cream
• Artisan gelato
• Dessert catering
• Bakery desserts
• Specialty pastry shop

Headquarters

HQ city

Livermore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dessert Retail Sales: One-time purchases of handcrafted desserts including ice cream, pastries, cookies, cakes, and specialty items. Customers order online for pickup, delivery, or shipping.
2. Catering Services: Corporate and event catering services for parties and gatherings. Includes full-service catering, drop-off, and pickup options.
3. Shipping: Nationwide shipping of desserts through dedicated shipping website (ship.ilivefordessert.com).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

I Live For Dessert is a handcrafted dessert shop producing and selling homemade ice cream, gelato, baked desserts (baklava, cookies, cakes, pastries), smoothies, and dessert beverages (beer floats, wine slushies), including vegan and gluten-free options. The company sells through pickup, local delivery, nationwide shipping, and catering services, and also hosts pop-up events at partner businesses.

Product overview

I Live For Dessert Inc. is a dessert bakery and ice cream shop offering handcrafted frozen desserts and baked goods. The core products include handcrafted ice cream and gelato, along with a variety of pastries, cookies, cakes, smoothies, and specialty items like Baklava, Apple Pie Cookies, Dirt Clouds, and Giant PB Cups. The company provides multiple service channels: pre-order pickup and delivery (current operations while seeking a permanent Livermore location), catering for events, nationwide shipping via a dedicated shipping portal, and pop-up event services. The product portfolio also includes dietary-specific options such as vegan and gluten-free desserts. The company was previously located in Tracy, CA where it was voted #1 ice cream shop, and has now relocated to Livermore, CA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Baklava 2 Count Handcrafted baklava made with puff pastry filled with walnuts, pistachios, and almonds and finished with a sticky sweet glaze; sold as a 2-count pack.
• Apple Pie Cookie A cookie that delivers classic apple pie flavors in handheld form.
• Dirt Clouds 5 Count Rustic bite-sized treats made with cocoa, coconut, cream cheese, and cinnamon, inspired by Irish bog flavors; sold as a 5-count pack.
• Giant 6" PB Cup A 6-inch slab of the company's signature chocolate blend featuring peanut butter, marketed as a giant peanut butter cup; requires 3-day advance notice.
• Handcrafted Ice Cream Creamy, handcrafted ice cream scoops made with fresh, high-quality ingredients; previously voted the #1 ice cream shop in Tracy, CA.
• Gelato Italian-style frozen dessert offering praised by customers as some of the best gelato.
• Smoothies Fruit smoothies made with fresh fruits and topped with whipped topping, cookie bits, and M&Ms or sprinkles; dairy-free alternatives available.
• Beer Floats and Wine Slushies Alcoholic dessert beverages including beer floats and wine slushies.
• Vegan Desserts Plant-based dessert options for vegan customers, including vegan ice cream and vegan walnut brownie.
• Gluten-Free Desserts Gluten-free dessert options for customers with gluten intolerance or sensitivity.
• Catering Service Catering services for parties and events with options for full-service, pickup, or drop-off, targeting corporate events, birthday parties, and celebrations.
• Shipping Service Desserts shipped directly to customers nationwide via a dedicated shipping website (ship.ilivefordessert.com).
• Pop-Up Event Service Pop-up event offering where I Live For Dessert sets up at host businesses to drive traffic and customer acquisition; no cost to the host and requires a minimum 3-day notice.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Salt & Straw: Artisanal, handcrafted ice cream shop with multiple locations and a strong reputation for unique, small-batch flavors. Directly comparable to I Live For Dessert in handcrafted ice cream positioning, local flavor experimentation, and premium sweet-shop retail model.
• Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams: Specialty ice cream maker known for handcrafted, distinctive flavors with national direct-to-consumer shipping. Comparable in product craft, direct-to-consumer strength, and nationwide shipping capabilities.
• Amorino Gelato: Artisanal gelato and dessert shop with multiple locations globally. Directly comparable in offering gelato, handcrafted desserts, and a sit-in dessert cafe experience with unique presentation.
• Magnolia Bakery: Iconic bakery known for cupcakes, cakes, and dessert classics with both retail locations and nationwide shipping. Comparable in dessert bakery model, premium positioning, and direct-to-consumer shipping.
• Sprinkles Cupcakes: Specialty dessert retailer focused on cupcakes and baked sweets with both retail locations and at-home baking kits. Comparable in dessert-first bakery positioning and retail-plus-shipping channel mix.

Broad incumbents

• Cold Stone Creamery: National ice cream franchise known for made-to-order ice cream creations. Comparable in offering handcrafted custom ice cream treats, but operates a franchise model at scale.
• Ben & Jerry's: Iconic ice cream brand with retail scoop shops and grocery distribution. Comparable in ice cream focus and diverse flavor portfolio, but at national scale with strong brand recognition.
• Baskin-Robbins: Largest U.S. specialty ice cream chain with broad retail footprint. Comparable in core offering (ice cream, frozen desserts) but competes on volume, convenience, and chain scale rather than handcrafted artisanal positioning.
• Häagen-Dazs: Established global premium ice cream brand with broad retail and foodservice distribution. Comparable in premium ice cream positioning but operates at national scale rather than local artisan niche.

Others

• Goldbelly: Nationwide online marketplace for gourmet and artisanal foods including desserts, baked goods, and specialty items. Comparable as a channel for shipping distinctive, handcrafted desserts nationwide but operates as a marketplace rather than a producer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat1 record

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/@ilivefordessert
• Facebookfacebook.com/ilivefordessert
• Instagraminstagram.com/ilivefordessert807
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/i-live-for-dessert-inc.

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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