Organic Fruit. Real Ingredients.
2017
Ava's Italian Ice Founded
The mission to deliver a healthy, tasty dessert option begins with organic fruit + only real ingredients.
2022
Parents want 21+ ice
Parents loved our Italian Ice but wanted an adult version with alcohol they could enjoy.
2024
Testing + Feedback
We then spent 3 years testing freezing alcohol in our ice while maintaining taste.
2025
Summer Launch in Chicago
We created a delicious 21+ freeze pop and officially launch Top Shelf in Chicago.
Meet Our Team
Local Chicago Founders of Ava's Italian Ice and the team growing Top Shelf.
Joe & Marisa Cruz
CEO & Founder
Original owners of Ava's Italian Ice
Daniel Hernandez
Creative Director
Chicago Startups + Event Organizer
Erick Salvaterria
Head of Operations
Data Driven Startup Consultant
Angelica Milkie
Event & Tastings Coordinator Intern
Graduate at University of Illinois