Our Story

Allow me to introduce myself to you; Hello my name is Julie Hurd, the artistic creator chef of Moo-Over.  Upon my journey to Moo-Over, I loved ice cream, but ice cream did not love me back.  With discovering the pain and reality that there were not many options for me to go and get a scoop of ice cream at a shoppe were very slim to none. 

My involvement in the process is all-encompassing; every recipe that graces Moo-Over's menu is a product of my passion and ingenuity. My ultimate aspiration is to enable everyone, regardless of allergies or restrictions, to revel in the joy of desserts.

Upon inaugurating the shoppe in Columbia City, fate led me to a fellow business owner who voiced a pressing need for gluten-free options within the area. At that time, such options were scarce or nonexistent. Fast forward to today, Moo-Over stands as a haven for those seeking gluten-, dye-, dairy-, egg-, and peanut-free offerings.

The chapters of my life span multiple landscapes, from my origins in Bend, Oregon, to Anacortes, Washington, then to the tropical embrace of Kihei, Hawaii. Fate then carried me to Southern California, where love blossomed and eventually led me to the heart of Indiana, my husband's homeland. Columbia City, with its quaint charm, resonates deeply with the small towns that have woven their threads into the tapestry of my life.

Moo-Over is a plant-based ice crème shop tailored to those who are dairy sensitive,  have food allergens, or are following a healthier approach to eating. We also cater to ones who want to go out with family and create new memories of eating plant-based sundaes, soft-serve shakes, tumbleweeds, and old-fashioned hand-dipped ice crème, along with all gluten-free desserts that accompany ice crème.

We make our desserts with natural and organic ingredients that are good for you with no highly processed additives. We locally source our ingredients, supporting local farms with non-GMO and a completely gluten-free kitchen. Our belief is that anyone should be able to have dessert. We build our bases from scratch; we do not use a pre-made base>  We offer two sugar free options as well as 3 nut free options.  

For more information about our products, please get in touch with us.