Crispy Cones grand opening
March 27, 2026
Who: Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, Main Street District President and CEO Matt Kennell, City of Columbia Economic Development and Co-Owner Elisa Westmaas
What: The City of Columbia is proud to announce the grand opening of Crispy Cones in the Main Street District.
Crispý Cones is a sweet treat famous in European countries; including the Czech Republic. A Crispý Cone is a fresh dough cone, grilled rotisserie-style and covered with cinnamon + sugar or a specialty powder. The cone is filled with your choice of spread, gourmet soft-serve ice cream, fruit, and a variety of delicious toppings.
We are… REVOLUTIONIZING THE SOFT SERVE CONE.
About Jim and Elisa Westmaas
Successful business owners in the Technology Industry decided to branch out into something more fun! The Westmaas’ spent months scouring South Carolina and Georgia for a location perfect for Crispy Cones and during that search, they rediscovered Columbia, SC and specifically the Main Street District. They loved the energy and the mix of students and professionals.
The Westmaas’ are a family of four, with one child attending Georgia Tech and the other happily attending the Darla Moore School of Business @ USC in the Fall of 2026!
When: TOMORROW, Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
Where: 1204 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201
