Meet Leo Kelly, The 6 Year Old "Shirley Temple King"

Leo Kelly, a 6 year old first grader in Fairfield CT has dreams of becoming “King,” well, the Shirley Temple King that is. Leo aspires to be the childhood arbiter of all things Shirley Temple (yes, the popular childhood beverage) , and he is making his way around Fairfield County doing just that. You can find him on Instagram at @theshirleytempleking, so heads up local restaurants owners. Time to get your Shirley Temple game on fleek.

We asked the “King” what makes a great Shirley Temple, and Leo said " A glass, 3 cherries, and a good balance of grenadine." 

His parents, Lisa and Tom, say “he has been obsessed with drinking Shirley Temples forever and orders them wherever he goes.” Leo is a super precocious kid whose father works in the marketing and media space, so of course, the natural next steps for a mild obsession is to launch an Instagram account. The family is fully invested in his quest, and helps him make the rounds when he gets thirsty.

What are his TOP 5 Picks for Best Shirley Temple in Fairfield County?

1. PEARL

2.  Artisan 

3. Little Barn

4. The Meatball Shop

4. Malibu Taco

The “Shirley Temple King” has been everywhere from Friendly's to 5 star restaurants. He loves talking to people, and being on camera (again, I refer you to his Instagram account).

What else Leo like to do in his free time? He plays golf, hangs with his family, and chills at the Fairfield beach.

What are Leo’s plans for the future?  He's been super busy in first grade and is excelling in his academics. More posts are coming and he constantly talks about launching his own merch line. Carry on Leo. May all your Shirley Temple dreams come true.