A List of Independent Cincinnati Ice Cream Shops

Discover Cincinnati’s sweetest hidden gems! This curated list highlights locally owned ice cream shops serving up unique flavors, handcrafted treats, and hometown charm. Taste the best of the Queen City—one scoop at a time.

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Silver Grove Dari Bar - Silver Grove KY

Silver Grove Dari Bar - Silver Grove KY

The classic roadside Dari Bar experience. Great footlong Coney Hot Dogs, Burgers, Hoagies, and more, along with a full whippy dip service of cones, shakes, malts, sundaes, and more! It is a Northern Kentucky tradition!

Family-Friendly Spots Soft Serve / Creamy Whip
Silver Grove
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Scoopz Ice Cream Maineville Ohio

Scoopz Ice Cream

Classic ice cream shop in Maineville serving hand-dipped scoops, sundaes, and soft serve in a fun, family-friendly setting.

Artisanal Ice Cream
Maineville
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Schneider's Sweet Shop Bellevue Kentucky

Schneider's Sweet Shop

Schneider’s serves homemade candies, ice cream, floats, and famous “ice balls” in a nostalgic soda fountain.

Artisanal Ice Cream Family-Friendly Spots Local Favorites
Bellevue
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Rhino's Frozen Yogurt & Soft Serve Blue Ash Ohio

Rhino's Frozen Yogurt & Soft Serve

Rhino's Frozen Yogurt lets Cincinnati dessert lovers customize their own cups with rotating froyo flavors and a wide selection of fresh toppings to pile on.

Family-Friendly Spots Gelato Shops Soft Serve / Creamy Whip
Blue Ash
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Piper's Soft Serve Bar Covington Kentucky

Piper's Soft Serve Bar

Piper's offers 70+ soft-serve flavors with thousands of possible blends. At Piper's it's always time for something different! ™️

Family-Friendly Spots Local Favorites Soft Serve / Creamy Whip Vegan Options
Covington
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Pendleton Parlor

Pendleton Parlor

Friendly, nostalgic spot serving sweet treats—perfect for families, evening walks, and classic Cincinnati summer vibes.

Artisanal Ice Cream Family-Friendly Spots
Pendleton
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Old Milford Parlor

Old Milford Parlor

Charming Milford parlor serving creamy soft‑serve, artisan espresso, and scratch‑made edible cookie dough in historic setting.

Artisanal Ice Cream Family-Friendly Spots
Milford
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Norwood Delite Creamy Whip

Norwood Delite Creamy Whip

Norwood Delite Creamy Whip is a soft-serve institution in Norwood, Ohio, beloved by Cincinnati families for classic creamy whip cones and frozen treats.

Family-Friendly Spots Soft Serve / Creamy Whip
Norwood
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Miranda's Ice Cream Shop

Miranda's Ice Cream Shop

Miranda's Ice Cream Shop is a Morrow neighborhood gem serving hand-scooped ice cream and classic frozen treats in a warm, welcoming shop locals adore.

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Morrow
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Cincinnati's Ice Cream Scene — All in One Place

This directory is the most complete guide to independent ice cream shops in the Cincinnati metro area and Northern Kentucky. We focus exclusively on locally owned shops — the creamy whip stands, gelato cafés, frozen custard spots, and artisan scoop shops that make the Queen City's summer scene unlike anywhere else. From Putz's Creamy Whip in Mt. Airy (open since 1938) to uGOgelato's Sicilian-style artisan flavors in Over-the-Rhine, every listing here is independently owned and operated. No chains. No franchises. Just the real Cincinnati. Browse by neighborhood, category, or use the map to find ice cream near you. Know a shop we're missing? Submit a listing and help keep this resource growing.

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