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.
Golden Gelato brings authentic Italian-style gelato to the Cincinnati area with rotating seasonal flavors made fresh in small batches worth seeking out.
Golden Gelato, nestled near Duveneck Square in Covington, KY, offers an authentic taste of Italy with its handcrafted gelati and sorbetti. Made from scratch in small batches daily, they combine traditional Italian "hot process" methods with local ingredients, honoring both the dessert's origins and their Kentucky roots. With a constantly rotating menu of unique flavors, including 100% vegan sorbettos, and a cozy lounge space, Golden Gelato provides a truly exquisite and inviting experience for gelato lovers. They also serve coffee from local roaster Deeper Roots Coffee, perfect for a classic Italian pairing.
⭐ Rating: 4.9/5 (383.0 reviews)
🕐 Hours: Sunday, 12-9 PM Monday, Closed Tuesday, 12-9 PM Wednesday, 12-9 PM Thursday, 12-9 PM Friday, 12-10 PM Saturday, 12-10 PM
Dojo Gelato in Over the Rhine crafts small-batch Italian gelato with bold rotating flavors in the heart of one of Cincinnati's liveliest neighborhoods.
Dojo Gelato in Cincinnati's Northside neighborhood crafts small-batch Italian-style gelato with bold, creative flavors that rotate with the seasons.
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.
