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.
Enjoy Graeter’s Ice Cream amid stunning Rookwood tile and Art Deco charm at historic Union Terminal.
Rookwood Ice Cream Parlor, nestled within Cincinnati's historic Union Terminal, offers a truly unique and beautiful ice cream experience. Originally built in 1933 as the Rookwood Tea Room, the parlor is a stunning example of Art Deco design, adorned with exquisite, handcrafted Rookwood Pottery tiles from floor to ceiling. While enjoying scoops of beloved local favorite Graeter's Ice Cream, visitors are enveloped in a preserved piece of Cincinnati history, showcasing remarkable craftsmanship and a timeless aesthetic. It's a must-visit for both ice cream lovers and admirers of architectural and artistic heritage.
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Saturday & Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cowboy Cones brings a fun, Western-themed twist to Cincinnati's ice cream scene with creative soft-serve flavors and frozen treats for the whole family.
Piper's offers 70+ soft-serve flavors with thousands of possible blends. At Piper's it's always time for something different! ™️
Putz's Creamy Whip is a Cincinnati soft-serve institution serving classic cones and creamy whip to loyal fans from their beloved Mt Airy location.
