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.
Don's Creamy Whip in Reading has served soft-serve, signature Whippers, and hot food to Cincinnati families since 1976 at this beloved family-owned stand.
Don's Creamy Whip in Reading is a cherished Cincinnati institution, proudly serving the community since 1976. This family-owned seasonal spot, run by the Vonderhaar family, offers premium soft-serve ice cream in classic flavors like vanilla, chocolate, and zebra, alongside rotating weekly flavors of yogurt and non-dairy options like Dole Soft Serve. Beyond delicious cones, they're famous for their "Whippers" (similar to Flurries or Blizzards) and also offer a menu of hot food items, making it a perfect destination for a complete and nostalgic treat experience.
⭐ Rating: 4.7/5 (207.0 reviews)
🕐 Hours: Sunday, 12-9 PM Monday, 12-9 30 PM Tuesday, 12-9 30 PM Wednesday, 11 AM-9 30 PM Thursday, 11 AM-9 PM Friday, 11 AM-9 30 PM Saturday, 12-9 30 PM
Aubrey + Zach's Ice Cream serves creative scoops, loaded sundaes, and boozy slushies in Cincinnati. A fun neighborhood spot with a sweet twist on the classics.
The Cone Zone serves classic soft-serve, hard scoop ice cream, and frozen treats to Cincinnati-area families looking for a sweet, no-fuss neighborhood stop.
Dairy Corner is a Cincinnati-area soft-serve stop with a classic menu of cones, sundaes, and frozen treats that keep loyal locals coming back all summer.
