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.
A neighborhood gem tucked into Cincinnati's Columbia Tusculum, Kosmic Soft Serve serves up premium soft serve through a lighted awning window with good vibes to spare.
A neighborhood gem tucked into Cincinnati's Columbia Tusculum, Kosmic Soft Serve serves up premium soft serve through a lighted awning window with good vibes to spare. Every order is made with quality ingredients and serious care — whether you go classic vanilla or opt for a tropical Dole Whip, the result is smooth, creamy, and worth the trip. Dog-friendly too, with pup cups handed out like it's no big deal. Open evenings spring through fall. Seasonal. Sweet. Totally worth it.
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.
