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.
Classic walk-up spot serving soft-serve, flurries, and monster cones in Mt. Healthy since mid-century.
A beloved, mid‑century–style walk‑up and drive‑thru soft‑serve spot at 7840 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati. Featuring creamy whip ice cream, sherbet, flurries, glaciers, monster cones and bowls piled high with toppings, it offers nostalgic old‑school charm and friendly service in a seasonal format
⭐ Rating: 4.7/5 (870.0 reviews)
🕐 Hours: Sunday, 11 AM-9:30 PM Monday, 11 AM-9:30 PM Tuesday, 11 AM-9:30 PM Wednesday, 11 AM-9:30 PM Thursday, 11 AM-9:30 PM Friday, 11 AM-9:30 PM Saturday, 11 AM-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.
