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.
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.
Putz's Creamy Whip is a true Cincinnati institution, a beloved, cash-only stand that has been serving up classic soft-serve ice cream since 1938. Known for its nostalgic charm and unchanging traditions, this family-owned spot at the foot of Mt. Airy is famous for its smooth vanilla creamy whip, delicious pineapple sherbet, and "face cones" adorned with candy. Operating with the same Electro-Freeze machines since the 1950s, Putz's offers a taste of timeless summer joy that has brought generations of families back year after year.
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🕐 Hours: Sunday, 10 AM-9 PM Monday, 10 AM-9 PM Tuesday, 10 AM-9 PM Wednesday, 10 AM-9 PM Thursday, 10 AM-9 PM Friday, 10 AM-9 PM Saturday, 10 AM-9 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.
