A List of Independent Cincinnati Ice Cream Shops

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.

Sprinkles Creamy Whip
Sprinkles Creamy Whip

Sprinkles Creamy Whip

Sprinkles serves real soft-serve, Dole whip, and snacks from a charming Cleves walk-up and drive-thru.

Cleves

Sprinkles Creamy Whip is a charming, neighborhood soft-serve ice cream shop located in Cleves, Ohio, serving the greater Cincinnati area. Known for its wide variety of tasty treats, it offers classic soft-serve, Dole Soft Serve, frozen lemonade, and a range of savory items like nachos and pretzels. With a focus on quality, their real soft-serve ice cream meets the legal definition with 10% milkfat. This cash-only, walk-up window spot provides a delightful outdoor patio area and even a drive-thru, making it a convenient and enjoyable stop for families and creamy whip enthusiasts.

⭐ Rating: 4.7/5 (124.0 reviews)

🕐 Hours: Sunday, 2-8:45 PM Monday, 2-8:45 PM Tuesday, 2-8:45 PM Wednesday, 2-8:45 PM Thursday, 2-8:45 PM Friday, 2-8:45 PM Saturday, 2-8:45 PM

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