ICE CREAM SHOPS in Southwest Ohio

They are known for their handcrafted ice cream, candies and chocolates, made with only the finest ingredients.

Graeter’s Ice Cream

Multiple locations

Famous for their French Pot ice cream, Graeter's is a Cincy-based ice cream company that has been serving up delicious frozen treats since 1870. Their ice cream is handcrafted in small batches and known for its creamy texture and intense flavors.

Don’s Creamy Whip

1522 Market St, Reading

The Reading shop serves premium ice cream with all the traditional toppings for a deliciously creamy cone. Some of the flavors you might find here include low-fat cake batter yogurt, Vanilla, chocolate, blueberry, Zebra Twist and low-fat peanut butter yogurt.

Young’s Dairy

6880 Springfield Xenia Rd, Yellow Springs

Young's Jersey Dairy is a working dairy farm and family-friendly destination, offering a wide range of activities such as petting zoos, miniature golf… and most importantly, homemade ice cream made with milk from their own cows.

The Sweet Retreat Ice Cream

2613 Smithville Rd, Dayton

Ice cream nachos? Sign us up! Parents will especially love creative ice cream concoctions like Iced Caramel Latte Nachos with coffee ice cream, caramel drizzle, crunchy caramel topping and waffle “chips” for scooping.

Jubie’s Creamery

471 W Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd, Fairborn

Created one small batch at a time, Jubie’s Creamery in Fairborn boasts premium ice cream and soft custard. They serve a variety of crowd favorites, specialty flavors, soft serve custard creations and tasty treats.

Ritter's Frozen Custard

2531 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek

Ritter’s serves up an ultra-premium ice cream called “frozen custard,” developed by the French over 100 years ago. Enjoy a scoop or two in one of their waffle cones or waffle bowls, which are made fresh daily.

Pendleton Parlor

1218 Broadway, Cincinnati

Order from an eclectic menu of creamy whip flavors ranging from Nutella Swirl to Rainbow Sherbert in a cup or cone. They also serve edible cookie dough by the scoop, plus sundaes and shakes.