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.

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Putz's Creamy Whip

Putz’s serves classic soft-serve, sherbet, and candy “face cones” with timeless charm since 1938.

Family-Friendly Spots Local Favorites Soft Serve / Creamy Whip

Cash Only Mt Airy

Zip Dip

Legendary Bridgetown stand since 1950 serving soft-serve, sundaes, Zipburgers, and nostalgic summer memories.

Soft Serve / Creamy Whip

Bridgetown

Whitewater Whippy Dip

At Whitewater Whippy Dip, we believe in the power of family, tradition, and a darn good swirl of ice cream.

Soft Serve / Creamy Whip

Whit's Frozen Custard

Serves rich, creamy frozen custard daily with rotating flavors, Whitsers, sundaes, cakes, and quarts.

Artisanal Ice Cream Local Favorites

Highland Heights

Whipty-Do!

Beloved Maineville shop serving premium soft-serve, sundaes, Dole Whip Slushies, and smiles all summer long.

Family-Friendly Spots Soft Serve / Creamy Whip

Maineville

Whetsel Whip

Charming Amberley Village walk-up stand serving classic soft-serve, frozen lemonades, and nostalgic neighborhood treats.

Amberley

Walker Bros. Ice Cream

Family-owned walk-up shop serving creamy soft-serve and toppings in Montgomery’s charming Heritage District with patio setting.

Soft Serve / Creamy Whip

Montgomery

uGOgelato

Authentic Italian gelato shop offering small-batch, natural, seasonal flavors in a bright, modern setting.

Gelato Shops

Over-the-Rhine

TheDip

The Dip Ice Cream and More is a long-standing Fairfield staple that has been a community favorite since 1953

Local Favorites Soft Serve / Creamy Whip

Fairfield

The Village Parlor

The Village Parlor is a landmark historic destination in Lebanon, Ohio, offering a genuine step back in time. It is a "must-visit" for ice cream enthusiasts

Artisanal Ice Cream Local Favorites

Lebanon