It’s finally warming up in town so that means ice cream season. Lucky for us, Cleveland truly has some of the best ice cream in the country. Cool off and indulge your sweet tooth with these treats.
Mitchell’s Homemade Ice Cream
Various Locations
With handcrafted options of ice cream, yogurt and sorbet, you have to check out all the flavors Mitchell’s Homemade Ice Cream has to offer. And from the second floor of this Ohio City location, you can observe the ice cream making process. Credit: Scene ArchivesApple Cart
4313 Superior Ave, Cleveland
Known for its soft serve, dipped cones and reasonable prices, Apple Cart is a great place to check out. Make sure you bring some bills with you, because Apple Cart only accepts cash. Credit: Scene ArchivesBrayson’s Ice Cream Parlor
5840 Ridge Rd., Parma
“This place is a hidden gem! I haven’t tasted a flavor yet that I didn’t absolutely love. They have all kinds of great flavors with their own twist on them. If you are looking for a cold treat (even if it is out of your way) this is a no brainer,” Chase B. on Yelp Credit: Scene ArchivesJeni’s Splendid Ice Cream
67 North Main St., Chagrin Falls
What started off as a one off location in Columbus in 2002 has turned into a nationwide craze sweeping the nation. Chagrin Falls got a location in 2010, the first one outside of the Columbus area. Now, there are 66 locations in 14 states and Washington D.C., plus distribution of the gourmet ice cream in over 3,000 high-end grocery stores. Credit: Scene ArchivesKamm’s Corners Ice Cream Company
3764 Rocky River Dr., Cleveland
Kamm’s Corners Ice Cream Company is dedicated to giving you a great family experience. Stop in, order some ice cream and play a game while you’re there. Credit: Scene ArchivesGraeter’s
10 Park Ave. Suite 116, Beachwood and 261 Main St., Westlake
Yeah, it may be a Cincinnati thing, but Graeter’s is so delicious that we have to include it here. Known for their giant chocolate chunks in their ice cream, we’re glad they came to town. Credit: Scene ArchivesBulldog Ice Cream
7467 Memphis Ave., Brooklyn
In Brooklyn, Bulldog Ice Cream has some of the most extravagant ice cream treats in town. Their specialty shakes, like their cookies and cream shake and their strawberry cheesecake are out of this world. Credit: Scene ArchivesZero Zest
6096 State Rd., Parma
Serving up tall cones of soft serve, this Parma hotspot is a local favorite. It’s one of those places populated by smiling kids after baseball games, and their exhausted parents. For over 60 years, the small shop has been serving up some of the creamiest soft serve around. Credit: Scene ArchivesLa Delice Ice Cream
8043 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
Located in the Shops at Church Square on Euclid is La Delice. Known for their extravagant milkshakes, this is the place for ice cream in the Hough neighborhood. Credit: Scene ArchivesRosso Gelato
12409 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland
Rosso Gelato can give you an authentic Italian experience, without leaving Cleveland. Credit: Scene ArchivesSnow Bros
SnowBros Shavery combines shaved ice and ice cream for an original and delicious sweet treat. This food truck appears at several Cleveland festivals, be sure check their website for upcoming locations! Credit: Scene ArchivesDaisy’s Ice Cream
5614 Fleet Ave., Cleveland
This old school ice cream joint in Slavic Village has been around for over 40 years. It was sold in 2015 and became a sort of Daisy’s 2.0, updating some of the menu while staying true to the original. They closed again in 2021 after the owner passed away and reopened this summer. Credit: Scene Archivesb.a. Sweetie Candy Company
6770 Brookpark Rd., Cleveland
Choose from 30 flavors of hard scoop ice cream, or check out the custard and yogurt at the Soda Shoppe area of b.a Sweetie Candy Company. Afterwards, check out the 4,500 types of candy in the candy store. Credit: Scene ArchivesMason’s Creamery
4401 Bridge Ave., Cleveland
Mason’s Creamery makes small batches of ice cream and rotates through flavors, so the more you visit, the more you can try. And no matter the specific flavors in stock, they always make sure to have vegan options. And don’t forget to check out their ramen during the winter months. Credit: Scene Archives808 Shave Ice
Multiple Locations
If you haven’t tried the special treats that 808 serves, you’re totally missing out. And with locations in Avon, Fairview Park, Strongsville and the Zoo, you really have no excuse. The combination of flavored shaved ice with vanilla ice cream, snow caps and whipped cream is out of this world. Credit: Scene ArchivesEast Coast Original Frozen Custard
Multiple Locations
Based on both the custard at Euclid Beach Park and the first-ever frozen custard at Coney Island, the recipe used here gives guests a taste of the old days. Try a cone, sundae, cake or pie, which all feature that old-fashioned custard. Credit: Scene ArchivesColvin’s Sweet Creamery
2800 Euclid Heights Ave., Cleveland Heights
East Cleveland native and entrepreneur Ibrahim Colvin opened in 2019. This ice cream shop serves delicious treats like a hot chocolate float, a pancake sundae and more awesome treats. Credit: Scene ArchivesHandel’s Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt
Multiple Locations
The list of flavor options just keeps going at Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt. The shop has come a long way since Alice Handel started it out of her husband’s gas station. Credit: Scene ArchivesWeber’s Premium Custard & Ice Cream
20230 Lorain Rd, Fairview Park
Weber’s Premium Custard & Ice Cream prides itself on making vintage ice cream. The last two non-iron machines known to exist are in the kitchen there, so you really are getting some old-school ice cream. Credit: Scene ArchivesClassic Ice Cream Shop
9200 Denison Ave., Clevealnd
On Denison Avenue, you’ll find Classic Ice Cream, and the name tells it all. This ice cream shop has all the childhood favorites like banana splits, flurries, specialty sundaes and more awesome treats. Credit: Scene ArchivesCibik’s Dairy Island
8295 E. Washington St, Chagrin Falls
Grab a burger and some ice cream at this family-owned ice cream shop. While you’re there, enter the create your own ice cream contest, and you can win free ice cream for the year. Credit: Scene ArchivesConey Island Kustard
3228 Fulton Rd., Cleveland
In Ohio City on Fulton you’ll find Coney Island Kustard. It may be lesser known than other options in the area but it’s still ice cream and it’s really good. Credit: Scene ArchivesMount Granita Italian Ice
2024 Murray Hill Rd., Cleveland
Ice cream in Little Italy means Italian ice. The treat is made from 100-percent fresh fruit and cane sugar. What started out as a food cart is now turning into a full blown brick and mortar location, opening in late May. Fans can also pick up pints of Mount Granita Italian Ice at Heinen’s stores in Mayfield Village and Pepper Pike as well as Murray Hill Market in Little Italy and DiStefano’s Authentic Italian Foods. Credit: Scene ArchivesChagrin Falls Popcorn Shop
53 North Main St., Chagrin Falls
While the popcorn is in the name, the ice cream is the big draw. This quaint Chagrin Falls sweet shop has been serving locals since 1949. The building is from 1875. There’s also a second location at Shaker Square. Credit: Scene ArchivesRemixx Ice Cream + Cereal Bar
11512 Clifton Blvd., Cleveland
Opened in 2020 by Vicki Kotris of Cleveland Cookie Dough Co., the colorful and festive shop is bound to brighten anybody’s day. Whether you call it breakfast for dessert or dessert for breakfast, Remixx transforms ice cream, cereal, mix-ins and sauces into one dreamy, creamy confection. Credit: Scene ArchivesPav’s Creamery
Multiple Locations
Ice cream or custard? At Pav’s Creamery you don’t have to choose. Order either one — or both. If you have some time, stick around and try an adult milkshake as well. Credit: Scene ArchivesHoney Hut Ice Cream
Multiple locations
Honey Hut Ice Cream has been family-owned since 1974, when it was transformed from a shoe repair shop. Now, the Old Brooklyn location — which was where Honey Hut started — has a wide variety of flavors and even some special monthly flavors. Check it out and experience a great twist of modern and old-school. Credit: Scene ArchivesBall Ball Waffle
2999 Payne Ave., Cleveland
Egg waffles are some of the most popular street foods in Hong Kong, where owner Aldous Lau is from. You can get sweet and savory waffles here but when they’re topped with ice cream, that definitely makes for a delicious sweet treat. Credit: Scene Archives
