We will put Cleveland’s ice cream scene up against anywhere in the country. Seriously. From artisanal, modern concepts to old school ice cream shoppes, we have it all. So when you’re looking for a sweet treat on those warm summer nights, you’ll know where to look.


Mason’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. Photo via la_kraze/Instagram Credit: source
SnowBros Shavery SnowBros Shavery combines shaved ice and ice cream for and original and delicious sweet treat. This food truck appears at several Cleveland festivals, check their website for upcoming locations! Photo via snowbrosshavery/Instagram Credit: source
Graeter’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. Photo via Clevelandvibes/Instagram Credit: source
Sweet Moses Soda Fountain & Treat Shop 6800 Detroit Ave., Cleveland Sweet Moses Soda Fountain & Treat Shop allows you to “take a step back in time” and experience some of the “pure magic” of a neighborhood treat shop. Treat yourself to some ice cream, a milkshake or malt, candy, bakery and more. Photo via Scene Archives Credit: source
Weber’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. Photo via @bdemirneubert/Instagram Credit: source
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. Photo via @orangecounteats/Instagram Credit: source
Happy Bees Ice cream 1783 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Heights Boozy ice cream and shaved ice? Sign us up. Happy Bee’s infuses alcohol into its shaved ice and ice cream for a great adult treat. You can get ice cream without the booze for the kiddies. Photo via Happy Bees/Facebook Credit: source
Daisy’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. Photo via Daisy’s Ice Cream/Facebook Credit: source
Dariview 22004 Lorain Rd, Fairview Park Dariview is known for its orange swirl, but if that isn’t your thing, there are plenty more flavors to choose from. Make sure to bring cash. Photo via @_bryanpowell/Instagram Credit: source
Hokulia Shave Ice 7894 Broadview Rd., Parma Shaved ice is all the rage these days and that’s what they’re serving up at Hokulia in Parma. This Hawaiian concept has a ton of awesome flavors that’ll keep you coming back for more. Photo via Hokulia/Facebook Credit: source
Pav’s Creamery 3769 Manchester Rd., Akron 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. Photo via @riley_knabe/Instagram Credit: source
Tremont Scoops 2362 Professor Ave, Cleveland Here you can choose from 24 flavors of ice cream or try a milkshake, sundae, ice cream sandwich or chocolate covered banana. Tremont Scoops also has options that are lactose-free, gluten-free and vegan. Photo via @curvyincleveland_/Instagram Credit: source
b.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. Photo via @lynziehorejs/Instagram Credit: source
Brayson’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 Photo via Brayson’s Ice Cream Parlor/Facebook Credit: source
Cibik’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. Photo via @dnice_hart/Instagram Credit: source
Remixx Ice Cream + Cereal Bar 11512 Clifton Blvd., Cleveland Lost in the fog of COVID was the opening in October 2020 of Remixx Ice Cream and Cereal Bar, a novelty shop that combines two of our favorite treats into one delicious cup, cone or milkshake. Opened in September by Vicki Kotris (who also is the co-founder 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. Photo via Scene Archives Credit: source
Kamm’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. Photo via @bfromcle/Instagram Credit: source
Honey 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. Photo via @honey_hut/Instagram Credit: source
808 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: source
Apple 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. Photo via @thedinabina/Instagram Credit: source
Cathy’s: Gourmet Ice Cream Sandwiches 401 Euclid Ave., Cleveland If you’re craving an ice cream sandwich, Cathy’s is the place to go. Fresh-baked cookies are made throughout the day, or they can be made at home if you purchase its cookie dough. Photo via @contiki/Instagram Credit: source
Handel’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. Photo via @donnywizniak/Instagram Credit: source
Chagrin 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. Photo via Scene Archives Credit: source
Zero 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. Photo via Zero Zest/Facebook Credit: source
East 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. Photo via @progressivelysweet/Instagram

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