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.

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 Archives
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. Credit: Scene Archives
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 Credit: Scene Archives
Jeni’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 Archives
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. Credit: Scene Archives
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. Credit: Scene Archives
Bulldog 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 Archives
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. Credit: Scene Archives
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. Credit: Scene Archives
La 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 Archives
Rosso Gelato 19056 Old Detroit Rd., Cleveland Rosso Gelato can give you an authentic Italian experience, without leaving Cleveland. Credit: Scene Archives
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. Credit: Scene Archives
Snow 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 Archives
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. Credit: Scene Archives
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. Credit: Scene Archives
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: Scene Archives
Debbie’s Dipper 8602 Bancroft Rd., Cleveland Near the gorgeous Garfield Reservation Metroparks, you’ll find Debbie’s Dipper, formerly the Big Dipper. Known for their delicious sundaes and other treats, this place will certainly satisfy your sweet tooth cravings. Credit: Scene Archives
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. Credit: Scene Archives
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. Credit: Scene Archives
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. Credit: Scene Archives
Colvin’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 Archives
Classic 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 Archives
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. Credit: Scene Archives
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. Credit: Scene Archives
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. Credit: Scene Archives
Coney 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 Archives
Mount 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. In addition to their cart on Murray Hill, fans can now 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 Archives
Pav’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 Archives
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. Credit: Scene Archives
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: Scene Archives
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. Credit: Scene Archives