Great ice cream is never far away in southwest Ohio. Whether you’re after a cone, a sundae, a cookie sandwich or something a little more creative, these 11 spots are worth the drive.
Aglamesis Bros.
3046 Madison Rd., Cincinnati | aglamesis.com
Aglamesis has been making ice cream and candy in Cincinnati since 1908, which means they were doing this before anyone’s grandparents were born. The family-owned shop uses Old World recipes and simple ingredients — the same approach Thomas and Nicholas Aglamesis used when they opened the first parlor in Oakley. The result is a dense, rich French-style ice cream that has earned the shop a national reputation. If you’ve never been, go for a scoop and a box of chocolates. You won’t regret it.
Bellbrook’s Dairy Shed
55 Bellbrook Plaza, Bellbrook | bellbrookdairyshed.com
The Dairy Shed has been a fixture in downtown Bellbrook for more than 50 years. The menu covers the classics: soft serve, hand-dipped cones, ice cream flights, sundaes, shakes and more. Dole soft serve and peanut butter yogurt soft serve round out the options for those who want something a little different. It’s the kind of neighborhood ice cream stand that the suburbs do really well.
The Dairy Station
704 N. Detroit St., Xenia | thedairystation.com…