I still remember the first time someone told me about Zip Dip at 4050 Drew Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45248. They said it was only open during warm months, and I thought, why would anyone wait all year for ice cream?
Then I visited on a sticky June evening and understood immediately. The line stretched down the block, kids bounced on swings nearby, and the air smelled like fresh waffle cones and pure summer happiness.
Zip Dip has been serving Cincinnati’s west side for decades, and locals treat it like a sacred tradition. The tiny window-serve stand cranks out soft serve that’s creamier and smoother than anything you’ll find in a grocery store freezer…