Places to cool down with amazing ice-cream for the whole family, and some suggestions for what to get when you get there!
6 Places to Find Amazing Ice-Cream Around Dayton
If you’ve spent any time in Dayton, you know there are plenty of ways to stay cool around the Gem City. Dayton has to many places to cool down with amazing ice-cream for the whole family! Here are a few spots you’ll want to hit in the dog days of the summer:
Ritter's Frozen Custard
Ritter's Frozen Custard
2226 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45420
These bright, blue-and-white spots serve not only great frozen custard but cold drinks and hot dogs. Best on a sunny day to enjoy those nice outdoor tables.
Pictured - the fabulous Peanut Butter Mountain.
Young's Jersey Dairy
Young's Dairy (Yellow Springs)
6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
This spot is one of the most favorite adventures for Dayton families, with chances to see the animals, enjoy a burger, shop for some nice food or go for a ride, Young's has so much to love. But that ice cream is one of the best parts! Don't miss out on great flavors like the cookies and cream and peach.
Pictured is the exceptional Youngs Chocolate Peanut-Butter.
Graeter's Ice Cream
Graeter's
2 N. Main St, Centerville, OH 45459
2330-A N. Fairfield Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45431
2412 Far Hills Ave, Oakwood, OH 45419
The Cincinnati favorite needs no introduction. Prepared in its classic "French pot" process, this spot delivers time and again with delicious flavors like raspberry chip, buckeye blitz and mint chip.
Pictured is their amazing Black Raspberry Chocolate-Chip.
Jet Freeze
Jet Freeze
4014 E Patterson Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45430
Tucked away near the corner of Grange Hall on E. Patterson Rd, this little family owned ice-cream shop has been a local neighborhood favorite for decades. Soft serve favorites include chocolate and vanilla swirl, strawberry, banana and peanut butter, but there's no shortage of other flavors to choose from.
Pictured is their unique and very tasty Blueberry Ice-Cream Cone.
Fountain Snack Bar (opens Memorial Day)
Fountain Snack Bar at Riverscape (Downtown)
111 E. Monument Avenue, Dayton, OH 45402
Riverscape Metropark offers some pretty views of the Miami River right downtown. Why not enjoy a cold treat while you're there? Walking distance from Deeds Point, the breweries and plenty of other attractions.
Pictured is the Strawberry Burst Ice-Cream Cone.
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
Orange Leaf
424 E. Stroop Road, Kettering, OH 45429
Technically not ice-cream, but this is one of the increasingly popular self-serve frozen yogurt spots in town. Why not experiment with a few mixed flavors? There's always something new and plenty of great toppings.
Pictured is their delicious Dole Orange mixed with Vanilla.
