Putz’s Creamy Whip
Family-owned and -operated since 1938, Putz’s offers cones, sundaes, floats, sandwiches and many other treats.
Where: Putz Place and West Fork Road, Westwood
Hours: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily
Contact: 513-681-8668, putzscreamywhip.com
Loveland Dairy Whip
This ice-cream stand has been around for more than 50 years and serves soft-serve treats, including such specialty items as the “Peanut Butter Krusher,” as well as the “Chocolate Mountain.”
Where: 611 W. Loveland Ave., Loveland
Hours: 2-10 p.m. daily
Contact: 513-683-0992, theldw.com
Zip Dip
Serving Cincinnati since 1950, the Zip Dip offers soft-serve and yogurt cones, along with parfaits, floats and many other items.
Where: 4050 Drew Ave., Green Township
Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily
Contact: 513-574- 6252, zip-dip.com
The Cone
Family-operated for 40 years, the Cone serves soft-serve ice cream, yogurt and sherbert.
Where: 6855 Tylersville Road, West Chester Township
Hours: 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sunday
Contact: 513-779-7040 thecone.com
The Goody Shop
Another family-owned business that has been operating for 16 years, the Goody Shop serves soft-serve ice cream, shakes, freezers and more.
Where: 2009 Springdale Road, Colerain Township
Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily
Contact: 513-742-8771, facebook.com/thegoodyshop
Mt. Washington Creamy Whip
Serving soft-serve and baked treats, this spot offers a variety of options and the basic chocolate, vanilla and twists you crave.
Where: 2069 Beechmont Ave., Mount Washington
Hours: Noon-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 2-10 p.m. Sunday
Contact: 513-231-5295, facebook.com/mtwashcreamywhip
The Root Beer Stand
Root beer, floats and coneys since 1957.
Where: 11566 Reading Road, Sharonville
Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday
Contact: 513-769-4349, therootbeerstand.com
The Dairy Corner
Established in 1955, the Dairy Corner has offerings such as malts, shakes and homemade sherbets – and even a Doggie Sundae for your pet.
Where: 3051 Church St., Newtown
Hours: Noon-10 p.m. daily
Contact: dairycorner.net
Sno Castle
Sno Castle offers a choice of more than 100 flavors with the option of mixing many of them together.
Where: 202 W. Southern Ave., Latonia
Hours: 2-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 1-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 1-9 p.m. Sunday
Contact: 859-577-4766, facebook.com/sno.castle
Don’s Creamy Whip
This creamy whip serves soft-serve (and many types of hard coatings), hot dogs, burgers and fries.
Where: 19 W. Pleasant St., Reading
Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily
Contact: 513-554-1969
The Dip
This ocean-themed restaurant even has treats specifically for your dog.
Where: 1680 Gelhot Drive, Fairfield
Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; noon-10 p.m. Sunday
Contact: 513-939-2663
Carmine’s Italian Ice
Carmine’s Italian Ice serves more than 40 flavors of Italian ices.
Where: 8223 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Township
Hours: Noon-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 1-10 p.m. Sunday
Contact: 513-560-0665, carminesitalianice.com
Keller’s Cone Zone
This ice cream and frozen yogurt parlor also has items such as fried ice-cream sundaes and cheese coneys.
Where: 4035 Harrison Ave., Cheviot
Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-10 p.m. Sunday
Contact: 513-481-9663
Whipty-Do
These frozen and soft-serve summer treats include the “dip-top cone” and the “whipty whirl.”
Where: 2529 W. U.S. Highway 22/3, Maineville
Hours: Noon-10 p.m. daily
Contact: 513-774-0200, whipty-do.com
Burger’s Ice Cream Trolley
Part of a family-owned and -operated garden center, this trolley carries the classic flavors of soft-serve ice cream.
Where: 7849 Main St., Newtown
Hours: Noon-9 p.m. daily
Contact: 513-561-8634, burgerfarms.com
