When life gives you lemons, make ice cream. Actually, don’t even make it. Let us do what we do best – we’ll find the spot so you can go ahead and just eat the dang ice cream. We like that plan better.
If life hasn’t given you any lemons lately, we applaud you. Good for you. But uh, ice cream is really good, so.
1. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
1281 Grandview Ave, Columbus OH 43212 / more info
Sweet, sweet Jeni’s. Splendid, indeed. Order a scoop (or 5) of their rotating flavors for a real treat. Jeni’s keeps their scoops interesting with seasonal flavors like the “Everything Bagel,” with cream cheese ice cream and a generous dusting of “everything bagel gravel.”
2. Whit’s Frozen Custard
3339 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202 / more info
As Shakespeare once said: “The course of true love never did run smooth,” unless true love is made of custard. Then it does. Skip the traffic and run to Whit’s. If you want to get crafty, make your own flavor!
3. Graeter’s Ice Cream
8749 Sancus Blvd, Columbus, OH 43240 / more info
This family-owned ice cream shop produces an assortment of french pot ice creams that’ll have your mouth watering in seconds. The smell of their waffle cones is simply unbeatable, it’s so good it hurts.
4. Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
5665 Feder Rd, Columbus, OH 43228 / more info
This ice cream is in high demand, and it’s made fresh daily. Grab a sundae, a “Hurricane,” an ice cream sandwich, or keep it classic with a waffle cone and a fat scoop. If you want to try something delicious, gourmet, and chocolatey – order a “Handel Pop.” It’s basically like an ice cream bar but better.
5. Dulce Vida Ice Cream & Treats
7370 Sawmill Rd Suite C, Columbus, OH 43235 / more info
This family-owned ice cream shop makes artisanal ice cream and popsicles to satisfy your strongest sweet tooth craving. Try their eccentric flavors like Guava, Tamarind, and Passion Fruit.
6. Mardi Gras Homemade Ice Cream
6146 Cleveland Ave, Columbus OH, 43231 / more info
Known for their wonderful hospitality and homemade ice cream, Mardi Gras is a well-loved spot to try a variety of different flavors! You’ll be coming back for more – we can practically guarantee it.
7. Johnson’s Real Ice Cream
2728 East Main Street, Bexley OH 43209 / more info
If you haven’t been to Johnson’s Real Ice Cream, you’re out of the scoop – we mean, loop. Johnson’s will deliver a selection of high-quality ice cream using tried-and-true family recipes. It’s some top tier ice cream, if we do say so ourselves.
8. Diamond’s Ice Cream
5461 Bethel Sawmill Center, Columbus OH 43235 / more info
A true diamond in the rough, Diamond’s Ice Cream is a family-owned business that makes Mexican paletas and ice cream in-house! Being one of the most unique ice cream experiences here in Columbus, make sure you try as many of their flavors as your stomach can take!
9. Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard
2116 w Henderson Rd, Columbus OH 43220 / more info
Oh Rita, we love you. Go get some of Columbus’ creamiest custard and Italian ice! It’s made fresh daily, and it’s the perfect cold treat.
10. Simply Rolled Ice Cream
968 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201 / more info
Stop, drop, and roll – did somebody yell, “ice cream?” With unlimited toppings and mix-ins to choose from, enjoy a unique and artful way of eating ice cream.
11. Freeze Style Ice Cream
1731 W Lane Ave, Upper Arlington, OH 43221 / more info
Ready for more ice cream? Let’s get rolling. There’s more than one place to get rolled ice cream in Columbus, and Freeze Style all the rage.
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