06.19.2023

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10 local ice cream shops in Columbus, OH

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This sandwich is made with peanut butter cookie dough ice cream. | Photo via @swichsocial

When we asked you, our readers, about your favorite scoop shops in the city, we found one thing to be true — you all scream for ice cream. Here are 10 spots the locals love:

Graeter’s, Multiple locations
This Cincinnati-based creamery was the overwhelming winner when it came to reader responses, and there are 13 Columbus-area locations if you’re looking to give it a try.

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, 5665 Feder Rd.
Find 100+ flavors, including peach, cinnamon sticky bun, and local options like buckeye.

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Multiple locations
The Columbus-based brand was another reader favorite and has eight scoop shops across the city, including locations at Easton and the North Market.

Screenshot 2024-06-04 at 10.18.42 AM.png — Gooey Butter Cake is made with cream cheese ice cream, crumbles of vanilla cake, and caramel-butterscotch sauce. | Photo via @jenisicecreams

Whit’s Frozen Custard, Multiple locations
Order frozen custard sundaes or shakes with gluten-free, sugar-free, and vegan options available.

Johnson’s Real Ice Cream, Multiple locations
Indulge in a wide range of flavors from banana fudge to blueberry pie to cotton candy.

Little Ladies Soft Serve, 673 Worthington Rd.
Top your soft serve with flavor blasts like Fruity Pebbles, candied pretzels, roasted marshmallows, or crushed potato chips at this local spot.

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, Multiple locations
Try Italian ice or frozen custard separately, or combine them for gelati, which has layers of both.

Try the green tea matcha ice cream in the puffle cone. | Photo via @getcrmd

CRMD, 1190 N. High St.
Enjoy your ice cream in a waffle cone or puffle cone, which is an egg-based waffle that is served hot.

Simply Rolled Ice Cream, 968 N. High St.
Ice cream is served rolled into cylinders, or you can order the cotton candy burrito, buckeyes, or edible cookie dough.

S’wich Social, 869 N. 4th St.
Bite into an ice cream sandwich made with your choice of fresh cookies and toppings.

Did we miss your favorite spot? Scoop up your favorites and send them our way.

Events

Monday, June 19

Bexley Juneteenth Cookout | Monday, June 19 | 6-8 p.m. | Jeffrey Mansion Shelter House, 165 N. Parkview Ave., Bexley | Free | Commemorate the day with music, games, and a community potluck.

Tuesday, June 20

Lights and Flights | Tuesday, June 20 | 5-8 p.m. | Penn & Beech Candle Co., 737 N. High St., Columbus | $40 | Craft your own candle with Penn & Beech + sip wine next door at Wine on High while your candle cools.

Wednesday, June 21

Free Fitness: Yoga | Wednesday, June 21 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St., Downtown | Free | Enjoy a guided outdoor yoga class on the Commons lawn for all experience levels.

Thursday, June 22

Make Your Own Beach or Flower Landscape | Thursday, June 22 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | BrewDog Franklinton, 463 W. Town St., Franklinton | $40-$78 | Includes pressed flowers, seashells, sea glass, sand, pebbles, and instructions on crafting a landscape utilizing epoxy resin.

100+ more events

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News Notes

Today Is

Juneteenth, which marks the end of institutional slavery in the US. It is a federal holiday, so expect closures. Commemorate the day with music and storytelling at the Kelton House Museum and Garden. (The Columbus Dispatch)

Trending

Ohio lawmakers are proposing to make Saturday, July 1 “Taylor Swift Day” across the state. This marks the day that Taylor is bringing her Eras Tour to Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. Are you a Swiftie? We’d love to hear your thoughts on this. (The Columbus Dispatch)

Environment

Join the Columbus Zoo in the Plastic Free Echochallenge for the month of July to “refuse and reduce single-use plastics in our everyday lives.” The challenge is free to join and gives actionable resources on how to make an impact for the month.

Festival

Reynoldsburg’s Tomato Festival will be Thursday, Aug. 10-Saturday, Aug. 12 at Huber Park. Find food trucks, craft vendors, carnival rides, kids games, and adult challenges like dodgeball with tomatoes.

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The Buy

Bring the scoop shop to you with the Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker. Use it to make everything from ice creams, milkshakes, smoothie bowls, and sorbets.*

Open

🍷 Sip back and relax

The Taphouse at Retreat 21 is open in Marysville, OH

The Taphouse at Retreat 21 is located at 11433 Industrial Pkwy. in Marysville. | Photo by CBUStoday

We had the chance to visit The Taphouse at Retreat 21 during its opening weekend, so today we are uncorking some takeaways from the newest winery outside of CBUS.

Getting there

Follow the signs pointing to the winery upon entering off of Industrial Pkwy and park in the gravel lot in front of the taphouse.

The atmosphere

The winery is kid-friendly, and we saw a mix of families and young adults. Enjoy options for indoor and outdoor seating with umbrellas or spots to cozy up by outdoor fire pits. Plus, find lawn games like badminton and cornhole + rotating live music on the weekends.

The drinks

The drink menu features wines, ciders, and wine slushies. We mixed the strawberry fields slushie flavor with the lemon cider for a refreshing summer drink.

The food

The food menu offers light bites like hummus and fruit and cheese boards. Rotating food trucks — including 1487 Brewery — will also be available on the weekends.

Bonus: Watch a recap of our experience.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Hanna

From the editor

Did you know Cirque du Soleil Corteo is coming to the Schott this week for five performances? We’ll have the chance to sit down with some performers for an interview, so if you have any pressing questions, send them our way and we’ll do our best get an answer.

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