I scream. You scream…well, you know the rest. Whether you are looking to stick close to home or are willing to drive to find that perfect sweet treat, we’ve rounded up the best of the best in ice cream shops in Dayton!
Ritter’s Frozen Custard
2531 Dayton-Xenia Road, Beavercreek
This isn’t your average ice cream; this is frozen custard! One bite and you’ll be able to tell the rich, creamy difference. Ritter¹s is made fresh all day, every day, using high-quality dairy ingredients. Choose from cones, cups, sundaes, smoothies, glaciers and shakes.
The Root Beer Stande
1727 Woodman Drive, Dayton
The Root Beer Stande not only serves up a tasty float with their house-made root beer, they also serve drive-up style food like foot-long hot dogs. You can even grab a delicious cone or cup of chocolate, vanilla or swirl ice cream for just $1.99. Then, customers can dip their sweet treats in chocolate, cherry or butterscotch for $1 more. Keep in mind they are seasonal and cash only.
Young’s Jersey Dairy
6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs
The ice cream at this working dairy farm is made on site, offering the ultimate in creamy, rich goodness. Five or 10 gallons are made at a time in batch freezers, taking about 12-15 minutes per batch, and flavors are added at different stages of the process. You can get ice cream in cones, milkshakes or sundaes. There are also special flavors that change on a weekly basis. Note: Young’s is famous for its Buckeye Bull Shake!
The Dairy Station
704 N. Detroit St., Xenia
This local favorite is conveniently located right next to the bike trail in Xenia. They offer quite a few flavors and treats with gluten-free options available, too. Be sure to check out their Dole whip, which is gluten-free, and their twisted soft serve cones.
Bellbrook’s Dairy Shed
55 Bellbrook Plaza, Bellbrook
Dairy Shed is located in the heart of downtown Bellbrook serving high quality amazing ice cream creations. What started out in the 1970’s as a “garage turned ice cream shoppe” located in Bellbrook Plaza, has exploded into a favorite sweet spot passed down through the generations.