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Who screams for ice cream? Celebrate summer with these Yelp-approved local businesses:
1.) Mason’s Creamery – Cleveland (Detroit-Shoreway)
This small batch Cleveland-made ice cream is known for its one-of-a-kind flavors. While flavors change daily, Yelpers love the Matcha Oreo, Honey Lavender, Vegan Strawberry Shortcake, Fruity Pebbles and Orange Creamsicle soft serve. A stop to Mason’s also isn’t complete without trying its Churro Ice Cream Sandwich.
Tip: In the winter, Mason’s serves delicious ramen at one of its infamous ramen pop-ups. But arrive early — they sell out quickly!
2.) Cathy’s Gourmet Ice Cream Sandwiches – Cleveland (Gateway District)
Cathy’s is the only dedicated ice cream sandwich shop in the state of Ohio and your kiddos will go crazy for the build-your-own stylings. Step 1: choose your freshly baked cookie. Step 2: choose your ice cream. Step 3: add the toppings. Our favorite combinations? There’s too many to name, but the ginger snap cookie with white truffle ice cream and toffee chunks is mouthwatering.
Tip: Cathy’s Happy Hour is every Monday, Thursday and Friday from 2-4 p.m. for half-off ice cream sandwiches and scoops!
3.) Addicted Coffee & Ice Cream – Lakewood
Three words: Addicted crazy shakes. This 24 oz. ice cream shake is put in frosting with a candy rimmed cup, adorned with bakery and topped with a cloud of full of real homemade whipped cream! Choose from its four themed flavors of Rainbows & Unicorns, Cake Me Shake Me, Peanut Butter Overload and Cookie Monster Craze.
Tip: Adults love the self-serve cold brew nitro brew! Coffee and ice cream makes everyone a happy camper.
4.) Akron Creamery – Akron
Located inside the fabulous Northside Marketplace, Akron Creamery is Akron’s secret spot for the most delicious Thai rolled ice cream. What is Thai rolled ice cream? Rolled ice cream starts as a liquid ice cream base and is frozen to order with ingredients of your choosing mixed in. The liquid ice cream is poured onto a frozen pan, the ice cream freezes on the pan and is then mixed and rolled.
Tip: Visit during the month of July to try the Banana Cream combination, the shop’s delicious monthly flavor!
5.) 808 Shave Ice – Fairview Park
Authentic Hawaiian shave ice is here! It’s not a snow cone or shaved ice. Shave ice is a dessert made by shaving blocks of ice into a fine, snow like texture. The ice is then coated with house made flavoring that absorbs into every bite. Yelpers love the Sour Blue Raspberry, Watermelon, Cotton Candy and sugar-free Grape flavors!
Tip: Try the Mochi add-on topping – it’s a sweetened gummy rice cake that makes any flavor pop! Also check out its brand new location at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
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