44 Best Ice Cream Shops in Columbus

“I got a vegan dog on the Bavarian Pretzel bun. When I walked in, there were menus galore, it was overwhelming! As soon as I heard "bavarian pretzel" I went on autopilot. (I have a pretzel problem.) Don't quote me on this, but I'm pretty certain I heard the pretzel bun was vegan and the hot dog was a beyond meat, something or other. I asked for classic mustard, ordered a side of potatoes to go and was on my way. As plain as it sounds, it was so good it didn't last long! The restaurant is in a good location, is quite clean, and has plenty of seating. If you stay, they also offer scooped ice cream, and it looked delightful. ThoughI like simple, next time I'm in the area, I want to try the Jane Doe Dawg... lettuce, crushed fritos, jalapeños, tomatoes, nacho cheese on the beloved bavarian pretzel bun. (I like plain AND savory foods, no discrimination here!)“

“everything bout shake no. 8 was beyond amazing! :3 me and my friend ate here for the first time and the owner was so delightful and sweet. shake I had was the ohio blackout and best part was the homemade brownie. don't skip this place its so amazing.“

“Oh my goodness!!Handel's was such a treat to stumble upon while in town for a visit.Tried a sunday and a 4 way sampler and there wasn't one I didn't love. You can tell this ice cream is homemade and isn't just thrown together. It's been around for decades and you can tell in the quality and taste!“

“This Jeni's is small, but mighty. It's in the cutest little store, right downtown. Plenty of seating, IMO, for the space. The staff was very friendly, helpful and patient. And the ice cream was, of course, delicious. I got one scoop of Rainbow and one scoop of Salty Caramel. Perfect combo of sweet and savory. Oh, and loved the wallpaper in the bathroom!“

“Really delicious cookies. This location cooks them a little more and they don't taste doughy in the middle.I'm back to give them another chance.The apple with Carmel cookie this week is absolutely amazing!So hard to choose between a few of them, but this one stood out and for good reason. It is rich, gooey and tart.“

“Really nice "old school" ice cream shop. Walk-up windows up front with places to sit outside when it is nicer. Quite a bit of seating inside. Ice cream, shakes, floats with a variety of toppings to enjoy. There is also the option of getting sandwiches, hot dogs, and soups if you want something more like a lunch/meal.“

“Sometimes I don't think about recommending some thing that's been around so long. My 50 year old niece used to love to go to this place when she was a kid. I've been taken nephews and cousins and my own children here forever. Their chocolate ice cream is my chocolate Favorite, the kids love the chocolate cones! And I must say the service there is good because it seems to be like we spent about 1000 years in there to spend five dollars per kid lol and nobody else got impatient except me. There's not a lot of room in there but it's just a fun experience for kids and grandmas too“

“Oh. My. God. The food was absolutely amazing! I had a birria taco and the best elote in a cup I've had in a long time. My husband got Al pastor tacos, and even though I don't usually like Al pastor, his meat was delicious! My teenager is a super picky eater, and even she couldn't resist - she absolutely loved it too! Everything was perfect!“

“A Grandview favorite of mine with a huge assortment of unique ice cream flavors and flavors that accommodate a wide range of dietary restrictions including gluten-free, nut free, and dairy free. The space is rather cozy which may make it difficult for wheelchair users to completely navigate. The line to order itself is rather narrow when chairs are pushed away from the wall and though the bathroom is completely accessible once inside the space provided to reach the bathroom is too slim for any wheelchair. This may pose an issue for those with mobility disabilities. There is also a lack of handicap buttons entering and exiting the establishment. Other than that, there is plenty of accessible seating including a rounded nook with a table low enough for a wheel chair user to pull right up with tons of outdoor seating with lower set tables. Though decorated with color and lights, I found that it was very clean, quiet and far from overwhelming for individuals with sensory disabilities. The staff was friendly and attentive at all moments as well! Hope this helps anyone who needs it! Enjoy!“

“If you really like or even love cookies, this place is a really good option. The choices are few, but I'm partial to chocolate chip so I'm always covered. However, I've tried a few of the others, and they're not bad.The service at this location is pretty good. I've never had to wait more than 10 minutes for my order, even when they were busy. The ordering process is pretty simple. There are ordering kiosks available, or you can place an online order, which speeds thing up even more.My only issue is that you are forced to buy their massive cookies every time. They have smaller cookies, but they're only available with their catering. These should be available as purchase options as well.Other than that, I would recommend them if you're looking to satisfy that sweet craving.“

“very good custard at good prices. they have so many flavors, plus weekly specials. Also a good variety of vegan flavors in containers to take home, but only some vegan flavors that they can scoop in store. i can't remember what i got specifically, but it was a vegan. and it was the best vegan ice cream, it was very creamy and tasted just like normal ice cream. Nice service that helped me choose a good flavor.“

“Food - 4/5Service - 5/5Ambiance - 4/5 (Only Outdoor seating available)Price - Mid RangeOrdered a takeout for 6 piece wings, and a chicken teriyaki sub. The wings were awesome, but the bread for the sub wasn't great. It felt very dry. The flavor was good though.Overall, it's worth a visit if you're around.“

“An amazing selection of chocolates, candies, desert apples, and items to enjoy. Most items can be purchased individually in pieces or in larger quantities. The macadamia nut chocolate tuttles are one of my favorite items. Always friendly and helpful customer service as well.“

“First time visiting this ice cream shop, and I was very pleased with the customer service! I got a cookies and cream with the waffle cone, the waffle cone was a little salty, and I’ve never tasted that before with any waffle cones I’ve ever had..but it complemented the ice cream. And Alden was just a sweetheart. Keep up the good work!?“

“So many unique and delicious flavors that can't be found anywhere else in Central Ohio or even the Midwest. Truly a local gem. Love that you can get samples and figure out which ice cream you like best before ordering. We live a solid half an hour away and come as often as we can during ice cream season because it's worth it! :)“

“Fourth of July. Late afternoon. We stopped by for dinner. First visit ever. Friendly, professional staff. Our burgers were made to order right in front of us. Toppings were fresh. Perfectly grilled to medium/well. Shoestring fries were great. Chocolate shakes, hand made, were to die for. This was the best burger ever. Better than Five Guys….better than anybody’s! You will not be disappointed. If you live 50:miles away, I promise it’s worth the trip.“

“I currently live too far from this particular location, or any of them, unfortunately. However, I can tell you it's worth visiting a Rita's if you get the chance. They do not disappoint with their authentically fruit flavored Italian ice and creamy custards! I highly recommend the apple ice with vanilla custard. But, they have many varieties that really satisfy on a hot summer day. Treat yourself!“

“Instead of a Yes or No recommendation, we should have a third option: Maybe. The food was decent (I had gnocchi in meat sauce) and the seating was pleasant, clean and welcoming. My main complaint was the wedding soup. I’m guessing whoever makes it there has never had or seen authentic wedding soup. I realize it’s possible to make soup that differs from what one is accustomed to. But to charge over $7 for a bowl of broth, a few tiny meatballs and a handful of tiny pasta is a crime.“

“Love this company (there's another location on Sawmill)! Ice cream is rich and very fresh flavors. Kids like to get the ice cream and popsicle combo. The Popsicles are also excellent quality, packed with fruit and not overly sweet. I got the nachos supreme with marinated pork and covered in jalepeños. It's bright and vibrant inside, a perfect pick me up to the grey winter.“

“Wow! Our family was extremely impressed with the unique desserts, including mango crepe pie and fresh, fruity frozen yogurt! We were delighted to watch our frozen yogurt get mixed, spread, and formed into exquisite rolls by hand! The decor inside was very cute, too! Definitely a special place!“

“Have you had a puffle lately? What's holding you back? CRMD is the only store I've found with puffles -- a made-to-order waffle with especially large, puffy bits, served warm wrapped around great ice cream! I had scoops of Buckeye and Salted Choco Prez, but the possibilities are endless.Give it a try. Your tummy will be very happy.“

“Drove cross town to get donuts. Posted hours online and on their door says 7 to 3. They are closed at 1pm. Great customer service!!! There were somebody actually in the store and when I asked them when they would be open again they pointed at the sign. the same sign that says they should be open right now! For the 10 minutes it took me to write this post..4 different customers tried to visit. Guess yawl got enough money... don't need the business. Not even a sign saying why you are closed. Meanwhile 2 employees are inside cleaning... watching us like we stupid... cause we think you should be open. Guess I'll go back to supporting the local bakeries that have been here!!“

“First time here as we've been wanting to try this place out for several weeks finally came to this location as we was in the area. I was blown away with the selection of items and different varieties of ice cream's and food which idk they had we got two of their tamales which were very delicious fresh and flavorful I got rum raisin ice cream ? But for around $20 I don't think it was overpriced at all for all we got! I definitely recommend this location you won't be disappointed!“

“I visited Columbus to have my dog evaluated at the Ohio State Veterinary Clinic. I received some difficult news and decided to drown my sorrow in ice cream. I wish I could recall the name of the young man behind the counter to give credit where credit is due. He could tell that something was wrong and went out his way to help me pick out a dish and be nice. It wasn't much, but it helped. So, thank you to that young man for what he did. Oh... and the ice cream was great too. My dog enjoyed his pup cup and I had a Bucky ice Sunday with hot fudge and pecans.“

“Great food today. Double mushroom and Swiss burger with onion rings, and my wife had the cod meal with pretzel bites! Hit the spot! We followed up with a sundae and shake. Great taste! The highlight of our visit was the manager overhearing my wife mentioning lemons for her water, and he went and got her some- excellent customer service !“

“BITCH THIS SHIT WAS BUSSSSSSIIINNNN. Best thing I've ever put in my mouth (and there's been a lot;) I want a truck load of those waffle cones, UGH I'm dreaming about them rn. The ooey gooey butter cake deserves a star on the Hollywood walk of fame itself. The special Nebula berry really was "out of this world". Perfectly sweet but not too much and the berry was "berry good". Go get this as soon as you get here!!!!!!!“

“Great business and very amazing staff also absolutely amazing ice cream i got a shake with orange sherbert and orange faygo best I've ever had and Mallory was very very nice and with a wonderful personality but really deserves more stars then 5 amazing “

“I love these cookies yall! ‼ They are highly addictive!! (I mean seriously what do they put in this cookies??!!)Their flavor/ variety changes/ the week. Their cookies are huge unless you are ordering catering you get the average size! Their customer service does need improvement. We walked in and absolutely no greeting. They have kiosks for you to place your order and pay however that does not excuse them from proper customer service and manners. They were quick about my order. Nothing fancy about the store. There is no sitting area, no art, no razzle dazzle but that okay you come for the cookie“

“Nowadays this has become common unfortunately! That the person behind the counter is all business! Not asking how are you? Or we have something new on the menu... Anything to make individuals feel "we matter" to get your business! Just a thought. P. S no one was behind us so can't say we were overly busy. I say this with respect not trying to be any type of way!“

“You really can't beat this for days when you need indoor playtime. There's a dedicated little kid area and lots of fun for the bigger (elementary aged) kids. The equipment is sturdy and attractive. Plus the ice cream is great! Plenty of room, and there are two rooms for birthday parties.“

“My friend and I visited on a Wednesday night and found there to be no wait! The staff was incredibly friendly, described the history of the ice cream, and was super patient with us as we tried a bunch of flavors! Not only can you get two different kinds of ice cream for a small, but the portion size was also pretty decent! The ice cream itself had a great texture and flavor. I also can’t forget about the cute little candy eyes on the ice cream either! Although the sitting area is small, we were able to stay for sometime and chat as the atmosphere is very cozy. I definitely recommend checking this place out as I know I will definitely be back!“

“I've visited Diamonds twice, once I had a mangonada and the second time I had a strawberries and cream paleta. The mangonada had nice fresh fruit, flavorful sorbet, and a nice spice from the tajin. There are so many paletas to choose from, but for my first one I went with something I knew I'd like. The texture was really nice and creamy with the fruity zing from the strawberry. They also have a nice selection of agua frescas and food as well that I'd love to try in the future.“

“Place was awesome inside!! We stopped just for some Elote!! Will definitely be back to try more food! Place was packed with customers! Great advertisement. I will say the place was very clean. Prices seemed about where they need to be. Looked to be about 40ish different ice cream flavors also. And remember, this isn’t just an ice cream place. They also have real food!!!“

“Lots of great flavors at Jeni’s. They are so unique and love getting new ones everytime. Chocolate and the lavender are some of my favorites. The staff are always super friendly and helpful when letting us try samples and explain what options they have. This Jeni’s location is smaller than other spots, but there are plenty of seats around North Market.Vegetarian options: Ice cream!Parking: Parking lot currently under construction, but if you buy something your parking gets validated. There is paid spots along streets around North MarketKid-friendliness: Kids love ice creamWheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair ramps around the building“

“Best bread in the city of Columbus!! I love this place and frequently get the bread to use as a pizza shell for my children. Very friendly service and kind people work here. The ambiance is like something out of an Indiana Jones adventure with lots of interesting food for sale.“

“Everything is so good here and this place is so fun to be in. Prices are VERY fair. I love their candies, ice cream and milkshakes. Still need to try their foods they offer. I have tried their cookies and brownies and they are the best I've ever had.“

“Excellent customer service and great energy for her business. We tried this place for the first time today and will return. We tried the strawberry banana and mexican wedding cake shakes along with strawberry watermelon and a pineapple crush teas. Delicious! Lots of flavors to choose from and the shakes are quite filling!! 24g of protein in the shakes so it is an excellent meal replacement for me. Half through and I am very satisfied. 100% love it.“

“Located inside East market . Daiquiri's are delicious. Great pricing. All daiquiri's are alcohol-free. If you want alcohol in them, you have to walk to the bar in the back to get alcohol put in it. And that's a separate price. $5. For the liquor. Overall I'm satisfied with my purchase. Will be returningKid-friendliness: Daiquiri's are alcohol-freeParking: Surface lot“

“There are several ice cream flavors I like here. The peach is great, the chocolate chocolate chip is good but my all time fav is the black cherry chip. The ice cream surrounding the cherries has a good cherry flavor and it has huge chocolate chips that Graeters is known for. I go to the Gahanna location and everyone is friendly. They all say ,Welcome to Graeters . They have an outside eating area and the inside is decorated nicely., It's hard to stay away .“

“great customer service! they helped us get the ice cream we wanted even though the menu had changed. supplied us with cups of water when we asked, and greeted me kindly when i came back in for another spoon. Loved the management and congeniality on labor day! :)“

“Very creative, offering unique, one of a kind flavors! I've never had one that I didn't like.. They are all really good! Its great, for a summer day, to get Jeni's and then stroll through Schiller Park.. I gave 4 stars because their pricing is a little over the top in my opinion. Its like $7, I'm pretty sure, for 2 scoops. Kinda ridiculous. Great ice cream, just expensive.“

“Irresistible Treats and Exceptional Service at Cold Stone CreameryMy recent experience at Cold Stone Creamery was absolutely delightful! The ice cream creations were not only delicious but also beautifully crafted right in front of me. The variety of flavors and mix-ins provided endless combinations, ensuring there's something for every palate.What truly stood out was the friendly and attentive staff. They made the ordering process enjoyable and were happy to offer recommendations. The atmosphere was lively, creating a fun and inviting place to indulge in a sweet treat.Whether you're a first-timer or a regular, Cold Stone Creamery is a must-visit for anyone craving a superb ice cream experience. The perfect blend of delectable desserts and excellent customer service makes this place a definite favorite.“

“Mirror Lake Eatery is popular in my classmates and friends. However, I have not been there until today, probably due to the location far away from engineering buildings. The chicken fingers tasted great. But I love the Hawaii roll the best. I would not recommend the 3 fingers combo. Instead, it is cheap and enough to order 2 fingers and rolls. The sauces and drink are unlimited. It generally takes 20 minutes to serve.“

“Always friendly! I've been offered help as I walk with a cane. After 20 years off visiting this udf I can say it's my neighborhood fav. And I love their ice cream and dairy products. Always great! Their deals for.50 a gallon are great and gas prices usually best in the hood.“