The Dayton region has several seasonal ice cream shops such as Ducky’s Snowballs & Ice Cream in Troy, Goldies Flavored Soft Serve in Centerville, JD’s Old Fashioned Frozen Custard in Englewood, Kone Korner Ice Cream & Deli in Springfield, Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard in Kettering, The Dairy Shed in Bellbrook and The Sweet Retreat in Dayton that typically open in April or May.
Credit: Natalie Jones
Credit: Natalie Jones
Some shops like Arrow Queen in New Carlisle or Jet Freeze in Beavercreek did not close for the winter months like in years past.
Here is a list of ice cream shops that have already opened for the season or have announced opening dates:
🍦 Hershey Ice Cream Springfield
Location: 1538 Moorefield Road in Springfield
Status: Opened for the season on Feb. 21
For more information: Visit the shop’s Facebook page
🍦 K&W Drive-In
Location: 450 S. Main St. in Springboro
Status: Opens for the season on Feb. 28
For more information: Visit the shop’s Facebook page
🍦 The Dairy Station
Location: 704 N. Detroit St. in Xenia
Status: Opens for the season on March 1
For more information: Visit the shop’s Facebook page
🍦 What’s The Scoop?
Location: 230 Market St. in Brookville
Status: Opens for the season on March 1
For more information: Visit the shop’s Facebook page
🍦 Whipty-Do!
Location: 2529 U.S. 22 in Maineville
Status: Opened for the season on Feb. 5
For more information: Visit the shop’s Facebook page
If you would like your ice cream shop added to the list, email natalie.jones@coxinc.com.
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