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These 5 ice cream shops are the best in the Youngstown area, Google Reviews say

An image of Handel’s ice cream.
An image of Handel’s ice cream. Google Reviews

Rocky road with a cherry, pistachio or just plain vanilla and sprinkles. There’s no wrong way to eat ice cream and every flavor or topping is a great choice.

And once you find a local ice cream shop that offers a huge selection of flavors, toppings and add-ons, it’s money well spent.

Here are the five best ice cream shops in the Youngstown area, according to Google ratings and reviews.

5 best ice cream shops in Youngstown

Handel’s Ice Cream

Handel’s ice cream
Handel’s ice cream Google Reviews

Address: 3931 Handel’s Ct, Youngstown, OH 44512

Google rating: 4.7 stars

Google review: “Handel’s is the original home made ice cream in my opinion. So many childhood memories! And they are still the best,” said Kristen.

What to order: cake batter, cotton candy, chocolate pecan or coffee ice cream

Jesy’s Dairy Cove

Address: 3743 OH-46, Mineral Ridge, OH 44440

Google rating: 4.6 stars

Google review: “Hands down the absolute best place to get ice cream in our area,” said Shannon.

What to order: any milkshake, soft serve or hand dipped ice cream

The Village Creamery

Address: 69 E Marshall Rd, McDonald, OH 44437

Google rating: 4.8

Google review: “Friendly service and great treats,” said M.

What to order: birthday cake, moose tracks or iced latte ice cream

Udderly Sweet Treats

Address: 13484 Mahoning Ave, North Jackson, OH 44451

Google rating: 4.6

Google review: “Udderly Sweet is an ice cream shop that me and my wife enjoy. We try to make it every weekend treat,” said Ken.

What to order: strawberry, black cherry or peanut butter crunch ice cream or milkshake

Cockeye Creamery

Address: 1805 1/2, 1805 Parkman Rd NW #7, Warren, OH 44485

Google rating: 4.8 stars

Google review: “Hands down one of my favorite ice cream places,” said Taylor.

What to order: cookie monster, black cherry or lemon tart

Which ice cream shop is your favorite? Let me know in the comments or email me at cmadden@mcclatchy.com

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Chelsea Madden
The Telegraph
Chelsea is a service journalism reporter who began working for McClatchy in 2022. She was born and raised in Middle Georgia and lives in Forsyth. She attended Wesleyan College for undergrad and a few years after that, went to SCAD for an MFA in writing. Outside of work, Chelsea likes to watch Netflix, read books in the thriller genre and chase her toddler around.