Where can you get the best ice cream in the Youngstown area? 5 spots you should try
History.com says according to popular legend, ice cream was invented by the ancient Chinese, brought to Italy by Marco Polo, to France by Catherine de Medici, and then to America by Thomas Jefferson. The truth, however, about summer’s favorite chilled dairy treat is a bit more difficult to pin down.
But, where can you get the best ice cream in the Youngstown area?
Here are Yelp’s picks for the best places to try:
Handel’s Ice Cream
Where: 4800 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44515
Rating on Yelp: 4.7/5 stars
Review from customer: “This has to be some of the best ice cream I’ve ever had,” said Lauren.
Webb’s Ice Cream
Where: 129 North Main Street, Hubbard, OH 44425
Rating on Yelp: 4.7/5 stars
Review from customer: “They have the creamiest, smoothest ice cream and their staff is so friendly,” said Genny.
One Hot Cookie -Youngstown
Where: 112 West Commerce Street, Youngstown, OH 44503
Rating on Yelp: 4.5/5 stars
Review from customer: “The cookie was warm and fresh and the topping was so creamy and decadent,” said Bridget.
Katie’s Korner
Where: 1105 Tibbetts-Wick Road, Girard, OH 44420
Rating on Yelp: 4.9/5 stars
Review from customer: “Katie’s ice cream is one of the best. My favorite is the butter pecan,” said Linda.
Brusters Ice Cream
Where: 1300 North State Street, Girard, OH 44420
Rating on Yelp: 5/5 stars
Review from customer: “Chocolate ice cream with large chunks of chocolate, graham crackers and marshmallow filled the delicious homemade waffle cone of which made for a simply divine ice cream visit,” said Scott.
Have you tried all of these? Let me know which is your favorite by commenting below or send me an email at jpayne@mcclatchy.com