Find Restaurants Serving Dessert in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

Root Beer Stand

North

Long-standing (since 1957) diner offering frosty namesake mugs and chili-topped, foot-long hot dogs.

Long-standing (since 1957) diner offering frosty namesake mugs and chili-topped, foot-long hot dogs.

La Grassa

East

Local spot serving gelato and coffee.

Local spot serving gelato and coffee.

Orange Leaf

Uptown

Orange Leaf is a self-serve, fill-your-own-bucket, and pay-by-the-ounce shop. With almost 70 flavor options and 35 topping possibilities - not all at once, please - you... Read more

Orange Leaf is a self-serve, fill-your-own-bucket, and pay-by-the-ounce shop. With almost 70 flavor options and 35 topping possibilities - not all at once, please - you can create as much of your perfect dessert as you want.

French Crust Cafe

Downtown

Charming cafe in Findlay Market for classic French fare, from breakfast to steak frites and cocktails.

Charming cafe in Findlay Market for classic French fare, from breakfast to steak frites and cocktails.

Heaven's Roast

East

Get a little slice of heaven at this Loveland coffee shop. They roast their beans onsite and serve them by the pound. Of course, you can stop in for just one cup (or two... Read more

Get a little slice of heaven at this Loveland coffee shop. They roast their beans onsite and serve them by the pound. Of course, you can stop in for just one cup (or two), and pair it with a muffin, cookie or pastry. Besides roasting coffee, Heaven's Roast stays busy with open mic nights, trivia nights, coffee tastings and...... Read More

Pendleton Parlor

Downtown

Pop in for a scoop of creamy ice cream, cookie dought, and espresso treats!

Pop in for a scoop of creamy ice cream, cookie dought, and espresso treats!

The Littlefield

Uptown

Quaint, art-lined craft cocktail, bourbon, and beer bar with bistro plates, desserts & Sunday brunch.

Quaint, art-lined craft cocktail, bourbon, and beer bar with bistro plates, desserts & Sunday brunch.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

North

Retro-style chain for steakburgers, hot dogs, and other fast-food staples, plus frozen custard. 

Retro-style chain for steakburgers, hot dogs, and other fast-food staples, plus frozen custard. 

Holtman's Donuts

North

Family-owned donut shop since 1960. Every day they produce fresh-baked goods from a recipe passed down through generations of their German heritage.

Family-owned donut shop since 1960. Every day they produce fresh-baked goods from a recipe passed down through generations of their German heritage.

Bear Claw Cafe

North

The Bear Claw Cafe is located within The Great Wolf Lodge. It is a bakery that is loaded with many gourmet pastries. It even has sandwiches for lunch. The entire lodge has... Read more

The Bear Claw Cafe is located within The Great Wolf Lodge. It is a bakery that is loaded with many gourmet pastries. It even has sandwiches for lunch. The entire lodge has Wi-fi. The Bear Claw is for those visiting Great Wolf but also for anyone who feels like stopping by.

Silver Grove Dari-Bar

South > Southeast

Brown Bear Bakery

Downtown

Scratch made pastries, desserts, and baked goods highlighting seasonal and local ingredients.

Scratch made pastries, desserts, and baked goods highlighting seasonal and local ingredients.

Ms. Cheri's Donuts & More

East

Family-style bakery with old school charm, serving up all of your donut favorites.

Family-style bakery with old school charm, serving up all of your donut favorites.

Cone Zone

West

Buzzy, local ice cream parlor serving soft-serve cones, shakes, and other sweet treats in colorful digs.

Buzzy, local ice cream parlor serving soft-serve cones, shakes, and other sweet treats in colorful digs.

Graeter's

East

Graeter's is a Cincinnati tradition, serving up familiar favorites of ice cream like black raspberry chip and mint chocolate chip. What better way to end a downtown date... Read more

Graeter's is a Cincinnati tradition, serving up familiar favorites of ice cream like black raspberry chip and mint chocolate chip. What better way to end a downtown date then to head to Graeter's on the Square? The generous scoops of creamy deliciousness are packed with seriously big, chunky pieces of chocolate. Graeter's also... Read More

Tickle Pickle

Uptown

Burgers named after rock 'n roll legends plus sides, shakes, beer, and desserts in a cozy space.

Burgers named after rock 'n roll legends plus sides, shakes, beer, and desserts in a cozy space.

Brio Tuscan Grille

North

Warm, relaxed Italian eatery serving Tuscan-inspired grill fare, wine, and cocktails.

Warm, relaxed Italian eatery serving Tuscan-inspired grill fare, wine, and cocktails.

Putz's Creamy Whip

West

Putz's has a rich tradition on the West Side of Cincinnati, as the family-owned business has been around since 1938. The walk-up ice-cream joint is located in an out-of-... Read more

Putz's has a rich tradition on the West Side of Cincinnati, as the family-owned business has been around since 1938. The walk-up ice-cream joint is located in an out-of-the-way spot near I-74 and Montana Avenue. But families flock to Putz's every summer because of their creamy ice cream, sundaes, milkshakes and more. The stand... Read More

Zip Dip

West

Old-school parlor doling out creative cones, yogurt, and sundaes from a cozy window-serve locale.

Old-school parlor doling out creative cones, yogurt, and sundaes from a cozy window-serve locale.

Loveland Dairy Whip

East

A family-owned business offering a wide variety of soft-serve specialty desserts. After enjoying a day out, stop by and relax with your favorite dessert in our picnic area...

A family-owned business offering a wide variety of soft-serve specialty desserts. After enjoying a day out, stop by and relax with your favorite dessert in our picnic area.

Aglamesis Brothers Ice Cream and Candy Company

Uptown

This is one of the top ice cream places in town; some even say it's the best. More of an old-fashioned ice cream "parlor,' a menu is brought to your table and you are... Read more

This is one of the top ice cream places in town; some even say it's the best. More of an old-fashioned ice cream "parlor,' a menu is brought to your table and you are served there. Opened in 1913, the Oakley location has marble-top counters imported from Italy and a traditional soda fountain with stools. Aglamesis specializes... Read More

Graeter's

North

Graeter's is a Cincinnati tradition, serving up familiar favorites of ice cream like black raspberry chip and mint chocolate chip. What better way to end a downtown date... Read more

Graeter's is a Cincinnati tradition, serving up familiar favorites of ice cream like black raspberry chip and mint chocolate chip. What better way to end a downtown date then to head to Graeter's on the Square? The generous scoops of creamy deliciousness are packed with seriously big, chunky pieces of chocolate. Graeter's also... Read More

Ice Box Dairy Bar

West

Rhino's Frozen Yogurt & Soft Serve

North

Rhino's Frozen Yogurt & Soft Serve is a self-serve ice cream parlor. We offer a variety of flavors of Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt and Sorbet. We have five machines with... Read more

Rhino's Frozen Yogurt & Soft Serve is a self-serve ice cream parlor. We offer a variety of flavors of Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt and Sorbet. We have five machines with two different flavors per machine, as well as a Flavorbust which adds a flavor ring to our soft serve ice cream. We also provide a variety of toppings for your... Read More

Mt. Healthy Dairy Bar

North

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

East

Retro-style chain for steakburgers, hot dogs, and other fast-food staples, plus frozen custard.

Retro-style chain for steakburgers, hot dogs, and other fast-food staples, plus frozen custard.

Frisch's Big Boy

North

Frisch's originated in Cincinnati in 1905, and their famous double-decker Big Boy sandwich was born in 1946. Likewise, Frisch's has been a local favorite for many years,... Read more

Frisch's originated in Cincinnati in 1905, and their famous double-decker Big Boy sandwich was born in 1946. Likewise, Frisch's has been a local favorite for many years, with staples like the breakfast and salad bars, specialty tartar sauce and pumpkin pie. Try a fish sandwich for dinner, a Cherry Coke to drink and top it off... Read More

Corner Coffee Cafe

East

In addition to the full range of coffees, teas and coffee drinks offered here, you'll find pastries and scones in the morning with a full breakfast on Saturdays -... Read more

In addition to the full range of coffees, teas and coffee drinks offered here, you'll find pastries and scones in the morning with a full breakfast on Saturdays - including waffles and biscuits and gravy. There are lunch specials every day plus delectable salad plates, soups and croissant sandwiches.

Bellevue Bistro

South > Riverfront

Bellevue Bistro is a cozy spot in the Fairfield Avenue strip. Soothing tan walls, a fireplace and kitschy memorabilia on the walls add to the bistro's charm. Weekend... Read more

Bellevue Bistro is a cozy spot in the Fairfield Avenue strip. Soothing tan walls, a fireplace and kitschy memorabilia on the walls add to the bistro's charm. Weekend breakfast/brunch specials, priced at only $8.25 feature Belgian waffles, Kentucky hot brown benedict and a variety of breakfast sautes.

Whipty-Do

North

Whipty-Do is a seasonal ice cream shop proudly serving delicious, high quality soft-serve and frozen sweets. If you share in our love for ice cream, then we'd like to... Read more

Whipty-Do is a seasonal ice cream shop proudly serving delicious, high quality soft-serve and frozen sweets. If you share in our love for ice cream, then we'd like to welcome you to your happy place.

Don's Creamy Whip

North

Graeter's

South > Southeast

Orange Leaf

West

Orange Leaf is a self-serve, fill-your-own-bucket, and pay-by-the-ounce shop. With almost 70 flavor options and 35 topping possibilities - not all at once, please - you... Read more

Orange Leaf is a self-serve, fill-your-own-bucket, and pay-by-the-ounce shop. With almost 70 flavor options and 35 topping possibilities - not all at once, please - you can create as much of your perfect dessert as you want.

Frisch's Big Boy

North

Frisch's originated in Cincinnati in 1905, and their famous double-decker Big Boy sandwich was born in 1946. Likewise, Frisch's has been a local favorite for many years,... Read more

Frisch's originated in Cincinnati in 1905, and their famous double-decker Big Boy sandwich was born in 1946. Likewise, Frisch's has been a local favorite for many years, with staples like the breakfast and salad bars, specialty tartar sauce and pumpkin pie. Try a fish sandwich for dinner, a Cherry Coke to drink and top it off... Read More

Macaron Bar

Uptown

The only bakery in Cincinnati dedicated exclusively to French macarons.

The only bakery in Cincinnati dedicated exclusively to French macarons.

Starbucks

Uptown

It wouldn't be a workday without that daily cup o' joe. Take your pick from espresso drinks, lattes, tea, hot chocolate, iced coffee and cappuccinos. Starbucks also... Read more

It wouldn't be a workday without that daily cup o' joe. Take your pick from espresso drinks, lattes, tea, hot chocolate, iced coffee and cappuccinos. Starbucks also rotates seasonal holiday blends and summertime favorites, like Peppermint Mocha Twist or a cold Frappuccino with whipped cream. Sit and sip inside the cozy... Read... Read More

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Uptown

Retro-style chain for steakburgers, hot dogs, and other fast-food staples, plus frozen custard. 

Retro-style chain for steakburgers, hot dogs, and other fast-food staples, plus frozen custard. 

Branch Hill Coffee

East

Enjoy some morning coffee in this enchantingly quaint spot in Loveland. It's a yellow house surrounded by a remarkably colorful garden. Beside the flavored coffees and... Read more

Enjoy some morning coffee in this enchantingly quaint spot in Loveland. It's a yellow house surrounded by a remarkably colorful garden. Beside the flavored coffees and specialty drinks, Branch Hill offers soups, sandwiches and baked goodies. The outdoor patio is a charming place to enjoy a drink with friends. It's near the...... Read More

Walker Bros. Ice Cream

North

Walker Bros. Ice Cream is a walk-up, soft-serve ice cream shop located in the Heritage District of Montgomery, OH. We have fond memories of enjoying ice cream with family... Read more

Walker Bros. Ice Cream is a walk-up, soft-serve ice cream shop located in the Heritage District of Montgomery, OH. We have fond memories of enjoying ice cream with family & friends growing up which inspired us to create a fun ice cream destination in our own community.

Sweet Frog

East

Our goal is to create the best frozen yogurt experience you've ever had! You create your own combination of delicious, soft-serve premium frozen yogurt, then finish it off... Read more

Our goal is to create the best frozen yogurt experience you've ever had! You create your own combination of delicious, soft-serve premium frozen yogurt, then finish it off with any toppings you choose. Our toppings bar is stocked fresh every day with the best ingredients for a light snack, a decadent dessert, and everything in... Read More

The Prohibition Bourbon Bar at Newberry Bros.

South

Locally owned and operated by Peter & Kim Newberry, Newberry Bros, this neighborhood cafe offers more than 1500 bourbons and whiskeys, and counting. Full bar. Wine.... Read more

Locally owned and operated by Peter & Kim Newberry, Newberry Bros, this neighborhood cafe offers more than 1500 bourbons and whiskeys, and counting. Full bar. Wine. Beer. Coffee & espresso. Dog friendly patio. Part of The B-Line. Click here to learn more.

Olio Italian

North

Part of the Kenwood Collection, Olio Italian is bringing little Italy to Cincinnati. Many items will be imported from Italy and in-house gelato is available! They offer... Read more

Part of the Kenwood Collection, Olio Italian is bringing little Italy to Cincinnati. Many items will be imported from Italy and in-house gelato is available! They offer multiple fresh mozzarella dishes and they make their own pasta. Pasta dishes will be light and flavorful with vegetables and tomato sauces. 

Molly's Cupcakes

North

Located inside Liberty Center Shopping Center, Molly's is baking up delicious cupcakes and sending some of the profits to local schools in the community. Every time you... Read more

Located inside Liberty Center Shopping Center, Molly's is baking up delicious cupcakes and sending some of the profits to local schools in the community. Every time you have a cupcake or latte, you are helping kids!