Find Restaurants Serving Dessert in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

Twisted Cream

South

Serving up specialty ice cream infused with alcohol. Try numerous concoctions or create your own. 

Serving up specialty ice cream infused with alcohol. Try numerous concoctions or create your own. 

Urbana Cafe

Uptown

Coffeehouse serving classic Italian java drinks and tea plus global desserts. 

Coffeehouse serving classic Italian java drinks and tea plus global desserts. 

Dojo Gelato

Uptown

Gelato, ice cream, and coffee shop now open in Northside (originally in Findlay Market).

Gelato, ice cream, and coffee shop now open in Northside (originally in Findlay Market).

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

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

West

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. 

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.

Butler's Pantry

South

A unique variety of gourmet items in a marketplace setting, including a bakery, coffee & tea, juice & smoothies, soup & salad, ice cream & candy, and deli... Read more

A unique variety of gourmet items in a marketplace setting, including a bakery, coffee & tea, juice & smoothies, soup & salad, ice cream & candy, and deli sandwiches.

Pop's Donuts

East

Opened by Chuck Holtman of the famous Holtman family. Enjoy fun and delicious donuts and other bakery treats! 

Opened by Chuck Holtman of the famous Holtman family. Enjoy fun and delicious donuts and other bakery treats! 

Hello Honey

Downtown

Ice cream made from scratch, using fresh ingredients free from artificial colors or flavors. 

Ice cream made from scratch, using fresh ingredients free from artificial colors or flavors. 

Simply Rolled Ice Cream

Downtown

Thai-inspired ice cream rolls with custom housemade recipes and unlimited toppings. 

Thai-inspired ice cream rolls with custom housemade recipes and unlimited toppings. 

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. 

Silver Grove Dari-Bar

South > Southeast

Streetpops

Uptown

Small batch gourmet pops in some crazy flavors. Stop in at one of three locations or find them at area farmers markets and festivals.

Small batch gourmet pops in some crazy flavors. Stop in at one of three locations or find them at area farmers markets and festivals.

Insomnia Cookies

Uptown

Get your late night cookie fix with Insomnia Cookies who stay open late, so you can snack great! 

Get your late night cookie fix with Insomnia Cookies who stay open late, so you can snack great! 

The Cone

North

Quirky soft-serve ice cream, yogurt, and ice stand shaped like a swirl cone, with family games and rides.

Quirky soft-serve ice cream, yogurt, and ice stand shaped like a swirl cone, with family games and rides.

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. 

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

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.

Frisch's Big Boy

South > Southeast

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

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.

The Creamy Whip

North

The best soft serve around with many homemade flavors. Seasonal flavors always available.

The best soft serve around with many homemade flavors. Seasonal flavors always available.

Nanny Belle's

North

Ice cream shop selling soft serve, milkshakes, floats, ice cream sandwiches, and other sweet treats.

Ice cream shop selling soft serve, milkshakes, floats, ice cream sandwiches, and other sweet treats.

Del Gardo's

South

Del Gardo is a Cannoli Catering Studio as penned by owner Steve Del Gardo. Try canolli offerings from classic Cannoli to Wasabi, bourbon and many other unique ans... Read more

Del Gardo is a Cannoli Catering Studio as penned by owner Steve Del Gardo. Try canolli offerings from classic Cannoli to Wasabi, bourbon and many other unique ans flavorful cannoli choices! 

Li'l Goodie Shoppe

North

The family-owned Li'l Goodie Shoppe has any kind of ice cream concoction and flavor you can imagine, from big sundaes to malts to flurries. They also serve non-fat yogurt... Read more

The family-owned Li'l Goodie Shoppe has any kind of ice cream concoction and flavor you can imagine, from big sundaes to malts to flurries. They also serve non-fat yogurt and homemade sherbet.They have a very popular drive-thru, but you can also walk right up to the windows and eat your treat on the shaded picnic tables.

Main Cup

East

Main Cup is a cozy, comfortable spot in Milford, where they brew and roast their own coffee. The place can be so warm and inviting, patrons don't want to leave when they... Read more

Main Cup is a cozy, comfortable spot in Milford, where they brew and roast their own coffee. The place can be so warm and inviting, patrons don't want to leave when they start roasting. They also serve pastries, like big muffins, bagels, casseroles and quiche. On a nice day, they have a couple spots out front for eating. Stop... Read More

Grand Finale Restaurant

North

Crepes, steaks, seafood, and lots of desserts are offered in a quaint, old-world setting.

Crepes, steaks, seafood, and lots of desserts are offered in a quaint, old-world setting.

Starbucks

Uptown

It wouldn't be a workday without that daily cup o' joe. Take your pick from espresso drinks, lattes, teas, 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, teas, 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

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.

Brio Tuscan Grille

South > Riverfront

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

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

Brij Mohan

North

This little, simple diner in Sharonville serves Indian cuisine, with saag being very popular. Seriously, any type of authentic Indian dessert you can imagine they probably... Read more

This little, simple diner in Sharonville serves Indian cuisine, with saag being very popular. Seriously, any type of authentic Indian dessert you can imagine they probably carry in their deli case, including gulab jamun, patisa and rasmalai.

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

Kitty's Coffee

Downtown

If you're looking for a morning brew or an iced treat, than Kitty's Coffee is the place to stop in the morning. Kitty's also offers delectable pastries to go along with... Read more

If you're looking for a morning brew or an iced treat, than Kitty's Coffee is the place to stop in the morning. Kitty's also offers delectable pastries to go along with your morning joe and newspaper.

The Dip

North

It's a nice day and you're looking for a lite meal. Well, come down and take a 'dip' (oh, bad pun). This neighborhood eatery serves all-American food along with a... Read more

It's a nice day and you're looking for a lite meal. Well, come down and take a 'dip' (oh, bad pun). This neighborhood eatery serves all-American food along with a delicious selection of ice cream. The ocean theme makes you feel like you're having a day at the beach (these puns just don't stop). And if you want to bring along... Read More

Urbana Cafe

Downtown

Bright, multi-level coffeehouse serving classic Italian java drinks and tea plus global desserts.

Bright, multi-level coffeehouse serving classic Italian java drinks and tea plus global desserts.

Bonomini Bakery

Uptown

Family-owned and operated for three generations, this bakery offers donuts, coffecakes, cupcakes, and crullers.

Family-owned and operated for three generations, this bakery offers donuts, coffecakes, cupcakes, and crullers.

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. 

Buona Terra

Uptown

Gelato, crepes and gourmet desserts. Made fresh daily by hand in micro batches.

Gelato, crepes and gourmet desserts. Made fresh daily by hand in micro batches.

Regina Bakery

West

Neat and simple, this is an old-fashioned bakery and deli. Regina's offers pastries and cakes of course, with coffee or a beverage, along with traditional deli sandwiches...

Neat and simple, this is an old-fashioned bakery and deli. Regina's offers pastries and cakes of course, with coffee or a beverage, along with traditional deli sandwiches.

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. 

Graeter's

Uptown

Mt. Washington Creamy Whip & Bakery

East

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.

Graeter's

Uptown

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