There’s an undeniable charm to waiting in line at an ice cream shop amid the hustle and bustle and the inevitable youth baseball team that comes in for a postgame treat — but sometimes you just want to enjoy your favorite flavor on the front porch or on the deck. When you don’t have the time or the inclination, grab a pint to-go from one of these local favorites.
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Frosty’s Cake and Ice CreamEver looked at the flavor board and discovered that the one you want doesn’t fit your dietary needs? That never happens at Frosty’s, where everything is dairy-free and 100% vegan. They’re all available in pints ($9). 13343 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 440-857-0845
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Handel’s Homemade Ice cream
This Youngstown-based ice cream company lives by the motto “We never skimp,” promising a mouthful of fixins and flavor throughout each cup, cone or pint ($6.95). With 11 locations throughout
Northeast Ohio and 100 flavors to choose from, you can't go wrong. handelsicecream.com
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Honey Hut ice creamThe word “honey” is in the name for a reason: For nearly 50 years, Honey Hut has served up super-creamy ice cream sweetened with — you guessed it — all-natural Ohio honey. Seasonal flavors rotate every two weeks at locations in Brecksville, Brunswick, Old Brooklyn, Parma and Solon. gohoneyhut.com
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Mason's Creamery
Summer is officially on its way when this Ohio City stand switches from its winter ramen menu to its ice cream offerings. Flavors change at least once a week, and they’re all available by the pint ($9). Most
in-demand is ube, or purple yam. 4401 Bridge Ave., Cleveland, 216-762-1095, masonscreamery.com
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Mitchell’s Homemade ice cream
Mitchell’s is open year-round but shines in the summer, when all nine locations are jam-packed with Clevelanders. Pick up an in-shop pint ($6.95) at locations in Ohio City, Rocky River, Shaker
Heights and more or in local grocery stores like Heinen’s, Dave’s and Giant Eagle. mitchellshomemade.com
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