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Aglamesis Bro's Ice Cream & Chocolates · Oakley
The Oakley parlor preserves the marble counters, tiled floor, and table service of an old-fashioned soda shop. Cincinnati Magazine's ice cream guide highlights a family business known for small-batch ice cream and handmade chocolates. Sundaes, shakes, fruit ices, and boxed candy make the Madison Road shop as suited to lingering as to carrying dessert home.
Holtman's Donut Shop · Loveland
Holtman's Donut Shop brings an established local bakery operation to its Loveland storefront on State Route 28. CityBeat's donut guide names the shop and a specific donut worth seeking out. The focused bakery counter offers enough variety to support a mixed box, whether the preference runs toward familiar styles or more elaborate finishes.
Mazunte Taqueria · Madisonville
Mazunte draws on Oaxacan flavors for tacos, salsas, and corn based dishes that helped shape Cincinnati’s modern taqueria scene. The menu works well for sharing, with tacos, salsas, and larger plates offering several routes through the kitchen’s regional focus. Corn and chiles remain central throughout the meal.