Columbus, OHIce Cream

Mardi Gras pairs familiar chocolate and fruit scoops with Indian flavors such as rajbhog, kesar pista, and mango. The Hard Road shop makes its ice cream in house, giving the freezer case a broad range that rewards mixing a classic favorite with a flavor built from saffron, nuts, or tropical fruit.

Diamonds specializes in Mexican ice cream, fruit drinks, and frozen treats prepared at its Bethel Sawmill shop. The rotating case moves from creamy standards to bright fruit flavors, while paletas and aguas frescas widen the options. It is a useful stop when a scoop and something refreshing both sound right.

Ritzy's brings a retro counter format to North High Street, serving burgers alongside a serious house ice cream program. Hand dipped scoops, sundaes, shakes, and seasonal flavors give the dessert side its own identity. The old school room and straightforward service make it easy to linger over a cone.

Laguna combines a Mexican street food menu with a dedicated ice cream counter at its Hard Road storefront. The freezer holds colorful fruit and cream flavors that work after tacos or as a visit of their own. Generous scoops and playful combinations give the dessert side more substance than a token add on.

Clown Cones has served Cleveland Avenue with house made ice cream, candy, and confections for decades. The compact shop leans into cheerful nostalgia, with colorful decor and a deep flavor board. Scoops, sundaes, and chocolate treats make it a neighborhood dessert counter with an unusually broad handmade selection.