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Aug 12, 2023

These Ice Cream Pints Pair Perfectly With a Cleveland Summer

There’s an undeniable charm to waiting in line at an ice cream shop amid the

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 creamThis 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 CreamerySummer 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 creamMitchell'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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