LONG LIVE THE ROADSIDE STAND

Cockeye Creamery | Warren

Sitting just behind Cockeye BBQ, this smallbatch ice cream stand began dishing out scoops in 2019. With unique flavors like Buttermilk Pie (made using fresh-baked pies from the restaurant) and Sweet Corn and Sorghum, this spot offers 30 year-round flavors and a rotating special flavor of the week, like Honey Lavender. 1805 1/2 Parkman Rd. NW, Warren 44485, cockeyecreamery.com

The Cone | West Chester

Look for the orange-and-vanilla, swirl-cone roof to sample a local tradition that dates to 1995, when this vintage, soft-serve-shaped stand was moved to Butler County. Nine all-natural, soft-serve flavors are available, but the orange sherbet is a summer treat that is as famous in these parts as the building where it’s served. 6855 Tylersville Rd., West Chester 45069, thecone.com

The Creamery | Delphos

Founded in 1982, this northwest Ohio spot serves up 24 hand-dipped flavors and a selection of classic soft-serve (including fat-free and sugar-free options). Those looking for something a little different can opt for Waffle Nachos, featuring ice cream and toppings with round waffle chips made for dipping 252 N. Canal St., Delphos 45833, thecreameryofohio.com

THE ROADSIDE ICE CREAM STAND IS AN OHIOAN’S SUMMER OASIS. WE ARE DRAWN IN BY THE LOWTECH MENU BOARD AND SOFT, INVITING GLOW AS DAYLIGHT FADES. THAT COMFORTING FAMILIARITY IS PROOF THAT NOT EVERYTHING CHANGES AND MAKES WHAT WE’RE HANDED THROUGH THE SERVICE WINDOW — FROM SOFT-SERVE CONES TO COLOSSAL MILKSHAKES — ALL THE SWEETER. THESE ROADSIDE SPOTS MERIT A VISIT ON YOUR NEXT CRUISE-WORTHY SUMMER EVENING.

The Dairy Hut | Pataskala

People have been lining up at this little red shed just off state Route 16 since 1973. The stand offers 40 flavors of soft-serve ice cream as well as its famous one-pound specialty sundaes. The hulking creations come in flavors like Buckeye, Turtle Brownie and Bananas Foster. 42 S. Main St., Pataskala 43062, dairy-hut.com

Dairy Isle | Heath

This 1960s-style stand offers seven softserve selections alongside 18 flavors from New York-based Perry’s Ice Cream and is known for its classic banana split. The family-owned business also operates the Fetter’s Dairy Isle locations in the neighboring Licking County city of Newark. 303 S. 30th St., Heath 43056, facebook.com/dairyisle