It's summertime, the weather's warm, so why not take a break from shopping Beavercreek homes for sale and get a scrumptious ice cream? There are several cool options around town, and our REALTORS® as always, can tell you the top choices for enjoying ice cream in the summer or anytime. So let's get going and see what we can find.

1. Graeter's. 2330-A N. Fairfield Road, Dayton
   Family-owned Graeter's still makes ice cream the old-fashioned way — in French pots, 2.5 gallons at a time. Graeter's has 50 retail locations, with ice cream, candy, and other desserts. They've been making delicious small-batch ice cream since 1870, when the founder started selling ice cream in Cincinnati from street carts. Today, Graeter's is still known for its creamy, quality ingredients and specially made, rich chocolate chips. The company survived the Depression and World War II's sugar shortage. The French pot method was updated for modern production, but Graeter's held onto small batch and good quality. So stop in for a cool break in the Graeter's nearest you, and see what small batch ice cream is all about.
   
   
2. Jet Freeze, 4014 E. Patterson Rd., Beavercreek
   Jet Freeze is notorious in a good way for its soft-serve ice cream in myriad flavors. Jet Freeze ice cream is so beloved by Ohio folks that people drive here from miles away to get their favorite flavor, such as Dole Whip with Pineapple and Cherry, plus Mango and Pomegranate, Blueberry, Cherry Diptop, and many more. The atmosphere is simple and laid back, but the ice cream stands out in the dessert firmament. If soft-serve is your dream dessert, Jet Freeze is what you need.
   
   
3. Jubie's Creamery. 471 W. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd., Fairborn
   Jubie's Creamery, turning 5 in July, offers a great selection of soft serve, traditional, or sorbet — with a menu that rotates with the seasons. Enjoy dairy-free, cones, sundaes, parfaits, blasts, shakes, and cookies. Eat ice cream on the large patio or in the clean, spacious indoor area that can accommodate families or groups. There's also a drive-through, which is perfect for winter days when you don't want to get out of your car. Also, Jubie's has Pup Cups for Fido. Check out Jubie's Facebook page for its fabulous birthday promotions.
   
   
4. The Sweet Retreat. 2613 S. Smithville, Dayton
   Summertime flavors are premiering at The Sweet Retreat. You'll want to try Lemon Dole Whip or Strawberry Arctic Blast. Got some summer birthdays to celebrate? What could be a better celebratory dessert than Birthday Cake Batter Soft Serve? Or how about Salted Caramel Chocolate Pretzel ice cream — just because?  Take advantage of the outdoor seating this summer, or when you're in a hurry, the curbside parking.
   
   
5. Ritter's Frozen Custard of Beavercreek. 2531 Dayton-Xenia Rd. Beavercreek
   This delicious frozen custard is made daily at the Beavercreek location of Ritter's Frozen Custard. Ritter's serves the Flavors of the Day, which recently were Cookie Dough, Mint Chocolate Chip, Strawberry Romance, and Waffle Nut Crunch. Sound inviting? Ritter's also has Waffle Cones and Bowls. Hungry for a little more than dessert? Have a scrumptious Hot Dog or Hamburger.

There are, of course, many other places to enjoy ice cream in Beavercreek and its environs, including The Dairy Station, 704 N. Detroit St., Xenia, and Culp's Cafe in the Park 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton. See how many others you can find as you expand your search beyond this list.

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