Arrow Queen
Arrow Queen is an icon in the New Carlisle community serving cyclones, shakes, and hand-dipped ice cream. This ice cream shop/restaurant has been locally owned and operated since 1970. Arrow Queen is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday-Monday. The grill shuts down at 8 p.m. It is located at 429 N. Main St. in New Carlisle. To contact Arrow Queen, call 937-845-9979.
Credit: Barbara Perenic
Credit: Barbara Perenic
Fent’s Dairy Corner
Fent’s Dairy Corner is a local favorite serving thick shakes, flavor burst ice cream, and cyclones. This family owned business is open 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. It is located at 6301 Troy Rd. in Springfield. To contact Fent’s Dairy Corner, call 937-964-1700.
Hershey’s Ice Cream
This small shop offers 44 authentic ice cream flavors, each hand-dipped by owner Rick Smith, his family, or a staff member. The shop is open 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. It is located at 1538 Moorefield Rd. in Springfield. To contact Hershey’s Ice Cream, call 937-342-1136.
Lee Ann’s Dairy Delight
Lee Ann’s Dairy Delight is known for their banana splits, ice cream, frozen yogurt, milkshakes, and fast food. The ice cream store is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday. It is located at 619 E. High St. in Springfield. To contact Lee Ann’s Dairy Delight, call 937-561-4475.
Kone Korner Ice Cream & Deli
This family ice cream shop and restaurant has been serving the community since 1978. Kone Korner sells hand-dipped and soft-served ice cream, frozen treats, fresh sandwiches, and specialty subs. The restaurant is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. It is located at 3709 St. Paris Pike in Springfield. To contact Lee Ann’s Dairy Delight, call 937-390-2663.
South Vienna Market and Dairy
South Vienna Market and Dairy, along with providing essential grocery items, serves ice cream and frozen yogurt. The kitchen serves desserts 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday. It is located at 21 W. Main St. in South Vienna. To contact South Vienna Market and Dairy, call 937-568-9440.
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