Ice Cream is my favorite in Columbus. Better than Jeni's in my opinion. Worth the two block walk…read morefrom High Street. IC Sandwiches are the bomb!

Celly! great place great people and yummy food + the workers are absolutely goated!!!!!read more

Thank you to a fellow yelper who recommended this! I had reviewed an ice cream shop down the street…read morefrom here and some one said Johnson was much better. They are correct. This is some of the best ice cream around. Open since 1950 this ice cream shop is sure to please! I enjoyed a flavor called carmel pie and it was delicious! It melted slowly and left a wonderful finish. The scope was huge and my belly was truly satisfied. My husband had the Columbus crunch and loved it. They have sundaes that I will get next time! ( the Irish crunch) Shakes, malts and pup cups for your doggies. Inside and outside seating. Plenty of parking nearby. Super friendly service. Small batch ice cream at its best! Single $4.00 double $5.50 and triple scoop $7.00 Choose this place over the other options nearby.

Our family of four had a Indiana-Ohio road trip. We stayed in Dublin, OH for our Columbus segment…read more Dublin is very family-friendly and there are several spots in the general area with excellent meal and dessert options. We stopped by Johnson's around 6:30 pm on a Sunday and there was no wait. We had three scoops and shared birthday cake, strawberry, and Buckeye fever. The birthday cake was a tad too sweet for me but the other two flavors were very enjoyable.

Pros: The were open on a chilly Easter Sunday…read moreTastes using regular spoon instead of plastic - the Earth thanks you! Super creamy ice creams with lots of flavor options Friendly service Cons: 6 dollars a scoop The caramel flavor didn't taste anything like caramel. If I closed my eyes I would have guessed it was vanilla. I'll try another flavor the next time. Pro tip: If you are visiting Buckeye Lake, it's worth a visit for the novelty.

I love the atmosphere with the decorative front porch and old school seating inside. So many…read morechoices for ice cream, sundaes, and shakes. I went with a simple butter brickle ice cream scoop. It was delicious especially on a hot summer day. The servers were quick and efficient. We will be back!

OMG!!! This is a gem located in the middle of this residential area. They have plenty of options…read moreavailable. Their service is good. They helped explain their menu. They are good for sit-down and take out. They also have outdoor seating. It is good for family friendly and business casual. There is a huge parking space right in front of this ice cream place.

| Johnson's Real Ice Cream - New Albany, OH 160 W Main St,…read moreNew Albany, OH 43054 Visited: Aug 3, 2025 | Takeout -- What we ordered: * Jr. Scoop (Butterscotch Toffee) - Sugar Cone - $4.25 * Single Scoop split 1/2 Butter Pecan + 1/2 Butterscotch Toffee - Sugar Cone - $4.75 We asked for cups on the side -- these were two-handed cones, no question. -- Flavor notes: * Butterscotch Toffee: Buttery, smooth, with soft bits of toffee that didn't overtake the bite * Butter Pecan: Heavier on the pecans than the flavor. The base leaned a little plain -- almost watery in taste -- but it was full of nuts and held texture well. Melt-wise, it held up just long enough to enjoy without rushing -- not that artificial stuff that sits like wax, but not soft-serve-level meltdown either. You've got a comfortable few minutes before it starts sliding. -- Total: $10.98 (with tip) -- Quick info: * Wait time: 5-10 min * Parking: 1-hour signs closest to storefront; rest of the lot is unmarked and free * Seating: benches + brick ledge outside * Noise: chill, steady foot traffic * Accessibility: Yes * Allergy info: clearly posted * Dairy-free: Yes (coconut-based and sorbet) -- Would I come back? Absolutely. The ice cream was good, the scoops were serious, and the side cup wasn't extra -- but it was essential.

Rolled ice cream at its best! New management as of January and this place is definitely a place to…read morecheck out! There are a ton of toppings and drizzles to choose from and they even have smoothies and bubble teas! The owner told us they also have Dubai chocolate, strawberry cups, and Kulfii as well! There was plenty of parking and there's additional parking in the back of the shopping plaza. The owner was very kind and friendly and our ice cream was great! We will definitely be back!

Good flavored ice cream with a multitude of flavors and combinations. If you pick a flavor you…read moredon't like then it's more of a you thing than them as most of the stuff here is customizable. Flavor profiles of the various ice cream combinations are there like if you choose s'mores then it'll have the classic s'mores ingredients such as marshmallow, chocolate, graham crackers. One drawback to this place is little to no staff. Not one did the one worker have to take all the orders but he had to stop and make each individual item himself. We waited 30-40 mins before eating our treat from the moment of entering, waiting behind 6 people, ordering ourselves, paying, staffer making it, and then giving us our ice cream. Also there is little to No seating inside or outside. 3 Stars for the wait, one staffer, little to no seating inside or out. This is the type of stuff you've kinda gotta eat while you're there or you'll have a soupy mess trying to get it home before it melts. Are you supposed to walk back in forth in that busy parking lot (cars do a clean 50 or 60 mph through the parking lot NO CAP) chomping on ice cream? Outside of this the product produced is VERY GOOD

Nice people, decent food, delicious ice cream, as of 2025 open year round! I enjoyed my grill…read morecheese and ham on a ciabatta roll. Everything was fresh and they wrapped the giant sandwich in two halves. Nice touch.

Nice treat today in this hot Ohio heat. Grand daughter had Rainbow Sherbert with a chocolate…read moresprinkle cone. The cone looked yummy, the ice cream was a very hefty scoop. She loved it. We also took a cute pic outside.

Walking around after pizza. Wife decides she wants ice cream. Got mighty mint n chip on a cone…read more Busy place for a day after heavy rain.

Great location and fun spot to stop in. I hope that area in Canal continues to expand, with Shades,…read morethe coffee shop, breweries, etc. Much nicer than anything we have in Pickerington. The ice cream was average. It definitely tasted like a home made ice cream. Not to be harsh, but straight garbage compared to Handle's (my benchmark hometown ice cream). The workers were friendly and fairly attentive. High school age or young 20's which is ideal for an ice cream shop. I would stop in again to get a treat for the family if I'm in the area. I would not go out of my way to come here.

A great little shop offering many flavors you won't find anywhere else! They offer cones, bowls,…read moreand milkshakes. Service was a bit slow but fine. The shop is small but has a decent amount of seating.

The interior of Mardi Gras could definitely use an upgrade! Very old and not aesthetically…read morepleasing, also the seating barely exists and I find that problematic for an ice cream shop, especially in a location that is not very walkable. The ice cream, on the other hand, offers very unique flavors. My favorite is the lychee flavor for anyone willing to try more tropical fruity flavors. It is, however, still rich because the sweetness is close to an Indian malai sweet. In December, they had a buy 1 get 1 special, which was a great deal and I got 4 pints. I chose guava, lychee, and Reese's oreo for my son. Guava is not my favorite, it is a tangy more fruity flavor. I really enjoyed the honey ginger milkshake here also. They also had a 12 days of Christmas special to try different scoops daily, which I thought was fun. One thing to note about this shop is that it closes on after December 31st all the way to March, so if you need to get any flavors in, it's best to get the buy 1 get 1 deal before they close.