The Mt Healthy Dairy Bar is the quintessential neighborhood midcentury inspired summer soft serve place. A small brick building with a walk up and a drive through window. While there is no inside area to enjoy your treats- there is a large area with picnic tables next to the building. There is also a public parking lot adjacent to it. I had a chocolate malt. When I order one I always ask for extra-malt, but feel like it is hardly ever a true "extra malt". This was definitely extra malt, it was one of the best soft serve chocolate malts I've had! Prices are fair and there is a wide variety of sweet frozen concoctions to choose from. read more

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Love love love the Mt. Healthy Dairy Bar! The staff is always friendly and they make sure they get that line moving! The drive thru is always more packed than the line outside even on a nice sunny day. My favorite is the big blue ice cream. They have huge portions so you only really need a kids or a small lol. Just make sure you bring cash because they don't take credit card. read more

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My. Healthy Dairy Bar never disappoints. Samantha (Sam) and Sondra are always a delight to see. The portion size very much matches the price. The chocolate was perfect. The chili is delicious on top of that delicious hotdog they have. Although they were very busy, we still got through the drive thru line in a reasonable amount of time. I forgot to take pics of anything, next time I'll take some good ones! read more

Best creamy whipped in the city. And the portions are ginormous. They only take cash, but it's totally worth a trip to the atm in order to go. read more

We left my local dairy bar because there was only drive through available and the line was long and not moving. This Dairy Bar in Mt Healthy is new to me but I'm glad I found it. There was service at the drive through and walk up window and it was quick and the workers were efficient and so kind. I got my typical glacier with vanilla ice cream and cherry slushy. I would've liked more cherry flavor but didn't go back to ask. They had a cherry sherbet that we took home and it was incredible. So much flavor. I'll be trying other options this summer!! read more

I've been here a couple times. Yesterday a friend and I went. There's almost always a line, and I take that as a good sign!! Everything I've tried from here has been amazing! This time I had the Frosted Animal Cracker Flurry. It was delicious!! I think next time I'll go for a simple vanilla cone, because the ice cream on my flurry was fantastic all on its own. The cookies were bonus flavor at that point! read more

Mt. Healthy Dairy Bar - Frosted Animal Cracker Flurry - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Ice cream and I are a so-so pair. It's rare for me to crave/want ice cream. When I do, I usually go for something small, or a shake. This particular summer day, my wife, niece and i decided to stop at the Mt. Healthy Dairy Bar for a small treat. Now one thing I will say, is they have a decent variety of flavors, toppings and styles. In fact, it took us a few minutes or so, just to look over the menu. The friendly woman behind the counter asked us if we were ready to order. She also answered our questions concerning a few menu items, then we placed our orders. Our niece got a blue raspberry ice cream. My wife got something almost like a sundae and I had gotten a cherry shake. We were all happy with what we had received. I was especially pleased, because some places can't make a cherry shake with a good mix of cherries, not-too-sweet flavoring and ice cream. However, Mt. Healthy Dairy Bar really knows how to do it right. I encourage anyone to at least give this place a try. You will be glad you did. read more

Says on their yelp that they "take Apple Pay" when they actually do not. Needs updated as I drove 20 mins out of my way to go assuming their yelp saying that was correct. read more

What can I say? It's a top-notch soft serve ice cream bar with a friendly staff and generous portions. I wish the speed was faster and they would accept cards, but those are small gripes compared to overall satisfaction. read more

I love to see teenagers with great customer service! They have a drive thur or a walk up window. They don't take card...cash only! So that's why I gave 4 stars ...it's 2023...people don't carry cash! I went to the ATM! Lol I don't live close by but I would drive there for a date night or to take the girls for a ice cream date! read more

Mt. Healthy Dairy Bar - Strawberry shortcake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The best thing I could have asked for on a hot summer day! My sister got the pretzel with cheese that had a little kick to it and the blue raspberry burst and kept raving about how creamy the ice cream was. The medium cone was HUGE. I got the burger which was juicy and delicious and the upside down banana split. Highly recommend! read more

Mt. Healthy Dairy Bar - Hamburger Upsidedown Banana Split Pretzel with Cheese - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

OMGGGG ! If you are from Cincinnati, this is a must stop. I love the blue ice cream from kings island and they have it along with any other treat you can think of! They have a walk up as well as a DRIVE THROUGH ! 10/10 recommend. read more

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Friendly customer service and really tasty ice cream. We drove from quite a ways a way to give the blue soft serve a try. It did not disappoint! read more

Mt. Healthy Dairy Bar is one of the better ice cream places in the Cincinnati area. It's locally owned, making it better than the chains. The service is fast and friendly. It has a good assortment. The menu has ice cream and hot foods. It has all the ice cream basics. I had an orange slushie, which is one of several slushie flavors. These are about $1.50 for a regular size. It should be said this place is cash only. This wasn't a problem for me because I had a few dollars, but you should know this. I like places like this more than the corporate chains. It's nice not having to deal with a fake corporate atmosphere. There are plenty of independently owned ice cream stores in the area but there still need to be more. read more

Mt. Healthy Dairy Bar - Orange Slushie - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Was excited to try this place out but kinda got disappointed. The lady didn't seem to be listening to us well as we had to repeat ourselves. The girl with glasses was acting kinda awkward. We got the hot fudge cake ice cream. The fudge was Luke warm and we asked for chocolate and vanilla swirl ice cream on it but they just put vanilla. The cake was dry and the ice cream was creamy but didn't taste like anything amazing. Could be a tasty treat on a hot day but I wouldn't go out my way to go here again. read more

Yessss I absolutely love this! Their foot longs are good I typically get a footlong with everything in it and a side of nacho cheese to dip it in and a blue ice cream with sprinkles or cookie dough. Most likely the brownie treat, no whipped cream, no cherry add sprinkles typically about $13 depending on the topping read more

Mt. Healthy Dairy Bar - Chilli Foot Long blue ice cream with cookie dough 16oz - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This is a classic creamy whip with all the flavor sundaes one mix get want. The creamy whip is very vanilla and smooth. The brownie sundae my kid got was enormous would have been great for 3 of us to share. I got a small cherry sherbet creamy whip and for a small it was rather large. read more

Great prices and flavor options and very accommodating and expedient service and friendly staff definitely a hidden gem. Very family friendly ambiance as well. read more

Best ice cream in town love the dipped cones do not miss out I parked and walked up to window it was faster

Initially I thought this dairy bar was good and about average for a dairy bar. After visiting many others, I would say this place is above average and very consistent with portions and recipes and the staff is always great! read more

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Best soft served ice cream in the city hands down. It always taste fresh and the servers are always polite.

This ice cream hotspot beyond satisfies a sweet tooth. The sizes are all huge, you'll be fine with a small. The staff is always friendly, & really makes you feel as you should when treating yourself. If you order the brownie delight, add extra brownies, the huge portion of ice cream is disproportionate. However, we've never left unsatisfied! read more

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I don't crave ice cream often and -- to be completely honest -- I think that most parlors are the same. That is until the Mt. Healthy Dairy Bar comes into the conversation. I grew up frequenting this stand situated on the bustling Hamilton Avenue. The surrounding businesses aren't what one would call welcoming, but somehow it works. From its standard ice cream cones to flurries, shakes, blizzards and dip tops, there are more than enough options to satisfy even the most discerning ice cream connoisseur. The Dairy Bar even recently started making and selling a Blueberry/Blue Raspberry soft serve that is reminiscent of the famous Smurf ice cream from Kings Island. And, well, if you're not in the mood to pay a $40 entry to KI, the Dairy Bar is a fantastic alternative. While the ice cream selection may be expansive enough, there are also plenty of food items as well for a quick bite before indulging in a sweet treat finale. I typically opt for either a small chocolate/vanilla swirl cone with chocolate sprinkles or a chocolate milkshake made with chocolate/vanilla swirl ice cream. I recently ordered the latter and, boy, I may never get the former again. The milkshake was outstanding. In fact, I'm craving one now. And if the Dairy Bar can bring me to crave ice cream, it has to be great. read more

Mt. Healthy Dairy Bar - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The ice cream is delicious, but 3 small cones were over $10 which seems a little high for what you get.

One of the best soft serve ice cream places. I always get a flurry and they never skimp out on whatever topping I choose. It is cash only, not sure if that's stated anywhere online. This beats DQ hands down. Just wish it was open year round. read more

Mt. Healthy Dairy Bar - Cookie Dough flurry - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This is a little hidden gem located on Hamilton Ave and it is easy to pass right by it. I decided to stop and try their ice cream. Oh yea, I think I fell in love. The soft serve is very flavorful. It has the perfect amount of softness and sweetness. The price per portion exceeds my expectation. I would always go to the other ice cream place that is less than 10 mins away, but not anymore. If you are in Mt. Healthy, this is the place to get ice cream. read more

Mt. Healthy Dairy Bar - Raspberry sherbet twist with vanilla ice cream. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

In my humble opinion, MHDB (as it is known in our house) is the best dairy bar for miles around. The soft serve is creamy and delicious and my personal favorite, the Reese's Cup Flurry made with chocolate ice cream is the stuff dreams are made of. The serving size is generous and there is just enough soft serve to bind the big chunks of fresh peanut butter cup together. It's probably a good thing they close for the winter!! The service is always prompt and friendly too. read more

Mt. Healthy Dairy Bar - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I Love this place.Its a great place to get something chilli on a extremely hot day.Some of the best soft served ice cream I've ever had.I recommend the chocolate swirl,but you really can't go wrong with plain vanilla read more

Cheap ice cream! A small ice cream here is like a medium ice cream anywhere else. Best ice cream in town by a mile. Great service and never a bad experience here. read more

The Mt Healthy Dairy Bar offers pretty standard ice cream stand fare, but just done a little better. The Dairy Bar has a small menu of actual food items. I ordered the foot long chili dog with mustard and onions. The dog featured Cincinnati style chili which was pretty standard, not great not bad, just okay. If you're looking for chili dogs I would suggest going to a Cincinnati favorite like Skyline. Soft-serve ice cream treats are the real focus of this roadside stand. They have a wide array of shakes, freezes, flurries and cones. The ice cream items remind me of similar Dairy Queen huts I used to go to as a kid. This place is definitely good for hot days where cold soft serve is a must. read more

Visited the Mt Healthy Dairy Bar last night. The line moved very quickly, and the staff were friendly. The young gentleman that took my order suggested a candy apple sundae, and it was delicious! Prices were reasonable and there were a variety of options. read more

One of the best places in Cincinnati to get ice cream! Friendly service every time!!!

This place is fantastic. We love these roadside ice cream type places - they are always delicious and reasonably priced. This one didn't disappoint. The Dairy Bar was staffed by friendly people and the servings were very generous. Since it's fairly close to home, I think this will be our new go-to ice cream spot. read more

A little slice of Americana on Hamilton Avenue! No scenery to be had here, just the bustle of the busy street, a few tall trees, and grass patches with picnic tables. I have been going here since I was a little girl (back then I ordered a Snowman) and whenever I get a craving for soft serve this is all that I want. They offer some food, just the usual ice cream stand fair like coneys, nachos, and soft pretzels. None of that is very impressive. The ice cream treats and the soft serve is where it's at. My favorites are the Glacier, which is a slushy with soft serve piled high in the center and whipped cream or a PFC Sundae, which is pecans, fudge, and chocolate sauce. I also love the flavor burst ice creams, which are vanilla soft serve with an intensely flavored stripe on the sides or the monthly frozen yogurt flavor. They also offer lots of other frozen treats like milkshakes, flurries, slushies, and banana splits. They also have recently brought out a "Blue Ice Cream," which is a dupe for the King's Island's Smurf Ice Cream. A little additional info: they are CASH ONLY. Also, as far as I have seen they are pet friendly since it is a walk up stand. Along with being a walk-up stand they are only open seasonally. They usually open sometime in March or later and seem to close around September. There is a drive thru, but the lines can get long and don't go very fast. It is a pretty busy area of that street and it is also next to a funeral home, so if there is a service there can be more traffic in the parking lot, which is something to keep in mind if you are bringing rambunctious little ones. read more

The best west side ice cream. Creamier tha most other dairy bars. And a great value. Even their small cup will fill you up.

This place is awesome. We ordered small dipped cones and they were huge and perfect. I want to try all of the iced creams but I can picture myself getting the butterscotch dipped cone many 100's of times. Either way is good with me. read more

Best soft serve ever! And really great soft serve sherbet! And the people are so nice. Love this place!!

It's just good soft serve at the Mount healthy dairy bar. There's a place down the street closer to me who's soft serve doesn't even compare to their ice cream. The Mount healthy dairy bars Softserve is actually creamy. I love it. read more

Only gave it 4 stars because it requires CASH to go there but that's really only an inconvenience. The cones are large and delicious. The ice cream is good. The chocolate is chocolaty which I like. The entrance is on the street next to the building the other driveway is an exit only. Enjoy! read more

Whatever brand machine/mix they use for their soft serve really makes their soft serve outstanding. Very creamy and thick. It's better then I've had at any other around. Wish they took check/credit cards. It's 2015. read more