Although this Cincinnati-based chain remains exclusive to Ohio,
Indiana and northern Kentucky, enlightened dessert fanatics across the
country are screaming for Graeter's ice cream. Ben Cohen, co-founder of
Ben & Jerry's, named it one of the top 10 places in America to get
ice cream. Style guru Colin Cowie recommends that out-of-state party
hosts ship in pints for their guests. Even Oprah Winfrey claims the
butter pecan is "the best ice cream [she’s] ever tasted!" The secret to
Graeter's success lies in the process: Ever since Louis C. Graeter
opened his small ice cream parlor in 1870, each batch has been
laboriously made by hand, two gallons at a time. The French pot method
involves swirling the egg custard and fresh cream batter in a large
refrigerant, limiting air intake and thus thickening the consistency of
the finished product, and each flavor receives individual treatment.
Black raspberry chip remains the all-time best seller, with classic
chocolate chip a close second. The more than two dozen flavors for sale
at any one time can range from mocha chocolate chip and double brownie
to mango and raspberry sorbet, depending upon the season. Vanilla,
chocolate and mint chocolate chip are old standbys, while the signature
"Buckeye Blitz" (chocolate loaded with peanut butter cookie dough and
chocolate chips) provides a decadent alternative to traditional flavors.
"Graeter's is the BEST ice cream you'll ever eat, anywhere in the world."
—
The Early Show,
CBS News
Open during lunch and dinner hours daily.
Although this Cincinnati-based chain remains exclusive to Ohio,
Indiana and northern Kentucky, enlightened dessert fanatics across the
country are screaming for Graeter's ice cream. Ben Cohen, co-founder of
Ben & Jerry's, named it one of the top 10 places in America to get
ice cream. Style guru Colin Cowie recommends that out-of-state party
hosts ship in pints for their guests. Even Oprah Winfrey claims the
butter pecan is "the best ice cream [she’s] ever tasted!" The secret to
Graeter's success lies in the process: Ever since Louis C. Graeter
opened his small ice cream parlor in 1870, each batch has been
laboriously made by hand, two gallons at a time. The French pot method
involves swirling the egg custard and fresh cream batter in a large
refrigerant, limiting air intake and thus thickening the consistency of
the finished product, and each flavor receives individual treatment.
Black raspberry chip remains the all-time best seller, with classic
chocolate chip a close second. The more than two dozen flavors for sale
at any one time can range from mocha chocolate chip and double brownie
to mango and raspberry sorbet, depending upon the season. Vanilla,
chocolate and mint chocolate chip are old standbys, while the signature
"Buckeye Blitz" (chocolate loaded with peanut butter cookie dough and
chocolate chips) provides a decadent alternative to traditional flavors.
"Graeter's is the BEST ice cream you'll ever eat, anywhere in the world."
—
The Early Show,
CBS News
Open during lunch and dinner hours daily.