Graeter's Ice Cream

Graeter's Ice Cream in Madeira is a Cincinnati institution where kids can experience truly exceptional ice cream made using traditional French Pot methods. Famous for their massive chocolate chips (some the size of your palm!) and incredibly creamy texture, this beloved local chain offers a welcoming family atmosphere where choosing between flavors like Black Raspberry Chip and Mint Chocolate Chip becomes the biggest decision of the day.

• ✓Legendary giant chocolate chips that kids can't stop talking about
• ✓Creamy, dense French Pot ice cream with authentic, rich flavors
• ✓Black Raspberry Chip,the signature flavor that's a Cincinnati must-try
• ✓Friendly staff who are patient with kids and generous with samples
• ✓Affordable prices make it easy to treat the whole family

1. 1.Ask for a sample before ordering,staff are generous with tastings, which helps indecisive kids make their choice
2. 2.The chocolate chips are massive and can be hard for young children to bite through; consider ordering flavors with chips in a cup rather than cone for toddlers
3. 3.Visit during off-peak hours (weekday afternoons) to avoid long lines, especially in summer when waits can stretch 20+ minutes
4. 4.Take your ice cream to nearby Madeira Town Center plaza where kids can enjoy their treats at outdoor tables with more space to move around
5. 5.Buy a pint to take home,the prices are reasonable and it saves a second trip when kids inevitably ask to return

Weekday afternoons (2-4 PM) are ideal to avoid the after-dinner rush. Summer evenings and weekends bring the longest lines, sometimes out the door. Winter visits offer shorter waits and a cozy atmosphere, though kids love it year-round as a special treat.

Very budget-friendly at just $ pricing,expect around $5-7 per person for a generous scoop. Limited seating inside, so plan to eat in your car or take a short walk to nearby outdoor seating. Parking lot can fill quickly during peak hours but street parking is available.

Open year-round, though hours may vary seasonally. Summer is peak season with longest waits but the most exciting atmosphere. Holiday flavors appear seasonally, and peppermint stick during winter is a local favorite. No outdoor seating at this location, so winter visits are perfectly comfortable.

Madeira & Cecil Restaurant (family diner with kid-friendly classics) and Aladdin's Eatery (Mediterranean with great hummus and pita that kids enjoy) are both within a mile on Montgomery Road.