The Little Ice Cream Shoppe

Pros:
Good assortment of flavors. Most ice creams made in house. The owner is very friendly. Good location. Reasonable prices (if you get your proper portion)
Cons:
Sometimes the teenagers who work here don’t serve proper portion and you can end up shorted. Often out of certain flavors.
Review:
This adorable little place is close to my house and usually has a verity of great flavors. What I like most is they make most of their own ice cream in house. My only complaint is they have kept the same price point but seem to be scaling back on the serving sizes lately, so I’m getting less for my money. Otherwise, I think this place is great.

We stopped in last night, a Saturday evening. We must have come at a bad time, judging by all of the positive comments on Unilocal.It was not very busy and only one girl was working. We only had to wait on one couple in front of us, but that gave us plenty of time to discuss the options and make our selections.
My wife got one of their specialty sundaes, my 24 year old son got a two scoop waffle cone, and I ordered a specialty sundae. For my wife’s sundae, the girl was scraping out the bottom of the vanilla tub. For my sundae, they were out of both flavors of ice cream that went in it, so instead of holding up the group behind me while I made another selection, I just passed.
While making my wife’s sundae, the girl kept looking at the menu board to see what the next ingredient was. The making of my son’s cone went smoothly.
The finished product: My wife’s sundae was OK, I shared some of it with her. She thought the Oreo pieces in it were stale. The hot fudge was not hot and flowing, rather, thick and clumpy. My son’s two scoops barely made it out of the top of the waffle cone. Being from Findlay Ohio, where we frequent Dietsch Brothers quite often, we are used to a two scoop cone where the second scoop clearly sits on top of and protrudes fully over the top of the waffle cone. My son commented on the chocolate raspberry ice cream being crystallized, as if freezer burnt.

As we sat eating, the group behind us had to choose a different flavor for their second scoop, because there was only enough vanilla remaining for one scoop.
Overall, sadly, it was a disappointing experience. We dropped off my son, who now lives in Hilliard, and headed back to Findlay. We ended our trip home at the Findlay Dairy Queen for two Blizzards!

We have lived across the street from this place (literally… I can see it from the kitchen window) for a year and finally stopped in today. I was really impressed! For a small ice cream shop they had a good variety of flavors and the staff was very friendly. Plus, for any Kentucky expats in the area, they have bottles of Ale-​8 in the cooler! I haven’t seen that since we moved up here. We will be back!

Wow! What a great treat my daughter had this afternoon.
Today I may have tasted the best ice cream I have ever had! The key lime pie was refreshing and delightful, almost as if I had taken a bite of actual pie. I also sampled the cookie Carmel ice cream, Amazing! Perfect tastes of creamy flavors, not too sweet and the consistency was perfect! I wanted to keep sampling all the flavors… I originally just got a jr. Scoop for my 2yr old… But after tasting her strawberry ice cream, I gave in and got a scoop of expresso ice cream myself! It Was worth messing up my weeks of working out :)
The shop was clean and inviting, Everything you want an ice shop to look like.
And above all of that Jeff, the man working behind the cases of frozen mouth watering, make you craven more ice cream! Was so pleasant and kind! He he was helpful and let me taste the ice cream… for it was hard choice (so many to choose from):)
Again, if you are in the mood for a sweet treat… Don’t waste your time at chain ice cream stores! This mom and pop store is better than the rest!
5 stars!

This is my favorite ice cream in Columbus! Yes, even better than Jeni’s. (And it’s a heck of a lot cheaper!) I have loved every single flavor I have tried. My favorites right now are black cherry and cookie caramel candy.
Not only does it taste amazing but the customer service is sways fantastic. I’ve spoke to the owner a few times and it makes me so happy to be able to support a small local business.
This is the place to be. Tell your friends!

Great shop. Great service. I went this evening (Saturday night) and only one person was working. The young man was very patient with each customer and didn’t make anyone feel rushed. I was very happy with the service and it was worth the short wait. Ice cream was amazing. I had raspberry truffle!

Say what you will about this little ice-​cream shop, but I’m a huge fan that Hilliard has some options to satisfy sweet tooth connoisseurs like myself.
Hilliard is lacking in the ice-​cream department, and FRO-​YO to me just don’t count. Hilliard has soft serve, soft serve, and oh yeah, more chain soft serve. This place serves up a more traditional scoopable icecream.
The title speaks truth it is a Little Ice Cream Shoppe, but well worth a stop. The owners tout they make their flavors by hand, and are constantly adding new additions seasonally.
I really felt like a young kid coming in here with selections like Superman, Cotton Candy, Bubble Gum, and other traditional and non traditional flavors as well. While this place cannot tout the all naturalness hype of Jeni’s… nor the originality that and others bring to the table of frozen dairy. one can still appreciate it’s existence to the community.
My husband ordered a banana split, and it was gloriously beautiful… just like some over romanticized version you’d see in a picture, and it was just as delicious and belly ache worthy.
The place has just enough seating to bring a couple friends, but not a huge party by any means. although they do also have a few tables just outside if you should want to avoid and excitable children, high on troves of sugar.
The staff was friendly and excited about what they offered.
I would gladly give them some business and if you’re in the area looking for a great treat to end a meal, or occasion, then I’d glady recommend this little shop snug in the middle of this strip mall off of Rome Hilliard Rd.
I totally got Superman Ice-​cream.
And yes, I totally left out of there with blue lips… Representing all great memories of being 5 years old again.

We stopped in Saturday evening and each got 2 scoops. The two young people working were friendly and the ice cream selections were pretty good. We were told they do rotate some of them. It is a cute shop and close to home. We will be back for sure.

I swear this is a good 3 stars!
The Little Ice Cream Shoppe (too much of a mouthful — TLICS from now on) is adorable! It’s nestled in an assuming strip mall in Hilliard, but don’t be fooled by the bland exterior — once you’re inside, it’s a whole new world (cue Jasmine and Aladdin).
The interior is so darn cute — very clean and bright. Also, the staff is fantastic! These are some incredibly friendly folks who love helping you choose ice cream flavors.
And the price is great too — something like $ 4 for two giant scoops.
So why the three stars then? The ice cream. It’s just okay to me. I don’t expect everybody to be Jeni, and I don’t hold other ice cream shops to that standard. I *do* expect something delicious and different. Be old school with simple flavors… be crazy with an international twist… no matter what you do, do it well.
I felt the flavors at TLICS fell a bit flat and one note. I tasted about 6 different kinds, and nothing really stood out. The flavors were kinda muddy and unclear — just colorful and sweet. I know the ice cream is homemade, but there are definitely some artificial ingredients and colors happening.
I had the peach and the vanilla, and both were totally fine — just not my thing. I think the real problem here is me. I’m not TLICS’ target market. If you’re a family out in Hilliard looking for a treat for you and the kiddos, I’m pretty sure this place will hit the spot. I didn’t see any kid not scarfing their ice cream down!
But if you’re like me, you might want to sit this one out.

Stopped in about 5 minutes till 9, when they were suppose to close. There were 2 girls working and the service was excellent! By the time we left there was literally a line out the door. I am guessing due to the amazing weather tonight everyone wanted ice cream. I can’t give these girls enough credit. They stayed past close because it was so busy and still made me feel like I was the most important order. I just wish I had more cash on me to tip them, next time I know.
On to the ice cream. I had the Monster Cookie, which was amazing! A scoop of oreo, a scoop of cookie dough, caramel sauce, whipped cream, oreo crumbles, and sprinkles, and the best part… It even came with a warm chocolate chip cookie on top. Will definitely be stopping back soon!

First of all, let me just say that I am blaming this place for my newly found addiction to ice cream! I’ve always just sort of liked ice cream… I’ve never gone out of my way to buy it or had cravings for it. The Little Ice Cream Shoppe completely changed that.
Their ice cream is made in the shop, and their flavors are spectacular! I highly recommend the chai ice cream… it tastes like Christmas in a cup! The girls that work here are always very helpful and kind; they have no problem suggesting which flavors to try. They are fairly priced and stay open during all seasons.
I’d also like to add that it is the perfect place to take someone on a date! They have a cozy little set up inside, and limited seating outdoors. On a warm day, I’ll grab a cup of ice cream and sit out in my car with the windows down and eat it.
When you go in, don’t forget to grab a frequent buyers card. Every 10 scoops is a free scoop, which isn’t hard for my roommate and I to do! We’ve gone through a fair amount of those cards since we moved to Hilliard in July!

Stopped in last weekend and the owner was very nice! The portions are big and the flavors were delicious. We got one Chai and cotton candy (slightly less flavor than I expected but still good). Funny how one person mentioned the sign was hard to read because I noticed it right away (saw it from the road not from Unilocal lol).

A great mom and pop ice cream shop! The place makes the ice cream in the back of the store, and all the flavors are unique and look wonderful!
The owner and worker were so friendly. We will definitely be back to this little shop soon!

Great family-​owned business! Delicious homemade ice cream! Keep up the good work. Come and taste the best ice cream in Hilliard! Welcome to Hilliard, The Little Ice Cream Shoppe and good luck with your new business!

After Bruster’s closed, the only ice cream game left in Hilliard was your standard big chain DQ fare. When the Little Ice Cream Shoppe opened in Tinapple Plaza in the winter of 2012 (apparently after several delays), we were excited but worried that it might not survive the cold season.
Luckily, it made it, and we came to find that it’s top notch. This is a family-​owned business with mostly homemade selections. The owner is incredibly friendly and helpful, and we’ve been happy with every employee we’ve encountered in multiple visits with our son.
The favors rotate depending on what recipes they’ve worked out. Pro tip for now: the flavors stored in square containers in the display freezer are made in-​house, and the few in round containers are bought elsewhere. Needless to say, the in-​house flavors are awesome, and the outside flavors are just ok. My wife is nuts for the dark chocolate flavors, my son loves the cookies and cream, and I’m all about the peanut butter flavor.
We really enjoy this place, and hope its around for a long time.

I was so excited to try out this new ice cream place just down the street from where my boyfriend and I live. It was easy to miss from the street (or even from within the parking lot!) because the sign is poorly designed and very hard to read. We stopped in on a hot Saturday afternoon and the place was empty. The employee was extremely friendly and helpful, but the chalkboard menu was messy and difficult to read and only about ¼ of the board was being utilized. The place was very clean but as soon as you walk in, the water heater, etc. was clearly visible and could have been designed to be out of view of the customers. I ordered the Blue Raspberry and my boyfriend got the Pistachio. Both tasted exactly the same! My ice cream was essentially just vanilla ice cream with blue food coloring and there was absolutely no taste of raspberry at all. My boyfriend’s ice cream at least had some nuts to add texture, but the flavor was exactly the same– plain vanilla.
We were both extremely disappointed since we would much prefer to frequent local businesses in Hilliard, but tasteless ice cream just isn’t worth the splurge. We’ll stick to Cuzzin’s yogurt down the street.

Wow, we have a new ice cream challenger and a welcome addition to Hilliard.
Their two best Ice Creams are Espresso Java Chip and Peanut Butter Brownie. These are both strong and tasty. They actually use real PB Brownie chunks in the ice cream. Most of the ice cream here is homemade by the owners. They have a few tubs of «Ashby» (sp?) If the ice cream is in a octagonal tub then it is homemade. If the ice cream is in cylinder tub then it is bought (Superman, Cookie Dough, and a 2 – 3 others are bought). They carry probably around 15 – 20 flavors and one scoop cost $ 2.69 while 2 scoops cost over $ 3.
I would recommend stopping in and giving a local start-​up a shot. They may have some kinks to work out as they play with recipes but I really enjoyed my ice cream. They also promote local business with little coupons to get a discount at Kitamu Coffee which is next door. I like the cross marketing between the two. I am excited about stopping in here this summer.
Extra history tidbit: The owner worked at Graeter’s for awhile and after a few years away from ice cream decided to start his own. The owners are a husband and wife along with help from one of their dads. They are willing to talk and explain their process. I enjoyed the whole experience.

Our family stopped by for ice cream over the weekend. The Little Ice Cream Shoppe is a cute and cozy parlor that is perfect to bring your kids to. We had their homemade espresso java chip and that was absolutely delicious. We also tried the cotton candy flavor and that was yummy too!

Try the homemade espresso chip! Awesome
They have a selection of homemade and specialty brand ice creams. Get the homemade it’s great!