Coutts Ice Cream began in 2010 when the Coutts family decided Paupack Blueberry Farm’s fresh local blueberries deserved better than a manufactured ice cream, so they started making their own premium homemade ice cream. The family-run shop also makes homemade fudge and gives local growers space to sell produce when available.
Eric’s Ice Cream FactorySince 1999, Eric’s Ice Cream Factory has been making homemade, handcrafted ice cream in small three-gallon batches at its Northwest Ohio shops and mobile ice cream truck. The Defiance-based company has developed more than 170 rotating flavors, including its own dairy-free options and exclusive topping and flavor lines, giving its cases a distinctly local and inventive character.DEFIANCE, OH
Mitchell's HomemadeFounded by brothers in 1999, Mitchell’s Homemade makes hand-crafted ice cream in small batches at its Ohio City Kitchen, where the production is visible from the shop. The Cleveland-area company builds its flavors around local dairy, seasonal ingredients and homemade components, while also making ice cream cakes and pies for celebrations. Its community role extends beyond the scoop counter through catering and support for fundraising events benefiting education, health and the arts.WESTLAKE, OH
Hall's Ice CreamFounded in 1947 when John Allen Hall made ice cream for his wedding, Hall’s Ice Cream still produces its original-recipe ice cream and sherbet beside the family farm in Millerstown, Pennsylvania. One of Central Pennsylvania’s last remaining family ice cream businesses, Hall’s makes its products in small 10-gallon batches and serves them in an old-fashioned parlor as well as through stores and restaurants across the region. The recipes and process have remained essentially unchanged since the company began.MILLERSTOWN, PA
Coyle's Ice CreamSince opening in Bay Shore in 1985, Coyle’s Ice Cream has grown into a family-run community gathering place built around homemade ice cream. Its three Long Island shops carry on that local tradition while supporting nearby schools, charities, and community events.ISLIP, NY