The Scene
With over 200 stores, in 13 states, UDF has grown from being just a neighborhood sweet shop. Begun in 1940 by Cincinnati businessman extraordinaire Carl Lindner, many stores feature Provident ATMs, along with last minute party-supplies like beer, wine, ice and snacks.

The Food
Vanilla and chocolate are summertime staples, of course, but special flavors each month keep the Norwood factory churning out the creamy coolness. The Homemade Brand, founded over 20 years ago, offers a thicker, more buttery ice cream than the regular UDF brand, and has the finest Cookies & Cream you'll find. The brand has also upped the ante on specialty ice creams, offering Signature Chip flavors, with "giant" chips of raspberry, mint chocolate, and orange in vanilla and chocolate ice creams. For the health conscious, frozen yogurt and sorbets are available in the freezers.