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Sarena was a joy! She helped us pick out flavors, and answered all our questions, I appreciate her time and we will be back!
It's YE Gurl--eating ice cream like it's a civic duty and judging the playlist while I do it. Hello Honey - Downtown Cincinnati 3/29/2025 This stop was purely indulgent. We took a quick day trip to Cincy and made a pit stop with one goal: ice cream. Yes, again. Yes, we have a pattern. And this time the destination was Hello Honey, a local favorite known for its artisan flair. At first glance, we weren't even sure it was open--it was that quiet. But after some squinting and door pushing, we were in, only to find they were mid-menu shuffle and a few crowd favorites were out of stock. (Warm weather + weekend = expected chaos.) We waited behind a family of four in full indecision crisis and a woman who had to have sorbet explained to three confused kids. All in all, we had plenty of time to plan. What We Ordered: We all went for double scoops in a cup ($7 each). I had: Lychee Rosewater - floral and delicate Honey Lavender - subtly sweet with an herbaceous twist Let's just say: worth it. Clean, refreshing flavors that didn't feel heavy or overly sweet. Noticed the manager was hauling inventory to another location, so this downtown spot may be the quieter of the bunch. Which actually makes it great for a lowkey ice cream date or a solo treat-yourself stop. Plenty of seating in the back and a few charming items for sale if you like a side of retail with your scoop. Would I go back? Possibly--but I'm curious about their other locations now that I've had a taste.
Friendliest service and I'm here for the cakes! Sold by the love, there are soo many to choose from - I went with Boston Cream and a small cup of Banana Honeycomb ice cream ($14 ttl) High quality and big enough to split with someone so it's worth the $ Lots of room inside and out to sit with a small group also- outside quite comfortable and aesthetically pleasing
A cute ice cream spot my friends and I stopped. They have so many unique flavors. The service was great and I got to sample a few different flavors. I tried the banana honeycomb and their coconut cream roll cake. The ice cream had the perfect banana flavor and sweetness from the honeycomb. The coconut cream roll cake was so good, I decided to order it for my birthday cake! It is so fluffy and full of coconut flavor. It reminded me of a coconut cream pie. I will definitely be ordering my cakes from here in the future.
I had an opportunity to travel to Cincinnati a couple of weekends ago, and with the beautiful weather I needed some ice cream! Hello Honey's menu had some very interesting and tasty flavors. Unfortunately we were at one of the less busy locations, so some of the flavors were unavailable at the time we visited. That blueberry cheesecake ice cream though - DELICIOUS! Not overly sweet, the blueberries didn't overpower it, and the flavors meshed so well. There was plenty of seating and a small marketplace inside of the shop as well. I plan on coming back here the next time I am in the city!
Was walking around Downtown when we strolled upon Hello Honey. An ice cream shop with multiple locations including Walnut Hills and Pleasant Ridge. They use only fresh ingredients and you can tell. The ice cream is made really well with just the right amount of sweetness. We've tried two flavors, brown butter caramel and banana honeycomb which were both delicious. The service was great too. The guy was really kind and answered all of our questions. There is no parking lot so street parking is or finding a lot nearby is what you'll have to do. The inside of the shop is pretty spacious and there's also plenty of seating outside. Highly recommend checking them out if you're craving a sweet treat!
This ice cream parlor seems strongly of sewage. The ice cream tasted like heavy whipped cream then hard packed creamy ice cream. Most flavors are sold out and the ice cream cone is brittle. I'll stick to Jeni's.
The ice cream tasted amazing and they serve flavors that you normally can't find at bigger ice cream stores. I love this because it made me be adventurous and try something new! Even though only one person was working, we didn't have too wait long for service, but waited a little while for our order but was worth the wait. There were quite a few tables and it was warm enough to walk through the park next to the shop. I would recommend trying the ice cream here.
They're known for their marshmallows (made in-house and served a la flambé). I think this particular aspect of the experience fell off the wagon, because I thought they were *just* good - kinda under-toasted, more tough than melty. I ordered chai, but received some sort of lemony flavor. It was still quite good. In reality they have many gluten free options, but you have to ask for a "secret list." IMHO they could really improve the experience by listing the information publicly.
I used to frequent this location often because it's a nice walk from my place and I love the Honey Vanilla and waffle cones. The past few times I visited, the ice cream left an oily film that stayed until I brushed my teeth. It has been a few months but cannot bring myself to go back to this location. During my last visit, I sampled the Charcoal Sesame. I commented that it was good but I probably wouldn't be able to finish an entire cup of it. The woman behind the counter looked disgusted and said, "Yeah. Because it tastes like licking a Chinese wok at a Chinese restaurant." Although I am Chinese American, I have never considered licking this frequently used piece of cookware. She was very passionate about it so I will keep her comment in mind.
Location is great to walk in and grab a cone. Every flavor on the menu sounded delicious. I ordered the biscoff and cookie, and a scoop of apple crisp on a waffle cone. Two scoops of icecream. My partner got a vanilla and chocolate flavor on waffle cone. The waffle cones are tall and skinny, and two full scoops of icecream were placed precariously on top. We received this cone, and asked for a cup, predicting that if the cone was not eaten with speed, melted icecream would drop off. We left the store, walked down about half a block. My cone completely broke apart, and I caught the two scoops in my free right hand. Structural integrity of cone for 2 scoops? 0/10 Crunch and flavor of the cone when crunched on top of said icecream, placed in a bowl? 6/10
Yummmy! Hello Honey's ice cream is creamy and full of flavor. I got the B Day Dough with a toasted marshmallow on top. The marshmallow was delicious. It tasted like a homemade marshmallow, the consistency was completely different than one from a bag. The B Day Dough tasted like cake with a small amount of sprinkles and chunks of sugar cookie dough. So delicious!! If you're in downtown Cincinnati I highly recommend stopping by!
My nephews and I were looking for a good dessert shop to finish out the night. We decided to give Hello Honey a try...and it was absolutely AMAZING, to say the least. First thing we noticed about Hello Honey was how clean it was, from the doors to the sitting area. The wonderful smells and warmth of the interior made us feel comfortable. We were greeted by the friendly owners who answered our questions and made suggestions, because we were overwhelmed. There were so many choices of ice cream, toppings and cakes...all made from SCRATCH! My older nephew ordered the Peanut Butter Sunday with peanut butter ice cream and freshly toasted marshmallow. My younger nephew ordered the Brownie Time Sundae, with a piping hot brownie, Honey Vanilla ice cream, chocolate and caramel syrup. I ordered what the owners suggested: The Crispy Bread Pudding Sundae. My sundae had a buttery toasted croissant made into a crispy pudding, topped with a scoop of Honey Vanilla Ice Cream. We didn't just enjoy our dessert. Our desserts took us to a blissful place of pure happiness. My nephews and I have chosen to make this our official "Dessert Place" when we visit Downtown again. I can truly recommend this place as a "Must Visit" for anyone living in or visiting Cincinnati. Hello Honey is well worth the trip and money. read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
Can you say cake rolls!? Yes, like the kind our grandmothers made only so so much better! We walked in for ice cream and our jaws dropped when we saw the case full of these gorgeous rolls. So many delicious choices. So we shared a slice of Black Forest cake. Plus got a scoop of peanut butter brittle ice cream. Wow. The cake roll was incredible. Very moist and full of flavor. The ice cream was next level. I can't wait to go back and try more! Plus more cake rolls! Yummm! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
I went in after the March and it was not a long line. There were three of us but I initially didn't see staff. Not sure if she was in the back and didn't realize we came in our not. One person finally came out. She was friendly and helpful. Offered the two in front of me as well as myself suggestions and the opportunity to taste them. I ordered the two caramel ice creams (salted caramel and brown buttered caramel). I did sample both first. I got them in a waffle cup, which should not be mistaken for a bowl. It is a small cup and the ice cream is stacked. Overall it was good. They each had their own favor. I think I prefer the brown buttered caramel. The waffle cup was good also. Staff was friendly just not very fast since it was one person working. But overall good customer service. The ice cream was different in a good way. It was made there and had unique favors to try. I will return to try more soon. read more
Best Ice cream! I am so glad I live within walking distance of this great ice cream place. I got the banana honeycomb and the honey lavender with a torched marshmallow; both flavors were done well. Banana honeycomb: the banana flavor is pretty strong and quite natural. The honeycomb was frozen so it added a little crisp to it, almost like sweetened cracker bits. I love the combination and was sad when I finished my scoop. Honey lavender: both the honey and lavender flavors complement each other quite well. I've had "lavender" ice cream where there is no lavender flavor whatsoever, however hello honey did a great job in incorporating lavender in the ice cream. I can't wait to come back and try more flavors!!! read more
Love the ice cream. Flavors listed are what one tastes. Not too subtle, but not a punch in the face either. After sampling a couple flavors, I decided on the banana honeycomb and the peanut butter late night snack. Bits of honeycomb candy added a little crunch to the banana honeycomb. The peanut butter late night stnack has pieces of cookies in it. This added another textural component. The taste of the ice cream at self remind me of a peanut butter milkshake. Both were consumed in a made to order waffle cone bowl. Waffle cones and bowls are smaller at Hello Honey than most places. With the richness of the ice cream, the smaller portion is perfect. The toasted marshmallow was a let down. While it looked delicious, it was not melted on the inside. Essentially the marshmallow needed to be picked up and eaten as it's own entity. The spoon did not cut through it. Ice cream at Hello Honey is made with humanely sourced ingredients. Ingredients are also hormone free, as well as free of artificial dyes and flavors. All flavors are made right here in Cincinnati. In fact, ice creams (and baked goods,) are made right in the shop. Flavors rotate seasonally. Hello Honey will even cater for your next event. read more
4 years ago
9 years ago
From the outside the storefront is not appealing. Upon entering I soon realized that the lighting is very dim. The dimness gave off a weird dreary feeling. Not upbeat or cheery that you would think an ice cream place would be. Nonetheless, they were out of the key lime flavor when I went. There is a multitude of flavor combinations that are exquisite. Unfortunately, the staff was adamant about the two sample rule. I have never been limited at an ice cream shop on samples. Especially when it's really hard to choose and the sample is literally a half of a teaspoon (NOT tablespoon). This was a complete turn off for me, therefore I have to deduct one star. I ended up choosing the brown butter caramel and turned it into a brownie sundae with the added bonus of a homemade toasted marshmallow. The ice cream is rich and very flavorful. The portion size was appropriate. The brownie was delicious. I just can't get jiggy with the two sample rule, especially since the ice cream isn't cheap. I paid 7 dollars for a brownie sundae + $1 extra for the homemade marshmallow. read more
6 years ago
If you are in Cincy, you NEED to try Hello Honey! I absolutely loved this place. Cool vibe, delicious ice cream and friendly service. We had brownie chocolate chip, brown butter caramel, mint chocolate cookies and cream, and espresso nut brittle. The brown butter caramel was a favorite for sure! read more
2 years ago
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2 years ago
Great double chocolate and hazelnut ice creams served in a freshly made waffle cone. A good latte was served in a metal cup that became a bit hot. Each food or drink item was served on a small reusable wooden tray. I liked that the tasting spoons were metal and not single use. read more
4 years ago
Free parking is a little hard to find, but there is a pay-by-the-hour parking lot right across the shop. We ended up parking in a residential area that was on the other side of that lot. The shop is clean and quiet, all of the flavors are on the wall for you to see. They have free samples so my partner and I definitely explored what they have. It was hard to decide (I really adored the Strawberry Rose flavor), but we got a double with Honey Lavender and Brown Butter Caramel. Both are unique flavors; the former has a nice, strong but not overpowering taste and the latter is absolutely delicious. Overall, I loved this shop and I would love to go again if I'm ever back in Cinci! read more
I have been to this place twice and loved my experience both times. The place is nice and cozy albiet cold but what do you expect from a place that serves ice cream. I only come here for one thing and that is the S'mores Sundae as the s'mores is my truth no-boost top tier dessert and it's yummy every time. I didn't catch the owner's name. I think it's a husband and wife team that run it, but they are both very nice and explain everything on their unique menu. I can't wait to go back. read more
5 years ago
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This place is great! I love Hello Honey! The ice cream flavors here remind me of Jeni's Splendid ice cream flavors from Columbus! But that's not all they offer! They offer cakes, crepes, shakes, ice cream sandwiches and that's all I could remember off the top of my head. I got their lavender honey ice cream and cookies and pie ice cream in a waffle cup. My companion got their peanut butter and vanilla milkshake. Truthfully, my ice cream waffle cup won out over deliciousness compared to the shake. I mean even their waffle cup was delicious to eat on its own! Between the lavender honey and the cookies and pie, I liked the cookies and pie more. The lavender honey is super lavenderish, if that's what you like. Which I do, so it tasted delicious! But when my companion tried it, he thought it was too lavenderish. More for me! I liked the cookies and pie more, because I love cookies and cream, but this is even better with PIE crust pieces in it!! If you really like their ice cream, you even have the option to take home a pint, at around $7 a pint. This store is small, and it got pretty packed by the time we finished eating. It probably seats around twenty or so people... or five big groups. The guys working here are friendly and the store is super cute and clean! I would recommend Hello Honey! read more
I have only have only gotten To-go from here (Covid) but I don't know why I haven't been going here for years. Actually I do: it always looks closed. However, most the time it looks closed it isn't and it is definitely worth making sure because the icecream/desserts are delicious! I am so jealous of all the desert that they serve in store that I have seen pictures of. I mean what's a more fun treat than a dessert work of art (that actually tastes good). I feel like this may be my new go to special occasion place! read more
3 years ago
8 years ago
Hello Honey is fun and cute! I had been wanting to try them for some time and finally got her chance. I have been twice now. I love that they offer different desserts with their ice cream but they constantly change. I like being able to experience something new. Their ice cream is pretty tasty! The first time I went I had the Cookies & Creme ice cream in a cone with a toasted marshmallow on top. This was a great combination. The ice cream was good. If I remember correctly they even put crushed up graham crackers as well as Oreos. It was a good small twist to the classic cookies and cream ice cream. The cherry on top was the toasted homemade marshmallow. It was so good. Who would have ever thought a marshmallow on top of ice cream would be do delicious? My daughter enjoyed eating the ice cream from the bottom of the cone. She bit the bottom and let the ice cream run down. Shrugs! The things 1 year olds do. Haha! The second time we went we got their S'more Ice Cream Dessert. It was the ice cream of your choice with graham crackers stuffed in the side of the cup and topped with chocolate. Of course we added the toasted marshmallow on top. This was very good and different as well. Overall, Hello Honey has some good ice cream and fun different desserts. read more
6 years ago
3 years ago
Super tasty ice cream with great flavor options! And the opportunity to sample flavors. Electronic payment only when we visited. Clean storefront with places to sit. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Best way to describe this place is that it's pretty good! Comfortable bright place to eat desert. I was a little disappointed in my lava cake honesty, but my girlfriend had the brownie and it was fantastic Their house-made ice cream is awesome!! read more
5 years ago
OMG this is my new find in cinci!! I had the banana honey milkshake and it was out of this world so good read more
4 years ago
2 years ago
My friend and I walked past Hello Honey without even realizing it the first couple of times. But after a large lunch, we needed a walk to digest and just happened to find this hidden gem! Boy are we glad we did! Hello Honey is very unassuming, with simple but cute decor that is picture worthy. They specialize in small batch homemade ice cream. All the flavors are unique and they have seasonal specials as well. Your best bet is walking here as there is limited street parking. There are plenty of parking garage if you want to drive and plant your vehicle there. The owner and staff are very friendly and will happily let you sample to your heart's content. Flavors very slightly daily and do sell out. I ended up with the lavender honey and espresso brittle and was not disappointed. Their ice cream is creamy and flavorful without being too sweet. I definitely recommend trying Hello Honey! read more
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725 Race St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
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(513) 399-7986
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