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Hilltop Dairy Twist

3.9 (25 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
Updated a few days ago

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Blue Raspberry Slushie
Steve A.

Hilltop Dairy Twist is a good ice cream place in a ghetto area. It's not too bad of a neighborhood to be honest. Pretty much the basic kind of ice cream stuff. For sure it has a great big menu. There's a selection of cold or hot treats like cones, burgers, and other things. I had a blue raspberry slushie because it may be one of the healthiest items on the menu. It's about $2 for the medium, which is a pretty good size. The slushie was ice cold without being too frozen and it hit the spot. Its menu features an extensive amount of ice cream, shakes, and hot food. The Z Swirl is a Blizzard knockoff. It's okay to call this that because it looks like it. They even say so on the menu. Among the other items offered on the menu is something called a walking taco, which is something like taco meat in a Dorito's bag. Of course this place isn't what you call high class, but it seems good enough for the locals. It also provides some entertainment. The oddest thing is next to its parking lot is a Confederate cemetery, which is pretty cool looking. If you like neighborhood ice cream shops come here. It's better than corporate ice cream shops. This is usually only open in summer or when there's warm weather.

Banana cup, swapped pineapple for extra chocolate
Kayla R.

Some of these reviews are really harsh for what this place is! It's a seasonal family owned ice cream shop, not a corporate chain. In my experience the workers have usually seemed to have been young teenagers probably a first job for many. I don't come to this kind of place expecting a stellar customer service experience, I wouldn't have been too excited to be there at that age either. Bottom line is they have great, cheap ice cream. Yes it's cash only but that's what keeps prices low and there's an ATM out front. Drive thru waits can get long depending on what the people in front of you order, but you can always park and walk up to the window. Sure, sometimes these kids are going to mess up your order but at the end of the day it's a $3 cup of ice cream.

Darren H.

I was really hoping to like this place because there are not many places that you can eat a peanut butter brownie blizzard next to 5,000 dead Confederate soldiers. The ice cream was ok. It gets 3 stars for that. My main beef is that it took For. Ev. Er. to place an order. It's not that there was a long line. I don't know what the deal was. Maybe they were playing Angry Birds in the back or something. Once we got served (ha ha), I can't say that the customer service was all that impressive. Come on, Hilltop Dairy Twist! I want to like you. Can't say I'll be back though. Meethinks I'll journey to Walgreens for a Snickers ice cream bar first. Then I will walk amongst the graves of Southern Soldiers as I eat it.

Sarah F.

Cheap and tasty! Coneys, corndogs, and 40+ flavors of soft serve ice cream! DELICIOUS!

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2 years ago

Great ice cream. Cash only so make sure you have cash on hand Closest ATM is down the street.

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I want the banana split in the cup again! Like the slaw dogs too! Super friendly service and nice prices. Will be back.

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14 years ago

So good! They have many different flavors. I recommend the blueberry, it's been my ultimate favorite for years.

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This used to be my favorite ice cream shop for two summers .... I'm just sitting here trying to figure out when it opens again

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Do they actually have flavored soft serve or is it vanilla with flavors mixed in? I've been on the hunt for strawberry soft serve for years and it's impossible to find! Twistee Treat in Florida is the only place I've seen it.

Yes they actually have flavored soft serve

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“Drive thru waits can get long depending on what the people in front of you order, but you can always park and walk up to the window.”

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4.5(106 reviews)
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On the way home from a recent trip to the Cincinnati area, we stopped at Handel's for a sweet…read moretreat. We used to have a location closer to us in Pittsburgh, and we very much miss it, so we make sure to stop anytime we are on a trip and come near one! This specific Handel's Ice Cream location is on Feder Road, just down from the Feder and Hilliard Rome intersection. It is close to the business district on Hilliard Rome, but just far enough off that it is not too loud or busy. The building sits by itself, and can be accessed via Hartford Village Boulevard, or an unnamed road to the right of the store. There is a large sign that sits near Feder Road, so you will know exactly where to go. Since the building sits by itself, there is dedicated parking on both the right side and in the rear. I can see potentially at peak times this being full, but there are other parking lots adjacent to Handel's that potentially could be utilized. Some Handel's locations have an inside, but like most in Ohio, this location is completely outdoors. So, to place your order you simply walk up to the windows, and can then enjoy their bench seating or take your items to-go. When you approach the windows, you will see all of the signage, menu items, and flavors. The overall ambiance here is nice. There is a lot of bench seating and grass area to socialize and enjoy your ice cream at. There is also a fence at the front of the property to prevent anyone getting too close to Feder Road. The building itself is a classic, older Handel's design, that is very recognizable if you are familiar with the brand. They have a very nice, bright mural painted on the right side of the building that brings a lot to the space. Our visit was on a Sunday evening in September, around 6:30 PM. It was not too busy, as it was lightly raining when we stopped. We briefly waited for the few groups ahead of us to order, but then got waited on less than 5 minutes after arriving (including the time we took to look at the menu). The menu had a lot of different flavors to choose from. There were some fall options being that is was mid-to-late September, including Pumpkin flavors! Like all locations, they had cones, cups, milkshakes, sundaes, novelty items, cakes, pies, and much more. My typical order at Handel's is a 4 Scoop Sampler. This is a takeout-like container with four singular scoops of up to four different flavors. It is a great way to try several different kinds of ice cream, or simply when you cannot decide what you want to have. It is a good size if you are wanting a large sweet treat, or to split with someone else. You are able to get anything that is scooped in the 4 Scoop, which includes the sherbets, ices, and other non-traditional flavors. We were not super hungry when we stopped, so my mom, sister, and I shared the 4 Scoop Sampler. For the flavors, we chose Confetti Brownie Batter, Frosted Animal Cookie, Knot Your Average Dough, and Blueberry Cobbler. I had never tried the Knot Your Average Dough before, so I was excited to taste it. The Confetti Brownie Batter and Frosted Animal Cookie were new to my mom and sister, and then the Blueberry Cobbler is a personal favorite for my sister. I really enjoyed Knot Your Average Dough! It is a Cookie Dough-flavored ice cream with a Salted Pretzel Ripple and Cookie Dough Pieces. The ripple was my favorite part, and I would definitely order it again. I am not a huge fan personally of Confetti Brownie Batter (nothing wrong with this one, I just believe there are much better flavors Handel's makes) and Frosted Animal Cookie (in my opinion, does not taste like Frosted Animal Cookies except for the actual cookie inclusions), but both were made well. Blueberry Cobbler had a ton of Blueberry Ripple, and was great. No complaints about the quality or taste of the ice creams! We all enjoyed getting to try some new-to-us flavors. Since it was raining, and were were trying to get back to Pittsburgh, we took our ice cream to-go. Though, I would love to come back and enjoy the outdoor area on another visit. Pricing here was fair. A small scoop will run about $5 after tax. Our 4 Scoop Sampler was around $7 after tax. Most single-serve items are less than $10, so very normal as far as ice cream is concerned. Considering they make all of the ice creams in-house and with high-quality ingredients, I definitely believe the value is there. All of the staff we interacted with were friendly and helpful. As stated, our service was very prompt and quick. I have no complaints about anything relating to the staff or the overall customer service here. Had a great visit to this Handel's location! Service was excellent, the ice cream was all very well-made, the location is clean, and the overall atmosphere is great. Glad that I got to have some delicious ice cream, and check out a different Handel's location. I highly recommend stopping at Handel's if you have never been, or are simply in the mood for some incredible ice cream!

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Hilltop Dairy Twist - icecream - Updated October 2026

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