Cleveland ice cream stand named among Top 20 in US

CLEVELAND (WJW) — One of the best soft serve ice cream spots in the country is right here in Cleveland, according to one food website.

Tasting Table scoured ice cream stands and shops across America to determine which are worth your time and stomach space, and the list includes the beloved Apple Cart on Superior Avenue.

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Here’s what the site had to say about why they couldn’t leave the local space off their list of the “20 best spots for soft serve ice cream in the US”:

When a restaurant or dive is listed by regional publications and magazines as a “must-visit,” and when online reviewers exalt a place’s offerings, you know you’ve got something special on your hands. Such is the case with Apple Cart in Cleveland, OH. This seemingly nondescript storefront, located a short distance away from the downtown Cleveland waterfront, is actually a treasured ice cream spot.

Sweltering Midwest summers call for just what Apple Cart provides: top-notch soft serve, no-frills options, and a select few extras like dips, nuts, and fruit. This spot is cash only, so if you’re looking for some of the best soft serve in Ohio, stop by an ATM and head to Apple Cart.

The author of the article was quick to point out that the term “best” is all in the eye (or tastebuds) of the beholder, but that every soft serve place on the list offers “smooth ice cream with a balanced sweetness in both classic and more unconventional flavors.”

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