by Adam Kaye ’17
Mason’s Creamery
4401 Bridge Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio
4 paws out of 5
Formerly Ohio City Ice Cream, Mason’s Creamery offers a unique and artistic approach to ice cream. The appearance of this small Ohio City restaurant is only the start. With vibrant colors and an artsy vibe, accentuated by the bright tables and plants on said tables, the ice cream shop feels like an oasis, especially for an afterschool ice cream treat. Colored chalk labels labeled these flavors. Service at Mason’s was incredible, with a welcoming staff that smiled and treated each customer like an individual, not a number, giving free samples of any flavor I wanted. The flavors of ice cream were truly something else, including Mocha Oreo and Mexican Chocolate: a spicy chocolate. These flavors taste even better when you realize that they were homemade in Cleveland. Also, if you’re into celebrity spotting, Joe Haden, Joe Cimperman, and Nick Swisher frequently enjoy this ice cream. With any luck, you may get a little more than ice cream when you stop at 4401 Bridge Avenue.
While I enjoyed the ice cream at Mason’s, I do think there could be improvements. First, the parking at the shop is not very accommodating, with only five spots in the lot. This caused me to have to park on a side street nearby. While this did not cause me any trouble, it may be an inconvenience to some people. Although the ice cream is great, the prices aren’t stellar. Two scoops of ice cream costs five dollars, which, while not breaking the bank, is certainly not cheap.
Mason’s Creamery may have a new name, but it maintains its great Ohio City flavor and feel.
