Sometimes, nothing quite compares to the siren song of ice cream. Try as we might to resist its allure, its deliciousness simply reels us in. Cleveland is home to a number of sweet shops, but if you’re in the mood for something different, you’ll want to head about 30 miles south. In the City of Medina, you’ll find mom and pop-style business, a small-town atmosphere, and some of the weirdest ice cream flavors near Cleveland.

As soon as you arrive in Medina Square, you’ll find your interest piqued by an unexpected pop of aqua.

Google Maps These colorful accents decorate the exterior of Chill Ice Cream, a surprisingly forward-thinking ice cream shop in a sleepy, laid back community.

Its interior is every bit as charming, and it has everything you neeed to tantalize your sweet tooth.

Chill Artisan Ice Cream/Facebook Three brothers from Northeast Ohio opened this location and another in Akron to take the world by storm. You’ve had ice cream a million times, but you certainly haven’t tried anything as quirky as the selection at Chill.

During your visit, you’ll want to treat your taste buds to their famously unusual locally-inspired flavors.

Chill Artisan Ice Cream/Facebook Using as many local ingredients as possible, Chill produces unusual flavors like Whiskey Toffee Bacon, Fireball Sorbet, Peach Honey Cornbread, and Chocolate Tabasco.

Their flavor selection is constantly rotating, and you’ll especially enjoy their seasonally festive flavors.

Chill Artisan Ice Cream/Facebook Of course, classics like Vanilla Cloud, Lavender Queen Bee, and Chocolate Milk & Cookies are always available for those that are less adventurous eaters. You’re still in for a treat!

Unsure what to try during your visit? Fortunately, their friendly staff is always willing to help.

David D/TripAdvisor Samples are available to help ease your decision. Can’t decide between, say, Popcorn with Caramel and Peach Honey Cornbread? Get a cup with both and take your taste buds on a surprise journey.

While the restaurant is modern and cute, it maintains a bit of Victorian flair to help it fit in with the Square’s unique vibe.

David D/TripAdvisor Darling and welcoming, the light and bright palette of this ice cream shop pairs perfectly with remaining antique design elements. The coziness of the shop is undeniable, so you just may find yourself unwinding for a bit.

The ice cream shop is closed on Mondays, so you’ll want to plan your trip according.

Antiquation M/FourSquare Swing by Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday between noon and 9 p.m., or linger an hour later on Friday and Saturday nights.

Gather some friends before your trip, because the sweetness of this shop deserves to be shared!

Amy C/TripAdvisor Address: 11 Public Square, Medina, OH, 44256

For more information, check out the Chill Artisan Ice Cream website and Facebook page here.

Creative flavors can be found in abundance at the quirkiest ice cream shop near Cleveland. What ice cream lover will you be taking with you for a visit?

Google Maps

These colorful accents decorate the exterior of Chill Ice Cream, a surprisingly forward-thinking ice cream shop in a sleepy, laid back community.

Chill Artisan Ice Cream/Facebook

Three brothers from Northeast Ohio opened this location and another in Akron to take the world by storm. You’ve had ice cream a million times, but you certainly haven’t tried anything as quirky as the selection at Chill.

Using as many local ingredients as possible, Chill produces unusual flavors like Whiskey Toffee Bacon, Fireball Sorbet, Peach Honey Cornbread, and Chocolate Tabasco.

Of course, classics like Vanilla Cloud, Lavender Queen Bee, and Chocolate Milk & Cookies are always available for those that are less adventurous eaters. You’re still in for a treat!

David D/TripAdvisor

Samples are available to help ease your decision. Can’t decide between, say, Popcorn with Caramel and Peach Honey Cornbread? Get a cup with both and take your taste buds on a surprise journey.

Darling and welcoming, the light and bright palette of this ice cream shop pairs perfectly with remaining antique design elements. The coziness of the shop is undeniable, so you just may find yourself unwinding for a bit.

Antiquation M/FourSquare

Swing by Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday between noon and 9 p.m., or linger an hour later on Friday and Saturday nights.

Amy C/TripAdvisor

Address: 11 Public Square, Medina, OH, 44256

For more information, check out the Chill Artisan Ice Cream website and Facebook page here.

Your sweet tooth deserves a treat after thinking about such delicious flavors… right? You might as well embark on Cleveland’s ice cream trail.

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