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This Beloved West Side Ice Cream Shop Is Back

When the generationally adored Hilltop Dairy Twist closed for the season in 2022, it wasn’t obvious that the ice cream shop wouldn’t be returning in 2023. But as more time passed and the updates got fewer and farther between, I’ll admit that I started to doubt whether I’d ever taste the sweet bliss of a banana cup again.

But luckily for every single person in this city (I said what I said) the shop has reopened this summer with all of the treats we’ve all grown to love over the years.

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Banana cups from Hilltop Dairy Twist. Photo via Facebook

Throughout its decade-long history, Hilltop Dairy Twist has gone through some ownership changes. But one thing that has stayed consistent is the love the local community has for this little shop.

The menu includes a huge selection of soft serve ice creams which you can have twisted into a variety of pairings.

They also have fantastic sundays, the iconic banana cups, and so much more. If you’re looking to have dessert after a meal, you can also grab the staples like burgers, coney dogs, fries, onion rings, shredded chicken sandwiches, and more.

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via Facebook

Before you all drop everything you’re doing and head to the Hilltop, there’s some things you should know.

Hilltop Dairy Twist is open daily from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. They’re often closed on holidays, so you can always check their Facebook page before heading out that way you don’t have to suffer that cruel disappointment of pulling up to a closed shop.

If you’re planning to grab food and ice cream, you should know that the kitchen closes at 7:15 p.m.

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via Facebook

Dairy Twist is cash only. If you visited in the past, you’re probably thinking, “no big deal, I’ll get cash out there!” But you would be wrong. They no longer have an ATM so make sure you get cash out before you get there. Again, the crushing disappointment of not snacking immediately on a fresh cone is something that should be avoided at all costs.

I know the official start to summer was a few days ago, but to be honest, is it even really summer until you have your first soft serve ice cream?

Hilltop Dairy Twist is located at 2860 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, OH 43204. For more info, you can head over to their Facebook page.

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