Ice cream is a treat that has delighted people of various generations for thousands of years. It all began circa 500 BCE in the First Persian Empire, when a chilled treat was perfected to serve to royalty during the summer months. As various ancient cultures perfected their own version of this frosty treat, it often utilized snow, sweeteners like honey or milk, and fruits to create a snack that’s truly suitable for any season. The ice cream sandwich came along at some point in the ice cream family tree, but its origins don’t matter. All that matters is that one Cleveland sweet shop has absolutely perfected this frosty treat.

Each visit to the Cleveland Arcade is truly unforgettable.

Daniel X. O’Neil/Flickr Though a familiar monument in Cleveland, this groundbreaking structure was one of the first indoor shopping malls in the nation, and truly a national treasure.

Its fine details and ornate features hearken back to its completion in 1890, and it’s truly a feast for the eyes.

Scutter/Flickr Located at 401 Euclid Ave., this structure is central to the buzz of Downtown Cleveland. Locals swing by to shop, dine, and even just to sightsee.

Located right at the Arcade is Cathy’s Creamery, a local sweet shop that’s truly to die for.

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Their shop and desserts are overflowing with personality, and you’ll surely fall in love in just one bite.

Cathy’s: Gourmet Ice Cream Sandwiches/Facebook

Their concept is simple: start by baking fresh, homemade cookies all day every day.

Cathy’s: Gourmet Ice Cream Sandwiches/Facebook Featuring locally-sourced natural ingredients and oodles of flavor, you’ll adore cookies like Chocolate Chip, M&M’S, Chocolate Brownie, Sugar, Snickerdoodle, Peanut Butter, and even Ginger Molasses.

Then, allow visitors to customize their sweet treat to perfectly cater to their taste buds.

Rockiroads/TripAdvisor The pick-your-own topping approach is nothing new, but it’s truly never been done quite like this before. Featuring sweet treats from Ashby Ice Cream Co. and toppings that’ll blow your mind, each visit is sure to be delicious.

You’ll start by selecting a cookie…

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…choosing the perfect ice cream for your creation…

Cathy’s: Gourmet Ice Cream Sandwiches/Facebook Vegan flavors are offered in addition to an already impressive menu, so for $5 to $6 you could easily handcraft a dessert you’ll never forget.

…and then you pick the perfect toppings, and you have a super sweet sandwich that anyone can enjoy.

Cathy’s: Gourmet Ice Cream Sandwiches/Facebook

This sweet shop opens daily at 11 a.m., closing at 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and at 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, according to their Facebook page.

Cathy’s: Gourmet Ice Cream Sandwiches/Facebook You can find the full menu here.

Get ready for a flavorful encounter that your taste buds will remember for years to come.

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Ice cream is a treat enjoyed by the young and old alike, and it was once (and probably still is) enjoyed by the likes of royalty. What kind of cookie would you like to try stuffed with ice cream?

Daniel X. O’Neil/Flickr

Though a familiar monument in Cleveland, this groundbreaking structure was one of the first indoor shopping malls in the nation, and truly a national treasure.

Scutter/Flickr

Located at 401 Euclid Ave., this structure is central to the buzz of Downtown Cleveland. Locals swing by to shop, dine, and even just to sightsee.

Cathy’s: Gourmet Ice Cream Sandwiches/Facebook

Featuring locally-sourced natural ingredients and oodles of flavor, you’ll adore cookies like Chocolate Chip, M&M’S, Chocolate Brownie, Sugar, Snickerdoodle, Peanut Butter, and even Ginger Molasses.

Rockiroads/TripAdvisor

The pick-your-own topping approach is nothing new, but it’s truly never been done quite like this before. Featuring sweet treats from Ashby Ice Cream Co. and toppings that’ll blow your mind, each visit is sure to be delicious.

Vegan flavors are offered in addition to an already impressive menu, so for $5 to $6 you could easily handcraft a dessert you’ll never forget.

You can find the full menu here.

Are you a fan of all things sweet? This delicious donut trail through Cleveland will make the perfect addition to your bucket list.

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