There are plenty of outstanding local eateries around Cincinnati that don’t require a longer drive to visit. So when we suggest you drive about an hour from downtown to reach a hidden gem, know that it will very likely be worth it. Located northeast of the Queen City in Lynchburg, Terry’s Grocery & Pizza is an iconic restaurant and grocery store near Cincinnati. It may not seem like much from the outside, but waiting inside is a dairy bar that serves up crazy milkshakes and an eatery that makes mouthwatering pizza. So make the trip and indulge in this family-owned local favorite.

A little ways outside of Cincinnati in the small town of Lynchburg, you’ll come across this seemingly typical Marathon gas station.

GoogleMaps If you’ve happened to stop here to fill up your tank, hopefully you also realized that you had stumbled upon an iconic restaurant and grocery store near Cincinnati. On the right side of the exterior, you’ll see a sign for Terry’s Grocery & Pizza.

This family-owned shop is, indeed, a grocery store, but it also happens to house a dairy bar and a pizza parlor that serves up some of the best pizza in the region.

Google/Charles Cameron This destination is a one-stop-shop that has gas, groceries, pizza, and ice cream. What more could you want?

The same family has owned this tasty gem since 1978 and it continues to charm locals and satisfy guests.

Facebook/Terry’s Grocery & Pizza Inside you’ll find an old fashioned counter at the dairy bar, and a menu that has something for everyone.

The pizza is a must when you visit and you can get it however you like.

Google/Michele Puckett Order a whole pizza to share, or just a slice while passing through. The buffalo chicken pizza is a favorite, so you may want to start with that.

Or make things really crazy and top it however you prefer - maybe even with pickles!

Facebook/Terry’s Grocery & Pizza Terry’s is willing to put almost any topping on a pizza if they have it, so don’t be afraid to ask. The food menu also offers mouthwatering hoagies and other noteworthy items.

While the pizza is a highlight here, many guests come from miles away to try a gigantic, crazy milkshake.

Google/Rachel Spires These desserts are topped with any and everything and there are several from which to choose.

These Crazy Shakes come in flavors like mermaid, buckeye, over the rainbow, and dirt road.

Google/Janet Perkins They also have other shakes, cones, and sundaes if you’re not up for the challenge of finishing one of these shakes.

If it’s a nice day, take your pizza and ice cream outside and enjoy the fresh air.

Facebook/Terry’s Grocery & Pizza Taking a little road trip to a local eatery is a fun way to spend an afternoon, and Terry’s Grocery & Pizza is the perfect destination for any appetite.

It’s always a wonderful feeling to support a family-owned, local business and it’s even better when you get to enjoy incredible milkshakes and pizza. And that’s just the start of the charm of this iconic restaurant and grocery store near Cincinnati, so pay Terry’s Grocery & Pizza a visit soon. Have you happened upon this hidden gem? Share your experience with us in the comments!

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If you’ve happened to stop here to fill up your tank, hopefully you also realized that you had stumbled upon an iconic restaurant and grocery store near Cincinnati. On the right side of the exterior, you’ll see a sign for Terry’s Grocery & Pizza.

Google/Charles Cameron

This destination is a one-stop-shop that has gas, groceries, pizza, and ice cream. What more could you want?

Facebook/Terry’s Grocery & Pizza

Inside you’ll find an old fashioned counter at the dairy bar, and a menu that has something for everyone.

Google/Michele Puckett

Order a whole pizza to share, or just a slice while passing through. The buffalo chicken pizza is a favorite, so you may want to start with that.

Terry’s is willing to put almost any topping on a pizza if they have it, so don’t be afraid to ask. The food menu also offers mouthwatering hoagies and other noteworthy items.

Google/Rachel Spires

These desserts are topped with any and everything and there are several from which to choose.

Google/Janet Perkins

They also have other shakes, cones, and sundaes if you’re not up for the challenge of finishing one of these shakes.

Taking a little road trip to a local eatery is a fun way to spend an afternoon, and Terry’s Grocery & Pizza is the perfect destination for any appetite.

For more information, including hours, follow along with Terry’s on Facebook.

And for more of the best milkshakes in town, check out this tasty spot in Northside.

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Address: 1505 US-50, Lynchburg, OH 45142, USA