Our Unique French Pot Process

Some things need to evolve over time, others are perfect from the start. Our ice cream was perfected in 1870.

We are committed to crafting ice cream that is unapologetically indulgent. From humble beginnings in an open air street market, Graeter's has grown to become a nationally recognized and beloved artisanal ice cream brand. Our family still stubbornly holds to the ideals and processes of our founders. And we make every drop of ice cream that bears our name in our one and only ice cream factory located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The Unique French Pot Process

Our traditional, and now unique, French Pot batch process is the only way to craft authentic ice cream. Our old-world process brings a taste of days gone by to a modern world. Our 2 ½ gallon batch size is the industry's smallest. By freezing a high-butterfat mix in such small batches, we produce a dense product with no added air. Quite simply, Graeter's is the best ice cream that you will ever taste!


To this incredible ice cream we then mix in our famous chocolate "chips." Formed by pouring gourmet chocolate into the French Pot at just the right moment, the chcolate freezes into decadent slabs. Our ice cream artisans then break these slabs up into chunks creating our signature chocolate chips. Together, our ice cream and chocolate chips create an indulgent taste experience like no other. That’s why every pint you enjoy, whether from one of our scoop shops, your local grocery store, or shipped to your doorstep, has been meticulously handcrafted and hand-packed. Indulge and enjoy!