The Sweet Retreat

Ice Cream & Gelato in Dayton, Ohio

4.5 (426)

Category	Ice Cream & Gelato · Restaurant
Address	2613 Smithville Rd, Dayton, OH 45420
Street	Smithville Road
Area	Dayton, Ohio
Phone	(937) 496-5397
Google rating	4.5 (426)

Hours

Monday	3–10 pm
Tuesday	3–10 pm
Wednesday	3–10 pm
Thursday	3–10 pm
Friday	3–10 pm
Saturday	12–10 pm
Sunday	12–10 pm

About The Sweet Retreat

The Sweet Retreat is your family-owned ice cream destination in Dayton! We're a brother & sister duo serving up 34+ flavors of soft serve, including KI Blue and Dole Whip. Indulge in our handcrafted sundaes, refreshing slushes, creamy milkshakes, and exciting cyclones. Sweet treats for everyone!

The Sweet Retreat is one of the ice cream & gelato listed in Dayton, Ohio. The business is registered at 2613 Smithville Rd, Dayton, OH 45420; use this page to check its hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as restaurant, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

In Dayton, the best-known bakeries and bagel shops have lines on weekend mornings, so arrive early or order ahead where the shop offers it. Across Ohio, immigrant bakeries add Mexican pan dulce, Vietnamese banh mi bread, Chinese buns, Middle Eastern sweets and European rye to the mix, and many gluten-free and vegan bakeries have opened in larger cities. Check the listing for hours, whether the shop accepts custom cake orders and its Google rating before you go, and call about allergens, since small kitchens often share equipment. Day-old bread and end-of-day discounts are common if you ask.

The business lists hours on 7 days of the week. On most of those days it is open 3–10 pm. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (937) 496-5397. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is thesweetretreatdayton.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 426 reviews, which is a strong result for an ice cream shop in Dayton and suggests consistent service.

Dayton is in Ohio, in the Midwest, where summers are warm, winters are cold and snowy, and most errands are done by car; businesses keep steady year-round hours with the usual holiday changes. Getting around Dayton is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across Ohio's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Angel 2 months ago

Today was my family and I first visit here. We all ordered our ice cream flavors and had fun trying each others. My husband who is a big ice cream guy, said that he would definitely come back just for the orange soft serve. I got the raspberry sorbet handdipped and that was delicious. My son got bubblegum soft serve and it wasn't to our taste but he loved it. The service there was great! We were served by 2 young ladies that were very nice and helpful to anything we needed. We will certainly be back.

Suzie Tieber 2 months ago

I enjoyed the ice cream! I ordered the salty Carmel chocolate pretzel! It was DELICIOUS! Sarah and Carly took great care of us. My daughter had a cyclone, and husband had a hand dipped waffle cone. We were impressed with the cleanliness and the customer service. The staff was friendly and we will definitely be back.

Steve Tieber 2 months ago

Just took my girls to the Sweet Retreat after a long hot day. Ice cream is the best medicine. Carlee and Sarah waited on us. I got the hand dipped ice cream, my wife got the salted caramel chocolate pretzel, and my daughter got the peanut butter cyclone with caramel and Oreos (pretty sure we saw an entire bag of Oreos dumped in that one). They asked me if I wanted a single or a double and I told them that life is too short, make it a double!!! Portions were fantastic, and the CUSTOMER SERVICE was even better. What in an incredible locally own ice cream shop. My compliments to the staff, management and owners.

Tiara Smith 2 months ago

I absolutely loved the ice cream from Sweet Treats! It was rich, creamy, and full of flavor. You can tell it’s made with quality ingredients, and every bite was delicious. The portions were generous, and the presentation was great too. If you’re looking for a sweet treat that won’t disappoint, I definitely recommend giving them a try. I’ll definitely be back for more!

Jason Fields 2 months ago

I waited until after three visits to leave this review because I wanted to give The Sweet Retreat a fair chance. I love the idea of a local neighborhood ice cream joint. Unfortunately, the same problems continued across all three visits. The employees are nice, but the biggest issue is the consistently (very) slow service. During my most recent visit, no one was at the walk-up window, and there were only three cars ahead of me in the drive-thru. Each car only ordered only one or two items, yet I still waited almost 20 minutes. Cleanliness and presentation were also concerns. The employees’ uniforms looked dirty. When I received my cup of ice cream, there was a literal chocolate handprint on the outside of the cup, with melting ice cream running over the edge. That made the order feel careless and unappealing, not to mention it made a mess in my car. The ice cream itself is acceptable, but the quality does not justify the prices or make up for the long wait and poor presentation. After three visits, the overall experience continues to leave a lot to be desired. ------------------- Overall: 3 out of 5 Ice cream quality: ★★★☆☆ Service speed: ★☆☆☆☆ Customer service: ★★★☆☆ Cleanli

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Sweet Retreat located?

The Sweet Retreat is at 2613 Smithville Rd, Dayton, OH 45420, in Dayton, Ohio. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is The Sweet Retreat?

The Sweet Retreat is listed as an ice cream shop and is also tagged on Google as restaurant.

What are the hours of The Sweet Retreat?

Published hours are Monday: 3–10 pm; Tuesday: 3–10 pm; Wednesday: 3–10 pm; Thursday: 3–10 pm; Friday: 3–10 pm; Saturday: 12–10 pm; Sunday: 12–10 pm. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is The Sweet Retreat open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 12–10 pm.

What is the phone number of The Sweet Retreat?

You can call The Sweet Retreat at (937) 496-5397.

How is The Sweet Retreat rated on Google?

The Sweet Retreat has a Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 426 reviews.

Does The Sweet Retreat have a website?

Yes, the website of The Sweet Retreat is thesweetretreatdayton.com (linked on this page).