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| - Country Maid is one of the stand-out ice cream stores in Northeast Ohio, but unlike others, the location in Richfield (route 303, just east of Black Road) is the only location. You can get your ice cream by the cone or dish, or packed to go by the pint or 1/2 gallon.
I had the opportunity to work at Country Maid in the mid-1980s and was able to watch the ice cream making process, which is done in-house. It's all done with real milk, natural flavorings, and lots of care. And we were always big on cleanliness -- everything was scrubbed multiple times a day. You can enjoy your ice cream, sundae, or milkshake (made with the old fashioned way) inside or out on the deck.
They've expanded quite a bit since my time in the 80's, but the same family still owns and manages the business -- so the same care and attention to detail is there. Also here is fresh fruit (apples, blueberries, raspberries, plums, pears, and cherries) and vegetables (peppers, tomatoes, etc.) for sale at the building behind and to the left of the ice cream store.
Working there, I got the chance to taste everything. There really isn't a bad flavor. My personal favorite flavors would be penuchi fudge (caramel), chocolate chip, or black walnut.
If you've never been here and live in the area (or visiting the Cleveland/Akron area), a stop at Country Maid is a must. If not for the ice cream, then for the reasonably priced locally grown fruits and vegetables.
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