Located in Norton, also known as the historic Loyal
Oak area, the building was originally constructed as an ice cream
shop in the 1950’s. Through-out the years it has maintained
the position making it the oldest ice cream
store in Norton, Ohio. Welch’s Dairy Cream was established
in 1985, making the current owners the fourth owners of this
ice cream establishment. Enjoying
the history of the area, Don
and Susan Welch took ownership and decided to offer ice cream
made with state of the art equipment that always produces
the creamiest ice cream reminiscence of the “good old day” with
a modern touch. Wanting to keep the image that has long been
with home town local ice cream store, the Welch’s
chose to keep the “mom
and pop” feel that helped make the community and our country.
Since Welch’s Dairy Cream opened four major additions/improvements
have been done to the facility with the latest being the outside
garden/family area. Shade trees, hand made wooden fences and
flowers add to the beauty of the outside of the store providing an
enjoyable space for the customers to meet old friend, spend time
with their families and most of all, enjoy their favorite ice cream
treat on those warm summer nights.
Besides the beauty of the garden area, Welch’s also offers
the customer the ability to order their favorite treats or meals
and never have to leave the car. Mom’s love the drive-in
especially on those nights the kids are ready for bed but just can’t
seem to get there.
Now in their twenty-first year, many changes have taken place, new
items and new flavors, but some things just never change, a happy
and professional staff and most of all, great tasting ice cream and
fantastic food.
Both Don and Susan Welch were teachers.Don is still teaching
English at Revere High School in Bath, Richfield, Ohio. Although Susan no longer
teaches she has directed her creative talents to the development
of Welch’s Dairy Cream. She especially enjoys designing
new ice cream flavors and artesian desserts. |
