I Scream Gelato to open first Ohio store in Polaris mall with an eye toward expansion

Taijuan Moorman, The Columbus Dispatch
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Italian dessert eatery I Scream Gelato is set to open at Polaris Fashion Place, in between Charley's Philly Cheesesteaks and Sbarro in the mall's food hall this summer.

Started in Breckenridge, Colorado, in 2018, the company's first Ohio location is expected to open in June.

The Affogato — vanilla gelato with a shot of espresso — at I Scream Gelato.
The Affogato — vanilla gelato with a shot of espresso — at I Scream Gelato.

I Scream Gelato will offer a variety of gelato flavors, including seasonal and vegan flavors, made in-house daily. The eatery has a selection of nearly 70 gelato flavors, including Nutella, smores, donut, Oreo, cheesecake and crème brulé. Alcohol-infused flavors will not be offered at the Polaris location but could be in future locations.

The menu also includes intricate milkshakes, smoothies, gelato brioche sandwiches, pancakes and Italian affogatos, as well as coffee and espresso drinks.

Chris Myers, owner-operator of the I Scream Gelato location at Polaris, said he will be looking to expand in the greater Columbus area over the next 18 to 24 months.

I Scream Gelato currently has four locations in Colorado and three locations are expected to open soon in Dallas, Texas.

Columbus remains a hot market for eateries looking to expand to the Buckeye state. Last year, Los Angeles chain Dave's Hot Chicken its first Ohio location at 3590 W. Dublin-Granville Rd. and Ashville, North Carolina, chain Tupelo Honey debuted in Ohio, at 1678 W. Lane Ave. Meanwhile, North Carolina-based fried chicken chain Bojangles is also set to open its first Ohio restaurant this spring, at 831 Hilliard Rome Rd.

Hours are set for Monday through Saturday, 11 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.

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