Summertime Starts with Strawberries!
Strawberry Season is here, and Butler County is full of berry-inspired treats, drinks, and activities. From Strawberry Matcha and delicious crepes, to U-Pick berries and local festivals, here is your guide to all things strawberry this summer!
FOOD
Strawberry Cookie Crunch Sundae
Aglamesis Bro’s Ice Cream & Chocolate | 304 Main Street | Hamilton, Ohio
Aglamesis Bro’s in Hamilton is serving a new strawberry treat that feels like summer in every bite. The Strawberry Cookie Crunch Sundae features their Strawberry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, and is topped with a classic sugar cookie, extra strawberries, and whipped topping. Stop by after dinner, or make it a dessert destination!
Red Life Coffee is putting a fruity twist on a cafe favorite with their strawberry crepe. Filled with fresh strawberries and delicious chocolate, it really is the perfect sweet stop for a morning treat or afternoon pick-me-up. Pair it with your favorite latte and enjoy a berry sweet break!
Fresh Strawberry Dessert Bowls
The Strawberry Shop | 7100 Foundry Row | Liberty Township, Ohio
If you are looking to fully lean into strawberry season, pop in at The Strawberry Stop inside The Foundry at Liberty Center. This dessert spot is all about fresh strawberries, chocolate strawberry dessert cups, and and creative flavors like matcha, Oreo, tres leches, and Dubai chocolate. You can build your own creation, or try one of their signature bowls. It’s a berry lover's dream stop this summer!
Strawberry Shortcake Cupcake
Molly’s Cupcakes | 7120 Haskell Street | Liberty Township, Ohio
When it’s 70 degrees and sunny, you know it’s strawberry shortcake season over at Molly’s Cupcakes. Their strawberry shortcake cupcake combines soft vanilla cake, filled with real strawberry puree, topped with whipped cream and a glazed strawberry, making this the perfect summer-inspired dessert. From seasonal flavors to the classics, Molly's Cupcakes is worth the stop.
Strawberry Waffle Ice Cream
Crepe It | 7743 Tylersville Road | West Chester, Ohio
Crepe It in West Chester is known for their delicious crepes, waffles, and customizable desserts. This late-night dessert shop is serving a variety of creations with ingredients like chocoalte, fresh strawberries, pistachio, and so much more. Go for the classic crepe, or the loaded strawberry waffle!
Strawberry Fields Crepe
The Cracked Pot | 2024 Central Avenue | Middletown, Ohio
Need a strawberry treat with a little nostalgic twist? Make a stop at The Cracked Pot Coffee & Crepes. Their Strawberry Fields Crepe is made with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and lemon zest in a light, fluffy crepe. It's simple, comforting, and just a little whimsical.
DRINKS
Strawberry Matcha
Northstar Cafe | 7610 Sloan Way | Liberty Township, Ohio
For all the matcha lovers out there, Northstar Cafe has a fresh addition to their drink menu. The Strawberry Matcha Latte is made with Jade leaf organic Matcha, organic milk, house made strawberry syrup, and, using their words, “a whole lotta love”. This delicious drink is perfect for a stroll in Liberty Center while shopping, or even a quick midday pick me up!
Spring Strawberry Cocktails
The Swire Inn | 64 S Main Street | Middletown, Ohio
For a night out with a berry inspired twist, check out The Swire Inn. Known for its warm pub atmosphere and creative seasonal cocktails, this local favorite is the perfect place to sip into strawberry season with their refreshing Strawberry Orange Aperol Spritz and their Spring Sangria flights.
EVENTS
U-Pick Strawberries
Schaefer’s Farm Market | 5024 Jacksonburg Road | Trenton, Ohio
Spend a day soaking up strawberry season at Schaefer’s Farm Market! Their U-pick strawberry experience is the perfect way to kick off summer, with rows of fresh berries ready for picking straight from the field. Planning a family outing? Stocking up for homemade desserts? Maybe you are just looking for a fun weekend activity; this local farm makes strawberry picking feel like a classic summer tradition!
Shandon Strawberry Festival
June 13, 2026
4782 Cincinnati Brookville Road | Shandon, Ohio
Celebrate strawberry season at the Shandon Strawberry Festival! This longtime local tradition brings small-town charm to life with fresh strawberry shortcake, homemade ice cream, live music, local vendors, antique tractors, and family-friendly fun.