CIRCLEVILLE, OH – Ponchos Ice Cream, a beloved downtown Circleville shop known for its unique Mexican-inspired ice cream and delectable desserts, has announced its permanent closure, with the news breaking at 2:45 PM EDT on Sunday, June 22, 2025. The shop, a community favorite for the past year, shared the decision on social media, stating, “With a heavy heart, we announce that we are now permanently closed. Unfortunately, we couldn’t afford to stay open. Thank you, Circleville community, for your support over the past year. We will miss you all.”
The closure marks the end of a distinctive culinary offering in the area, where Ponchos blended traditional ice cream with Mexican flavors, alongside other popular sweets. The shop did not specify further reasons for the shutdown but expressed gratitude to its loyal customers. The loss has left many in the community reflecting on the support the business received during its brief tenure. No reopening plans were mentioned.
