WARREN, Ohio – On the heels of announcing that it will open a second location, Cockeye BBQ and Creamery has taken an even bigger step.

Max comes from a family of Golden Flashes. His parents, Erik and Stacey, ’93, both attended Kent State University. In 2015, his parents opened Cockeye BBQ, and they have since expanded the business to offer a sweet treat that would compliment their award-winning food - ice cream. Max is the owner and operator of Cockeye Creamery, a Warren, Ohio, staple offering unique ice cream flavors that showcase local and unexpected ingredients. Max uses his background as a KSU science major to experiment with innovative flavors for the creamery. While creating one-of-a-kind flavors is Max’s passion, he is grateful the business also allows him to make a difference in his family’s community. Get to know Max in his own words.

Holy smokes we are hosting from Cockeye BBQ and learn the backstory of the successful restaurant and sample some of their amazing entrees! Brought to you by Steelite International.

387 Chestnut Avenue has a rich history of paving the way for businesses to succeed, here’s a look at two of them.

This small and homey spot on the city’s west side serves up slow-cooked barbecue favorites, new creations and a fun lineup of super-premium ice cream.

Meet Cockeye Creamery! This family-owned ice cream shop on the Westside of Warren is an expansion of Cockeye BBQ that features small batch ice cream, made daily, that combines fresh ingredients in new and unique ways.

The Business Journal stopped out to talk about our new venture into the ice cream world!

Cockeye BBQ is true American barbecue made in Warren, Ohio. Their meats are smoked on-site over hardwood for up to 14 hours every day and all of their sides are homemade using family recipes.

Cockeye BBQ is a traditional rolling slowly BBQ restaurant in Warren. “We are truly American BBQ” The owner, Erik Hoover will take you to the tour of the process of making the truly American BBQ. Go to a journey on a locally owned BBQ restaurant in Warren.

Nothing makes Mark’s mouth water more than the promise of good barbecue, so with empty bellies and hungry hearts we ventured to Parkman Road in Warren to taste the offerings at Cockeye BBQ.