8 Ann Arbor Ice Cream Shops

Washtenaw county offers a delicious array of creameries that cater to your summer cravings. Listed are eight ice cream shops around town that give you the perfect excuse to enjoy the cool and creamy treats. 

Ben and Jerry’s 

Famous for their pints of fantastically flavored ice cream sold at grocery stores, this downtown Ann Arbor staple has a lengthy menu of options to choose from. While their best known flavors include intricate gobs, swirls and chunks of treats, like The Tonight Dough and New York Super Fudge Chunk, they serve all kinds of classics and a few sorbets. 

304 S. State Street, Ann Arbor

Hours: 12pm-11pm Monday to Thursday; 12pm-11:30pm Friday and Saturday; 12:30pm-11pm on Sunday. 

Michigan Creamery

This family owned ice cream shop satisfies the sweet tooth of all customers looking for locally sourced ingredients and mouth watering goodies. Located in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor, over 30 flavors of ice cream, a full espresso bar and even chocolate covered potato chips await. The shop has a constant bustling of hungry customers in line for a sugary delight. 

302 S. State St, Ann Arbor

Hours: 1pm-11pm everyday

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Washtenaw Dairy

The historic creamery has been around for over 86 years, serving not only ice cream but coffee and donuts, and delivers dairy products to local businesses. They have an extensive sundae bar, ice cream cakes and classic ice cream and sorbet flavors, many being allergen-free. You can even request a new flavor they don’t already have by contacting contactwashtenawdairy@gmail.com. 

602 S. Ashley St, Ann Arbor

Hours: 5am-10pm Monday to Friday; 6am-10pm Saturday to Sunday, weather permitting. 

Blank Slate Creamery

With locations in Ann Arbor, Brighton and Jackson, Blank Slate’s all natural, homemade ice creams and sorbets started in 2014. They’re known for their unusual flavors like Vietnamese Cinnamon and Good Morning Cherry Chip Latte. You can buy their pints at local distributors here. 

Ann Arbor location: 300 W. Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103.

Hours: 2pm-10pm Sunday to Thursday; 2pm-11pm Friday to Saturday.

Milk and Froth Ice Cream

Originally based in Detroit, Milk and Froth serves a small but fascinating flavor selection, like Matcha Pistachio and Malt Cherry Chocolate, which includes roasted Michigan cherries. They have a selection of vegan options to choose from, many using coconut cream. Their pints can be found at Plum Market locations in Ann Arbor.

328 S. Main St., Ann Arbor

Hours: 4pm-10pm Tuesday to Thursday; 4pm-11pm on Friday; 1pm-11pm on Saturday; 1pm-10pm on Sunday. 

Mickey’s Dairy Twist

Known for their huge servings and a myriad of dessert options, Mickey’s Dairy Twist brings plenty of small town warmth to Saline’s summer heat. They serve soft serve, hand-scooped ice cream, sundaes and floats just to name a few. They’ve been around since 1994, and have recently begun offering hot foods like hot dogs and burgers to complement their cold treats. 

703 W. Michigan Ave., Saline

Hours: 12pm-9pm Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday; 12pm-10pm Friday and Saturday.

Dexter Creamery

Dexter Creamery’s MOO-ville Ice Cream was named best in the country by the North American Ice Cream Association for two years, and it’s no surprise. This small town shop has 38 flavors to offer, an exquisite selection of frozen yogurt, and premium drinks, some being lattes made with Zingerman’s espresso beans. The vintage ice cream ads that adorn the historical building add to the nostalgic and sweet vibe. 

8106 Main St., Dexter

Hours: 12pm-10pm everyday.

Candy Coated Creamery

The vibrant and colorful parlor doesn’t just hold ice cream, but a rich and trendy array of sweet treats, like their Ice Cream Nachos; mini waffle cookies topped with ice cream and toppings. Their C3 Trippy Dippy is a mighty dessert, including cheesecake, chocolate chip cookies, waffle cookies, and three scoops of ice cream. 

1076 N. Huron River Dr., Ypsilanti

Hours: 2pm-8pm Wednesday and Sunday; 2pm-10pm Thursday to Saturday.