The 10 Best Ice Cream Shops in Detroit, MI

Last updated October 13, 2026 · ranked from 6,688 Google reviews · How we rank

This list ranks 10 ice cream shops in and around Detroit, MI, led by Royale with Cheese, Ice Cream Detroit and MJ's North End Ice Cream Parlor. Together they have 6,688 Google reviews; MJ's North End Ice Cream Parlor has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.9. Every place on the list is in Detroit, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.

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  1. 1Royale with CheeseRoyale with Cheese holds a 4.5 Google rating across 3,169 reviews in Midtown, listed on Google as dessert shop.
  1. Royale with Cheese in Detroit1

    Royale with Cheese

    4.5(3,165)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 3165 reviews (Google rating)

    Dessert shop · $$ · Midtown

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    Royale with Cheese holds a 4.5 Google rating across 3,169 reviews in Midtown, listed on Google as dessert shop.

    “Maybe the best chicken sandwich of my LIFE on God”
    — Randy Glance, 2026-09-13 · google

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  2. Ice Cream Detroit in Detroit2

    Ice Cream Detroit

    4.8(250)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 250 reviews (Google rating)

    Ice Cream · Midtown

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    Ice Cream Detroit holds a 4.8 Google rating across 240 reviews in Midtown, listed on Google as ice cream.

    • Black-owned, women-owned
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Weekend evening hours

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  3. MJ's North End Ice Cream Parlor in Detroit3

    MJ's North End Ice Cream Parlor

    4.9(140)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 140 reviews (Google rating)

    Ice Cream · North End

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    MJ's North End Ice Cream Parlor holds a 4.9 Google rating across 140 reviews in North End, listed on Google as ice cream.

    • Hand-packed ice cream
    • Family-owned neighborhood shop
    • 4.9-star Google rating

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  4. Street Beet in Detroit4

    Street Beet

    4.6(238)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 238 reviews (Google rating)

    Ice Cream · $$ · Corktown

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    Street Beet holds a 4.6 Google rating across 229 reviews in Corktown, listed on Google as ice cream.

    “Onion rings were legit to die for. Our waiter was amazeballs. Friends was playing on the TV. Felt like home. Food was a solid 7.5/10. Table shared both the chicken pita and the patty melt... chicken pita was good... would be *great* minu…”
    — Cassey Glentzer, 2026-09-07 · google

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  5. Two Birds in Detroit5

    Two Birds

    4.7(270)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 270 reviews (Google rating)

    Ice Cream · $ · West Village

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    Two Birds holds a 4.7 Google rating across 270 reviews in West Village, listed on Google as ice cream.

    • Custard window
    • Indoor and outdoor seating
    • Children and dogs welcome
    “The best cocktails and the best vibe. Welcoming and fun! Plus you can get ice cream.”
    — Jennie Mancuso, 2026-08-09 · google

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  6. Elias Donuts in Detroit6

    Elias Donuts

    4.4(1,226)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 1226 reviews (Google rating)

    Ice Cream · $ · Rosedale Park

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    Elias Donuts is a coffee shop at 19231 Grand River Ave in Detroit, MI, with coffee and breakfast among its listed offerings. It supports quick visits and offers takeout as well as on-site service, but delivery is not available. The business has a price level of 1 and a Google rating of 4.4 from 1,226 reviews. Those looking for a breakfast or coffee stop can use takeout without planning around delivery service. For visitors arriving by car, the listed parking options include free lot parking, free street parking, and paid lot parking. The entrance and designated parking are wheelchair accessible, though wheelchair-accessible seating is listed as unavailable—a distinction worth noting when planning a visit. Payment options include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.

    “Wonderful place to grab ice cream, donut, and drinks!”
    — John, 2026-07-02 · google

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  7. Mangonadas Del Barrio in Detroit7

    Mangonadas Del Barrio

    4.4(572)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 572 reviews (Google rating)

    Ice Cream · $ · Southwest Detroit

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    Mangonadas Del Barrio is an ice cream shop at 1210 Lawndale St in Detroit, MI 48209. Its listed price level is 1, placing it in the lowest price tier on the supplied scale, though individual item prices are not provided. For readers looking for an ice cream business in Detroit, MI, the listing establishes the shop’s category and street address without offering a menu or a description of its selection. The shop has a Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 572 reviews. That score provides an overall customer-rating snapshot, but the supplied information does not include review comments or identify particular favorites. No business description or additional attributes are available, so specific flavors, preparations, amenities, and service options cannot be highlighted from this listing.

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  8. River Breeze Dairy Freeze in Detroit8

    River Breeze Dairy Freeze

    4.6(167)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 167 reviews (Google rating)

    Ice Cream · $ · Indian Village

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    River Breeze Dairy Freeze is an ice cream shop at 10800 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48214. Its listed price level is 1, placing it in the lowest price tier shown in the supplied information, though no individual prices are provided. For readers looking for an ice cream shop along E Jefferson Ave in Detroit, MI, the address identifies its location. The business has a Google rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 196 reviews. That score and review count offer a snapshot of customer feedback, but the supplied information does not include review text or identify particular reasons for the ratings. No menu, business description, or service attributes are provided, so specific flavors, ice cream preparations, seating, and ordering options cannot be described from this listing.

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  9. The Peach Cobbler Factory Detroit in Detroit9

    The Peach Cobbler Factory Detroit

    4.3(565)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 565 reviews (Google rating)

    Dessert shop · $ · Greektown

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    The Peach Cobbler Factory Detroit is an ice cream shop at 1300 Broadway St in Detroit, MI, with a dessert menu that extends beyond ice cream. Offerings include warm cobblers served with ice cream, banana puddings, cinnamon rolls, and Pudd-N Shakes. Cookies, brownies, Churro Stix with dipping sauces, and Belgian waffles are also on the menu. Drinks include made-in-house Sweet Peachy Tea and Cold Rush Cold Brew Coffee. The shop offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery, and is listed as suitable for a quick visit. Its entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are listed as wheelchair accessible, and a unisex restroom is available. Paid street parking and paid garage parking are among the listed parking options. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. The business has a Google rating of 4.2 from 538 reviews.

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  10. -320° Coffee & Creamery in Detroit10

    -320° Coffee & Creamery

    4.5(95)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 95 reviews (Google rating)

    Ice Cream · $$ · Brush Park

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    -320° Coffee & Creamery is an ice cream shop at 474 Peterboro St, Suite 201, Detroit, MI 48201. The suite number is part of its listed address, a useful detail when locating the business. Its name references both coffee and creamery, though the supplied listing identifies it specifically as an ice cream shop and does not include a menu or descriptions of its offerings. The shop has a Google rating of 4.4 from 96 reviews, providing an aggregate score rather than details about individual customer experiences. Its listed price level is 2; specific prices are not provided. With no business description or additional attributes supplied, the available information establishes its category, location, rating, and price-level designation, but does not identify particular flavors, signature items, seating, or service options.

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Compare at a glance

Comparison of the best Ice Cream Shops in Detroit, MI
#PlaceGoogle ratingPriceGoogle reviewsNeighborhoodPhoneOpen now
1Royale with Cheese4.5(3,165)4.5 out of 5 from 3165 reviews (Google rating)$$3,165Midtown+1313-315-3014Open
2Ice Cream Detroit4.8(250)4.8 out of 5 from 250 reviews (Google rating)—250Midtown—Closed
3MJ's North End Ice Cream Parlor4.9(140)4.9 out of 5 from 140 reviews (Google rating)—140North End+1313-913-5094Closed
4Street Beet4.6(238)4.6 out of 5 from 238 reviews (Google rating)$$238Corktown+1313-462-4965Closed
5Two Birds4.7(270)4.7 out of 5 from 270 reviews (Google rating)$270West Village—Open
6Elias Donuts4.4(1,226)4.4 out of 5 from 1226 reviews (Google rating)$1,226Rosedale Park+1313-535-0070—
7Mangonadas Del Barrio4.4(572)4.4 out of 5 from 572 reviews (Google rating)$572Southwest Detroit+1313-724-6074—
8River Breeze Dairy Freeze4.6(167)4.6 out of 5 from 167 reviews (Google rating)$167Indian Village+1313-331-8226—
9The Peach Cobbler Factory Detroit4.3(565)4.3 out of 5 from 565 reviews (Google rating)$565Greektown+1313-285-8627Open
10-320° Coffee & Creamery4.5(95)4.5 out of 5 from 95 reviews (Google rating)$$95Brush Park+1313-877-3661—

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How we ranked this list

Each ice cream shop is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Detroit category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.

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