50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Rochester

“When is you car show starting“

“This place was AMAZING! I was on a bus trip with my son n 48 other people. They took great care of us along with other customers that came in. They took our orders n got them right out. AWESOME team work!! Staff was AWESOME!! They had a system that worked amazingly! Kudos to the staff!!“

“Delicious food and super friendly employees! It's such a great treat to go there!“

“I was Happy to try the Flamethrower Burger w/Fries,along with a Medium drink/Flurry(Awesome service worthy of 10,000/10,000 of awesomeness)“

“We love coming here!!!!!“

“We stopped there for a break while walking the Clinton River Trail. They have quality items and friendly service. I used to go to Dairy Queen all the time, but this place feels more like a family-owned business, with that same friendly, welcoming atmosphere.“

“We had a group of 20-30 people visit this evening and I was very impressed with the quick and friendly service! Everything was delicious, prices are reasonable, plenty of seating, and games all around to play while enjoying your treats. I’ll definitely be back!“

“I couldn’t find on your website the ingredient factor of your ice cream. Is there a way of finding out what the ingredients are you can leave it on my cell phone message. It would be a good idea in case people have some allergy issues. Thank you so much for being here.“

“Dog friendly ❤️ cider and donuts are the best 😊“

“I got the Dubai One. And they were not shy 0n the Dubai 💚❤🤎. The funnel cake one was good, wasn't as good as I thought it would be. Caramel apple one is delicious and the fried cookies and cream one was delicious. And the only way that waited on me was super super sweet“

“The Best place to work! Great people, wonderful customers, Great fun, Best time of my life! <3“

“I have to say the ice cream was extremely good. I had the chocolate but it was really chocolate. The staff was helpful and friendly. Crowds changed depending upon the time of day, so leave plenty of time for your favorite snack in the summer.“

“Love Custard spot. Only downfall is cash only.“

“If you have been fortunate and eaten gelato in Italy or Sicily this will not disappoint you.
You pay first and then you will choose your flavors. They have a very good variety. Order the 6 pack so you can share and try 6 varieties.
Prices are on par for real gelato. We paid $18 for the 6 varieties. I believe a cup is $9.
*3 stars for the cramped and sterile atmosphere. The room is too small. It is always busy and it is so tight that the chair backs touch each other. Also the plastic chairs don't glide on the floor. If you are sitting, you are in the way of those ordering and leaving.
Bring your patience in the evening, the wait can be long, but worth it. Savor the flavors of each bite and for a moment you too can be transported.“

“Love this place delicious, quick and friendly atmosphere!!!“

“Awesome as usual ………………..“

“Ho visitato Freskia Ice Cream. Il personale è molto gentile e la qualità è ottima. Offre una vasta scelta, non è solo una gelateria. I from Italy and I visited Freskia Ice Cream. The staff was very friendly, and the quality was very high. There are many options, more than just an ice cream shop.“

“The butter pecan ice cream is the absolute best ice cream I have ever eaten. I love BrainFreeze. So happy you have opened for business.“

“Been going here since I was a kid 💖“

“Great options and great service. It was nice to try new things and see someone so passionate about their business. I hope everyone can pay them a visit and support local. We loved everything we tried.“

“Such a pleasant setting to have an event. Loved the shops and the petting farm. Everyone seemed so pleasant too.“

“Wonderful service!! Super friendly staff and the ice cream is excellent!!!!!“

“Truly a Hidden Gem! Food is Delecious! I've lived here in Pontiac for 9 years and today is my first time knowing about this place. I will Definatly be ordering from here again. My Only issue is I made a order and instead of giving me a option too choose something different, they automatically email me they did'nt have it and automatically refunded my money back on my card which caused me too have too make a whole extra order which meant I had too pay a additional delivery and tax fee around $11 dollars, aside from the order that was already paid for. So I end up paying a extra $11 dollars for my two orders that were delvered together.“

“Nekter (and jack) are the best thing to happen to Rochester in years! As someone with autoimmune illness, who loves fitness & struggles to get all my protein in this place is a god send. Everything is made perfectly, I’ve been coming here for over a year & never one time has quality declined.
That seems like every time I come here there’s something new added to the menu, which is amazing. They offer agave nectar instead of sweetener, different types of protein, & all sorts of juices. The store itself is always extremely clean & the staff is always polite. They have a cute little area you can sit and eat in, great music, & a small area for kids to sit & color. My favorite smoothies are PB&J, Blueberry almond butter, & Raspberry riot. These are perfect for me to door dash at work as well when I don’t have time to eat a meal. Thank you Nektar!“

“Had the best time with Gray’s Suga Shack at Gretchko’s Color Run! A huge hit! Prompt on arrival, didn’t run out, very nice!!“

“It was not busy as it was half hour before close. Wonderful and friendly service despite our later arrival. Food came delicious and fresh with regular hamburger, mushroom and swiss burger and order of loaded fries (with hamburger meat and cheese). Ordered a side of fries for take out and it was given on the house! Did not get to try their taco/birria menu but looking forward to it. One of the best tasting burgers in the area, great portions and reasonable prices IMO.“

“Awesome restaurant great food and the owner is a great man.“

“Great staff and service, I would definitely recommend family and friends to go there. They go above and beyond to make there customer(s) happy. Hard working people, Keep up the GREAT job!“

“This Culver’s location does it right. I ordered a Wisconsin Swiss Melt and fries for dine in. It came out hot, fresh, and tasted amazing! It’s the same story with the fries, they were hot, salted perfectly, and delightfully crispy. The service was just as good as the food. I highly recommend trying it yourself.“

“Aug 2026 - fun options
Tasty ice creams
This spot is kid friendly and there’s a toddler park right next door !
Enjoy the ice cream, burn the sugar off !
For cherry & chocolate fans - try the black cherry and Michigan pothole 🎉“

“best icecream in Pontiac!“

“Absolutely adorable! Love this Michigan gem definitely one of my FAVORITES“

“Really good atmosphere! Very friendly employees. Soon as i walked in, i could tell it was really clean and put together. Staff greeted me immediately and served me with tasty food! Recommend for sure“

“Really good atmosphere! Very friendly employees. Soon as i walked in, i could tell it was really clean and put together. Staff greeted me immediately and served me with tasty food! Recommend for sure“

“Delicious flavors, great service“

“Best stop for ice cream lovers!
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Everything tastes fresh and smooth, the atmosphere is pleasant and inviting 🌈, and the staff is kind and professional 👍

Carvel Express never disappoints!“

“Great ice cream and great service!!!“

“Personally I absolutely love to go there! They always smile at me and are super happy to see me!
The manager there is the absolute best person ever!
All the employees are such lovely people!
They always treat me very well, like a star costumer!
I highly recommend going there for a treat! I live 25 mins from this place but it’s still my absolute favorite! It’s definitely worth the drive there anyways! They have the best ice cream ever!
Dulce de Leche is my absolute favorite flavor!“

“Great desserts delicious.. I highly recommend ❤️❤️❤️“

“Our local Baskin Robbins in downtown Lake Orion did a spectacular job on my son's birthday cake this month! Their edible paper printer was broken so they gave me options of how to print myself, and also offered to decorate by hand as best as they could. They knew my son wanted a Harry Potter cake so they made the Gyfindor crest in chocolate and it was such a hit! The cake was ready for my dad to pick up 10 minutes late which wasn't a big deal because it was a lot more work to decorate by hand than they had planned. The decorative cookie sandwiches did melt by the time the cake got to my freezer so I will not order that design again but that's my own fault, not theirs! 9/10 would recommend and will be ordering my daughter's cake for next monthf rom them as well!“

“Love the decor, the food, everything is nicer there.“

“Stopped by Cold Stone for a sweet treat, and overall it was a good experience. The ice cream was fresh, creamy, and the mix-ins were blended really well. The staff was friendly, and my order was made exactly how I wanted it.
The only reason I’m giving 4 stars instead of 5 is that the prices are a little on the high side, and the wait was a bit longer than expected. Still, the quality and taste made it worth the visit. I’d definitely come back when I’m craving premium ice cream.“

“I popped in when I saw they had fresh baklava. I’m from the west side of Michigan where It’s hard to find good, real baklava. I’m so very happy I stopped in to buy a large tray of baklava. It has been quite the hit in my house and at work. Some of the best baklava I’ve had. Unfortunately though, their website is down so several co-workers were unable to order.“

“We came to this DQ location based on its very good reviews and they were right. The place is very clean, the staff was pleasant and quick to serve. We ate in and thoroughly enjoyed the background music (I wish we had asked who it was!). Thanks!“

“Brilliant cake made for my daughter’s birthday so happy with it tastes great as well. Picture in comments!“

“Awesome restaurant great food and the owner is a great man.“

“Exited to share:
High five to Culver’s in Clawson

I was diagnosed with celiac disease at the end of July 2023, so it’s been three years. Because of cross contamination, I really don’t get takeout or go out to eat. I’ve been glutened so many times that it’s just not worth the pain. And the pain is severe when gluten’d which lasts for days and knocks you off your feet.

I follow an influencer who also has celiac disease, and every now and then she’ll go to a fast food restaurant. Last week she went to a Culver’s. I haven’t had Culver’s in over three years, but tonight I decided to give it a try.

I had memorized all of her questions, and I kid you not, I went to Culver’s and they went the distance. They took everything serious. They even wrote down “severe gluten allergy.” They have a dedicated fryer for their fries, which was so exciting. Then I ordered a burger that was cooked on a clean grill with no bread or anything else that had been on it, and they served it on a gluten free bun.

Here we are an hour later, knock on wood, and everything is great. I literally could cry happy tears.“

“Lovely hotel with an excellent atmosphere and vibe. Great location as well. Service at the bar could be improved but overall, a positive experience.“

“Very friendly and clean environment lots of ice cream flavors and fresh cones ,wide variety of ice cream cakes, oreo polar pizza is the best and my favorite.“

“Food was so yammy so many varieties in buffet. Loved it“