There's nothing like a cool sweet treat on a hot summer day. And while it's not difficult to keep your favorite flavor tucked in the freezer, there is something special about visiting a neighborhood ice creamery for a treat. Often packed with Little Leaguers, families and others enjoying warm weather, these local businesses help to create a sense of community.
The following is a list of independently owned and operated ice cream places throughout Macomb County. How many have you tried?
Ice cream shops
- Arctic Queen
80190 Main St.
Memphis
- Bee Queen Dairy and Ice Cream
14700 E. Nine Mile Road
Eastpointe
- Cathy's Homemade Goodies
30910 Harper Ave.
St Clair Shores
- Cold Cow
27435 Harper Ave.
St Clair Shores
- Country Dairy
24615 Harper Ave.
St Clair Shores
- Custard Spot
46919 Van Dyke
Shelby Township
- Dairy Freezzz
24806 Van Dyke
Center Line
- Dairy Maid
31817 Utica Road
Fraser
- Dolce Gelato Cafe
55178 Van Dyke Ave.
Shelby Township
- Erma's Original Frozen Custard
6451 Auburn Road
Shelby Township
- Erma's Original Frozen Custard
2080 E 14 Mile Road
Warren
- Frosty Boy of Harrison Township
38650 Jefferson Ave.
Harrison Township
- Frosty Queen
57875 Gratiot Ave.
New Haven
- Jam'rs Frozen Custard
58060 Van Dyke
Washington Township
- Leason's Dairy Bar and Grille
11475 E 13 Mile Road
Warren
- LICKS Ice Cream Shoppe
23090 E Main St.
Armada
- Lori's Lick'em Up Ice Cream
35610 Jefferson Ave.
Harrison Township
- Mastro's Ice Cream
24445 Jefferson Ave.
St Clair Shores
- Sanders Chocolate & Ice Cream Shoppes
23770 Hall Road
Clinton Township
- Screamers Ice Cream
44666 Mound Road
Sterling Heights
- Scoop and Twist of Macomb
21912 23 Mile Road
Macomb
- Wally's Frozen Custard
22501 Harper Ave.
St Clair Shores
- World's Finest Frozen Custard
33538 23 Mile Road
New Baltimore