Long, hot summer days require ice cream. Take the kids out for a treat and try some of our favorite ice cream shops around town.

Browndog Creamery Farmington // 33314 Grand River Ave, FarmingtonNorthville // 120 E Main St, NorthvilleThis local micro creamery is popular with kids and even more popular with parents. The ice cream parlor is also a bar so let the kids get something sweet and you can take home a pint of alcohol infused goodness – we recommend SoCo ToCo (Southern Comfort Toasted Coconut).

Calder’s Dairy Farm9334 Finzel Rd, Carleton, MI 48117It’s hard to beat farm fresh ice cream. Eat your ice cream while watching the animals on the farm, including the cows who made it possible.

Chocolate Bar Cafe 20737 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236Chocolate Bar Cafe is an old-fashioned soda fountain featuring Detroit made Alinosi ice cream & French superfine chocolates and candies, in addition to an array of in-house, fresh-baked cakes, cupcakes, and pastries.

The Custard Company2801 Monroe St, DearbornThe Custard Company is a new ice cream shop located near Downtown Dearborn with traditional ice cream options and unique Sweet Bun ice cream sandwishes and their signature “Wowffle”.

Custard Spot46919 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby TownshipA Macomb County favorite the Custard Spot offers frozen custard and hand dipped ice cream (including non-dairy vegan) – cash only.

Dairy-Go-Round 1226 S Main St, PlymouthThe perfect ice cream stop for the family. Carousal seats for kids and a massive menu of creative ice cream treat (including Guernsey hard serve and vegan options) that will have you coming back again and again.

Detroit Water Ice Factory

1014 Woodward Ave, Detroit

Detroit Water Ice isn’t quite ice cream but you probably can’t tell. This dairy-free frozen treat is fun to eat and all the profits go to help families in need.

Donut Bar + Coffee

Southfield // 29039 Southfield Road

Troy // 856 E. Big Beaver Road

It’s never too early for ice cream. Order a donut cone with ice cream and sprinkles on top or shake things up with a milkshake topped with a donut!

Doug’s Delight

24110 John R Rd, Hazel Park

Find dinner and dessert at Doug’s. The seasonal walk-up offers a menu of delectable sweet and savory options. Hard and soft serve, with plenty of sprinkles, sundaes and Nerds!

Garrido’s Bistro & Pastry

19605 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods

Garrido’s over-the-top desserts are something you have to see to believe. Think milkshake topped with ice cream sandwich topped with two mini ice cream cones – the kids will be bouncing off the walls one minute and passed out the next.

Guernsey Ice Cream Shop21300 Novi Road, Northville Taste test your way through 48 Guernsey flavors at the newly renovated restaurant and ice cream shop.

Here’s The Scoop 8814 Pelham Rd, TaylorHead Downriver to find out the flavor of the day – they rarely have the same one twice!

Huddle (Detroit) 2 John R St, DetroitWalk up and grab a cone or cup of soft serves (don’t skip the sprinkles) in downtown Detorit.

La Michoacana 4336 Vernor Hwy, DetroitBeat the heat in Southwest with authentic Mexican fruit paletas (popsicle) and delicious ice cream.

Mallie’s Sports Grill & Bar

19400 Northline Road, Southgate

Gather the fam and get ready to indulge in a Colossal Sundae! An entire gallon and a half of chocolate, vanilla and strawberry ice cream topped with whipped cream, sprinkles, cherries, and your choice of Oreo or Chocolate chip cookies – food coma comes free!

Milkster Nitrogen Creamery

Livonia // 33443 W Seven Mile Rd, Livonia (located inside Biggby Coffee)

Macomb // 18309 Hall Road, Macomb (located inside Biggby Coffee)

Rochester Hills // 1286 Walton Blvd, Rochester Hills (located inside Biggby Coffee)

See science in action and eat a sweet treat. Milkster uses liquid nitrogen to make creamy ‘nicecream’ using mainly organic ingredients and creative fillers like Ferrero Rocher and Biscoff spread.

Milk and Froth

535 Griswold St, Detroit

The former food truck has a permenant spot in downtown Detorit. Don’t miss out on the creative flavors (including non-dairy and vegan options) in homemade waffle cones.

Ray’s 4233 Coolidge Hwy, Royal OakRay’s is an old-fashioned ice cream shop that has been a RO staple for decades. Have plenty of napkins handy because the generous portion sizes might start to drip before you’re done.

Ritter’s Frozen Custard Livonia // 31227 West 8 Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48152Brighton // 5962 Meridian Blvd, Brighton, MI 48116Ritters offers a rotating menu of custard and Italian ice. The thick ice cream is perfect for a hot summer day.

Shatila 14300 W Warren Ave, DearbornShatila is home to all sweet treats in Dearborn. There are plenty of options to chose from and you won’t want to skip the Kashta, a Middle Eastern specialty.

Treat Dreams Ferndale // 22965 Woodward Ave, FerndaleDetroit // 4160 Cass Ave, DetroitTreat Dreams offers up fun, funky flavors like Kooky Monster and Mac & Cheese at two metro Detroit locations.

Photo credit: Ray’s Ice Cream