The 9 Best Ice Cream Shops in Royal Oak, MI

Last updated October 14, 2026 · ranked from 6,266 Google reviews · How we rank

This list ranks 9 ice cream shops in and around Royal Oak, MI, led by Ray's Ice Cream, Jim's Frostie Treats and Little Brothers Burgers. Together they have 6,266 Google reviews; Champagne Chocolates has the highest Google rating on the list at 5.0. Every place on the list is in Royal Oak, 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. 1Ray's Ice CreamRay's Ice Cream holds a 4.7 Google rating across 2,012 reviews, listed on Google as ice cream shop.
  1. Ray's Ice Cream in Royal Oak1

    Ray's Ice Cream

    4.7(2,012)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 2012 reviews (Google rating)

    Ice cream shop · $

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    Ray's Ice Cream holds a 4.7 Google rating across 2,012 reviews, listed on Google as ice cream shop.

    • 4.7 Google stars
    • 2,012 Google reviews
    • Open daily

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  2. Jim's Frostie Treats in Royal Oak2

    Jim's Frostie Treats

    4.7(652)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 652 reviews (Google rating)

    Ice Cream · $

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    Jim's Frostie Treats holds a 4.7 Google rating across 642 reviews, listed on Google as ice cream.

    • Window-served soft-serve
    • Superman phone booth
    • Open until 10:30
    “such a cute place! very tasty ice cream and dole whip gonna be my main go to from now on!”

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  3. Little Brothers Burgers in Royal Oak3

    Little Brothers Burgers

    4.6(1,129)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 1129 reviews (Google rating)

    Ice Cream · $

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    Little Brothers Burgers is a compact, counter-service American restaurant at 201 W 4th St in Royal Oak, MI. Its menu centers on burgers, sliders, fries and shakes, with beer also available. The setting is casual and cozy, with limited seating and no table service. Fast service and quick bites are among its listed features, and it serves lunch, dinner and late-night food. Google lists a 4.6-star rating from 1,129 reviews. Dine-in, takeout, delivery and no-contact delivery are available, along with outdoor seating. The restaurant welcomes families and children and is popular with students and tourists; it is also listed as suitable for solo dining. Practical details include Wi-Fi, free and paid street parking, and wheelchair-accessible parking. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Reservations are not accepted, and there is no restroom—details worth noting when planning a sit-down visit.

    “Rob kills it ever time. Food is amazing a cheap”
    — Luke Restrepo, 2026-09-13 · google

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  5. Custard & Company in Royal Oak5

    Custard & Company

    4.6(540)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 540 reviews (Google rating)

    Ice cream shop · $

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    A 4.6-star Google rating from 540 reviews anchors Custard & Company’s fourth-place entry among ice cream shops in Royal Oak, MI. Located at 32922 Woodward Ave, the shop pairs that review record with consistent afternoon and evening hours. It opens at 1 p.m. every day and stays open until 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, with a 10 p.m. closing on Friday and Saturday. That schedule gives visitors options for both afternoon stops and later weekend visits.

    • 4.6 Google stars
    • Open daily
    • Weekend evening hours

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  6. Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store in Royal Oak6

    Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store

    4.5(866)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 866 reviews (Google rating)

    Ice cream shop

    Own this business? Claim itOpen now · closes 10:00 PM

    Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store holds a 4.5 Google rating across 866 reviews, listed on Google as ice cream shop.

    • 4.5-star Google rating
    • Open daily
    • Weekend 11 p.m. closing

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  7. Dairy Queen Store in Royal Oak7

    Dairy Queen Store

    4.4(250)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 250 reviews (Google rating)

    Ice Cream · $

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    Dairy Queen Store is an ice cream shop at 3201 Rochester Rd in Royal Oak, MI. Soft-serve ice cream and signature shakes are the focus of its Google description, which identifies Dairy Queen as a classic burger-and-fries fast-food chain. The listing places this location in the lowest price tier and reports a Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 249 reviews. Those figures provide a snapshot of its listed price level and customer ratings, rather than details about individual menu items. The Royal Oak, MI location lists takeout, delivery, and on-site services among its service options. Debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. For anyone comparing ice cream shops, the practical details here are the Rochester Road address, the soft-serve and shake focus, and the availability of both takeout and delivery.

    “I have always liked this DQ!! The service is great and the staff are very nice!!”
    — Julien Alister, 2026-07-14 · google

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  8. Golden Cone Frozen Custard & Ice Cream - Royal Oak in Royal Oak8

    Golden Cone Frozen Custard & Ice Cream - Royal Oak

    4.5(250)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 250 reviews (Google rating)

    Ice Cream · $ · Downtown Royal Oak

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    Old-fashioned ice cream, frozen custard and ice cream sandwiches give Golden Cone its range at 207 W 4th St in Royal Oak, MI. One reviewer singled out the sea salted caramel ice cream and noted vegan options. The cozy setting offers seating, while takeout and in-store pickup suit a quick stop.

    • Ice cream sandwiches
    • Vegan options noted
    • Seating and takeout
    “Every thing about my experience was simply marvelous”
    — Rebekah Wagner, 2026-09-13 · google

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  9. Champagne Chocolates in Royal Oak9

    Champagne Chocolates

    5.0(3)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (Google rating)

    Chocolate shop

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    Champagne Chocolates is a dessert shop at 310 W 4th St in downtown Royal Oak, MI, focused on handcrafted chocolates and ice cream. Its specialties include small-batch truffles, almond butter toffee, chocolate barks, and caramel creations. The shop describes its chocolate-making approach as emphasizing quality, creativity, and presentation. Guernsey Farms Dairy ice cream rounds out the selection alongside the chocolate confections and other gourmet treats. The shop offers sweets for individual treats, gifts, and holiday occasions, with takeout available for a quick visit. Listed accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Champagne Chocolates has a 5-star Google rating based on three reviews; that is a positive score, though the review count is small.

    “Salted chocolate caramel ice cream was great. Friendly owners!”
    — Jasvir Virdi, 2026-08-02 · google

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Compare at a glance

Comparison of the best Ice Cream Shops in Royal Oak, MI
#PlaceGoogle ratingPriceGoogle reviewsNeighborhoodPhoneOpen now
1Ray's Ice Cream4.7(2,012)4.7 out of 5 from 2012 reviews (Google rating)$2,012—+1248-549-5256Open
2Jim's Frostie Treats4.7(652)4.7 out of 5 from 652 reviews (Google rating)$652—+1248-399-7919Closed
3Little Brothers Burgers4.6(1,129)4.6 out of 5 from 1129 reviews (Google rating)$1,129—+1248-414-4541Open
4Págos Ice Cream Rolls and Bubble Tea4.8(564)4.8 out of 5 from 564 reviews (Google rating)$564———
5Custard & Company4.6(540)4.6 out of 5 from 540 reviews (Google rating)$540—+1248-549-2777Closed
6Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store4.5(866)4.5 out of 5 from 866 reviews (Google rating)—866—+1248-565-1071Open
7Dairy Queen Store4.4(250)4.4 out of 5 from 250 reviews (Google rating)$250—+1248-589-2422—
8Golden Cone Frozen Custard & Ice Cream - Royal Oak4.5(250)4.5 out of 5 from 250 reviews (Google rating)$250Downtown Royal Oak——
9Champagne Chocolates5.0(3)5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (Google rating)—3—+1586-468-1170Closed

Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.

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 Royal Oak 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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