The 8 Best Ice Cream Shops in Madison Heights, MI

Last updated October 10, 2026 · ranked from 2,698 Google reviews · How we rank

This guide to ice cream shops in Madison Heights, MI keeps every stop inside the city, with Google ratings and review counts offering a point of comparison. Golden Cone Frozen Custard - Madison Heights, MI leads the ranking at No. 1 with 4.5 stars from 241 reviews. Sunday Scoop sits at No. 3 with 4.1 stars from 30 reviews. JJ's Custard Company - Madison Heights, MI and Dairy Queen (Treat) follow at Nos. 4 and 5, both rated 3.6 stars, with 150 and 530 reviews respectively. Treat Dreams holds the No. 8 spot with 2.3 stars from 10 reviews.

Top picks at a glance

  1. 1Bambu Dessert DrinksBambu Dessert Drinks holds a 4.2 Google rating across 506 reviews, listed on Google as dessert shop.
  2. 2Golden Cone Frozen Custard - Madison HeightsIts menu extends to parfaits, sundaes and ice cream sandwiches, while vegan Dole Soft Serve adds another choice.
  3. 3Dairy Queen (Treat)Dairy Queen (Treat) holds a 3.6 Google rating across 530 reviews, listed on Google as ice cream.
  1. Bambu Dessert Drinks in Madison Heights1

    Bambu Dessert Drinks

    4.2(506)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 506 reviews (Google rating)

    Dessert shop · $

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    Bambu Dessert Drinks holds a 4.2 Google rating across 506 reviews, listed on Google as dessert shop.

    “I'm loving Bambu Dessert & Drinks. This is the best smoothie place ever. And I love all kinds and varieties of smoothies. 😀”
    — Selby Jones, 2026-04-23 · google

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  2. Golden Cone Frozen Custard - Madison Heights in Madison Heights2

    Golden Cone Frozen Custard - Madison Heights

    4.5(241)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 241 reviews (Google rating)

    Ice Cream

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    Its menu extends to parfaits, sundaes and ice cream sandwiches, while vegan Dole Soft Serve adds another choice. At 630 E 12 Mile Rd, drive-through and takeout service make a quick stop practical, with free parking and a wheelchair-accessible entrance rounding out the conveniences.

    • Local dairy ice cream
    • Vegan Dole option
    • Drive-through service

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  3. Dairy Queen (Treat) in Madison Heights3

    Dairy Queen (Treat)

    3.6(530)· Google3.6 out of 5 from 530 reviews (Google rating)

    Ice Cream · $

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    Dairy Queen (Treat) holds a 3.6 Google rating across 530 reviews, listed on Google as ice cream.

    • Late closing hours
    • Drive-through service
    • Lowest price tier
    “Awesome service, associate was solo and very good at multitasking and very quick at her job! She even customized a message on our cake while having to run the drive through. And it was perfect!”
    — becky Henry, 2026-09-19 · google

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  4. JJ's Custard Company - Madison Heights in Madison Heights4

    JJ's Custard Company - Madison Heights

    3.6(150)· Google3.6 out of 5 from 150 reviews (Google rating)

    Ice Cream

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    JJ's Custard Company - Madison Heights holds a 3.6 Google rating across 150 reviews, listed on Google as ice cream.

    • Injected Loaded Cones
    • Drive-through available
    • Open until 10
    “The strawberry Dubai sundae and their loaded cones are out of this world! I am always surprised at how this place is not busier!!”
    — Holly Garverick, 2026-08-10 · google

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  5. Sunday Scoop in Madison Heights5

    Sunday Scoop

    4.1(30)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 30 reviews (Google rating)

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    Sunday Scoop holds a 4.1 Google rating across 30 reviews, listed on Google as ice cream.

    • Soft serve options
    • Ice cream nachos
    • Walk-up takeout

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  6. Baskin-Robbins in Madison Heights6

    Baskin-Robbins

    3.1(215)· Google3.1 out of 5 from 215 reviews (Google rating)

    Ice Cream · $

    Own this business? Claim itOpen now · closes 11:00 PM

    Baskin-Robbins holds a 3.1 Google rating across 215 reviews, listed on Google as ice cream.

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  7. McDonald's in Madison Heights7

    McDonald's

    3.1(1,016)· Google3.1 out of 5 from 1016 reviews (Google rating)

    Ice Cream · $

    Own this business? Claim itOpen now · closes 12:00 AM

    McDonald's holds a 3.1 Google rating across 1,016 reviews, listed on Google as ice cream.

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  8. Treat Dreams in Madison Heights8

    Treat Dreams

    2.3(10)· Google2.3 out of 5 from 10 reviews (Google rating)

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    Treat Dreams holds a 2.3 Google rating across 10 reviews, listed on Google as ice cream.

    • Vegan flavors praised
    • Generous portions noted
    • Drive-through and takeout
    “This place is fantastic! I was so happy to see a Treat Dreams a stone's throw from my house.”
    — Stacy Wolf-Lark, 2023-09-06 · google

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Compare at a glance

Comparison of the best Ice Cream Shops in Madison Heights, MI
#PlaceGoogle ratingPriceGoogle reviewsNeighborhoodPhoneOpen now
1Bambu Dessert Drinks4.2(506)4.2 out of 5 from 506 reviews (Google rating)$506—+1248-234-4851Open
2Golden Cone Frozen Custard - Madison Heights4.5(241)4.5 out of 5 from 241 reviews (Google rating)—241—+1248-677-3347Closed
3Dairy Queen (Treat)3.6(530)3.6 out of 5 from 530 reviews (Google rating)$530—+1248-399-6233Open
4JJ's Custard Company - Madison Heights3.6(150)3.6 out of 5 from 150 reviews (Google rating)—150—+1313-274-1750Closed
5Sunday Scoop4.1(30)4.1 out of 5 from 30 reviews (Google rating)—30—+1248-439-0439Closed
6Baskin-Robbins3.1(215)3.1 out of 5 from 215 reviews (Google rating)$215—+1248-336-9022Open
7McDonald's3.1(1,016)3.1 out of 5 from 1016 reviews (Google rating)$1,016—+1248-414-7642Open
8Treat Dreams2.3(10)2.3 out of 5 from 10 reviews (Google rating)—10———

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 Madison Heights 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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Ice Cream Shops in Madison Heights, MI: common questions

Which listed ice cream shop in Madison Heights, MI has the highest Google rating?
Golden Cone Frozen Custard at 630 E 12 Mile Rd leads the listed locations within Madison Heights, MI with 4.5 stars from 241 reviews. It serves frozen custard and Guernsey Farms Dairy ice cream.
Where can I find a vegan frozen treat in Madison Heights, MI?
Golden Cone Frozen Custard at 630 E 12 Mile Rd lists vegan Dole Soft Serve. It also offers drive-through service, takeout and free lot parking.
Which ice cream shops in Madison Heights, MI stay open late?
Dairy Queen (Treat) at 29371 Dequindre Rd opens at 11 a.m. daily and closes at 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday and midnight Friday through Sunday. Baskin-Robbins at 28875 Dequindre Rd lists 4 a.m.–11 p.m. daily hours. JJ’s Custard Company at 621 E 11 Mile Rd is open 1–10 p.m. every day.
Where can I get ice cream through a drive-through in Madison Heights, MI?
Golden Cone Frozen Custard on E 12 Mile Rd, JJ’s Custard Company on E 11 Mile Rd, and Dairy Queen (Treat) and Baskin-Robbins on Dequindre Rd all list drive-through service. All four also offer takeout.
What does Sunday Scoop in Madison Heights, MI serve, and is there indoor seating?
Sunday Scoop at 26137 John R Rd serves soft serve, hand-dipped ice cream, sundaes, milkshakes, flurries, mini donuts, ice cream nachos and floats. It is a walk-up dessert shop with no indoor seating. It opens at 3 p.m. daily, closing at 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 9 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday.

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