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.
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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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!”
2.3(10)2.3 out of 5 from 10 reviews (Google rating)
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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.
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.