Last updated October 6, 2026 · ranked from 1,256 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 5 ice cream shops in and around Brighton, MI, led by Spun Sugar Shoppe - Spun Sugar Detroit, Blank Slate Creamery Brighton and Culture Beer and Cheese. Together they have 1,256 Google reviews; Spun Sugar Shoppe - Spun Sugar Detroit has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.9. Every place on the list is in Brighton, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
Ice cream shares space with homespun cotton candy in tubs and cakes at Spun Sugar Shoppe - Spun Sugar Detroit, according to a customer review. This women-owned shop at 213 W Main St, Suite 5, in Brighton, MI earns rank 2 with a 4.9 Google rating from 90 reviews and customer praise for helpful owners and memorable birthday experiences. Families also mention its candy selection and squishies, giving visitors more to browse alongside ice cream. In-store pickup and delivery add practical options.
Ice cream available
Homespun cotton candy
Women-owned shop
“Cute little store with honest owners/employees not looking to price gouge or take advantage of their customers. Highly recommend stopping by.”
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Homemade, all-natural ice cream and tasting flights help earn Blank Slate Creamery Brighton the No. 4 spot in Brighton, MI. One reviewer praises the coffee ice cream’s creamy, smooth texture and subtle flavor, while another notes that flights let small children try a flavor in a manageable serving. Its 4.6 Google rating across 300 reviews adds support. The casual, cozy shop at 126 E Grand River Ave also serves coffee and stays open until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Homemade ice cream
Ice cream flights
Weekend evening hours
“Stopped by after a visit to U of M. Love & appreciate the homemade with clean ingredients concept. Staff was friendly and informative. Best coffee ice cream I've ever had; creamy, smooth, coffee flavor was more subtle than others I've ha…”
Palazzolo’s gelato and sorbetto give Culture Beer and Cheese its frozen-dessert draw at 412 W Main St in Brighton, MI. It earns the No. 5 spot with those offerings alongside artisan cheeses, charcuterie and crepes available to eat in or take away. The shop holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 260 reviews, with reviewers praising its cozy atmosphere and welcoming, knowledgeable service. Free lot and street parking add convenience for a gelato stop or a specialty-food pickup.
Palazzolo’s gelato
Sorbetto available
Free parking
“Great people, cozy atmosphere, and the yummiest crepes you will ever eat! Stop in for an amazing selection of beer, luscious cheeses, and a wonderful community feel.”
Soft-serve ice cream and signature shakes anchor Dairy Queen Store’s sixth-place entry, supported by a 4.4-star Google rating across 468 reviews. Located at 321 W Grand River Ave in Brighton, MI, it offers drive-through and takeout service for a quick ice cream stop. Hours extend to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 p.m. Sunday, making evening visits practical. A wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking add useful access, while one reviewer specifically praised the friendly staff.
Frozen custard cones and cakes anchor the menu at Jackie's Custard Co. On Millpond, earning it the No. 9 spot with familiar and unique flavors and a 4.3-star Google rating from 138 reviews. Located at 415 Mill Pond Ln in Brighton, MI, this traditional parlor offers a casual setting for children, groups, or a solo stop. Coffee adds another option, while dine-in, takeout, and curbside pickup provide several ways to order. Wheelchair-accessible parking, an entrance, seating, and a restroom round out its practical amenities.
Custard cones and cakes
Curbside pickup available
Wheelchair-accessible seating
“I love this place, yum! Hint of bleach in my cream.”
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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 Brighton 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.
Where can I get homemade ice cream in Brighton, MI?
Blank Slate Creamery Brighton at 126 E Grand River Ave serves homemade, all-natural ice cream. It has a 4.6-star Google rating from 300 reviews, offers dine-in and takeout, and allows dogs outside.
Which ice cream shop stays open latest in Brighton, MI?
Dairy Queen Store at 321 W Grand River Ave closes at 10:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 p.m. Sunday. Blank Slate closes at 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 9 p.m. the other days.
Where can I find frozen custard or gelato in Brighton, MI?
Jackie's Custard Co. On Millpond at 415 Mill Pond Ln serves frozen custard cones and cakes. Its hours are 2–6:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 1–6:30 p.m. Saturday. Culture Beer and Cheese at 412 W Main St carries Palazzolo's gelato and sorbetto and is open Wednesday through Sunday.
Which ice cream shops in Brighton, MI have a drive-through?
Dairy Queen Store at 321 W Grand River Ave and Baskin-Robbins at 8281 W Grand River Ave both have drive-through service. Both also offer takeout and delivery.
Where can families sit down for ice cream in Brighton, MI?
Blank Slate Creamery Brighton and Jackie's Custard Co. On Millpond both welcome children and offer dine-in service and restrooms. Both have wheelchair-accessible entrances, parking, and restrooms; Jackie's also lists wheelchair-accessible seating. A Blank Slate reviewer specifically highlights its flights for small children trying a flavor.
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