The 7 Best Ice Cream Shops in St. Clair Shores, MI
Last updated October 4, 2026 · ranked from 4,212 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 7 ice cream shops in and around St. Clair Shores, MI, led by Country Dairy, Cold Cow Ice Cream and Modern Cone. Together they have 4,212 Google reviews; Country Dairy has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.8. Every place on the list is in St. Clair Shores, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
A broad frozen-dessert menu and a 4.8 Google rating from 490 reviews earn Country Dairy the No. 1 spot in St. Clair Shores, MI. At 24615 Harper Ave, the shop serves vanilla, chocolate and twist soft serve, eight Flavor Burst options, frozen yogurt and Dole Whip. Sundaes, banana splits and shakes add more choices. Positive reviews praise the cleanliness, prices and friendly workers, while drive-through service and takeout make it practical for a quick dessert stop.
Eight Flavor Burst options
Drive-through service
Soft serve classics
“Great ice cream, super clean, great prices, and the friendliest staff! 10/10”
Soft serve, vegan soft serve, yogurt, and hard-scooped Ashby’s give Cold Cow Ice Cream a broad menu at 27435 Harper Ave in St. Clair Shores, MI. That range, a 4.7 Google rating from 783 reviews, and drive-through service earn it the No. 2 spot. Options include flurries, sundaes, dipped cones, and a Mocha bean shake with crushed chocolate-covered coffee beans. Positive reviewers praise fair prices and servings, with one noting efficient service despite a crowd. The shop closes at 9 p.m. daily.
Vegan soft serve
Hard-scooped Ashby’s
Drive-through service
“I had a excellent experience. My ice cream was yummy and the service was great. It was crowded but service was efficient.
They even have a vegan menu.
Fair prices, fair servings
Good job Cold Cow”
Ice cream nachos, the Stacker, and the Affogato Sundae give Modern Cone a menu that extends beyond scoops and soft serve. This women-owned shop at 28616 Harper Ave in St. Clair Shores, MI earns rank 3 with that range and a 4.7-star Google rating from 1,563 reviews. Reviewers praise the flavor selection and chocolate peanut butter ice cream cake. Italian ice, Detroit-roasted coffee, and dine-in seating add options, while 10 p.m. closing times on Fridays and Saturdays accommodate evening visits.
Ice Cream Nachos
Affogato Sundae
Women-Owned Shop
“I first saw Modern Cone on TikTok and then found out I was living about 45 minutes away, so a little far to drive just for ice cream. We finally made a special drive up there last night - the night before moving out of state - so worth i…”
Homemade waffle cones and a review praising key lime cheesecake ice cream and a turtle sundae give Cathy's Homemade Goodies specific reasons for its No. 4 spot. The shop at 30910 Harper Ave in St. Clair Shores, MI holds a 4.7 Google rating from 357 reviews and falls in the lowest listed price category. Drive-through service and takeout make it an option for treats to go, while wheelchair-accessible parking and an accessible entrance add practical convenience.
Homemade waffle cones
Drive-through service
Key lime cheesecake
“Yummy! Home made waffle cones are amazing. Love the key lime cheesecake ice cream. Turtle sundae is absolutely sublime also. Our favorite ice cream in town. Our dogs love the pup cups. Thank you Cathy's!”
Soft-serve ice cream, signature shakes and a 4.6-star Google rating from 373 reviews earn Dairy Queen (Treat) its No. 5 spot. Located at 26135 Harper Ave in St. Clair Shores, MI, it offers a casual, quick-visit setting with takeout and the lowest listed price category. One reviewer praises both the customer service and the treats. Daily closing hours of 10 p.m. make it an option for an evening stop, while wheelchair-accessible parking and an accessible entrance add practical convenience.
Guernsey Farms Dairy ice cream and frozen custard anchor Little Brothers Burgers & Custard’s sixth-place spot. At 28840 Harper Ave in St. Clair Shores, MI, frozen treats come from the building, while a custom food trailer handles sliders, burgers and fries. That setup makes dinner followed by dessert a practical option. Outdoor seating and fast service add convenience, and one reviewer specifically praises the ice cream. Its 4.4-star Google rating across 272 reviews provides further support.
Guernsey Farms Dairy
Frozen custard
Outdoor seating
“One of the best burgers I’ve had in a long time. I ordered the pretzel bun burger, and my girlfriend ordered 2 sliders, and they were cooked absolutely perfectly. I will definitely be back again.”
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Dipped cones, waffle bowls, and a broad flavor selection give Mastro's Ice Cream its case for rank 7. Reviewers praise those cone and bowl options, while one singles out a double scoop of Superman. The shop at 24445 Jefferson Ave in St. Clair Shores, MI holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 374 reviews. Daily hours of 3–9:30 p.m. and takeout make an afternoon or evening stop straightforward. Several reviewers flag high prices, so value is not its main draw.
Dipped cones
Waffle bowls
Daily evening hours
“It's expensive $$$, but the ice cream was delicious and they offer a huge variety!”
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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 St. Clair Shores 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 St. Clair Shores, MI: common questions
Which ice cream shop has the highest rating in this guide?
Country Dairy at 24615 Harper Ave in St. Clair Shores, MI has the highest Google rating at 4.8 stars from 490 reviews. Modern Cone and Cold Cow Ice Cream both hold 4.7 stars, with 1,563 and 783 reviews respectively.
Where can I get vegan ice cream in St. Clair Shores, MI?
Cold Cow Ice Cream at 27435 Harper Ave offers vegan soft-serve ice cream. Its menu also includes soft-serve yogurt, hard-scooped Ashby’s, flurries, shakes and sundaes.
Which ice cream shops have drive-through service?
Cold Cow Ice Cream at 27435 Harper Ave, Country Dairy at 24615 Harper Ave, and Cathy's Homemade Goodies at 30910 Harper Ave all offer drive-through service in St. Clair Shores, MI.
Where can I get ice cream late in the evening?
In St. Clair Shores, MI, Dairy Queen (Treat) at 26135 Harper Ave closes at 10 p.m. daily. Modern Cone closes at 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 9 p.m. the rest of the week. Mastro’s Ice Cream at 24445 Jefferson Ave closes at 9:30 p.m. daily. In Roseville, Dairy Queen Grill & Chill at 29580 Gratiot Ave closes at 10:30 p.m. daily.
Which shops offer options for a visit with a dog?
Modern Cone and Cold Cow Ice Cream in St. Clair Shores, MI allow dogs inside and outside. Country Dairy allows dogs outside and lists doggy treats on its menu. A reviewer at Cathy's Homemade Goodies also mentions pup cups.
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