Last updated October 26, 2026 · ranked from 3,862 Google reviews · How we rank
Every entry in this ice cream guide is inside Traverse City, MI, with Google ratings ranging from 4.5 to 5 stars among the five shops highlighted here. Milk & Honey has 4.6 stars from 1,146 reviews, the largest review count in this group. Peppercorn of Traverse City, MI, holds a 4.8-star rating from 31 reviews, while Anywhere Ice Cream Truck has 5 stars from 19 reviews. Bardon's Wonder Freeze & Fire Pit BBQ and Dairy Lodge each have 4.5 stars, based on 248 and 399 reviews, respectively. These ratings and review counts offer a concrete starting point for comparing the local entries.
Peace, Love and Little Donuts of Traverse CityPeace, Love and Little Donuts of Traverse City holds a 4.7 Google rating across 663 reviews, listed on Google as dessert shop.
Milk & HoneyMilk & Honey holds a 4.6 Google rating across 1,146 reviews, listed on Google as ice cream.
Rocket Fizz - Soda Pop & Candy ShopRocket Fizz - Soda Pop & Candy Shop holds a 4.8 Google rating across 341 reviews, listed on Google as candy store.1Dessert shop · $$
Own this business? Claim itPeace, Love and Little Donuts of Traverse City holds a 4.7 Google rating across 663 reviews, listed on Google as dessert shop.
“Always my favorite place to stop for donuts whenever I am in TC. Freshest, most delicious little bites of heaven!!!”
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2Ice Cream · $$
Own this business? Claim itOpen now · closes 9:30 PMMilk & Honey holds a 4.6 Google rating across 1,146 reviews, listed on Google as ice cream.
“The ice cream was delicious and even though it was busy, service was quick and pleasant. I got the Mint Meister and it was fantastic!”
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3Candy store
Own this business? Claim itRocket Fizz - Soda Pop & Candy Shop holds a 4.8 Google rating across 341 reviews, listed on Google as candy store.
“Rocket Fizz is absolutely awesome! An absolute cute store with a wide array of yummy candies and even cooler staff! I love the selections of candies and goodies from other parts of the world. My faves are the yummy Puchao candies, the sp…”
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4Dessert shop · $$
Own this business? Claim itThird Coast Bakery holds a 4.6 Google rating across 519 reviews, listed on Google as dessert shop.
“This place was perfect for my wife with Celiac disease. The rest of us enjoyed it as well.”
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5Ice Cream · $
Own this business? Claim itDairy Lodge holds a 4.5 Google rating across 399 reviews, listed on Google as ice cream.
“I've been going here since I moved north in 1999, and it's got the best ice cream locally! Great staff as well.”
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6Ice Cream
Own this business? Claim itBardon's Wonder Freeze & Fire Pit BBQ holds a 4.5 Google rating across 248 reviews, listed on Google as ice cream.
“BBQ AND ICE CREAM! Heaven on earth! Had the pulled pork samich with everything and it was da bomb 👌”
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7Ice Cream · $$
Own this business? Claim itKilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge holds a 4.4 Google rating across 229 reviews, listed on Google as ice cream.
“Second in Michigan next to Cooks of Oxford/Ortonville.”
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8Ice Cream · $
Own this business? Claim itLeone's Frosty Treat holds a 4.5 Google rating across 203 reviews, listed on Google as ice cream.
“Our family loved the classic vibes and ice cream. Great stop in Traverse area.”
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9Chocolate shop
Own this business? Claim itGreat Lakes Chocolate & Dessert Co. holds a 4.8 Google rating across 83 reviews, listed on Google as chocolate shop.
“The best Tiramisu ever! They also offer incredible lattes. The staff is wonderful, and the selection is great.”
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10Ice Cream
Own this business? Claim itPeppercorn of Traverse City is a small business at 226 E Front St in downtown Traverse City, MI. Although its listed category is Ice Cream Shop, the business description focuses on specialty kitchen items, gifts and local products. Its selection includes cookware, bakeware, cutlery, cooks’ tools and accessories, alongside Michigan foods and a coffee and tea bar. Those offerings make kitchen supplies and locally focused shopping central to its stated identity. The shop offers in-store shopping and on-site services, with quick visits listed among its attributes. It has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking; paid street parking is also listed. The business identifies itself as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. Accepted payments include checks, credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments. Delivery and same-day delivery are not available. Its Google listing has a 4.8 rating from 31 reviews.
“Fantastic kitchen supply store. Kerri was super helpful and recommended a cherry potter that kids can use themselves and it's super cute!”
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| # | Place | Google rating | Price | Google reviews | Neighborhood | Phone | Open now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peace, Love and Little Donuts of Traverse City | 4.7(663)4.7 out of 5 from 663 reviews (Google rating) | $$ | 663 | — | +1231-421-5255 | — |
| 2 | Milk & Honey | 4.6(1,146)4.6 out of 5 from 1146 reviews (Google rating) | $$ | 1,146 | — | +1231-944-1036 | Open |
| 3 | Rocket Fizz - Soda Pop & Candy Shop | 4.8(341)4.8 out of 5 from 341 reviews (Google rating) | — | 341 | — | +1231-421-1033 | — |
| 4 | Third Coast Bakery | 4.6(519)4.6 out of 5 from 519 reviews (Google rating) | $$ | 519 | — | +1231-421-8696 | — |
| 5 | Dairy Lodge | 4.5(399)4.5 out of 5 from 399 reviews (Google rating) | $ | 399 | — | +1231-943-1069 | — |
| 6 | Bardon's Wonder Freeze & Fire Pit BBQ | 4.5(248)4.5 out of 5 from 248 reviews (Google rating) | — | 248 | — | +1231-943-1044 | — |
| 7 | Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge | 4.4(229)4.4 out of 5 from 229 reviews (Google rating) | $$ | 229 | — | +1231-946-2403 | — |
| 8 | Leone's Frosty Treat | 4.5(203)4.5 out of 5 from 203 reviews (Google rating) | $ | 203 | — | +1231-409-5280 | — |
| 9 | Great Lakes Chocolate & Dessert Co. | 4.8(83)4.8 out of 5 from 83 reviews (Google rating) | — | 83 | — | +1231-421-1226 | — |
| 10 | Peppercorn of Traverse City | 4.8(31)4.8 out of 5 from 31 reviews (Google rating) | — | 31 | — | +1231-941-4146 | — |
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Each ice cream shop is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Traverse City 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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