Last updated October 6, 2026 · ranked from 2,774 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 7 ice cream shops in and around Frankenmuth, MI, led by Kernel Benny's Popcorn, Jaami's Ice Cream and Treats and SugarHigh Bakery. Together they have 2,774 Google reviews; Kernel Benny's Popcorn has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.9. Every place on the list is in Frankenmuth, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
Ice cream and Benny’s Boozy Milkshakes share the menu with small-batch popcorn at Kernel Benny’s Popcorn in Frankenmuth, MI. Its 4.9-star Google rating across 152 reviews, varied snack options, and small biergarten earn it the top spot. Reviewers praise the welcoming staff, popcorn, and soft pretzels, giving visitors reasons to add something savory to their stop. Located at 321 S Main St, the shop stays open until 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, with free lot and street parking available.
Benny’s Boozy Milkshakes
Small biergarten
Small-batch popcorn
“We love going to Kernel Benny's for their delicious soft pretzels and popcorn! The staff is always so kind and welcoming too!”
Forty hand-dipped flavors and customizable Flavor Burst soft ice cream give Jaami's Ice Cream and Treats its range, helping earn it the No. 3 spot in Frankenmuth, MI. At 592 Cass St, waffle cones are made by hand in the window and drenched in chocolate, with sundaes and flurries available for those skipping a cone. Reviewers praise the ice cream and pleasant service, reflected in a 4.6 Google rating from 415 reviews. Benches along Cass Street provide a place to sit with your order.
40 hand-dipped flavors
Handmade waffle cones
Cass Street benches
“Jaami’s Ice Cream and Treats is one of those spots that just makes you smile the moment you walk in.
The place is bright, welcoming, and smells like fresh waffle cones — the kind of neighborhood shop that feels genuinely happy to see you…”
Homemade gelato gives SugarHigh Bakery a frozen-dessert draw alongside its creative cupcake flavors and special-occasion cakes. That range, paired with a 4.6 Google rating from 1,071 reviews, earns it the No. 4 spot in Frankenmuth, MI. Reviewers praise the variety, friendly service, and tasty cupcakes. Located at 925 S Main St, Suite G1, this women-owned shop offers takeout and in-store pickup, with free parking available. It opens daily at 11 a.m. and stays open until 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Homemade gelato
Creative cupcake flavors
Free parking lot
“This shop was such an adorable find! I was blown away by the shear variety of choices and variations they had in everything! The staff was SO friendly but equally let you roam around and appreciate all the unique assortment of bakery opt…”
Candy browsing pairs with ice cream at SugarRush Sweets & Treats, earning it the No. 5 spot with positive flavor feedback and practical visiting options. One reviewer enjoys trying different candy and ice cream flavors, while another praises the ice cream and service. The shop holds a 4.4 Google rating from 113 reviews. Located at 925 S Main St, unit g3, in Frankenmuth, MI, it offers delivery, a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking, and Friday and Saturday hours until 8 p.m.
Candy and ice cream
Delivery available
Open until eight
“absolutely horrible customer service ruined my whole experience.”
House-made waffle cones give Zak & Mac's Chocolate Haus - Riverplace a specific draw among ice cream stops in Frankenmuth, MI. Its No. 6 placement rests on those cones, a chocolate-covered waffle cone option, and an ice cream line served alongside traditional chocolates and fudge. The shop holds a 4.4 Google rating from 291 reviews, and one reviewer called the ice cream “excellent.” Friday and Saturday hours extend to 9 p.m., making it an option for an evening treat.
House-made waffle cones
Chocolate-covered cone option
Friday evenings until 9
“The ice cream itself was great, 5 stars for flavor.
Unfortunately, I can't give a good overall rating because of hygiene. The staff were not wearing gloves, and I watched them use a drain snake to unclog something, then immediately try t…”
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Snow ice concoctions give Pasty Haus its frozen-sweet focus, while Asian tea drinks and savory pasties broaden the choices at this shopping-mall counter in Frankenmuth, MI. That combination, along with a 4.4-star Google rating from 484 reviews, earns it the No. 7 spot. One reviewer praises the bubble tea and range of options; another describes the store as clean and colorful. Dine-in and takeout are available, and Friday and Saturday hours extend to 8 p.m.
Snow ice concoctions
Asian tea drinks
Savory pasties
“My complaint is that I ordered a GF pasty, told 45 minutes camr back 50 minutes later and went to the pickup line. The red head working (sunday 415pm) continues to bypass me and ignore me while she made bubble teas.
I have worked in cust…”
Gluten-free waffle cones and a broad flavor selection help Zak & Mac's Chocolate Haus earn the No. 9 spot. One reviewer specifically praises the ice cream as creamy and flavorful, while others highlight fudge, chocolate strawberries, and friendly service. Located at 636 S Main St in Frankenmuth, MI, the shop pairs ice cream with a chocolate-making history dating to 1981. Its 4.3-star Google rating across 248 reviews adds support, and closing times of 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays allow for an evening stop.
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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 Frankenmuth 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 Frankenmuth, MI: common questions
Where can I get hand-dipped ice cream and soft ice cream in Frankenmuth, MI?
Jaami’s Ice Cream and Treats at 592 Cass St offers 40 hard, hand-dipped flavors and Flavor Burst soft ice cream. Its selection also includes sundaes, flurries, and handmade chocolate-covered waffle cones.
Where can I find gelato or snow ice in Frankenmuth, MI?
SugarHigh Bakery serves homemade gelato at 925 S Main St, Suite G1. Pasty Haus serves snow ice concoctions at the same street address in Suite G2, along with Asian tea drinks and savory pasties.
Which ice cream stop is open latest on Friday and Saturday?
Jaami’s is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Zak & Mac’s Riverplace and Kernel Benny’s close at 9 p.m., while SugarHigh Bakery, Pasty Haus, and SugarRush Sweets & Treats close at 8 p.m.
Where can I sit down for a frozen treat?
Pasty Haus offers dine-in service and wheelchair-accessible seating and restrooms. Jaami’s has outdoor benches on Cass Street. SugarHigh Bakery offers takeout and pickup but does not offer dine-in service or a restroom.
Which frozen-treat stops have free parking and accessible entrances?
Jaami’s and Pasty Haus list free lot and street parking, wheelchair-accessible parking, and wheelchair-accessible entrances. SugarHigh Bakery lists a free parking lot, accessible parking, and an accessible entrance. Kernel Benny’s has free lot and street parking and accessible parking, but its entrance is listed as not wheelchair accessible.
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