Blank Slate always hits, no matter which location you visit! I typically go to the Ann Arbor one but recently checked out the one in Brighton. The flavors and quality are consistent between the two stores. All my favorite flavors were at the Brighton location too - blueberry muffin, butter pecan, and Vietnamese cinnamon! The staff are also friendly and efficient across locations. They are quick to move long lines along fast while providing great customer service. There is a casual ambiance and seating inside though most folks seem to take their ice cream to enjoy downtown near the Mill Pond or outside seating. Will defs be back! read more

No line when we walked in and then suddenly it was packed. Got a flight of ice cream: s'mores, garden mint chip, blueberry muffin, cookies and cream and a warmed up chocolate chip. $17.25 The ice cream flight comes on a slate tray. Had to ask for my cookie, was forgotten. The cookie was a tad overcooked and burnt. The s'mores and the blueberry muffins are decent. The cookies and cream and mint were not for me. read more

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No walk down Grand River is complete without stopping in to Blank Slate for a cold treat. All their many natural flavors are homemade and have gluten free, dairy free and vegan options. The smell of freshly made waffle cones fills the air. The service is quick and friendly. read more

Blank Slate Creamery Brighton - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brighton, Michigan

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Such a great location for a blank slate, as it is conveniently located in downtown Brighton. The ice cream here is to die for- I ordered the lavender lemon flavor and it is superb! The girls at the front were incredibly friendly and sociable, and there were plenty of tables and chairs to sit at inside and outside. Will go back next time I'm in the area! read more

Blank Slate Creamery Brighton - Lavender lemon ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brighton, Michigan

I was so excited that this place was open during the winter. Good move! We came here after dinner on the coldest January evening and the place was packed. I wanted to try their snowball ice cream, inspired by the hostess snowball and I also had chocolate cherry covered in a semi-sweet fudge topping in their waffle cone bowl. It was so good. They let me know they just won at an ice cream convention for their fluffer nutter flavor which my husband got this time. It is so good, I have had that one several times. They also sold hot cocoa either plain or with toppings, wish the kids were here for that. I hope they continue to stay open during the winter months because the craving for ice cream does not go away even during subzero temperatures. read more

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Ice cream is delicious and the variety of flavors are unique. The staff is friendly and the prices are decent.

TRULY AMAZING!!! Came here after dinner in downtown Brighton on a Tuesday evening. Everyone so cheerful and welcoming. They were SO busy but that didn't slow down or deplete the quality of their service. We got to taste the ice cream before committing. I greatly appreciate highlighting gluten free and non-diary options on the menu. I highly encourage the loaded banana. One scoop is plenty! Can't wait to go back!! read more

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While staying in Brighton, MI I found this great little ice cream place in downtown. Sadly, I found it on our last night and didn't get to visit there more. Right in downtown in an old storefront, the place has been converted to a modern yet cozy vibe with an easy to find queue and a few places to sit to enjoy your chosen treat. This place offers some flavors and twists that you didn't know you needed. Balsamic Strawberry, Basil (served with lemon olive oil) Lemon Lavender, Bourbon Ball and the list goes on. The friendly staff offered me samples which I gladly took as I could not choose without them. I was getting a quick to-go cup (I went with the Basil) otherwise I would have gotten their 4 flavor flight option in order to try as many as possible. And yes, I would have forced myself to eat four scoops because it was that good. Creamy, smooth, and full of deliciousness. They have 2 other locations in the region so definitely check them out if you are in the Ann Arbor area. read more

Blank Slate Creamery Brighton - Basil, with lemon olive oil - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brighton, Michigan

When it comes to ice cream, I defer to my grandchildren, who are the most discerning customers when it comes to this treat. All three of them gave it an enthusiastic two thumbs up. That's good enough for me. Five stars in my book. read more

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This place is sooo good! I went 2 days in a row the last time I was in Brighton. They have such unique, delicious flavors. Everyone that worked here was super nice and helpful. My bf doesn't really like sweets, so the fresh basil ice cream with lemon olive oil drizzle was perfect for him. I am obsessed with the loaded banana ice cream. read more

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We love it here. Good ingredients, cute downtown environment, good place to take kids

Decadent delicious ice creams. Unique flavors! Will definitely return! I loved that i could get a single scoop, which was more than enough and the staff allowed me to choose 2 different flavors in a one scoop order. read more

Wonderful employees, they were all friendly and very helpful. Flavor selection was great. I enjoy a place that has a lot of options without chocolate, pb, and caramel. Don't worry they have plenty with for extra sweet lovers. Lavender honey is a new favorite. Yours is best I've tasted yet. read more

Blank Slate Creamery Brighton - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brighton, Michigan

Unique flavors, a must try in Brighton! It's downtown so great place to grab dessert after dinner.

I stopped in on a Friday evening. The shop is small but has additional outdoor seating. They had many traditional flavors that were delicious but my favorite was the basil and lemon olive oil! An unexpected delight!! I recommend sharing the flight so that you may try 4 flavors! read more

Blank Slate Creamery Brighton - Ice cream flight - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brighton, Michigan

This ice cream shop has a lot of unique flavors and I love the option to do a flight so that you can enjoy a couple different flavors. The bourbon turtle was probably the best but I also liked the lavender lemon and vanilla Carmel blondie a lot. The shop is cute and clean and the service was quick & patient while we looked at all of the options. read more

Blank Slate Creamery Brighton - Flight - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brighton, Michigan

First visit. I got a chocolate fudge cup, 2 scoops and couldn't be happier. Maybe some of the best ice cream I have ever had. Friendly and fast service, and a very unique selection, but all was delicious according to my group. It costs more but worth every penny. I would drive from Northville just to get another cup. read more

Yummy ice cream plus nice worker plus smell The service very nice It's good read more

OMG! This has to be the best ice cream I've ever had. I'm so mad at myself for not discovering this place sooner! They have the best flavors and all very unique. My favorite is mixing lavender lemon honey and lemon bar. Balsamic strawberry is also good. They offer many gluten free and/or vegan options as well for those with allergies and restrictions. read more

So excited to see a creamery open up in Brighton. There are a lot of different types of businesses the downtown could use and this is one of them! I've been here twice. I've tried the Roasted Butter Pecan and the Peanut Butter Cone Crackle. Both were bursting with flavor. I personally like the Roasted Butter Pecan better. Here is why I didn't give it a 5 star. Their ice cream is full of flavor, but not as creamy as ice cream should be. I originally lived in Madison Heights so I'm comparing this ice cream to Treat Dreams and Rays. Others may not notice that the ice cream at Blank Slates is lacking creaminess unless they've been to other creameries that make their own ice cream. The other reason is the setup. I do believe they are trying to do the best they can during COVID 19, but it is tricky to distance. Some patrons think because they are outside that they don't need a mask. Their line splits the sidewalk so while we wait in line, there is no 6 feet from people walking by and like I mentioned, there tends to be a lack of masks. I am definitely looking forward to trying to Balsamic Strawberry, Lemon Bar, and a number of other flavors! read more

They have designed this place to be pandemic-friendly! From order to pickup, the only thing you have to touch is your ice cream! I've been a long-time customer of the original Blank Slate, so I had to try the Brighton location as we were driving by today. The two gals were incredibly sweet and patient as I conducted an excessively detailed read through the menu and picked out pints (yes, you can order pints) to take home. We picked out our absolute favorites; Chai, Lavender Lemon Honey, and Garden Mint. Then I wanted to try something new. Blank Slate has flavors that are there for a short period of time and its fun to try them while they last! So, I tried Apple Cinnamon Crisp, which really let me down! I was expecting the taste of roasted apples and gooey cinnamon with crunchy oats, but I didn't taste any apple. There was a little cinnamon in the clumps, but the ice cream it was in was basically a really, really rich vanilla. Blank Slate -- you can do much better! Perhaps that's an ice cream for people who don't like flavor, but I've come to know Blank Slate for it's bold and nostalgic flavors! Now, their Lavender transports you to the foothills of the Alps. The Mint makes you feel like it's the middle of a Michigan Summer in one of the St.John mint fields! The Chia makes you want to curl up next to a fireside with your favorite book. My advise, pass on the Apple Cinnamon Crisp -- there are much better flavors! read more

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First time visiting the Brighton location! There is a small public parking lot across the street and street parking (free). We were the only customers there so we didn't feel pressure to rush and pick our flavors. You can sample the different flavors so we had fun with that! Waffle cones are freshly made so that's a no brainer! We chose coconut key lime pie, pina colada sorbet, coffee toffee, and vanilla caramel blondie. Everything was delicious! The staff was so nice and patient! We can't wait to go back! It was chilly outside so we ate inside, however there is seating outside too! Blank Slate, if you're reading this, it would be awesome if you made a lychee flavor! read more

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Cute little ice cream shop with high quality options with a build your own model for sundaes. The setup for covid is pretty nice, you order from one window and then they have a separate pickup window on the side of the building near their benches. The ice cream was good but you are definitely paying a premium for it. The portions were reasonable but it's more expensive than any other ice cream place I've been to. Their flavor list seemed fun and unique which allows you to customize some pretty cool sundaes! read more

The ice cream though!! Wow. I had Lavender ice cream and they put a lemon zest on it! Amazing! Cute place. Fun ambiance. Parking was typical for Brighton on a Saturday night ...that's not Blank Slate's fault. Dive in to the upbeat night scene in Brighton. Find a place to park. Take a sweet stroll over to Blank State. I need to go back and try more flavors! read more

Visiting from west side of state. The London Fog and the Honey Lavendar are very good. Had to get pints to go ... and they came with cones! read more

I've never had ice cream with such strong flavor! This isn't your ordinary ice cream shop. They have so many interesting flavors and combinations. I had a scoop of salty caramel and a scoop of pistachio and they were amazing. Nothing artificial about it! My husband got the garden mint chip as mint chocolate chip is his usual go to. It wasn't the usual sweet fake mint flavoring. It tasted like actual mint leaves! How refreshing! Definitely need to go back and try more flavors like strawberry balsamic, basil, and lemon lavender. read more

Thankful that they label their menu with allergens. Depends on the day, but usually some really good dairy free options!

Was super excited to visit because of the great reviews, but the food was sub-par. Tried Brown Butter Cookie Dough, (their most popular flavor), Sunbutter Cinnamon, Lemon Bar, Apple Cinnamon Crisp, Lemon Bar, and Vanilla Caramel Blondie. None impressed me, all were very weak in flavor. Consistency was great, but my tongue was left UNSATISFIED. Maybe I missed some diamonds in the rough when I went, but the waffle cone was pretty tasty! Despite the shortcomings of what they sell, the people working the counter were incredibly kind, all smiles and polite attitudes. It was a cozy place, with a nice nook to relax, eat okay ice cream, and people-watch. If they work a little harder at making their ice cream more flavorful, this place has real potential! read more

The best ice cream! I've been there twice and each flavor I've tried is delicious. Highly recommend.

Cute shop, great customer service, ice cream was pretty good but the prices were ridiculous!

Opening a new location in the middle of a pandemic is brave. This place has it down pat! I visited the new Brighton location four days after they opened and was super impressed. I love the Ann Arbor location and was so excited to learn they opened another location 10 mins from my house. The location is right on Grand River, which makes parking easy. They have a clear line set up with markers for social distancing (something other local ice cream places should try). They have contactless ordering and pickup which is hassle free. It was a great safe experience. I was impressed with the whole setup and extra precautions they are taking to keep everyone safe. This is something this area has not been good at, so I'm glad to see they brought their Ann Arbor practices this way. read more

Favorite. ice cream. EVER!!!!!! So good. such unique flavors. A must have if youre ever in Brighton. go bulldogs!

I finally got a chance to try this new place in Brighton. The lines have always been out the door. I can see why. This is a great place. The all natural ice cream is so good. The fresh made waffle cones are fantastic. So many great flavors to choose from. Definitely a great place to get desert and walk around downtown Brighton. read more

We live on the west side of the state but stop here whenever we're passing by. Their ice cream is so delicious and they have such unique flavors with really fresh ingredients. The waffle bowls are tasty. Try it! read more

I went to blank slate at least 10 times. I enjoyed the flavors and atmosphere. I don't know how much to make ice cream but it is not too nice to ask for tips. I pay premium for the ice cream, probably you should ask your boss for tips by selling such an expensive homemake ice cream. I think she already earned enough, She had two ice cream stores. All in the good locations. read more

Our new favorite ice cream shop. Everything we order is delicious from the blueberry pancake ice cream, to Mint match to my favorite brownies and chocolate. The staff is super friendly and great service read more

I like to consider myself a connoisseur of the frozen dairy portion of the food pyramid. The ice cream at this place is like a classy sophisticated woman who doesn't mind letting her hair down on the weekend. The selection of flavors is vast and and will satisfy any tastebud in need of attention. Blank Slate Creamery I hope you are a fixture in downtown Brighton for many years to come. read more