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Dairy Mat

2.9 (62 reviews)
Open • 1:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Zainab M.

I absolutely love this spot, probably my favorite ice cream spot on woodward out of all of them. Loveeeeee the variety and just how many options there are! That being said we usually just opt for the classic twist in a cone, but have tried some of their custom soft serve flavors like mango and lovedddd! My only reason for not giving 5 stars is simply due to the issue with the hours! We personally have never ran into the issue of coming in once they've decided the final customer, but have watched for years as it's happened to others. I totally understand your hours are your hours, but sometimes the staff can be very rude to customers as they're walking up - especially once the weather warms up they haven't started their summer hours! Then there's the issue of not updating their hours as well, we just assume they close at 9 (don't bother to remember if it's 9 or 10, and when that changes), but it's disheartening to see them turn away those first few groups when they're within 30 seconds of the store closing. I just saw that they have a FB page where they occasionally update, but updating it on google would help too! And again totally get it, if you let some in you have to let them all in, but maybe just wait until 9:01-2 before putting one of the staff members in line as the final guest, and be a little softer with the delivery. People are coming in to have a good time, overall happy experience (it's ice-cream!) and it's upsetting to see them so sad when they get turned away.

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Bianca S.

My fiancé and I absolutely love this little ice cream spot. We drive a decent way to get over here and we'll never miss them for a sweet treat when they're open. The people who work here are very efficient, I've never had an issue. The portions are perfect, exactly what you ask for & it tastes amazing every time. So glad we found it. There are benches to sit on, you don't ever go inside but it's right by the shopping area so there's a lot to do while you have your scoop.

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Fahim R.

We used to come here when I was growing up in the 1980s. Took my kids here, so glad they are still around and the soft serve is as good as I remember it. Lots of flavors and reasonable prices.

Jordan B.

Yummy! Been meaning to go here all summer! I got the banana ice cream dipped in chocolate and my fiancé got tuitti fruiti! Delightful treat on a summer day.

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Fatima A.

Dairy mat has been around for agesssss! They have a big menu .. I feel like anything you could think of they will do.. they even have take home pints. I like the fact that they have soft serve orange creamsicle.. so.. it would be nice if they took credit or debit!

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A local treasure! We live near here and walk there all the time in the summer. Fast service and good prices. Cash only!

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5.50 for two half full small yogurts plus snotty attitude from some high school girl. Makes me homesick for some Doozies in Mt. Pleasant.

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We really liked this place. I love the selection of soft serve. Plenty of choices. REMEMBER TO BRING CASH THOUGH! They don't take credit.

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RUDE staff who mistreat customers! Overpriced with small portions. Will be going to dairy deluxe instead!

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