One of my favorite summertime treats is a small vanilla sundae with cocoa fudge from Dairy Queen. So, I usually hit up this DQ as soon as they open for the year in March. This year I got one visit in right when they opened, but then COVID19 exploded and I took a few months off with social distancing and such. I was a little nervous about going anywhere, to be honest. But yesterday, I was driving by and saw only a couple of people in line and everyone was masked up. I had my mask too and decided to get some treats to go. There are Xs marked on the ground to help people distance properly (although I felt like they were a little shy of 6 feet, so I definitely stood back a bit further) and there's a table in front of the window to keep folks further back from the window to protect the employees. That was great. I placed my order, gave them some $$ (with a good tip--TIP EVERYONE BIG TIME NOW!) and went to the other window for pick up. Very little interaction and what I had was very quick. I felt super secure through the whole process. And the sundae? Amazing as always. I got my husband a cherry dipped dilly bar and he was super happy too. It was nice to indulge a bit in a summertime tradition. read more

Dairy Queen Store - First Sundae of the season!! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Umm okay so this is a weird confession but up until a couple of months ago I had never had Dairy Queen! I vaguely remember seeing one or two in the Bay Area but I never really felt like I wanted to try it. Well let me tell you I was missing out! I absolutely love a blizzard moment! In my short affair with Dairy Queen I've tried the drumstick blizzard, the Reese's blizzard and the frosted animal cookie blizzard. All were really good but my fave by far is the drumstick so delish. I always get a small and forget that a small is actually quite big so I need to remember to get a mini next time. It's also a pretty pleasant walk from me (when it's not too humid) so I always enjoy the experience Customer service is always friendly and we always get our treats super fast! read more

Dairy Queen Store - a hand holding a cup of ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Place: This place is conveniently placed while I was driving and trying to find a dairy queen. I just ordered and picked up during during this time. I really like how they have signs and arrows on where to go. Service: The service was good :) Food/price: I got my regular blue raspberry slushy float and cotton candy blizzard! LIKE THOSE ARE MY FAVORITE THING in the world! Audience: Great for family & friends :) Recommend/tips? I would check on what the updated pandemic precautions! read more

Dairy Queen Store - TRIPLE THREAT - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

A very generous Dairy Queen, you get very large servings compared to the Packard location. I took a tip from another Yelp Eliter and got the peanut buster parfait as chocolate with caramel instead of vanilla with chocolate. This concoction was rich, melty (chocolate melts faster than vanilla) and amazing but I don't think I could eat more than one of these per summer! See pics. They also do a nice pup cup for the doggies complete with a dog biscuit in it. Worth driving past 2 other Dairy Queens to go to. Covid rules are followed as they should be (it's Ann Arbor! We like to use our brains here!). Parking is only OK but turnaround is quick and painless. EZ on and off from the highway. read more

Dairy Queen Store - Regular peanut buster parfait (on left) and chocolate with caramel peanut buster parfait - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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This is my very favorite DQ.....anywhere!!!!!! It's as old as the hills. No drive thru service...no fast food. Just huge volumes of DQ Ice Cream ! Vanilla or chocolate, with all the delicious DQ Treats. You know, like a Banana Split, the Peanut Buster Parfait, a Tall Traditional Parfait, and then all the delicious flavors of Sundaes, and their concretes with any mix ins you could possibly want!! I had one of the traditional Peanut Buster Parfait's which is vanilla ice cream layered with hot fudge TWICE and sprinkled with salted peanuts. It was delicious. I don't often allow myself something that really is that bad for me but I couldn't help myself!! ....and honestly, given the opportunity I will return before we head back to Texas! The Hubster ordered up a drink called a Boston Cooler. This is definitely more of a Michigan drink since it is made with Vernors Ginger Ale manufactured forever in Detroit, Michigan. It's unique flavor is like no other ginger ale. (Did you know that Vernors Ginger Ale is widely recognized as the world's oldest soda by most people since it is both made with carbonated water, and it has a distinct flavor. That said 1767 was the year when carbonated drinking water was first created. But the first flavored carbonated drink was this ginger ale that was developed in 1866.) Dairy Queen's delicious, smooth, vanilla ice cream is blended with Vernors. This is an absolutely fantastic combination. For the hubster and I, it's a pure indulgence of "comfort food " from back in the days when we started dating. Dairy Queen was a favorite hang out for many of us back then! You cannot get this drink at just any DQ but it's readily available here in Michigan. I can't wait to return! We're here for at least 5 more days. I see a Boston Cooler in my near future. read more

Why is the Stadium Blvd Ann Arbor location closed at 12:20pm on Monday 8/7/23? When their hours posted states they open at 12:00. Very disappointing to drive over there on my l30 minute lunch to find this out and not enough time to go elsewhere. read more

I like DQ, and this location is often busy whenever I want to go (usually on a summer evening), so they must be doing something right. But it also seems like they're doing the math wrong when they add up the costs by hand. Example: Medium chocolate-dipped cone $2.49 pre-tax Small butterfinger blizzard $3.49 pre-tax 6% tax $0.36 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Total $6.34 Being a dork, I had exact change ready by the time I was at the order window, but so I was caught a bit offguard when the young lady who took my order said $6.40. I saw the notes she scribbled on her notepad, and the prices were listed as $2.70 + $3.70, so I guess they just rounded the costs (up!) to make the math easier. While I understand the logic behind this, it still seems dishonest to me, especially since there is probably a cash register available to do the math for them. This isn't going to change my rating (3 stars), but I just needed to vent somewhere. read more

Got free blizzards for ice cream day...they honored the promotion. It was good. Courteous staff. Its iui s outside seating only.

I love DQ and their blizzards!! The staff at this location, is definitely the best out of the three in Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti. Sure, their all young and this is not a career path for them, but the staff here seem more upbeat and move at a fast pace! The only bad thing about this place is the parking lot is a bit tight, but I'm glad that I don't have to park on the street! read more

Well, this is a Dairy Queen so it's everything you'd expect a DQ to be. I have always had good, friendly, quick service and it's an awesome place for dog watching! We like to take our pup as there's always at least one other dog there. There are often crowds on summer evenings, but the line always moves quick. My only thing is that the parking lot/Stadium traffic situation is a minor nightmare. The lot is super small and you often have to slow way down or stop completely to get in, which creates dangerous back-ups right next to a busy intersection. My advice? Use the side street just north of the "real" entrance and park in the large, always empty lot for an office building a half-block back. Much easier! read more

Dairy Queen Store - a red car parked in front of the store - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

I'm not sure if DQs used to be better when I was little, or if that's just the haze od nostalgia. Either way, this Dairy Queen is just fine and (pretty much like Miss Molly says) what you would expect it to be. You want ice cream, it's summer, and DQ is going to give it to ya! The soft serve is good, though I'd recommend rocking a smaller size because it's not necessarily that dreamy custard-y consistency of soft serve that will make you screw whatever dietary limits you're trying to impose on yourself. But the hot fudge and candy are still plenty delicious and a great way to get a sugar buzz. It's true that this is a great spot for dog-spotting. There is always at least one furry friend there -- probably because it's so close to lots of neighborhoods and you'll see plenty of families who have walked there all together. It's not the town's ultimate dog-and-family-spotting site. For that dose of cuteness, and lots of hand-dipped options, I'd recommend Washtenaw Dairy. But, if you're near this DQ and just want a cool treat, the high schoolers working here are always friendly and the ice cream will probably treat ya just fine. Like most DQs, though -- it's only open in the warmer months. When the Dairy Queen closes, you know it's Fall. read more

When first moving to Ann Arbor I was probably a little too excited at the prospect of a DQ in the area. It just reminded me of the days in Bennington with not one but TWO dairy bars in town. But DQ isn't a dairy bar. It's a chain. And it's actually a little boring. So, DQ is an okay place to get ice cream if there's not a more compelling, local, fun choice in the area. Or if you have something there that feeds a certain need (I have a strong need for the chocolate peanut butter goodness there because they overdo it and it's amazing). This DQ is okay. The parking situation is horrific. Really bad. Like wow. I have actually started driving over here only to get close enough to see the parking scenario and keep driving to Plum or Baskin Robbins. If you can get beyond that, it's fine. The girls who work there have a "college fund" tip jar but don't have much personality. I hope they get some once they go to school. We always throw in a buck per ice cream since we value higher education and hope that it really is being split for college. It's probably not. The website times don't match so if you're dying for DQ be sure to call if it's a little on the late side. read more

Open for summer and they take cards now. I recall when this location was cash only. Small parking lot, but just the right quick stop when you want a cold treat. read more

This DQ is one of my favorites. It's got that "up north" feel and the staff is usually nice. The tip jar always has the names of the colleges they want to go to. It's just cute. And it's Dairy Queen so the ice cream is just fantastic, seeing as Dairy Queen mastered ice cream a long time ago. The staff is alright this year, not as much advertising, so not as much new stuff. I always love the moolattes, malts, mister mistys (they always feel a need to correct me on the new name), butterfinger blizzard, and (of course) soft serve in a cake cone (with American flag paper wrapped around it). There's my list. Beware: the sprinkles are cute, but they taste like wax (they are probably made of wax), the dipped cones leave unpleasant film layers on the roof of your mouth, if there's a long line, don't expect it to move at a fast pace. Good things come to those who wait. The parking lot is small so if you also drive a boat of a car, park around the corner in the neighborhoods. Walk. I have been coming about once a week for the past few weeks. Once you start, you can't stop. read more

Dairy Queen Store - The side if dq is more chill than the front. I hate eating ice cream in front of a line of people who are waiting for ice cream. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Freaking soggy cone Sarah gave us the most soggy waffle cone I have ever seen in my entire life.............. Just because your hair used to be purple doesn't mean you're cool. read more

It's spring time and that means DQ is open for business. My favorite is the Peanut Buster Parfait but with a bit of a twist. I have them put Chocolate soft serve instead of vanilla and instead of chocolate syrup in between the layers of ice cream, I have them put caramel with the peanuts. A very nice combo!! read more

Pretty run of the mill Dairy Queen. Service depends on how motivated the teenager working is. Blizzards have been really skimping the last 2-3 times I've been there. read more