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Dairy Twist Cafe

3.6 (99 reviews)
Open 2:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Karolina K.

It was on our way back from MTB trails, and I did see they have quite a lot of vegan option, so we went to get some ice cream after our ride. It was quite confusing where to park, where to enter the line for ordering, but we figured it out. There weren't a lot of people when we went, but it does look like it can be very busy. I ordered a small vegan soft serve in a waffle cone, but to my surprise got charged $10 for a medium one. My husband got a small twist. These are the biggest size ice cream I've ever seen... as their sign says, lol They were delicious, and it was hard to notice that they were vegan. Very creamy. The only thing I don't like is the price. For $10, I can get a bowl at Chipotle, not ice cream... Nevertheless, the best vegan soft serve I've had. They also have plenty of other items that could be made using the vegan soft serve plus around 10 different vegan ice cream flavors, so there is plenty to choose from.

Oat based birthday cake ice cream - yuck!
Andrea C.

Thankfully we have had several great visits this summer but yesterday's was a huge disappointment. The young man helping us at the drive through window was actually not a help at all. It's near the end of season so I understand some things will be out of stock. Since I cannot tolerate dairy or soy, I was bummed that the vanilla oat based soft serve was not available (and kinda grossed out when the kid said it was it was just a mix that they add water too). I inquired about a flurry with a hard scoop ice cream and was told that it couldn't be done. Sigh. I asked about the birthday flavor oat based ice cream and he shrugged and said that folks like it so it must be ok. I should have just gotten the Guernsey black cherry but I live by their store in Novi - I woulda gone to them if I wanted that. I sadly ordered the birthday cake ice cream and it was pretty bad. First it was bright blue. Second, I have no idea what that base flavor was but it had an odd taste. Third, the best part was the topping I added, which sadly didn't really go with the ice cream flavor but at least it was tasty. I am a gal who loves ice cream and this was one of the times I did not finish my ice cream. Heck, I was tempted to just pitch it after two bites but managed to force a few more bites down. We had a little sticker shock too. While the single scoop servings are huge, the price was too. I would much rather a smaller scoop and lower price. Can't recall what hubby ordered (single scoop with two toppings maybe) but our ice cream came to over $20. For that price, we can definitely stay closer to home and go to Milkster where I can order an almond based ice cream and put on any toppings that won't clash. We may come back in the Spring but will call first to make sure you have the vanilla oat based soft serve, assuming I can forget the "we just mix powder with water" comment by the employee. ‍

Vegan soft serve in vanilla.
Shardae R.

So I was craving ice cream, and particularly wanted soft serve. So we ended up at Dairy twist because they have vegan soft serve. I ordered vanilla with sprinkles in a size small. I don't know if was a small because it was a ton of ice cream. I will say the vegan soft serve does have a soy after taste to me, so if you like soy then it's for you. I saw on the menu soy based or oat milk based, I don't know if you can specify which kind, but I would get oat milk next time. We also order a chocolate vegan flurry with snickers, which was enjoyed. The total came to about $12.00 for a small cup and a medium flurry. Also I don't know if they still have solid vegan ice cream like I've seen other yelpers have posted. I would like to try those. The Yelp pics look delicious.

The wrong order.    This tasted disgusting.

The ice cream is usually really good. The staff consistently messes up my order. Today I ordered a mint ice cream flurry with Oreos. I received a vanilla ice cream with mint (no Oreos) I had tipped the staff $8 on a $23 order... I brought the order to the window and told them this wasn't what I ordered. They refused to correct my order. Lessons learned. Next time I'll be going to creamy freeze. Others should review their entire order before they leaving a tip here. Update: No need to give me a "gift card for a free flurry of my choice". I walked the order right up to window and asked them to correct it as this wasn't what I ordered. She said no... they don't make it like that / it would be a different price. I gave your staff an opportunity to "fix the issue", They wouldn't. I'm not posting this because I want something for free. I posting this because my experience sucked and today you lost a longtime customer.

Soft serve vanilla topped with fruity pebbles.  This was a medium.  Generous portions
Mark B.

DTC/ Dairy Twist Cafe is the real deal. Located in small town Wolverine Lake. I can totally understand why this place is packed even late at night. How cool is DTC? Very! Here's why: + the soft serve! Very good and always available(unlike McDonald's). What's even better...adding sprinkles or fruity pebbles + the portions! Generous soft serve portions. Small here is a medium everywhere else. Medium here is a XL everywhere else. A Large can feed a family of 4. My first visit I was by myself and almost ordered a Large. The young lady behind the counter advised me not to. The medium was humongous! (See pic with the fruity pebble toppings). + dog friendly! Treat your dog with a small bowl of soft serve and doggie treat(see pic). + vegan friendly. Specialty Vegan ice cream options for those that stay cool without using animal/dairy products. + Drive thru. Sometimes it's too hot to leave your car. Understandable. + They also sell Coney's and other hot food options as well. + Voted best Ice Cream Store in Oakland from 2013-2019. Stay cool in this current heat wave by giving Dairy Twist Cafe a visit.

Medium twist.  HUGE!

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2 years ago

Fun little ice cream shop that is banging in the summer. Great vibe. Old school look at a lot of options.

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Thank you for your comments and the 5 STAR Rating!

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2 years ago

has poor hours it should open earlier during the week. And the drive though arrangement is ridiculous.

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3 years ago

Prices are ridicules opens too late left not waiting. Small Custard $5.50 went to Dairy Freeze Instead on commerce rd near DMC Hospital

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Thank you Jessica G. for kind words and the 5 Star rating!

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5 years ago

Love their dairy free options. One of the only ice cream shops I know of with this many selections/sundaes.

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Thank you Tamara Y for your comment and the 4 Star rating!

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Ask the Community - Dairy Twist Cafe

What is exhausted parent?

Thank you for asking. It's a bourbon coffee flavored ice cream. I'm sorry to say, we don't stock it anymore. It didn't sell as much as our other coffee flavored ice creams.

Do you have vegan options that are not fruity or soy based? I want a good vegan ice cream that I can put toppings on and not a Dole Whip?

Yes we have vanilla and chocolate soft serve (oat based) and hand scooped Vegan ice cream options. http://menu.dairytwistcafe.com for more details

What are the ice cream flavors?

We have 64 hand dip/hard scoop flavors that we rotate weekly or monthly. Please, when you come to the store look at the daily list posted. THANK YOU

What is the creme de Novi?

Creamy mint flavored ice cream with Dove chocolate flakes.

So ya can't go on foot with a mask?

As of today (8/10/2020) we still only allow drive thru. We continue to keep the safety of our customers and team as the highest priority when making decisions during this time.

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