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    Downtown Scoops

    4.5 (30 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Christina B.

    We were driving through Alpena, on our way home from camping further north. I'm so happy we stopped!They make their own waffle cones! You can have one dipped in chocolate for an extra fee! It was so delicious, and very affordable!

    Chocolate drizzle Carmel crunch!!!
    Matthew R.

    Not just a place to grab amazing ice cream creations! Scoops offer a wide variety of "Michigan made" treats that will have you coming back to try something different every time. We had Mixers that blew away any blizzard I've ever had. But not only was the ice cream amazing I bought a jar of Peach habanero jelly and a bag of the most delicious Carmel corn I've ever had! Awesome atmosphere and friendly staff!

    Superman is a favorite of our 3 year old!
    Christopher G.

    Look, it not HUGE, but this place has all of the major flavors you could want. The quality of the ice cream is right there will Cold Stone, but WAY cheaper. We got 2x1 scoop waffle cones for $6. I saw a lot of folks getting soft serve too, so maybe we will get that next time. If it's hot, or you are just walking by, I suggest checking this place out. Beats the lines and quality at Dairy Queen any day.

    Waffle cones and smiles!!
    Hannah C.

    My favorite ice cream place in town! Never had anything bad here. And when it's busy they still get ice cream out fast. I 110% recommend the banana pudding ice cream flavor, my absolute favorite ice cream I've ever had!!

    Large portions of ice cream!

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    Many tasty choices for ice cream. I like the Traverse City cherry and they didn't disappoint. Fun little gift shop too.

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    4 years ago

    Great selection. Delicious waffle cone. Tables outside to enjoy the downtown atmosphere.

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    12 years ago

    YUM! That is the word for it. Ice cream was great and the service phenomenal. We can't wait to go back on our next trip to Alpena.

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    11 years ago

    Yum! That's all I have to say! The ice cream is delicious, the waffle cones are delicious and the employees are friendly! Thanks!

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    North Country Candy And Gifts - Caramel Corn - Made in House

    North Country Candy And Gifts

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    What a gem this place is and I am used to big city shopping (NYC/LA). Under new ownership and the…read morecouple that now owns it are quite delightful and spend as much time as you need answering questions. I buy gifts for friends on special occasions often and I know I won't ever be embarrassed by the quality. I know it's expensive but everything is nowadays. Great local coffee beans, huge selection including Michigan themed small souvenirs, free wifi, little tables to hang out at .....and totally delectible wide variety of chocolates. They gave me a free sample of their caramel butter popcorn and I thought I would die right then and there! So I bought a bag of cherry cordial chocolate covered popcorn for a friend. Five stars all around.

    Worth the visit! Highly recommend stopping if your in the…read morearea. The prices are very reasonable. Their ice cream along with their tea was absolutely delicious. The tea that was tried was the crème brûlée oolong. Took a chance with it as the prickly pear is the top seller but this tea did not disappoint. It is not overly bearing sweet with a nice after taste. The ice cream was called the Mackinac, and it had swirls of chocolate with vanilla and pieces of fudge. The cashier was the sweetest. Super patient, and very kind answering all questions. Definitely will be returning

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    North Country Candy And Gifts - Excellent display items throughout the store.

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    Excellent display items throughout the store.

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