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    Frankfort Dairy Maid

    4.4 (13 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Small flurrie made with chocolate soft serve and peanut butter cup
    Sara A.

    Every summer my family has made a trip up to Michigan and every summer we have made sure to visit Dairy Maid at least nightly. Dairy Maid is an iconic spot in Frankfort not too far from a view of Lake Michigan and the Frankfort Lighthouse. This little ice cream shop has service down to an art for decades. They have seamlessly rolled into taking cards and started their own punch card reward program. When you plan your trip to this establishment don't be deterred by a line, the staff will breeze through the line and next thing you know it's your turn to order. Make sure to speak up so the employees can hear you above all the hard at work ice cream machines! After you pay, wait by the window to hear your order called out. Once you get your order, get to work, the portion sizes here are no joke and you'll need to focus to keep up with the licking of a cone! The flurries come 3 inches over the top so don't wait to dig in! For years I have tried to find a place that matches the rich flavors and service of Dairy Maid. But every time I come back, Dairy Maid outdoes themselves once again! If you want to get your money's worth in ice cream, head on over to Dairy Maid. You'll never be the same again!

    Many flavors can have 2 twisted! Try lemon & English Toffee twist! Lemon is so popular for a reason so good!!!
    Jacqueline S.

    Really good!! Lots of flavors I've never had before- and you can have 2 flavors made into twists. We call this soft-serve at home, here it is frozen custard... it's very tasty and refreshing they stay open late and this store has been voted the best 9 times- 9 years of happy people agreed! What are you waiting for!!??

    Abigail S.

    I'm all for a funky local ice cream cottage, but our recent visit to the Dairy Maid was a bit of a bust. First, especially on hot summer nights, expect queues that don't move very quickly. However my excitement for their pineapple Dole Whip soft serve kept me in good spirits as I waited. Be careful to double check that what you ordered is what you receive, because I ended up with a coconut flavor instead of the pineapple. I didn't realize this till I sampled the cone back in the car, and didn't want to again navigate the long line to correct the situation. The coconut itself was artificial and had that Banana Boat lotion flavor. The much-lauded lemon custard also had an artificial note to it (not sure if it was lemon flavoring or the sweetener). On the sunny side, portions are massive (my photo is of a small cone) and prices are very reasonable ($2.00 for a small). They also seem to be one of the only shops in the region to offer Dole Whip, so hopefully I'll successfully try it one day...

    This is a "small" flurry. Dairy Maid doesn't skimp on the soft serve or toppings!

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    Best ice cream in the area! Stopped by every day on our vacation. Quintessential summer

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    6 years ago

    So yummy!!!!! I come here every year and get the same thing every year! Me and my family love this place so much!

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    Amazing Service! Definitely recommend! Very kind and friendly staff! Great prices they also have gluten free and non dairy options as well.

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    Been here many times and it never disappoints. You can't go wrong with anything you pick. My…read morepersonal favorites are the morazen and Fitzgerald. Lots of tables to sit out outside or take it to the beach! Will be back always!!

    Fantastic sandwich and pizza option if you're headed to or from Sleeping Bear Dunes!…read more We came across Shipwreck Cafe after stopping for gas next door on the way to Sleeping Bear Dunes. We wanted a kid friendly option and came in for the pizza, but ended up being blown away by the massive sandwich menu! Don't be discouraged by the line - it moves FAST!!!! The young people at the register and in the kitchen are efficient and so nice!!! We arrived about half an hour before the sign says pizzas are ready, and the lovely man at the register said "sure!" when we asked if we could order a pizza. The menu has something for everyone - Including plenty of vegetarian options (I think they even had a vegan option). I loved my Griffon, and the meat eaters in our group enjoyed the SS Noronic (a BLT) and the Fitzgerald. Our kids devoured their cheese pizza! They also carry Great Lakes Co Chips, which are some of the best potato chips we've ever had. Our sandwiches were all so inventive with delicious, fresh ingredients, amazing condiments, and the most freshly baked "pretzel rolls" ever. If this place wasn't a vacation stop for us, we'd be back all the time! Our kiddos favorite part, bedsides the pizza, were the tiny plastic swords that came in our sandwiches holding them together. When they each wanted one more sword, we went back inside and the staff inside was so used to kids asking for more tiny swords that their response to "May we have two more swords?" Was "Sure! What colors?!" Very different from what the response would have been where we're from. :) We even came back later in the day for the frozen custard!!! All in all, it was a great experience with great food, great service, plenty of outdoor picnic tables under umbrellas, and something for everyone to eat.

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    Lots of outdoor picnic table seating

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