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    Ray's Ice Cream

    4.2 (281 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Chris D.

    Ray's consistently serves great tasting, creamy hand dipped ice cream and in so many flavors. They use only the highest quality ingredients, particularly the cream, and it's easy to taste the difference compared to others especially grocery store brands. For over 15 years we've stopped into Ray's from time to time when we're in the area. It's been a trusted go-to in our family for ice cream we can always rely on. Love that they retained their indoor vintage winding counter and red stool seating - the kids love it too. Service is consistently polite and fast. Don't be daunted if you see a line out the door; it moves quickly.

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    Laura B.

    A Royal Oak staple , first time here on a hit June night, really busy the staff was very nice and efficient. Lots of flavors to choose from and a decent amount of room to sit inside and out.

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    Karen C.

    Rays is well known in the Ice cream and royal oak community formany years. Its atmosphere is that of an old fashioned ice cream shop. They have seasonal flavors and local Michigan flavors and their own combinations. Their ice creams are carried in specialty markets but you've got to try this original location. Open year round and you can eat in and of course. there are shakes,ice cream sandwiches,shakes, hand packed. Open 7 days

    Chilling & Enjoying  My 2-scoop Ice Cream from Ray's and people watching Tuesday evening 7/23/2024
    Karen N.

    July 31, 2024 - Wednesday Review #483 I cruised over to Ray's Ice Cream after dinner in Troy for a Sweet Treat since I am 8 Years Elite! A Cool Well-Known Local Business in Royal Oak going on 4 Generations. Ray's Ice Cream makes the highest quality of premium ice cream serving 50 + flavors in Huge scoops or sweet treats such as Sundaes, Shakes, Malts, Banana Splits to name favorites. Ray's Ice Cream Delivers Yes they do, and Caters to Event parties such as Birthday, Weddings, Showers with Sundae Bars or pre-packed gallons. Specialty Old-Fashioned molded ice cream desserts year round. Check out My Photos Attached for the Cool Deets of Ray's Business. Hours: 7 days A Week from 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Phone: (248) 549-5256 Address: 4233 Coolidge Hwy. Royal Oak, MI. 48073 Ray's Ice Cream is sold in Michigan grocery stores such as these favorites: Meijer, Nino Salvaggio Market, Papa Joe's, Woodward Ave Market, Holiday Market, Hollywood Market, Randazzo Fruit Market and Vince & Joe's Market. They are Serving Up Scoops of Different Sweets & Worth the Cruising Drive to Royal Oak, MI. Thanks Ray's for the Many Cool Flavors Of Smooth Old-Fashioned Ice Cream, especially in a Hot Summer of July for National Ice Cream Month! SpecialK - Karen N. :-)

    Sheeka B.

    It's summertime so of course I went to get ice cream. I have had more ice cream this summer than I have ever had in my life, and while on my annual Michigan vacation, I had the pleasure of stumbling upon Ray's! My fiance grew up in the area, but he'd never had it, so we were both trying it out for the first time. We were in the area for 2 weeks, and visited Ray's at least 5 times LOL. The ice cream is just that good! I got one with peanut butter in it, and another that was banana flavored. So yummy! My fiance got Mackinaw fudge every time, and his was just as good! The prices are way lower than they should be, and it's always so busy, but it makes sense! And you will definitely be overwhelmed by the flavor selection, but there are no wrong choices!! There is bar seating inside, and table and bench seating outside; it's very throwback. Visit! You won't regret it!

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    Karolina K.

    First time trying Ray's and it won't be last as I'm happy to see that have vegan flavors that are not sorbet and looking at some pictures of the menu from a week ago, they do rotate the flavors which is awesome! We definitely need more dairy free options. We both had size small and it was huge! You can also make two flavors in size small, which is super cool! I had the vegan butter pecan, and it was good, and it had a lot of pecans. Hubby tried two flavors of dairy ice cream, and he enjoyed it, too. Staff was quick and friendly despite long lines. We will definitely be back!

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    Connie W.

    Line was out the door on a Friday night, so I knew this was the place to be! We waited for maybe 10 minutes which wasn't too bad. Loved that they gave samples here while deciding what to order! I'm a sucker for blue food and drinks so of course I had to try the Cookie Monster, which I ordered in a kiddie cup. They honestly gave a good amount in the kiddie cup, so if you're not too hungry I would recommend that size. The blue moon ice cream base had an interesting aftertaste to me, somewhat like strong almond extract, which I didn't like too much. The cookies incorporated in it were a fun touch though and made the aftertaste more subtle. I would love to come back here and try some of their other flavors, they had so many options that sounded so delish!

    Holly N.

    I love Ray's nostalgic ice cream polar and soda fountain vibe. Immediately when you step inside the doors you are taken back to the 1950's. You simply can't find that atmosphere anywhere else in the area which makes Ray's unique and fun! I've been coming here since i was a little kid and recently came for a Yelp Elite event. It was the perfect sweet treat on a hot summer day! I learned from a friend that they've been in business since 1958! There are over 40 flavors of ice cream including my dairy free sorbets and 2 different vegan ice creams. My favorites are Chocolate peanut butter and Fat Elvis. Their hand scooped ice cream is made on site and is so creamy and delicious! Portions are very generous and a small size is 2 scoops. Pints and quarts can be purchased at Rays or in specialty stores like Nino's Salvaggio or Papa Joe's. It gets very crowded and lines are almost always out the door at peak times but it's well worth the wait. It's no surprise that Ray's was voted best local ice cream parlor by Hour Detroit in 2022. I defiantly will be back this summer to try more of their seasonal flavors like Macinaw Island Fudge.

    Cristin G.

    Small parking lot, but plentiful seating both inside and out. I love the vibe in here, it's retro with an updated twist. I love the old fashioned counter and the ice cream was delicious! The young lady behind the counter was super nice and made some great suggestions. My husband and I shared 2 scoops, the Fat Elvis and Peanut butter chocolate. The Fat Elvis was icy instead of creamy, but the chocolate peanut butter hit the spot! If Ray's was closer it would easily be our go to ice cream place.

    Greg G.

    Super cute old-school ice cream shop. This place has the old soda jerk diner look. The people behind the counter were very friendly. We tried the chocolate peanut butter and the Fat Elvis flavored ice cream. The ce cream was pretty good. I loved the chocolate peanut butter the best. The Fat Elvis was a little on the icy side. Overall, this is a great neighborhood ice cream shop.

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    Christina S.

    Great experience, the ice cream was delicious I love chocolate chip cookie dough it had the perfect amount of cookie doughs mixed in. The service was fast and friendly. I will definitely be back

    Jj C.

    Ray's Ice Cream was a cute, 50's-style ice cream parlor with a relaxing tone and chill environment. When my friends and I hurriedly entered the establishment from the harsh winter cold, we were immediately greeted with a warm welcome by the staff. As a new customer, I browsed through the available selection of ice cream. Although I was given no assistance in my choice, the staff was very patient in my indecisiveness of the many available options from ice cream flavors to toppings. I ultimately settled for a beautiful, Double-Scoop Cookie Monster in a Cup. Upon first bite, I felt I was the Cookie Monster as I devoured the creamy deliciousness! It was a perfect blend of fulfilling texture and taste between a unique blue moon flavor and cookies & cream chunks. The experience was of the utmost quality and a fun memory with friends. I will definitely be making a second visit. Bring your spoon and join me!

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    Jennifer B.

    The dairy free butter pecan is excellent! Employees are friendly and eager to help customers. While they don't solicit tips, the young workers are so grateful to receive them. Tip your servers and enjoy the best ice cream in the area!

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    Royal Oak staple, ice cream is really good. They have unique homemade flavors including pop tart. Service is good. Ambiance is old school.

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    Love your banana pudding ice cream please keep on stock!! Just left the store and they were out

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    No they have the standard churn ice cream but tons of flavors. Worth the drive and wait for it.

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