Ray's is like a step back to a simpler time. It makes for the picture perfect midwest summer night. Happy people of all shapes, ages, ethnicities, just enjoying their ice cream together peacefully on the charming patio. 7-8:30 pm is prime time at Ray's. There will likely be a line down the sidewalk. It does move along pretty quickly. They have all of your traditional flavors (ie mint chip) and lots of fun ones too (ie. Salted caramel mocha chip). The special seasonal flavors seem to sell out earlier. They also have MLB baseball cap sundaes, for us baseball fans. read more

Best ice cream in town!!! !!!!! !!!!! They sell it at Meijer's now Pistachio's the best! read more

Ray's is one of my absolute favorite ice cream places! They have some cute seating outside, the kids working behind the counters are always so friendly and the variety of items and flavors is so large! The ice cream is so creamy and delicious. Been coming back for years and it has never disappointed. Can't wait until my next visit. read more

Ray's Ice Cream - Kiddie cookies and cream in a waffle cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

This place used to be my favorite when I first moved to the area. In the last couple years, the recipes have definitely changed for the worst. The ice cream is almost flavorless now. It's sad as it's been a staple in the area for so many years. read more

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. read more

Ray's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

Classic home made ice cream. Fresh, fresh, fresh. Classic ice cream shop with ambiance tbat brings you back to your childhood. Also they have the mini baseball helmet sundaes. When the other shops close in the winter, Rays stays... read more

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Great ice cream service is good place is always lively and fun ,prices are great too one thing they need is more parking though

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. read more

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We are very lucky to be within 10 minutes of Ray's. We sometimes pop in for a cone, but more times than not, we grab pre-packed ice cream from the case. It is always fresh and creamy. It might be slightly more expensive than grocery store ice cream, but it is totally worth it. read more

It has really gone down hill. Hair in our sundae, flys everywhere. Dirty bucket of water and mop sitting out. Watching worker make their waffle cones- now I will never be able to eat a waffle cone. Dirty dirty dirty. They have young kids working that are not sanitary and literally taking pictures while scooping. It's soooo gross. Such a disappointment read more

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 read more

Ray's Ice Cream - Summer 2025 Ray's flavors - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

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. :-) read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

Ray's Ice Cream - Vegan butter pecan - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

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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! read more

Ray's Ice Cream - Cookie Monster kiddie size cup - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

Ray's Ice Cream - Menu - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

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! read more

Ray's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

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Great service, great ice cream! It is a good experience whether you are sitting at one of their tables or standing in line for a cone. Been in the neighborhood 30 years, I can't believe ever living far away from Ray's. read more

5-15-2025 Hubby and I got a kiddie cup of salted caramel ice cream with fudge topping. So yummy and great service. read more

Ray's is a Royal Oak staple. There is nothing better on a hot summer day - they always have a large variety of flavors and even have non-dairy options for those who need it. My all time favorite flavors are coffee and cinnamon! There is usually a line, but the service is efficient and it goes quick! read more

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! read more

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love the ice cream! Molly served me and it was amazing! Wish they played some music in the background! overall service was great 10/10 would recommend! read more

Nice experience. The old school counter was a nostalgic touch. The place was busy as it was a hot day after work. We were served in a manageable time and the portions were big! Overall, we enjoyed the experience. The only knock was the ice cream flavors did not have a lot of substance - more cream than content. Wished for more crunch. We would come back if we were in the area. read more

Ray's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

I first got the chance to try Ray's Ice Cream at a Yelp event a few weeks ago and returned again last night with a friend. We got there 15 minutes before close (which I really hate doing) but the staff was still so friendly and eager to serve us and make conversation. It's a super cute old school cream shop with some diner seating and a couple of benches outside. Super creamy and tasty for a hot summer day! I've had the salted caramel mocha chip before and it's definitely one of my favorite ice creams. I got that for my boyfriend and then tried the White Russian for myself which is white chocolate ice cream with a fudge swirl. There definitely could've been more fudge but it was still tasty regardless! read more

Ray's Ice Cream - Salted Caramel Mocha Chip & White Russian (Ice Cream Bowl Small) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

The best ice cream spot in the area for sure! Even with the long line you're in and out pretty quickly. Lot of seating with indoor bar area and outdoor seating. Place is always clean and friendly staff! Praline caramel . read more

went here for the elite event - first of all the smells alone are enough to buy the whole store! i had the almond coy ice cream (sooo good) because they were out of the velvet cake. but i will def be able to give that velvet cake a try!! can't wait! the place is super cute and friendly staff as well. great event yelp! #yelpelitedetroit #raysicecream read more

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Ray's used to be the best ice cream in the country. About two years ago the recipe changed, now it has almost no flavor. Pro Tip: Somehow the Ray's at Meijer is still their original recipe (although it's the less good pasteurized version to be sold at Meijer, but it's much better than the Ray's at the store). read more

I'm glad there were some vegan options - some were sold out but lots of sorbet options to choose from! Line moved fast- great fast service! parking is a bit limited so be patient, and seating turns over quickly too. Small serving included 2 scoops, which I was able to get 2 different flavors - and $5.25 for "small" 2 scoop in waffle cone- my husband got the new collab Dutch girl Donuts red velvet ice cream. Neither of us could finish our ice cream but the do have to-go cups and lids, so we're able to take it home to enjoy any day! read more

Let me just start by saying that Rays Ice cream is delicious! I tried 4 flavors before choosing moose tracks and they all were yummy! The kids portion was plenty for me, but we did consider getting a baseball helmet sundae because it looked so good. It seemed as though yesterday they were training new staff because service was slow. The manager was helpful, greeted us when we walked in, but the servers were quiet. One young man who helped us was very kind and dealt with all the kids in our group very well, so we made sure to tip him. We will definitely be back for more delicious ice cream this summer!!! read more

Ray's Ice Cream - Moose tracks kiddie scoop - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

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There are so many reasons to recommend this local gem. I'm an ice cream fanatic and have been to some world-class joints like the Philmore Creamery in San Fran and Toscanini's in Cambridge Mass. Ray's stands with the very best. It's unassuming (everyone loves the retro look of the place, only it's not really "retro" since it's original and not a recreation) but the only thing that matters is the taste and quality of the product. The classics are all here -- incredible praline pecan, impeccable cinnamon (a longtime Ray's specialty that was once served on slices of apple pie at the Bill Knapp's restaurants) -- but most addictive of all for me is the Salted Caramel Mocha Chip. YMMV, to each his own. But Ray's, you are Royal Oak's crown jewel! Thanks for all of those calories over the years -- they were WORTH IT! read more

Ray's has tons of flavors, and each is full of flavor. I can't seem to get past the cinnamon which tastes like everything you dream of at the holidays but in the middle of summer. For some reason, it tastes better purchased and eaten at the store rather than purchased by the gallon and brought home - still excellent but not quite the same for some reason. Anyway, I consider myself somewhat picky about what I consider good ice cream and I find few metro Detroit businesses that have what I consider to be truly good ice cream but Ray's is definitely one I recommend. read more

We went yesterday afternoon and were helped by a really nice lady who was very patient with my nieces. The sizes of the portions were generous. Always love coming here. read more

Ray's Ice Cream - Blue ice cream!!!! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

Truly a great experience and very delicious ice cream! They had a wide variety of flavors. The service was fast and friendly also. This really took us back in time, stopping in getting ice cream here with my grandparents. They would take my dad here all the time when he was younger and while on my visit, this was a MUST see stop. This location has been open since the 1950's and it's been a huge staple in the local community since then! When you walk inside it feels like you kind of went back in time. Literally almost transporting you back in time! Old school vibes in an old school town. read more

Ray's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

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

I can't believe that I have never been to the store,.!! Meijer carries Ray's ice cream so I decided to try it and I was blown away!! Gourmet ice cream all the way Now, I'm spoiled, every other brand is a disappointment. read more

This place was so crowded when I visited! It's such a cute place inside. Though they have tons of flavors, they do run out of the more popular ones quite quickly! I tried the praline pecan and cookies & cream ice cream and they both were so good. I would say that this place could get a little bit of an update in the interior without completely changing it, but otherwise I definitely recommend trying this place out! read more

Ray's Ice Cream - Praline pecan and cookies & cream (underneath) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

Always a family favorite. Love coming here! So many options and great staff. Highly recommend this place! read more

Ray's Ice Cream - Moose Track - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan