Last updated October 9, 2026 · ranked from 1,551 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 8 ice cream shops in and around Lansing, MI, led by Babe's Corner, Scoops Ice Cream in Old Town and Arctic Corner. Together they have 1,551 Google reviews; Saddleback Ice Cream - REO Town has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.9. Every place on the list is in Lansing, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
Soft serve, strawberry sundaes, and vegan milkshakes put Babe’s Corner at the top of this list in Lansing, MI. Reviewers praise the soft serve, call out a delicious strawberry sundae, and express particular enthusiasm for the vegan milkshakes. Its 4.7 Google rating across 355 reviews adds support for the number-one ranking. At 331 S Washington Square, the counter-service shop also serves hoagies with vegan, vegetarian, and meat options, so dessert can follow lunch. Indoor and outdoor seating give visitors a choice of where to settle in.
Praised soft serve
Vegan milkshakes
Outdoor seating
“Went here on a whim. Incredible!
Will definitely be back next time I'm in town for work.”
A 4.7 Google rating from 161 reviews helps put Scoops Ice Cream in Old Town at No. 2, alongside a lower-cost price level and customer praise for its sweet treats, owner and charm. Located at 127 W César E. Chávez Ave in Lansing, MI, the shop offers a casual setting for a quick stop, alone or with a group. Children are welcome, takeout is available, and dogs are allowed outside. Listed hours run from 3–8 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
Lower-cost treats
Dogs welcome outside
Wednesday–Sunday afternoons
“Good sweet treats and an even nicer owner! I love this local spot!”
Serving the area since 1951, Arctic Corner earns the No. 4 spot with a 4.6 Google rating across 735 reviews and specific praise for its ice cream. Reviewers call out flurries, weekly flavors, and a lemon-strawberry twist, while one describes the options as reasonably priced. Located in the Old Town District of Lansing, MI, this casual takeout shop welcomes children and allows dogs outside. Free street and lot parking make it a practical stop for a quick visit.
Serving since 1951
Weekly ice cream flavors
Dogs welcome outside
“Went to try the coney dogs due to a recommendation. I tried one with cheese and one without. Both were good but I preferred the one without cheese. Actually it is a cheese sauce like what many put on Nachos.”
A 32-ounce flurry gives Bunker Busters a distinctive offering at 901 N Larch St in Lansing, MI. The shop earns rank 5 with a 4.6-star Google rating from 120 reviews, a low listed price level, and positive review excerpts praising both the ice cream and helpful service. Its locally crafted ice cream container has seating and takeout options. Daily hours run until 9 p.m., with weekend opening at 1 p.m., making it an option for an afternoon or evening stop.
32-ounce flurry
Seating and takeout
Open until nine
“Stopped for ice cream and this is hands down the best Ice cream. Stay was friendly and helpful. Great service.”
Hand-scooped ice cream inside Saddleback BBQ gives Saddleback Ice Cream - REO Town a straightforward role: dessert after barbecue or a separate scoop stop in Lansing, MI. It earns rank 6 with a 4.9 Google rating from 35 reviews, seating and takeout options, and daily hours starting at 11 a.m. The shop stays open until 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday and 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Free lot and street parking, plus a wheelchair-accessible entrance, add practical reasons to visit.
A 4.9 Google rating from 36 reviews and practical visitor amenities earn Bubble Joy the No. 7 spot. This ice cream shop at 2310 E Michigan Ave in Lansing, MI offers a casual, family-friendly setting with seating, takeout and in-store pickup. Wheelchair-accessible entrances, parking, restrooms and seating make accessibility a notable feature. Free lot and street parking simplify a stop, while Friday and Saturday hours run from noon to 10 p.m. The business also identifies itself as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space.
A hand-dipped ice cream counter and daily hours from 5:30 a.m. to midnight put Quality Dairy Store at No. 9. Located at 2600 S Cedar St in Lansing, MI, it pairs ice cream with donuts, other baked goods, coffee, and groceries. Its Google rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 89 reviews, and one reviewer highlights the convenience and variety of items available. Free parking and a wheelchair-accessible entrance add practical reasons to stop in.
Hand-dipped ice cream
Open until midnight
Free parking lot
“Convenient, a good variety of options to purchase.”
A 4.6 Google rating from 20 reviews and a casual, cozy setting earn ¡Ay Güey! La Michoacana the No. 10 spot. Located at 2604 N East St in Lansing, MI, the ice cream shop welcomes children and suits quick visits or solo stops. It offers onsite service and takeout, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking. Daily hours of 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. make it straightforward to plan an afternoon or evening visit.
Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.
How we ranked this list
Each ice cream shop is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Lansing category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Where can I get ice cream made in-house in Lansing, MI?
Capital City Sweets at 3112 E Michigan Ave makes ice cream and ready-to-eat cookie dough in-house, along with waffle cones made fresh daily. It is open noon–10 p.m. every day.
Which places offer vegan or dairy-free frozen treats?
A Babe’s Corner reviewer specifically praises its vegan milkshakes. The shop is at 331 S Washington Square and opens 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. A Capital City Sweets reviewer also reports dairy-free ice cream flavors.
Where can I plan a late-evening ice cream stop in Lansing, MI?
Capital City Sweets opens until 10 p.m. daily. Arctic Corner opens until 10 p.m. Tuesday and 9:17 p.m. on other days. Quality Dairy Store at 500 E Saginaw St has a hand-dipped ice cream counter and lists 24-hour store hours daily.
Which Old Town ice cream shops allow dogs outside?
Arctic Corner at 314 E César E. Chávez Ave and Scoops Ice Cream in Old Town at 127 W César E. Chávez Ave both allow dogs outside. Both offer takeout and list wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking.
Where can I combine a meal with soft serve in Lansing, MI?
Babe’s Corner at 331 S Washington Square serves hoagies and soft serve, with vegan, vegetarian, and meat options on its menu. It has indoor seating, outdoor seating, counter service, and takeout. One reviewer describes ordering a chicken salad hoagie and a strawberry sundae.
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