ICE CREAM Staff Picks!

SHERMAN’S DAIRY BAR in South Haven. Sherman’s has always been my go to when heading to the beach for their enormous portions and yummy French silk ice cream.

-Maggie Mutch

All of TIPPY COW ’s ice-cream is homemade and is the creamiest I’ve ever had. They’re constantly changing their menu, which makes it really hard to pick a favorite flavor. Some of mine are Apple Crisp, Biscoff Cookie Butter and Mocha Caramel Cashew. They even make vegan options for those who have gluten or dairy allergies!

-Megan Marshall

My favorite ice cream spot is SHERMAN DAIRY in South Haven. My family has a house on a small lake nearby and I’ve grown up going to Sherman Dairy every single summer, and the interior is so special. My mom also grew up going there in the summers, so our family has so many memories there.

-Haleigh

Gerwig

FURNITURE CITY CREAMERY is the perfect neighborhood spot, with a nestled back patio and welcoming, nostalgic atmosphere. Walking by to see which new flavors are there is a neardaily routine, and their chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches are especially tasty. Great choice for dairy-free desserts, too!

-Zachary

Avery

As a Battle Creek native, STATION 66 holds a special place in my heart. Open only during the warmer seasons, my family visited as many times as possible each year. The iconic and beloved giant ice cream cone statue outside and classic charm on the inside make the gas station turned ice cream shop a unique visit. Coffee Lovers Dream and Pistachio Almond are my top flavor picks, but a nostalgic treat of Blue Moon still hits the spot every now and then!

-Jasa West

I’m not typically a huge sweets person, but summer calls for icy treats, especially when I’ve been biking around town. Whenever I'm in Comstock Park, I like to make a pitstop at TOO TALL'S and grab a raspberry malt, or maybe a BBQ sandwich, depending how I'm feeling. It’s everything you want in an ice cream stand: Quick, friendly and delicious, with tons of sweet and savory options.

-Josh Veal

My favorite local ice cream place is SCOOPERS in Ada. Favorite flavor hands down: Coffee Lovers Dream. Delicious coffee flavored ice cream with chocolate chips. And yes, it’s good for a little buzz of caffeine to get you through the end of the day.

-Susan Smalley

One of my favorite ice cream shops is DOUBLE DIP DEPOT! I love that they have a drive thru, so I can bring the dog along in the car for the ride and watch folks play mini golf while you wait in line. They also have the superior rainbow sprinkles (soft and not crunchy), so that wins me over every time.

-Sarah Suydam

My favorite ice cream spot is, alas, closed. While my youngest daughter headed to ballet class, I’d walk with her older sister to Mayan Buzz Cafe. There, in warm weather or cold, she’d sit with a scoop of ice cream whose size rivaled her own head. These days, we tend to hit FROSTY BOY. You have to time it right—on hot days, especially weekends, the line can stretch far. But even then, there’s usually a dog or two to pet while you wait. Not a bad way to pass the time until you can stick your straw into a peanut butter malt.

-John Kissane

For long days at the lake, I like little caffeine with my summer treat. LE BON MACARON —now located in Downtown Holland as well as Grand Rapids— tops their iced lattes with whipped cream and a macaron, combining the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. With monthly specials such as cotton candy, cherry cheesecake and bomb pop flavored macarons, Le Bon always has something new to try.

-Michaela Stock