Last updated October 6, 2026 · ranked from 4,541 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 8 ice cream shops in and around East Lansing, MI, led by MSU Dairy Store, Tasty Twist and Eiffel Waffle Creamery. Together they have 4,541 Google reviews; MSU Dairy Store has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.8. Every place on the list is in East Lansing, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
Homemade ice cream in creative flavors puts MSU Dairy Store at No. 2, backed by a 4.8 Google rating from 2,283 reviews. At 474 S Shaw Ln in East Lansing, MI, the shop serves cones and bowls, with reviewers praising fresh ice cream and frequently rotating, unique flavors. Homemade cheeses, soups and sandwiches give visitors options beyond dessert. The cozy, upbeat setting and noon-to-8 p.m. hours Tuesday through Sunday make it a straightforward afternoon or evening stop.
Homemade ice cream
Rotating creative flavors
Cones and bowls
“A Cashless business. I asked the server how much a 2 scoop cone is. She said $5.10 l got it got to the check out and its was $7.95. Ice cream was good the waffle cone was weak and flimsy.
I will not be buying anything here again. Cashle…”
Daily noon-to-11 p.m. hours make Tasty Twist a convenient stop for an afternoon cone or a late-evening treat in East Lansing, MI. This counter-service shop earns rank 3 with classic and soft-serve ice cream options, a 4.7-star Google rating from 605 reviews, and reviewer praise for generous portions and good value. One reviewer names it a go-to for Oreo shakes. The casual setting, takeout service, and free lot and street parking add practical reasons to visit.
Classic and soft-serve
Open until 11
Free parking
“Great value for what you get. My go-to local Oreo shake spot”
House-made ice cream and warm bubble waffles earn Eiffel Waffle Creamery its No. 4 spot in East Lansing, MI. At 115 Bailey St, the shop serves combinations such as Crème De La Crème, pairing Mediterranean sea salt pretzel ice cream with bananas, pecans, caramel, and whipped cream. Reviewers praise the warm waffles, friendly service, and flavors including banana pudding and lavender honey. A 4.7 Google rating from 99 reviews supports that feedback, while midnight closing times on Fridays and Saturdays make it an option for late-night dessert.
House-made ice cream
Warm bubble waffles
Weekend midnight closing
“Very friendly service, cute decor, and most importantly- the ice cream was delicious!”
Midnight closing every day gives Dairy Queen Grill & Chill at 1000 Trowbridge Rd in East Lansing, MI a practical edge for late dessert stops. Soft-serve ice cream and signature shakes anchor its fifth-place spot, supported by a 4.6 Google rating from 276 reviews. A supplied reviewer praised quick service and a spotless dining area. Indoor and outdoor seating offer room to stay, while the drive-through and takeout options make it easy to pick up dessert to go.
Open until midnight
Soft-serve and shakes
Drive-through available
“The food was fantastic, great service and very quick. The place was also spotless, overall great experience.”
Watching a handcrafted liquid ice cream base become rolls on a cold grill is part of the draw at Unicha Tea & Ice cream, ranked No. 6. At 111 Division St in East Lansing, MI, the shop offers build-your-own menus for both rolled ice cream and bubble tea, prepared in front of customers. Reviews praise the creamy ice cream, range of choices and friendly service, including one parent’s account of staff treating her autistic daughter kindly. Its Google rating is 4.5 from 311 reviews.
Hand-rolled ice cream
Build-your-own menus
Bubble tea
“I can't wait to eat my ice cream roll! Fun place to stop in for some cold treats.”
A drive-through and daily hours of 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. help earn Baskin-Robbins the No. 7 spot in East Lansing, MI. The W Lake Lansing Road shop offers many ice cream flavors, sundaes, cakes, and drinks, with a 4.3-star Google rating across 247 reviews. Reviewers praise the ice cream, friendly service, and helpful milkshake recommendations. Some report long waits for online orders, but the drive-through draws specific praise for making an ice cream stop easier when time is short.
Design-your-own ice cream creations, hand-mixed on a granite slab, put Cold Stone Creamery at No. 8. The shop at 200 M. A. C. Ave in East Lansing, MI also offers shakes and holds a 4-out-of-5 Google rating from 247 reviews. Daily noon-to-10 p.m. hours leave room for afternoon or evening visits. Its casual setting welcomes children, while takeout, in-store pickup, and delivery offer alternatives to stopping in. A free parking lot and wheelchair-accessible entrance add practical convenience.
Granite slab mixing
Open until ten
Free parking lot
“I ordered the Vanilla lite icecream which I have gotten from multiple other cold stones. And it tasted like someone dumped sand in it. Left a super grainy taste in my mouth unfortunately.”
Late hours give Insomnia Cookies its reason for taking No. 9: the shop at 603 E Grand River Ave in East Lansing, MI serves ice cream alongside the chain’s warm cookies, with closing times of 3 a.m. Thursday through Saturday and 1 a.m. the remaining nights. Takeout and delivery add flexibility. Its 3.8-star Google rating across 473 reviews and excerpts citing waits and delivery delays temper the appeal, but the cookie-and-ice-cream combination and overnight hours earn it a place.
Cookies and ice cream
Late closing hours
Takeout and delivery
“Cookies themselves are good, but they are so small for the price and delivery took over three hours.”
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 East 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.
Ice Cream Shops in East Lansing, MI: common questions
Which ice cream shops in East Lansing, MI have strong ratings and substantial review counts?
MSU Dairy Store has a 4.8 Google rating from 2,283 reviews. Tasty Twist follows with 4.7 from 605 reviews. For comparison, Dairy Queen Grill & Chill has 4.6 from 276 reviews, and Eiffel Waffle Creamery has 4.7 from 99 reviews.
Where can I get ice cream late at night in East Lansing, MI?
Tasty Twist stays open until 11 p.m. daily, and Dairy Queen Grill & Chill closes at midnight daily. Eiffel Waffle Creamery closes at midnight Friday and Saturday and at 11 p.m. otherwise. Insomnia Cookies closes at 3 a.m. Thursday through Saturday nights and at 1 a.m. the other nights.
Where can I find rolled ice cream or bubble waffles in East Lansing, MI?
Unicha Tea & Ice cream at 111 Division St specializes in hand-rolled ice cream, with build-your-own options and bubble tea. Eiffel Waffle Creamery at 115 Bailey St serves house-made ice cream and bubble waffles. Its Crème De La Crème combines Mediterranean sea salt pretzel ice cream, bananas, pecans, caramel and whipped cream.
Which ice cream shops in East Lansing, MI offer drive-through service?
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill at 1000 Trowbridge Rd and Baskin-Robbins at 1595 W Lake Lansing Rd Ste 100 both offer drive-through service. Dairy Queen is open from 10:30 a.m. to midnight daily; Baskin-Robbins operates from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Which ice cream shops in East Lansing, MI have accessible entrances and parking?
MSU Dairy Store, Tasty Twist, Dairy Queen Grill & Chill, Cold Stone Creamery, Baskin-Robbins and Eiffel Waffle Creamery all list wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking. Tasty Twist, Cold Stone Creamery, Baskin-Robbins and Eiffel Waffle Creamery also list wheelchair-accessible restrooms.
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