The best ice cream shops in Southgate, MI offer clear choices between soft serve, specialty desserts, and late-night stops. Fudgy’s Ice Cream at 14725 Dix Toledo Rd and Dairy Queen Store at 13132 Eureka Rd share a 4.6 Google rating, with 517 and 496 reviews respectively. Dairy Queen serves soft-serve ice cream and shakes, with daily hours from noon to 9:30 p.m. and takeout service.
For specialty desserts, JJ’s Custard Company at 12923 Dix Toledo Rd lists The Sweet Bun, The Wowffle, and Injected Loaded Cones. Its 4.0 rating comes from 25 reviews. Sonic Drive-In at 16270 Fort St has a much larger review count—1,787—and a 3.9 rating. Its daily 9 a.m.–2 a.m. schedule and retro drive-in service distinguish it from the afternoon-focused shops.
The guide also includes options in neighboring cities. Bob Jo’s Frozen Custard at 4071 Fort St in Wyandotte leads this group with a 4.8 rating from 1,747 reviews. Established in 1947, it is a seasonal, cash-only walk-up business. Bruster’s Real Ice Cream at 17088 Fort St in Riverview follows with a 4.7 rating from 142 reviews, ice cream made daily in-store, and seating. These differences make ratings, service format, and closing time useful ways to choose your next dessert stop.
3.9(1,787)· Google3.9 out of 5 from 1787 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 2:00 AM
Sonic Drive-In at 16270 Fort St in Southgate, MI is listed as an ice cream shop, while its description centers on fast-food burgers and fries with an old-school feel and retro drive-in service. The casual business serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert, with coffee and late-night food also available. It is listed as popular for all three main meals and suitable for solo dining. Its Google rating is 3.9 out of 5 from 1,787 reviews.
Service options include dine-in, takeout and delivery, including no-contact delivery; table service is not offered. Families and children are welcome, and a children’s menu is available. Dogs are allowed outside. For visitors arriving by car, there is a free parking lot with wheelchair-accessible parking. The entrance and restroom are also listed as wheelchair accessible. Payment options include credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments.
4.6(517)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 517 reviews (Google rating)
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Fudgy’s Ice Cream is an ice cream shop at 14725 Dix Toledo Rd in Southgate, MI 48195. Its listed price level is 1, placing it in the lowest price tier shown in the supplied information, though no individual item prices are provided. For readers comparing ice cream shops in Southgate, MI, the available details establish its location, business category and general price level rather than a detailed picture of its menu.
The shop has a Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 517 reviews. That score reflects the overall rating, but the supplied information does not include review text identifying particular favorites or recurring customer comments. No business description, menu or hours are included, so specific flavors, serving options and opening times cannot be confirmed from this listing.
4.6(496)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 496 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 9:30 PM
Dairy Queen Store at 13132 Eureka Rd in Southgate, MI is an ice cream shop whose chain description centers on soft-serve ice cream and signature shakes. That description also identifies Dairy Queen as a burger-and-fries fast-food chain. This location has a Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 496 reviews and is listed in the lowest price-level category. Its casual atmosphere and quick-visit designation make it a straightforward option for a brief stop.
Takeout is available, but dine-in service, table service and delivery are not listed as options. The store welcomes children and is marked as suitable for groups as well as solo visits. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Customers can pay with credit cards, debit cards or NFC mobile payments. A restroom is not listed as available, a practical detail to keep in mind when planning a visit with children or a group.
2.3(14)· Google2.3 out of 5 from 14 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 12:00 AM
Baskin-Robbins at 14791 Eureka Rd in Southgate, MI is an ice cream shop in the chain known for its many ice cream flavors and sundaes, along with cakes, drinks and other treats. The location has a low listed price level and a casual, quiet atmosphere. It welcomes children and is listed as suitable for solo dining and quick visits.
Service options include dine-in, takeout, a drive-through, in-store pickup and delivery, though table service is not available. The entrance and parking are wheelchair accessible, and accepted payment methods include credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments. Its Google rating is 2.3 out of 5 from 14 reviews. That is a low rating based on a small review count; the supplied information does not identify the reasons behind those scores.
