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The 7 Best Ice Cream Shops in Saugatuck, MI

Last updated October 6, 2026 · ranked from 1,846 Google reviews · How we rank

This list ranks 7 ice cream shops in and around Saugatuck, MI, led by Charlie's Round The Corner, Blue Star Cafe & Ice Cream Treats and Sweet Spot Saugatuck. Together they have 1,846 Google reviews; Drug Store Soda Fountain has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.9. Every place on the list is in Saugatuck, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.

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  1. Charlie's Round The Corner in Saugatuck1

    Charlie's Round The Corner

    4.7(358)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 358 reviews (Google rating)

    Coffee shop

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    More than 40 ice cream flavors, a history dating to 1965, and a 4.7 Google rating from 358 reviews earn Charlie's Round The Corner the top spot. At 132 Mason St in Saugatuck, MI, the shop offers milkshakes, floats, brownies, and candy alongside its scoops. Reviewers single out black raspberry truffle, lemon, and raspberry sorbet, with one praising the polite staff and another noting that the line moves quickly. Takeout and weekend noon openings make it a practical stop for an afternoon treat.

    • Over 40 flavors
    • Serving since 1965
    • Milkshakes and floats
    “Lots of options & very polite staff! Loved the raspberry sorbet”
    — Hayley Barr, 2026-09-12 · google

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  2. Blue Star Cafe & Ice Cream Treats in Douglas2

    Blue Star Cafe & Ice Cream Treats

    4.6(655)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 655 reviews (Google rating)

    Ice Cream · $ · Douglas · 0.8 mi

    Own this business? Claim itOpen now · closes 9:00 PM

    Ice cream and shakes share the menu with diner fare at Blue Star Cafe & Ice Cream Treats, earning it the No. 2 spot through a combination of dessert variety and everyday convenience. One reviewer specifically praised the variety of ice cream and shakes, while its overall Google rating is 4.6 from 655 reviews. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., the cafe offers indoor and outdoor seating, takeout, and free parking. Families also have a children’s menu and high chairs available.

    • Ice cream shakes
    • Outdoor seating
    • Open daily
    “We loved the variety of ice cream and shakes they had! We didn't get to try there food, only ice cream. It was so good. A definite must stop when you're passing through Saugatuck!”
    — Ria April Iglesia Brewer, 2026-09-26 · google

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  3. Sweet Spot Saugatuck in Saugatuck3

    Sweet Spot Saugatuck

    4.7(50)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 50 reviews (Google rating)

    Ice Cream

    Own this business? Claim itOpen now · closes 9:00 PM

    Candy by the pound shares the bill with ice cream at Sweet Spot Saugatuck, at 133 Butler St in Saugatuck, MI. Its combination of sweet options, a casual setting that welcomes children, and a 4.7 Google rating from 50 reviews earns it the No. 3 spot. Reviewers describe a classic candy and ice cream shop, with one parent praising the candy selection and saying their children wanted to return. Takeout and Saturday hours until 10 p.m. add practical reasons to stop in.

    • Candy and ice cream
    • Welcomes children
    • Saturday until 10
    “AMAZING selection of candy, so well priced, and the nicest owners. My kids are begging to go back tomorrow! Absolutely will be visiting this gem every chance we get!”
    — Sara Ravich, 2026-07-17 · google

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  4. Boardwalk Deli and Ice Cream in Saugatuck4

    Boardwalk Deli and Ice Cream

    4.4(249)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 249 reviews (Google rating)

    Sandwich · $

    Own this business? Claim itOpen now · closes 7:30 PM

    Ice cream alongside sandwiches and pizza gives Boardwalk Deli and Ice Cream a practical draw for families at 311 Water St in Saugatuck, MI. It earns rank 4 with a 4.4-star Google rating from 249 reviews, a reviewer’s praise for delicious ice cream, and a small, colorful, kid-friendly setting. Counter service, takeout and outdoor seating offer several ways to stop for dessert. Friday and Saturday hours extend to 7:30 p.m., and dogs are allowed outside.

    • Kid-friendly setting
    • Outdoor seating
    • Sandwiches and ice cream
    “Ice cream was delicious and so was the juice mix that I had”
    — Eddie Trigo, 2026-08-16 · google

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  5. Drug Store Soda Fountain in Saugatuck5

    Drug Store Soda Fountain

    4.9(11)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 11 reviews (Google rating)

    Ice Cream

    Own this business? Claim itClosed · opens 11:00 AM

    Established in 1913, Drug Store Soda Fountain earns rank 5 for its old-fashioned fountain offerings and Hudsonville ice cream. At 201 Butler St in Saugatuck, MI, it serves ice cream sodas and phosphates, with lunch food available before dessert. One reviewer singles out the ice cream sodas and chocolate malts, while another praises the service and describes a setting that recalls an earlier era. Its 4.9 Google rating from 11 reviews adds support to those specific endorsements.

    • Established in 1913
    • Hudsonville ice cream
    • Ice cream sodas
    “Takes you back in time to when things were simpler. The burger was good as well as the fries.”
    — Brian C, 2025-06-14 · google

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  6. Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge in Saugatuck6

    Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge

    4.3(517)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 517 reviews (Google rating)

    Ice Cream · $$

    Own this business? Claim itOpen now · closes 11:00 PM

    Original recipe ice cream shares the counter with chocolates, confections, and fudge at Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge, located at 152 Butler St in Saugatuck, MI. That range, along with a 4.3 Google rating from 517 reviews, earns it the sixth spot. Takeout and in-store pickup suit a quick sweets stop rather than a sit-down visit. One reviewer calls the ice cream “great,” though several excerpts criticize prices, and one flags small portions—useful considerations when choosing this shop.

    • Original recipe ice cream
    • Chocolates and fudge
    • Takeout and pickup
    “Great ice cream but the portions sizes are tragic. An $11 regular sized ice cream bowl is only about 1 scoop.”
    — Kyle Ratajczak, 2026-08-07 · google

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  7. Kilwins Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop in Saugatuck7

    Kilwins Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop

    3.8(6)· Google3.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews (Google rating)

    Ice Cream

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    Freshly made waffle cones and handcrafted hot fudge and caramel toppings give Kilwins Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop its appeal at No. 7. Located at 214 Butler St, Unit 3, in Saugatuck, MI, the shop pairs Original Recipe Ice Cream with handcrafted chocolates. One reviewer described the ice cream as “delicious and relatively cheap.” Its casual, family-friendly setup suits a quick takeout stop rather than a sit-down visit, with in-store shopping and pickup also available.

    • Fresh waffle cones
    • Handcrafted fudge toppings
    • Quick takeout stop
    “The ice cream was delicious and relatively cheap.”
    — Tessa Salisbury, 2025-07-28 · google

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Comparison of the best Ice Cream Shops in Saugatuck, MI
#PlaceGoogle ratingPriceGoogle reviewsNeighborhoodPhoneOpen now
1Charlie's Round The Corner4.7(358)4.7 out of 5 from 358 reviews (Google rating)—358—+1269-292-2033Open
2Blue Star Cafe & Ice Cream Treats4.6(655)4.6 out of 5 from 655 reviews (Google rating)$655Douglas · 0.8 mi+1269-857-1030Open
3Sweet Spot Saugatuck4.7(50)4.7 out of 5 from 50 reviews (Google rating)—50—+1616-368-4351Open
4Boardwalk Deli and Ice Cream4.4(249)4.4 out of 5 from 249 reviews (Google rating)$249—+1269-455-4127Open
5Drug Store Soda Fountain4.9(11)4.9 out of 5 from 11 reviews (Google rating)—11—+1269-857-2300Closed
6Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge4.3(517)4.3 out of 5 from 517 reviews (Google rating)$$517—+1269-455-5013Open
7Kilwins Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop3.8(6)3.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews (Google rating)—6—+1269-354-2085—

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 Saugatuck 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.

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Ice Cream Shops in Saugatuck, MI: common questions

Which ice cream shops have the highest Google ratings in this guide?
Drug Store Soda Fountain at 201 Butler St in Saugatuck, MI leads with 4.9 from 11 reviews. Charlie’s Round The Corner follows with 4.7 from 358 reviews, while Sweet Spot also has 4.7, from 50 reviews. Blue Star Cafe & Ice Cream Treats in Douglas, MI has 4.6 from 655 reviews, the largest review count among these entries.
Where can I get ice cream late in the evening in Saugatuck, MI?
Kilwins at 152 Butler St lists hours of 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday. Sweet Spot at 133 Butler St lists a 10 p.m. Saturday closing and a 9 p.m. closing on all other days.
Which shop offers a large flavor selection and other frozen treats?
Charlie’s Round The Corner at 132 Mason St in Saugatuck, MI offers more than 40 ice cream flavors, along with milkshakes and floats. Reviewers specifically mention sea monster ice cream, black raspberry truffle, lemon flavors, and raspberry sorbet.
Where can families have a meal and ice cream at the same stop?
Boardwalk Deli and Ice Cream at 311 Water St in Saugatuck, MI serves sandwiches, pizza, and ice cream, welcomes children, and has seating and a restroom. Blue Star Cafe & Ice Cream Treats at 141 Blue Star Hwy in Douglas, MI serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert, with a children’s menu, high chairs, and a restroom.
Which ice cream stops have outdoor seating and allow dogs outside?
Boardwalk Deli and Ice Cream at 311 Water St in Saugatuck, MI and Blue Star Cafe & Ice Cream Treats at 141 Blue Star Hwy in Douglas, MI both list outdoor seating and allow dogs outside. Both also list free street parking; Blue Star additionally has a free parking lot.

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