Last updated October 4, 2026 · ranked from 2,901 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 7 ice cream shops in and around Canton, MI, led by JJ’s Custard Company - Canton, Juice Time & Papa Kanafa Canton - عصير تايم و بابا كنافة and Laguna soft serve and taiyaki. Together they have 2,901 Google reviews; Laguna soft serve and taiyaki has the highest Google rating on the list at 5.0. Every place on the list is in Canton, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
A 4.6-star Google rating from 181 reviews anchors JJ’s Custard Company - Canton’s first-place selection, alongside practical options for a quick dessert stop in Canton, MI. Located on Cherry Hill Road, the ice cream shop offers seating and coffee, with takeout, in-store pickup, and delivery available. Families and groups are welcome, and a free parking lot simplifies visits. Friday and Saturday hours extend to 11 p.m., making it an option for ice cream later in the evening.
Menu variety and a 4.6 Google rating from 472 reviews earn Juice Time & Papa Kanafa Canton its No. 3 spot. At 41814 Ford Rd in Canton, MI, the shop serves ice cream and shakes alongside smoothies, fresh juices, crepes, kunafa and Dubai chocolate strawberries. That range gives groups choices beyond a scoop, with seating and both counter and table service available. Listed Friday and Saturday hours extend to midnight, and one reviewer praised the welcoming atmosphere during a late-night visit.
Ice cream and shakes
Kunafa and crepes
Dine-in seating
“I went there this afternoon with my mom and sister. A man and a child were there, but there were no other customers in the store. The man did not greet us and stayed on a phone call the entire time. We waited in front of the register for…”
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Soft serve and taiyaki give Laguna soft serve and taiyaki its focus at 5924 Sheldon Rd in Canton, MI. The shop earns rank 4 with a 5-star Google rating from 26 reviews, a casual setting that welcomes children, and hours extending to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Its description introduces taiyaki as a Japanese street food made from waffle-like cake batter with sweet fillings. Takeout and a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking add practical reasons to stop in.
Build-your-own servings put Menchie's Frozen Yogurt at No. 5, with dozens of frozen yogurt flavors and toppings sold by weight. At 6427 N Canton Center Rd in Canton, MI, the self-serve setup lets customers choose their own combinations. One reviewer highlights rotating and seasonal flavors, plus fresh fruit and candy toppings. Its 4.5-star Google rating across 644 reviews adds to the case, while dine-in, takeout, delivery, and a wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating provide practical options for a visit.
Self-serve frozen yogurt
Rotating seasonal flavors
Fruit and candy toppings
“Today I overheard a manager calling one of the younger looking employees rude things … This is the side of this store they dont want u seeing …”
Handmade Ashta ice cream gives La Gelati Canton a specific focus that earns it the No. 6 spot in Canton, MI. The family-owned shop on Ford Road describes its signature ice cream as Grandma’s recipe, part of a made-from-scratch tradition passed down through generations. Its 4.5-star Google rating across 571 reviews adds support for its placement. Dine-in, takeout, and delivery offer several ways to order, while closing times of 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays make it an option for a late dessert.
Daily hours until midnight give Dairy Queen (Treat) a practical draw for late ice cream stops in Canton, MI. The shop at 266 N Canton Center Rd earns rank 9 with soft-serve ice cream, signature shakes, a low price tier, and a 4.2-star Google rating from 858 reviews. Drive-through service, takeout, and in-store pickup offer several ways to order, while dine-in seating accommodates those who want to stay. Wheelchair-accessible parking, an entrance, and a restroom add useful amenities.
Flavor variety and several ways to order earn Baskin-Robbins its No. 10 spot. At 41511 Ford Rd in Canton, MI, the shop offers ice cream, sundaes, cakes, drinks, and coffee, with a low listed price level. Customers can use the drive-through, pick up an order inside, dine in, or arrange delivery. The casual, quiet setting welcomes children and accommodates solo visits. Its Google rating is 3.6 out of 5 from 149 reviews.
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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 Canton 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.
Which ice cream shop in Canton, MI has the highest Google rating?
Laguna soft serve and taiyaki at 5924 Sheldon Rd has a 5.0 rating from 26 reviews. For comparison, Juice Time & Papa Kanafa has 4.6 from 472 reviews, and JJ’s Custard Company has 4.6 from 181 reviews.
Where can I get ice cream late at night in Canton, MI?
Dairy Queen (Treat) lists a midnight closing time every day. La Gelati Canton and JJ’s Custard Company close at 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Laguna soft serve and taiyaki closes at 10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday.
Where can I build my own frozen yogurt serving in Canton, MI?
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt at 6427 N Canton Center Rd offers self-serve frozen yogurt with dozens of flavors and toppings, sold by weight. It has dine-in, takeout, curbside pickup, and delivery, plus wheelchair-accessible seating and a restroom.
Which ice cream shops in Canton, MI offer a drive-through?
Dairy Queen (Treat) at 266 N Canton Center Rd and Baskin-Robbins at 41511 Ford Rd both offer drive-through service. Both also list delivery, in-store pickup, takeout, and dine-in service.
Where can I find handmade Ashta ice cream or custom cakes in Canton, MI?
La Gelati Canton at 42545 Ford Rd specializes in handmade Ashta ice cream using recipes passed down through generations. Carvel at 41990 Ford Rd is known for soft-serve ice cream and custom cakes, with takeout available. Baskin-Robbins at 41511 Ford Rd also offers cakes.
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