Cold Stone Creamery
“I like how they mix in the toppings. The toppings are really big because they’re homemade. They have really good variety.” – Brittany Mearim, nursing senior
Sitting on the edge of campus, Cold Stone’s ice cream is a popular guilty pleasure among students. If a college student’s wallet can spare an extra dollar for a tip, the workers break out in an ice-cream themed song to provide a little entertainment. Although Cold Stone may not be the cheapest ice cream around, many students said they think the variety and large sizes are worth the extra cost.
Dairy Store
“It’s really good ice cream on campus. It has more of a draw than a chain because it’s made at MSU.” – Andrea Raby, journalism senior
With two locations on campus, the Dairy Store is a convenient place for students to get ice cream. Although it’s known for it’s ice cream, the Dairy Store also makes a variety of cheeses that can be purchased alone, or on a homemade grilled cheese in the store.
Tasty Twist
“Tasty Twist is more about the memories I’ve had there over the years of living in E.L. than just about the ice cream. It’s always been like the late night hangout with friends ... it’s also one of the cheaper options and still delicious.” – Jane Sirigiri, Lyman Briggs freshman
Despite its slightly run-down outside appearance, students say Tasty Twist is a favorite. Famous for its variety of homemade soft serve, Tasty Twist lures students in with great tasting ice cream and low prices. To keep things fresh, the Twist has a new theme each week such as “strawberry” or “coconut” week to cater to a variety of tastes.
Tutti Frutti
“I like Tutti Frutti because their frozen yogurt flavors are unique, but still really good. I love that you can add whatever toppings you want, and it’s fun to create your own cup of froyo.” – Kelsie Harper, human development and family studies sophomore
If regular ice cream or frozen yogurt is too mainstream, head to Tutti Frutti on Grand River Avenue. Unlike most frozen yogurt places, Tutti Frutti differentiates itself with unusual flavors such as taro and soy almond, alongside staples like chocolate and vanilla. Many students said they enjoy the freedom to mix and match flavors and finish their masterpieces with a huge variety of toppings, ranging from brownie pieces to kiwi slices to gummy worms.
