Last updated October 4, 2026 · ranked from 1,508 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 5 ice cream shops in and around Pontiac, MI, led by Leone's Frosty Treat, Snowball Ice Cream and Savvy Sliders. Together they have 1,508 Google reviews; La michoacana Mini has the highest Google rating on the list at 5.0. Every place on the list is in Pontiac, 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 384 reviews anchors Leone's Frosty Treat's first-place ranking, with 307 reviewers awarding five stars. This ice cream shop at 477 Auburn Ave in Pontiac, MI also sits in the lowest listed price category, and one reviewer describes loving it since childhood. It welcomes children and groups, with wheelchair-accessible parking and an accessible entrance. Open daily from 1–7 p.m., Leone's is a takeout stop rather than a dine-in destination; bring cash.
A 4.4-star Google rating from 202 reviews, including 141 five-star ratings, helps earn Snowball Ice Cream the No. 2 spot. At 615 Orchard Lake Rd in Pontiac, MI, the shop pairs its lowest listed price tier with a casual setting suited to quick stops, solo visits and groups with children. Daily hours of 1–8 p.m. make scheduling straightforward, and takeout is available. Wheelchair-accessible parking and an accessible entrance add practical reasons to visit.
Lowest price tier
Daily afternoon hours
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
“Extremely rude and half of their menu is never in stock. How are you gonna name the place snowball and then never actually serve shaved ice? Not a place you should support.”
Late hours and drive-through service distinguish Savvy Sliders at 1 W Walton Blvd in Pontiac, MI. Its No. 3 placement draws on a 4.1-star Google rating from 803 reviews, with shakes and custard shakes appearing among customer review topics. Posted hours run until 2 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 p.m. Sunday. Counter seating, takeout, and delivery offer several ways to visit or order, while sliders and fried chicken fingers provide options alongside dessert.
Custard shake mentions
Drive-through service
Late posted hours
“Steven was the best , great customer service and great good”
Inside Birrieria el Zacatecano at 260 Walton Blvd. in Pontiac, MI, La michoacana Mini earns fourth place with its paleta selection and positive dessert feedback. One reviewer praised both the mangoñada and Fresa con crèma, noting plenty of paleta choices to explore. The Michoacana paletería and nevería holds a 5-star Google rating from three reviews. Its casual, child-friendly setting and takeout option make it a practical stop, with hours extending to at least 9 p.m. every day.
Paleta selection
Takeout available
Open until nine
“Good desserts, we had the mangoñada and Fresa con crèma and they were both good. Tons of choices for paletas and a lot of the stuff you can find at la michoacana, will be back to try more stuff.”
A broad ice cream selection and several ways to order earn Baskin-Robbins the No. 5 spot. At 600 S Opdyke Rd in Pontiac, MI, this chain location offers ice cream flavors, sundaes, cakes and drinks in the lowest listed price tier. Drive-through service, takeout, delivery and in-store pickup make it useful for collecting treats rather than sitting down; dine-in service is not offered. Listed hours run from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, and its Google rating is 3.6 from 116 reviews.
Ice cream sundaes
Drive-through available
Lowest price tier
“Terrible place to go!! Its 7:35pm on Mon June 15th 2026 they close at 8pm which idk why a ice cream place would close at 8pm during summer DQ open until 11pm so I dont understand why they're closed at 7:35pm what lazy staff they were bei…”
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 Pontiac 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 spots in Pontiac, MI have the highest Google ratings?
La michoacana Mini has a 5.0 rating from three reviews. Leone’s Frosty Treat has 4.6 from 384 reviews, and Snowball Ice Cream has 4.4 from 202. Nearby in Auburn Hills, Twist ’N Dip has 4.7 from 725 reviews.
Where can I get a frozen treat later in the evening?
La michoacana Mini in Pontiac, MI closes at 9 p.m. most days and 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. Savvy Sliders, whose review topics include shakes and custard shakes, lists hours until 2 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 p.m. Sunday. Twist ’N Dip in Auburn Hills closes at 11 p.m. daily.
Which shop requires cash, and which accept cards?
Leone’s Frosty Treat in Pontiac, MI is cash-only. Snowball Ice Cream and Baskin-Robbins accept credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. La michoacana Mini accepts credit and debit cards.
Where can I find dairy-free frozen treats near Pontiac, MI?
Twist ’N Dip at 3470 Auburn Rd in Auburn Hills explicitly lists dairy-free Dole whip. It also serves soft serve, hand-scooped ice cream, frozen yogurt, and popsicles, including house-made options.
Which places offer drive-through service or delivery in Pontiac, MI?
Baskin-Robbins at 600 S Opdyke Rd offers a drive-through, delivery, in-store pickup, and takeout. Savvy Sliders at 1 W Walton Blvd also offers drive-through service and delivery, including no-contact delivery. Leone’s Frosty Treat, Snowball Ice Cream, and La michoacana Mini offer takeout but not delivery.
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