Blank Slate Creamery

Pretty good ice cream. They have typical flavors but also unique ones. Very popular spot. Not too much seating but that’s okay because people are always cycling through the seats. The ice cream tasted nice. I got the toasted coconut and the salty caramel coffee flavors. Two scoops was a lot of ice cream for one person. But yeah overall a really good ice cream spot.

I ordered the brown butter cookie dough, not only because it looked good but I was told that it’s one of their more popular flavors. I did enjoy it, definitely rich in flavor. Could use more cookie dough chunks and less chocolate chips in terms of ratios however, I understand that’s probably the appeal to most consumers or younger crowd. They are open late in comparison to other sweets shops so I really appreciate that and they had generally polite and easygoing staff. Will be back to try more flavors soon.

I've been a customer since they first opened. Everything is made in-house and I've enjoyed every flavor that I've tried! If there is a line, it moves fairly quickly. The flavor advisors are courteous, helpful, and professional. For those that are indecisive like myself, they offer flights so you can choose 4 flavors. They also have non-dairy sorbets available as well.

Seasonal selections and great service make Blank Slate Creamery a prime location for everyone in town. While there may be a line, it generally moves fast and is worth the wait. I got a scoop of basil ice cream and blackberry riesling sorbet and WOW! They were amazing.

Stopped here for dessert after dinner on 5/10 and it was really good! There was a line around the corner but it moved quickly. This ice cream shop has so many unique flavors available, I wasn’t able to choose lol they offer an ice cream flight which allows 4 flavors. The Vietnamese cinnamon and London fog were my favorites. Would definitely back to try more!

This place is absolutely delightful. The ice cream was incredibly creamy, rich, and full of flavor. Every spoonful was a treat. The staff were some of the friendliest I have ever met, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere from the moment we arrived. I ordered a single scoop, but it was enormous. It felt more like a generous double. The waffle cone was a little thick, but it was so fresh and crisp that it added a satisfying texture. What really impressed me was how the ice cream was packed all the way to the very bottom of the cone. There was no empty space, just pure deliciousness from top to bottom. The selection of flavors was fantastic, and I appreciated that they offered non dairy options as well. We were lucky to walk in without a wait, but it was no surprise to see a line forming shortly after we got there. This spot clearly has a strong following. In short, this place is the bees knees. It was an amazing experience and absolutely worth the price. Oh, I forgot to mention, I tried five flavors and fell in love with the cake batter one. 😋

Best ice cream in Ann Arbor! And so much variety. Definitely worth standing in line for.

Absolutely fantastic ice cream and cones. The last ice cream shop that was this good was in Atlanta, GA for us. I have subscribed to the email newsletter for updates on new flavors because it’s THAT good. The quality is unmatched compared to the grocery store there’s no comparison! They make a great salted caramel blondie which is my favorite B&J flavor, but this one is honestly better. They make great baked goods that they incorporate. The blueberry cheesecake is excellent. The birthday ice cream they did for 4th of July is the quintessential perfect kids bday flavor and I’m almost 36 and it’s my favorite flavor so far. I even liked the coconut chocolate flake flavor that’s non dairy which is high praise because most non dairy is not much fun. Think a frozen mounds bar flavor. I could keep rambling on but all that is to say this place delivers, and also literally through DoorDash. Nothing beats delivery pints with waffle cones. *pro tip: if your cone gets soft the next day throw it in the air fryer at 350 degrees for two minutes and it’ll get hot and soft but then will crisp when it cools. Perfect. I love this place

We came in with my toddler who has a peanut allergy and were blown away by the level of care and attention they gave to her special needs. Having a business take food allergies so seriously honestly made me tear up a little. Thank you for being so great. My daughter got to have her ice cream and we didn't have to worry. Also, the lavender honey was the best ice cream I have EVER had. This place is absolutely amazing! We will be back!

On our way to Ann Arbor my hubby tells me that Blank Slate is one of the best ice cream shops in the country. He just read it in an article. Since we were going to be there anyway, we stopped by to try it out. I sampled some of their flavors and they were all very good. I settled on the one scoop $5.50 split for $0.75 more. I got the balsamic strawberry and lavender lemon honey. They were both yummy, but the lavender lemon honey hit the spot. The hubby got two scoops $7.25 of the Vietnamese cinnamon. His friend got two scoops of the chocolate fudge brownie. They serve their ice cream in a waffle cone that's made in house or in a paper cup. It was hard to find parking. They have five spaces in front of the shop. We drove around the block and luckily somebody left and we took that space. They were busy. The lines were long, but it went down fast. The workers are efficient.

An Ann Arbor institution! My favorite things about Blank Slate include: - long list of delicious, inventive (and classic) flavors - high quality ice cream! - fun collaborations with other local businesses on specialty flavors! - ice cream FLIGHTS, enough said My favorite classic flavors are probably the Strawberry Balsamic, Basil, Madagascar Vanilla, Honey Lavender... yum. They kicked off regular season hours again last week with a fun promo - $10 for four scoops of ice cream in a BYO-Stanley (or any large water bottle). Creative way to bring people in on a cold, January evening!

Delicious!! Great array of different flavors and fast service makes the price worth it!

The Vanilla Caramel Blondie is unreal. The vanilla base is rich and super creamy, not overly sweet. The caramel swirl is buttery and deep, and the blondie chunks are soft, chewy, and loaded with brown sugar flavor. Every bite hits different. If you're torn between classic and indulgent, this is the best of both. Blank Slate nailed it.

Cute little shop that smells like fresh waffle cones. Busy shop but the service is quick and the line moves fast. Great variety of interesting flavors. Chocolate fudge brownie flavor was really good

Super yummy! I got the blackberry Riesling sorbet and it was delicious. The staff were really nice and it has a great vibe. Good outdoor seating too!

While, I was in Ann Arbor for one of my company retreats, everyone kept talking about this place. The wife and I decided to stop by and give it a shot. The place is small, but welcoming. As a typical in most Ann Arbor spots, the staff was very friendly. The ice cream itself was fantastic. Great variety of flavors. We got a flight of ice cream with a whole bunch of different little experiences. One of them was even spicy. Very good ice cream.

Blank Slate is a very yummy, quaint icecream shop located in Ann Arbor downtown. We arrived on Sunday afternoon to a short line outside, that thankfully moves quickly. Icecream workers were sweet. I looooved the peanut butter cookies&cream and the juniper tropica. Both were flavorful and creamy. Highly recommend.

Fantastic ice cream spot in the heart of Ann Arbor--definitely stop by Blank Slate! We went on a Sunday evening with no wait. There's a huge variety of flavors, and you can sample as many as you like! Indoor and outdoor seating is available. I got a 1 scoop with half Vanilla Caramel Blondie and half Brown Butter Cookie Dough. Both were great, but the cookie dough was my favorite! TL;DR: Delicious ice cream and great flavor selection! Can get 1 scoop with 2 flavors!

Really excellent ice cream with a wide variety of flavors including some really original ones like balsamic strawberry, maple rosemary, basil, etc. All of their flavors that I've tried have been very true to their names but well balanced and not overwhelming. Prices are a bit high for AA but not unreasonable for craft ice cream. The flight is a good deal if you want to try multiple flavors ($10 for 4). They are fairly generous with samples though if you want a little bite of something before you commit. Cute shop, plenty of outdoor seating, nice employees. Sometimes a line but they get through it pretty quickly. Overall an AA gem! Really like this spot

The ice cream was delicious! We love to end a Friday night with something sweet! Service was great; we tried a few flavors before making a selection. Super hard to pick from as they were all so tasty. Love wild flavors! Ambiance was cute!

Every time I visit Ann Arbor, a trip here is basically a requirement. Their ice cream and waffle cones are soooo good! My husband who normally only likes vanilla was very very happy with their "go Blue! Berry". You can sample any of the ice creams which is nice because they have some really unique ones. It was a little noisy and got busy when we arrived so I felt a little pressure to choose quickly (pressure from myself, not the workers or customers). You can step out of line if you want more time to look through the choices (since they do change). The workers were very nice and kind. Gender neutral bathrooms. Places to sit inside and outside. Absolutely delicious!

Came back on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't crazy packed like last time (line was out the door). The service was on point as usual and flavors are always great. My go to is the blueberry pancake, has real blueberries and the ice cream is really rich. I tried my wife's cookies and cream and that might be my new go to! It's a littler different than other places in a good way!

I don't understand the hype. Handles ice cream is way better and cheaper. $11 for a flight.

Great portions and amazing flavor selection! An Ann Arbor must visit. Would highly recommend for anyone in the area. High quality ice cream

Our first time going to Blanket Slate. It was HOT and we needed ice cream. Mary was helping us and she was so sweet and knowledgeable on all the flavors. She let us sample a few and we got our scoops in waffle cones! The ice cream and service were top notch. Highly recommend and we will be back!!

Very tasty ice cream and you can tell by the line out the door! Don't be intimidated, it moves fast. There is some seating inside, but not much and it's typically occupied. They have 3-4 non-dairy options that rotate, I believe, but I don't think they are all vegan, so double check. Very tasty options!

The best ice cream in Ann Arbor. Periodt. I'm always blown away by the flavors they have and how delicious it is. Their space is in such a great spot in Ann Arbor that during the summer you'll find a line out the front! You can the any flavor before deciding and take pints home too. My favorite flavor is their balsamic strawberry. The best!

I finally made it here! The perfect treat for Memorial Day. Believe the hype! Great flavors and a fair list of vegan options. I got a split scoop of midnight chocolate sorbet and oatmilk cream pie. Both were fab. The midnight was smooth chocolate without being overly sweet, and the cream pie has chunks of oatmeal cookie for great texture. I tried my friend's sun butter chip and it was equally delicious. I'll return many times this summer.

Best place to get ice cream in Ann Arbor! Flavor choices are unique and some classics too! Choose an ice cream flight or share a scoop with someone and split the flavor for the "Split Scoop" this place can get busy and the line can be long but don't let that deter you! Line goes swiftly and staff is so friendly and help move things along so efficiently! Eat inside or out, plenty of space for both!

Blank Slate seemed to be celebrating their ten year anniversary with a yummy looking sundae. This place has been on our food bucket list for a very long time, but after watching it highlighted on Good Morning America, we finally made it over here for a try. I am not sure why we waited so long, but it was worth the visit. It was really delicious here. It is a cute store front with a very steady stream of customers, so you know it is much beloved in the neighborhood. The people working here were very friendly and eager to provided samples of all of their flavors. I had to try their Good Morning American coffee cherry flavor, so good, but I settled on their popular brown butter cookie dough and cherry crumble. (or cobbler, I do not quite remember which, but it was beyond delicious). We also tried their banana muffin, blueberry pancake, peanut butter cookie dough, chocolate peanut butter, and raspberry sorbet. All of the flavors were fantastic. And the sorbet was so refreshing. I liked that they had waffle bowls. I love a cone, but a waffle that fits in the cup is even better. I loved all of their creative flavors, and they claim to use good ingredients in their products which means we can all eat here. I liked the vegan options. I would love to try their sundaes and their cookie ice cream sandwiches. I like how you can get a split scoop with two smaller scoops because even though I want two scoops of ice cream, I only need one scoop. There is a lot of paid parking and a small lot to park there. I will be back to try more.

The best ice cream in Ann Arbor! An absolute must try! They have so many different flavors to choose from and each one is delicious. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. There's usually a line because this place is that good but it goes by quickly. Limited seating indoors but there are more tables outside. I love this spot and I always make sure to go whenever I'm in Ann Arbor!

My favorite local creamery, I'm such a picky (and typically basic ice cream girlie - like butter pecan every time) but here I will actually get all kinds of different flavors! For example, lavender honey, basil, blondie Carmel, Vietnamese cinnamon, idk you name it! And if you can't make up your mind you can do an ice cream flight Don't let the like scare you, it always goes super fast but when you are in there they don't rush you! Go here you won't regret it!

This was my first time trying Blank Slate and I was not disappointed! It's now one of my favorite ice cream shops. They offer an array of unique and classic flavors but I got 1 scoop of the Wolverine Tracks in a chocolate dipped waffle cone and the portion was HUGE. I tried different samples and the workers were very kind! There will also be a line but it moves fast. Try it out!

If you like coffee with amaretto or almond flavor, do yourself a favor and try the almond biscotti Café flavor. Delicious!! You can order online and skip the line to pick up what you already paid for at the assigned time. Parking is half of what deters me from coming here, but on Sundays, it's easier with some of the nearby lots with their gates up. It gets very crowded with a long line on nights in the spring and summer. But it's a fun place to socialize if you're waiting with a friend. Some people are not fans of their ice cream bc they feel it is too sweet. I don't have an issue with it, but I tend to towards the sweet tooth. They also have a lot of creative and excellent nondairy flavors such as sunbutter cinnamon and midnight chocolate sorbet. I have also enjoyed the garden mint, and I recommend that if you like mint chocolate chip with a strong mint flavor.

When I first discovered Blank Slate I was thrilled to find an ice cream place that had dairy free, gluten free ice cream that wasn't limited to fruity sorbets (no thanks). At first the flavors were interesting (coconut balsamic strawberry, Thai iced tea, matcha, pumpkin, peppermint bark, sunbutter cinnamon, to name a few). But now all I find is fruity sorbets or chocolate or something with chocolate in it, like the coconut stracciatella. So. Boring. It doesn't even have coconut flavor, it's just coconut milk based, so basically tastes like vanilla and chocolate. I don't know what happened to the more interesting flavors but they haven't had any in so long that I've given up and gone back to making my own at home. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted. On a side note the service was always great!

Amazing ice cream. Open late, quick service, and good vibes all around. There's so much variety in the number of flavors and every single one I've tried has been excellent. I would highly recommend this place.

It's not every day I come across an ice cream shop that has earl gray flavor on the menu so when I saw that Blank slate creamery had it I had to try it. Overall the flavor was good but not a very strong bergamot flavor as I had hoped. However other samples flavors that I had wish I got instead were basil and lavender honey. Both of those flavors were delicious! There's also plenty of seating both inside and outside and a parking lot so it was easy to get to. Overall the quality and the value of the ice cream was excellent and I would definitely come back on my next visit.

Ice cream is great. I ordered 5 pints and received only 3, refund issued. Also I received confirmation that the order is ready, yet had to wait to have the order fulfilled. I ordered pints of: Caramel Coffee GF Vanilla Caramel Blondie Chocolate Fudge Brownie The complimentary scones were awesome as well. Will definitely try again.

Although prices have definitely increased over the years I still love the flavors blank slate has to offer. Got my favorite winter flavor "snowball" recently and it was so delicious! Waffle cone is a must!!

best sorbet I've ever had!! I wish I could try every flavor from here. when heading to ann arbor this place is a MUST.

I was craving something sweet after our dinner at Of Rice and Men recently, so we walked over to Blank Slate Creamery for ice cream. It was around 8 pm on a weekday and there was a bit of a line, but it moved quickly and gave us enough time to browse the menu posted outside. They have a lot of very unique flavors, so it was tough to choose - luckily they offer a flight of four choices! Nate and I each picked two - I got the peach on the cob and banana pudding, and he chose the bourbon turtle and roasted pistachio. You can get your ice cream in a cup, waffle cone or waffle bowl, as a shake or a float, and even pints to take home. The employees were efficient and quick. There are several tables outside to enjoy your treats. The ice cream was all creamy and delicious, and the flavors were unique and tasty! My favorite was the roasted pistachio. It was full of flavor and a little less sweet than some of the others. I was most excited about the peach on the cob, which was a little more subtle than I was expecting, but still good. The banana pudding had whole mini vanilla cookies in it, which I didn't love, but the flavor was great. The bourbon turtle was decadent with lots of great bourbon flavor. If I lived in town, I'd definitely make this my go-to spot, as you could come back every day of the week and try a different flavor!

Blank Slate is a super popular ice cream spot in downtown Ann Arbor. The experience of going here is fun: the chalkboards are very cute, and the whole stop smells like waffle cones. The ice cream itself is just OK. It's nice that they do flights so you can try several different flavors, but the flavors are relatively conventional and not very strong. Their ice cream is also quite sweet. Parking is difficult, and lines are usually quite long. I prefer the ice cream at Go! in Ypsilanti, and the flavors of the gelato at El Harissa.

amazing ice cream and good customer services! pricy but worth it. I ordered the blueberry muffin and lemon meringue!

This was recommended to me by a local. Really good ice cream with interesting flavors. I got the brown butter cookie dough and my partner got the chocolate churro and a scoop of chocolate diablo. Staff was efficient and let us try flavors. Plenty of seating outside and a few inside. We parked a block away and walked to it. Not much parking by it. Fairly affordable.

I love to be overwhelmed by the number of flavors at an ice cream shop, especially when they get some unique flavors in there! They have all the classics but then my favorite got an upgrade, so that's what I got. I may have mentioned I don't do green mint, well this place has fresh garden mint chip. Swooooon! So fresh and herbal. Got it with the bittersweet chocolate. Perfect combo! I wish I had tried the fresh basil. Next time Blank Slate!

I'd thought that stopping at this place in a college town after graduation would result in it being uncrowded, but I was greeted by a line out the door. Fortunately, the line ran smoothly and my wait was not crazy. And it was certainly worth it. Spoiled for choices among creative local flavors, I tried a seasonal berry flavor in addition to my usual mint chip. The cone was a fairly neutral flavor but freshly browned enough to offer a contrast to the ice cream. The cream was oh so smooth and full flavored, with an explosion of blackberry to start, and a lasting sense of herbal coolness from my mint to finish. The double scoop I got was colossal; I saw they offered three scoops or a flight of four, but I would not recommend it unless you have someone else to share it with. They did have some non-dairy creams as well. I can't ask for much more from my dessert.

The matcha is excellent!! As always blank slate continues to create great flavor combos.

Best ice cream I have ever had in my life, that's not a short time either lol also a must try is the ice cream sandwich, like a brownie sandwich, just fantastic. Just go try it for yourself, will not regret it!

Another solid stop for icecream downtown. Came after opening day football, victory party and felt the need for icecream after too many adult drinks, LOL. Busy right up to closing, interesting flavors but not yet close to Salt'N Straw

Unique ice cream, interesting flavors, nice staff. (Not their fault, but still stinks: Customer allowed to smoke pipe at tables where other customers are sitting? I am thirty feet away and can smell it. Is this even legal? It absolutely would not be in my home state. Extremely rude. Guy just left his lighter on the table for someone else to pick up...classy.)

Searching for fairy doors on a hot day and decided to cool down with some ice cream. Walked in as they opened and there was no line and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. I tried at least 3 different flavors before finally choosing my flavor of choice. I found out afterward that they do flights of ice cream for those that struggle to choose between basil, lavender honey, strawberry goat cheese or any of their other rich and fun flavors. A bonus is that while there I discovered a fairy door nearby.

Best ice cream in AA! Their flavors are unique and so so good. My favorites are brown butter cookie dough and blueberry pancake. They have freshly made waffle cones that you have to try. They offer split scoops which is nice way to try more flavors. The shop is small and gets crowded easily with long lines. There are very few parking spots right in front of the shop. Otherwise lot of metered parking around.

I visited the Blank Slate Creamery on Wednesday, 5/17/23, around 4 PM. I decided to order the Cookies & Cream milkshake. The quality of the ice cream was to die for and it made the milkshake taste so delicious! I liked the thickness of the shake, too. The staff members were very sweet and friendly. I would recommend coming here for tasty milkshakes or ice cream scoops.

A very popular gourmet unique ice cream shop. Looking for quality ice cream in Ann Arbor? This is the go-to place for all (especially UM students). If you come at night, you're most likely going to be met with a line of students waiting to indulge themselves on their wonderfully homemade waffle cones and interesting flavors of ice cream. They have a long list of unique ice cream flavors, non-dairy as well. I personally enjoyed the lemon bar and roasted butter pecan. The lemon bar was amazing. Very delightful and not too rich of lemon - just the right amount of tart. The roasted butter pecan was also rich and not too sweet. I liked the bits of pecan. The waffle cone was the best waffle cone I've had so far. To me, ice cream if it's not soft serve is supposed to be HARD. This was just barely hard ice cream. It started to melt pretty quickly even though it was chilly out. They have a small parking lot in front of the shop for about 5 vehicles as well. Being from NYC, $5.25 for a single scoop isn't unheard of but it's obviously still a high price to pay for a single scoop of ice cream.

Very interesting flavors, but I think we just chose the wrong ones. I wanted to try the interesting ones but I think the overall opinion was that they were way too sweet. The London Fog and Oat Milk Cream Pie were especially way too sweet in my opinion, but the flavor was definitely there! They tasted like what they're supposed to, but I would have appreciated less sweetness. The lavender lemon honey also tasted super strongly of lavender. I know what you're thinking; why did you choose these flavors when they let you sample it? I know, I think we goofed too. But in my defense, I sampled the lavender lemon honey first and the flavor was so strong and overwhelming that I could barely taste the London Fog one and just assumed it was fine. Same thing happened with the oat milk cream pie flavor. And we got the lavender lemon honey flavor because a friend liked it. Honestly, the only flavor I enjoyed that we got was the basil one. It sounds weird, but it was really good! Very refreshing. Overall, I think this place definitely has potential and is clearly very popular. I would just say sample as much as you can before you make your decision, and bring some water to clear your palette if possible after each sample because some of these flavors will for sure overwhelm your taste buds and render them too saturated to taste the next sample. However, I think the best thing about this place is their ice cream flight! 4 flavors for only around $10 if I remember correctly. You can't beat that!

on our midwest road trip, we have been trying the "best ice cream" in each city. blank slate creamery seemed to be a top choice in ann arbor. best ice cream i tried in michigan, pennsylvania, and ohio (i think it is very comparable to jeni's and salt & straw for flavor creativity and quality). nice interior and some indoor seats. free parking lot. provides samples and service was friendly. pricing: triple for $7.75 (fairly average, little pricey but worth it to get a triple or double and share vs. $5.25 for a single) flavor variety: there are a lot of flavors to choose from on their menu, from ice cream to sundaes. they accommodate dietary restrictions as i saw a few non-dairy and gluten free flavors. flavor uniqueness: my favorite part. i thought blank slate had really original flavors (aka ones you can't buy at a grocery store) which is what i look for when eating ice cream at a shop. as mentioned, it's kind of like jeni's and salt & straw in this category which i was satisfied with. // flavors // lavender lemon honey: one of the better lavender flavors i've tried. the main flavor is definitely lavender versus the lemon but the honey gives it sweetness. basil peach swirl: an unexpected delight. i was hesitant to try a basil ice cream but actually it works with the peach really well. this was my mom's favorite. chocolate diablo: bittersweet chocolate with a kick (cayenne and cinnamon). i enjoyed how it was bittersweet dark chocolate and you definitely get that cayenne spice after taste. other flavors i sampled: chocolate churro: tasted like normal milk chocolate to me so i didn't choose. churro flavor was more subtle. vietnamese cinnamon: not to be mistaken with vietnamese coffee, this was a creamy cinnamon flavor. it was pretty good. brown butter cookie dough: i couldn't taste the brown butter too much but it was a pretty good cookie dough ice cream. ultimately, loved the original flavors and wish i had a location near me in CA. would recommend!

Despite a big crowd, there, their service was very quick and friendly. And the extensive list of ice cream flavors was awesome. My husband ordered two scoops -- the coffee and a banana cream. I ordered two as well, the fresh basil and pistachio. All of them were delicious and creamy and perfect. Not overly flavored either or too sugary, which we like. Will definitely come back and try this place again because there are so many different flavors, and add new ones all the time.