Blank Slate Creamery

I would live in this ice cream store if I could. Every single time. The ice cream never misses. Each flavor is rich and tastes so fresh. It’s almost like they use real ingredients instead of food flavorings (which they do)! Seriously some of the most epic ice cream. The line usually moves super fast and you even get to try as many flavors as you want. The flights are awesome because you get a scoop of 4 different flavors for $11. The chocolate-dipped waffle cones are also next level and you can get up to 3 scoops in it. My fav flavors are: mint chip, lavender honey, basil, Madagascar vanilla, mango sorbet, cookie butter, and peanut butter fluff. But seriously just go for yourself and try whatever tickles your fancy. This might be some of the best ice cream out there.

Blank Slate is a super cool place with really cool flavors! The building itself is a little small so it can get really busy but it’s really solid ice cream! The downside is that it can be a bit pricey, but overall, it’s a really solid place and has really good ice cream!

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.

The basil with lemon olive drizzle was interesting. Never had ice cream taste like that before. Hard to find parking nearby, can try street parking or garage parking. Expect small queues

We had an urge for late night ice cream and this place has lines spilling out the front door. Wherever there is a line, join it! We had the flight with 4 flavors. They were all good but the daily special Lavendar and Lemon stole the show. Absolutely unique.

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.

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.

Stopped by this local ice cream shop recently while out with friends. The place had a cozy vibe and a decent selection of flavors — some classic, some more unique. The staff was friendly and patient while we sampled a few options before deciding. The ice cream itself was rich and creamy, though a couple of flavors were a bit too sweet for my taste. Prices were about what you’d expect for a specialty shop, maybe a little on the higher side, but the quality matched up. Overall, a nice spot for a treat if you’re in the area and want something a little different from the usual chain options.

Great ice cream shop with original flavors. Service was fast. There's a few indoor and outdoor seats, but parking space is pretty limited. - Cranberry cream: 10/10 (my fav out of the flavors we got! Loved the tartness from the cranberry) - Basil: 9/10 (creamy basil flavor. Kinda wished it was in the form of a sherbet though) - Lavender lemon honey: 9/10 (interesting ice cream that's a tad on the sweeter side. The lavender is good, but it could taste a bit perfumey) - Brown butter cookie dough: 10/10 (yummy cookie dough ice cream with strong brown butter flavor!)

I loved the smell my nose caught as i entered this place. I tasted couple varitey like lavendar honey, vienamese cinnamon and silk... But ended up taking my usual chocolate based flavours like brownie fudge n cookie cream. Overall nice place... there r some inside sittings as well. Server was fundoo too.

We came on a Sunday afternoon and thankfully didn't have too long of a line. I was able to sample some flavors and that was helpful for deciding what to order! I went with the S'mores flavor and it was delicious! Got it in a cup (less of a mess). We ate outside in the nice weather.

absolutely love this ice cream place in downtown Ann Arbor! The service was incredibly quick considering how popular this location is and staff were very friendly. The ice cream flavors are so unique and perfectly curated here. I ordered the lemon lavender ice cream with the waffle cone and it was amazing! Definitely not a place to miss when visiting Ann Arbor.

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.

Innovative flavors Fast service Manageable line Parking might be tough Ice cream tastes fresh

First time visit Outdoor tables Limited parking Lots of choices Friendly service Great ice cream

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!

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

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.

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!

Love the different flavors, the variety makes it a great place to revisit. Ordering pints online works well, and it's awesome that you get free waffle cones with each pint. No complaints, I go here often.

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!

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.

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.

Service was quick, allowed you to sample as many flavors as you would like and the ice cream absolutely delicious.

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

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!

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!

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!

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 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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

Best ice cream I've ever had. I wish they had locations in my state!! Visited Ann Arbor for a week and this place was absolutely delicious. Love that you can do ice cream flights, too. Fun and exciting flavors, and classic flavors as well. Highly recommend.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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!

Was met by friendly staff who introduced me to the unique flavors and help me choose an ice cream made for me. Loved the texture and flavors of the ice cream. Very unique indeed

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.

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.

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 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!

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.

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!!

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.

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!

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.)