Every city needs a Captain Sundae. Been going here since I was a little tyke and every experience has been memorable! Packed with nostalgia, this parlor never fails to bring their A-stuff day in and day out. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu, and you DEFINITELY can't beat the value. Great portions for great prices. Parents, do your kids a favor and come here after a day at the beach. You won't regret it! read more

Captain Sundae - Raspberry Chip Cheesecake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Holland, Michigan

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After dinner, we stopped by Captain Sundae based on several local recommendations. I was craving ice cream, and this place really hit the spot. They have a lot of unique sundae options, which made it surprisingly difficult to choose. I ended up getting the Peanut Butter Shipwreck with vanilla ice cream, and it was delicious. The ice cream-to-topping ratio was perfect, and the combination of hot fudge and cold ice cream brought everything together really well. It was also very reasonably priced for the portion size. My only critique is that I expected it to be made with hard ice cream rather than soft serve. That said, the soft serve was still very good. It does melt pretty quickly, though, so don't wait too long before digging in. There's plenty of outdoor seating, and they even have a mini golf course in the back. The whole place has a fun, laid-back atmosphere and is a great spot to hang out with family and friends. Their soft serve cones also looked incredibly good and picture-worthy, so I'll definitely be trying one of those the next time I visit. read more

Captain Sundae - Peanut butter shipwreck - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Holland, Michigan

Best soft serve I've ever had!! Such a cute place to get ice cream and hangout or walk around. read more

Captain Sundae - Strawberry Twist & Chocolate Vanilla Twist - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Holland, Michigan

This ice cream stand is a must stop!! Amazing food, delish ice cream, and wonderful service!!

You can't visit Holland without a trip to Captain Sundae's. It's been an institution for decades. Captain Sundae not only has all the sundaes to choose from, but also they have various sizes, including a junior size. I really, really appreciate this option because sometimes I just want a smaller sweet treat. On one of my more recent visits, I ordered their cookie dough bomb, which--as advertised--has more edible cookie dough than ice cream. It's delightful, and I hope it's here to stay on the menu. read more

Great ice cream. Love the soft serve ice cream in the sundaes. Fast service and friendly employees. Very reasonable prices.

i love ice cream. especially soft serve . so i got a strawberry twist. the ladie forgot my order for about 30 mins . it wasnt busy to. but i ate it . the benches had about 20-30 ice cream spills . so dirty and disgusting. then once i got home i had the worst stomach ache. then i have EXPLOSIVE diarrhea. i couldnt make it to the toilet. thanks alot for a dirty rug and also my butthole had torn because of how explosive my diarrhea was. read more

Found this in my drafts... AMAZING STAFF!! Went through the drive thru and was immediately greeted with smiles. read more

Captain Sundae - Drive-thru girl at Captain Sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Holland, Michigan

A really good ice cream shop. My boyfriend had the signature Tommy turtle and I had the lighthouse sundae. We both really enjoyed what we had. We ended up going twice while in town. read more

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Yummy sundaes! Places to sit outside & indulge. I thought it was pretty reasonably priced considering the portion sizes.

Grabbed some deliciousness from here to have later on after dinner. My favorite ice cream while in the area on vacation! Couldn't care less about the famous people who had been here before though :P read more

When you have a craving for ice cream in west Michigan, head on over to this iconic Holland business. Captain Sundae opened in 1980 and quickly became a popular stop as people headed to the State Park at Ottawa Beach. On September 13, 2004, NBC's Today show and George W. Bush who was campaigning stopped by to sample the signature Sundae, the Tommy Turtle. You can read all about the historic visit on the side of the building. In 2005, Captain Sundae opened a second location in Zeeland, followed in 2006 by their Holland South location. In 2012 Mitt Romney visited Captain Sundae and ordered a Peanut Butter Shipwreck during a campaign tour stop and In 2016 Pirates Landing Mini Golf opened for even more family fun. During my visit I enjoyed the famous Tommy Turtle which they claim people have traveled from around the world to enjoy. I only traveled from Florida. I love the chocolate and caramel combination over pecans that makes up a turtle candy so add ice cream and turn it into sundae and it is that much better. At Captain Sundae they start with the best soft serve vanilla ice cream mix to which they add hot caramel and dark chocolate kept heated to 130 degrees in their pots. The sundae is then topped with buttered pecans, whipped cream, and a cherry. My sundae was creamy, sweet, and salty summertime perfection but if that doesn't appeal they have a number of other cones, sundaes, shakes, and slushes. No visit to Holland would be complete without a visit to the famous Captain Sundae. read more

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We loved that there was room for our RV so we could try this place. Man was it delicious!!!

Love it, friendly fairly quick waiting timeclean ,plenty of ice choices and friendly atmosphere

They do soft serve ice cream sundaes quick and varied! Location is everything, and this one is right on the route to Holland State Park (there's another one on the south side). Whether you're coming from or going to the beach your car won't resist the siren song that is Holland's favorite go-to for soft serve wonderment. They're famous for their "Tommy turtle" sundae: vanilla ice cream loaded with caramel, hot fudge, chopped salted pecans, whipped cream, and a cherry. The Tommy is my fave, but like other reviewers have noted, I ask to make mine with CHOCOLATE ice cream instead of vanilla. It's premium soft serve and super creamy. And the buttery pecans are salty and perfectly roasted (they remind me of the premium pecans from Peterson's, back when sixteen year-old me worked at an ice cream joint). They keep their crunch, too, as you plunge your spoon through the layers. It's a sublime blend of sweet, creamy, salty, buttery, and mmm. It's easy to get paralyzed by sundae choice here. Captain Sundae ain't named that way for nothing. If it's a possible permutation for the ingredients they have on hand you'll likely see a sign for it. Prices are ridiculously reasonable for the quantities you receive. In the thick of summer lines will get long, but the crew really know how to staff the shop and when to open additional order windows. PRO TIP: Most folks will queue up in the front. On busy days check whether the *side* windows are running. Lines are often shorter here. Two things signal spring in Holland, tulips and opening day at Captain Sundae. I'll be here as often as I can this season. Like I do every summer. read more

Captain Sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Holland, Michigan

I'm 78 years old and they served me the worst 'hotdog' of my life. They call it a Chicago style, but it had no tomato, no pickle , no celery salt, no fresh bun, and the hotdog was tough and dry, as if it had been on a hotdog roller for the last three or four days. I can't believe they would include something this bad on their menu! The owner should be ashamed! Terrible! Terrible! Terrible! It was so bad, I'd be afraid to eat something that came from the same building read more

Okay y'all... this is THE place to get your sweet tooth on in Holland! And not just from my opinion, but this is one popular place to go, apparently. I skimmed through Pinterest before my Michigan trip to see what places were worth stopping at, and Captain Sundae was everywhere. We made it an evening treat one night, and it was probably one of the places we talked about being one of our favorite. There are a few different locations, and this one has a giant pirate ship you can eat your ice cream in... Of course their most popular items are sundaes, but when it comes to frozen treat's they pretty much have it all. It was hard to choose one thing because it all sounded so good! I ended up trying the caramel apple sundae, and it was to die for. Now I can see why this place is so big in Holland. It's not just your ordinary ice cream shop - It offers so much more, and is a great summer hangout if you're in the area. read more

My new favorite ice cream spot in Holland! I got the Tommy Turtle, which they claim is their famous sundae, and let me tell you...IT WAS SO GOOD! The vanilla custard with hot fudge, hot caramel, buttered pecans, whipped cream, and cherry was seriously a killer combo!!! The employees were nice, and also so fast. Definitely stop here if you're in the area! Also had a sip of the slushie and a bite of the cookie dough sundae. Both delicious as well, but tommy turtle is my fav! read more

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If your looking for one of the best sundaes you ever had, this is the place to go! I was absolutely astonished by the vast selection of sundaes, they literally have anything and everything to satisfy anyone's sweet tooth, which is indicative of an establishment that celebrates their well honed craft on a daily basis. Now I have had the pleasure of tasting some of the best homemade ice cream out there and this ice cream currently sit on top of that list. Just take a minute to stand back, find your flavor and let them put together something you wont forget. Cheers! read more

Wow has this place stood the test of time! I used to come here every summer since '92. I'm really glad I was able to share this place with my gf, which is her first visit to Holland. We loved it so much, we came here two days in a row. I first had the Scallywag S'mores, which basically tasted like a s'mores filled ice cream in every bite. The second day I had Crow's nest, the almonds had the perfect toasted/crunch to them. It tasted like if an Almond Joy was an ice cream. Also, they have Non-dairy chocolate and vanilla ice cream!!! It's soy based, not many places have this. So if you are lactose, there is no excuse! What can I say, I love this place, I used to ride my bike here with my friends back on the days. I'm glad these new generation can enjoy the same vibe I get from Captain Sundae. A bunch stuff had been updated, from the mini golf, pirate ship, to the souvenir shop. The souvenir shop used be a nautical type gift shop. read more

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Delicious ice cream, perfect ratio of toppings. A neighborhood gem. Staff behind the counter were friendly and very efficient. Even with the wrap around lines we got our orders immediately. Will be back! read more

Some times you know a place is good when there's a line of 30-40 people waiting for ice cream. We stopped in the area on the way home from northern Michigan, drove by here after dinner, and knew we had to stop. This is a perfect place to finish off a sunny, hot beach day - lots of ice cream options. You have your typical sundaes, which is what they're known for it seems, "blizzards," normal cones, and even vegan, dairy-free ice cream for vegans/lactose customers. Don't be fooled by the line - it moves very quickly. The staff get your order and are done with the ice cream in seconds. Yes, seconds. Lol. We got two sundaes and a small ice cream cup for our pup. $10 even, which isn't bad at all. I got their famous Tommy Turtle. It's very much so a turtle in all ways - vanilla ice cream topped with caramel and chocolate sauces, candied pecans, whipped cream, and a cherry. It was very tasty. The portions are massive in my opinion, too. So if you aren't the hungriest, opt for one to start and go from there. Great place to stop for a sweet treat after a stop at nearby Holland State Park! read more

Captain Sundae - Tommy Turtle - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Holland, Michigan

We present to you... The one And only CAPTAIN SUNDAE! This famous ice cream shop is definitely a lakeshore favorite! And you can't visit @captainsundae with our trying one of their sundaes of course! Honorable mentions to: "The Lighthouse" (seen in the reel) -- Vanilla ice cream with strawberries, pineapple, peanuts, and hot fudge "The Beach Bum" -- Twist ice cream with cookie dough pieces, brownie pieces, hot fudge, and hot caramel Captain Sundae has three locations in Zeeland and Holland and pictured is the Zeeland location! This is THE PRIME spot to stop for an evening treat if you find yourself in the Zeeland area! Part of the experience is sitting in the wooden shop as you enjoy your ice cream! NOW if you've read this far, you get the treat of knowing one of Captain Sundae's best kept secrets... While they may be an ice cream shop, their chicken salad croissant is HEAVENLY read more

Captain Sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Holland, Michigan

It's a great little spot for food and ice cream! You sit outside this cute Shack to eat. The ice cream sundaes are excellent. Any of there treats are worth every penny. The servers will make any concoction you want. Real nice people work there. Well I think I need to go there now! read more

By far the best ice cream place in Holland. It's not really up for debate either. If you like ice cream then you're going to love this place. If you don't like ice cream then why are you reading this review? Here's a tip that not many people know about. What I do is take the sundae that I want and ask them to make it into a flurry. Trust me this is the way to go. Everybody has their own favorite Sunday, the most popular or most famous being the Tommy turtle. There are a lot of options here so it can be overwhelming. My advice is to just find the first one that catches your attention and order that. Another tip: the "mini" size here is actually the size of many other places "small". So unless you're thinking you're going to eat a ton of ice cream I suggest ordering the mini. read more

A family favorite when in Holland!! Always busy with lots of outdoor seating, and the lines move fairly quickly (impressively so for all the high school students running the place!). Sundaes and the twist cones are our favorites. read more

Captain Sundae - Sundae Menu - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Holland, Michigan

Do you like peanut butter Batman? These sundaes just need a little more ice cream with all the candy, fudge and toppings. Great little stop for ice cream. And they have a low sugar option. read more

Yum. Yum. YUM!! I love me so Captain Sundae. I used to live right down the road and would go at least once a week in the summer. On a hot sunny night, you can expect the line to be all the way to the road. So many different options. My favorite is the Beach Bum, captains Apple, and the cookie dough flurry. Be aware, getting out of the north side Captain sundae can be a big challenge. Douglas road can be brutal. So be very careful when pulling out! read more

I was here awhile ago and got a cone with superman, chocolate, and cake batter. It was very good.

I used to LOVE this place. But this last year the quality has gone way down. The ingredients are great, but they're all thrown lazily on the top leaving a huge chunk of plain ice cream. Not worth the money anymore. Compare the photos. The one with all the good stuff is an old photo. This happened so many times this year that I stopped going read more

Captain Sundae - How they used to look - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Holland, Michigan

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Wonderful service & great ice cream! The employees did such a great job remaining friendly throughout a rush!

Happy boys with their chocolate shakes. Even a simply order like a chocolate shake is amazing. It is a short 2 mile walk from the house so it's a good reward at the end. My go to order is the famous Tommy turtle sundae, but last time I noticed they now have edible cookie dough! I will definitely be trying that next. Can't go wrong with anything from here, all delicious. read more

Captain Sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Holland, Michigan

Do not miss this gem! Honestly nothing better than a visit to Captain Sundae on a hot day. I got the Captains Buoy and it was great - lots of toppings and a good value for the price. Lots of outdoor seating, shade, and restrooms too. read more

A Captain Sundae haiku for you: Cute, welcoming shack Tons of sundae creations A must do pit stop! read more

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Really fast service, we had all our ice cream even before I slid my card to pay for it. The ice cream and toppings were very good and fresh. There was plenty of outside seating on little benches and tables around the sides and back. read more

Captain Sundae - Sign - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Holland, Michigan

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Great food, price, and service! Even when it's busy, the staff handles everything efficiently!

Such a tiny spot but it's well known for a reason :) I strongly recommend the Tommy turtle if you like pecans They don't only have ice cream, they sell hotdogs and whatnot read more

Tourist trap. It's not bad. It's actually pretty good, but there are better places in Holland for ice cream, and the cost is similar or cheaper. read more

Amazing! I do not consume caffeine so get my turtle without hot fudge! Cannot wait for them to reopen! read more

This is a must try ice cream stand during the warmer months! My friends and I decided to take an impromptu trip to Michigan to enjoy the scenery and this ice cream stand was highly recommended. The ice cream stand itself isn't anything fancy but the line to get ice cream was long. The line stayed pretty long throughout the time were at the stand. Behind the ice cream stand they had a few picnic tables that provide ample sitting for small and large groups. The ice cream stand is located right next to a mini golf course. It was pretty cool because my friends had the option to enjoy our ice cream while playing mini golf or chilling at the tables. The ice cream itself was pretty tasty. My group ordered a variety of items and none of us were disappointed. I can't wait until my next visit! I'd definitely recommend stopping by to enjoy the deliciousness of Captain Sundae! read more