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Such a cute spot to stop for a cold sweet treat. If there's a line, don't worry, it seems to move…read morefast. We stopped here while visiting Notre Dame. The line was out the door, but we had our scoops in less than 10 minutes. It's a great spot! Reasonably priced and the ice cream was delish! They seem to cater to dietary restrictions. Everything is labeled and they even have "safe" scoops which are prescooped to avoid any cross contamination allergens. If you have the time and desire for a sweet treat, check them out.

Just a quick review of my experience - Murphy's is a popular ice cream shop near the Notre Dame…read morecampus in South Bend and there is a reason it is so popular! The ice cream and the vibes are so cool! The vibes are very cozy and the staff are hard workers. You can also sample some of their ice cream, many of which have very creative names! (See my picture of the bourbon ice cream, "Exhausted Parent"). There are three sizes you can get, generally 1, 2, or 3 scoops. The "small" is 2 scoops and cost a little over $5. I got myself the small as a post dinner dessert with my boyfriend and some of our friends on a crisp April day in 2026. One scoop was the oatmeal cookie chocolate chip, one of the best ice creams I have had in a while, and the other scoop was called Fat Elvis, also pretty good, although it could have had more texture. They rotate their flavors sort of regularly so maybe next time I visit, I'll find a new favorite! As for now, the oatmeal cookie chocolate chip is my favorite flavor here. Yum!

Iced latte java

Oreo ice cream with sugar cone.

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Exhausted parent

Caruso's Candy & Soda Shop

4.8(24 reviews)

13.9 mi

This is another great find in downtown Dowagiac. There is so much historic charm and nostalgia…read moreinside Caruso's. The soda fountain, candy cases, counter, booths, etc. are museum quality. My favorite treat at Caruso's is the homemade chocolates, especially the ones with nuts. I have also enjoyed lunch there. Julie, the owner, and all the associates provide great service. I always treat myself to a visit to Caruso's when in Dowagiac. It is a great store to explore as is much of downtown Dowagiac.

Neat little spot in the downtown area. Had some chocolate coconut clusters, chocolate raisin…read moreclusters. Some caramel squares as well. Everyone enjoyed their little snack. Staff was prompt to assist with orders. Very kind and professional staff!

Caruso's. (keepsmilingphoto.com)

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Ritter's Frozen Custard

4.5(67 reviews)

8.6 mi

This is a wonderful drive thru/ walk up custard stand we love to visit after school on hot days!…read more We visited recently last week on a very slow day for the business (unusual) and drove thru the drive thru. The young lady who helped us was very friendly with a nice smile. She let us know the flavors available and suggested her own personal favorite which was nice to hear! My daughters always get a single or double in a cup. This time it was chocolate all around! Everyone was extremely happy with the rich delicious chocolate taste of Ritters custard. It was so smooth and creamy tasting. Their scoops are very generous so we all only had just one scoop and it was more than enough! We will return again and again for a delicious after school treat or weekend dessert trip!

I came to Ritters and waited on the drive through for three cars to go in front of me. When I got…read moreto the window the associate said "Hi we're closed." I told the associate "ive waited in line for 10 minutes for multiple cars to pass can you please serve me." He said "no" I said let me talk to the manager. The associate says "I'm the manager." I asked for his name and he said "I can't give you my name." So to the "no name" manager that doesn't care about customer service you EARNED this 1 star review! If you are closed you shouldn't have served the first three cars in front of me and then denied service. Very poor experience and even WORSE customer service.

Even she likes it

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Cake batter glacier

Jim's Smokin Cafe

4.5(98 reviews)

1.3 mi

Wooza. Had a nice piece of blackened salmon with grilled veggies. Amazing! Service was great!read more

We decided after a day of wandering around the ND campus that barbecue would be a nice change. We…read morefound this place after a short search on Google Maps. It is a small unpretentious place right on Main Street in Nikes, Michigan where we are staying. Our server told us that baby back ribs had just come out of the smoker, so we each ordered a half rack with sides. These ribs were absolutely delicious. If you are looking for a simple place with terrific food, this is the place to try. By the way, Jim's hot sauce was absolutely delicious and added depth to the ribs. Really, really good!

Breakfast buffet. Sausage links, eggs with sausage gravy, green beans and pork rib.

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Iced tea with sugar served in a bottle.

Urban Swirl

4.3(39 reviews)

7.0 mi

This was the perfect stop after our dinner in heritage square. I love that you can taste the…read moreflavors and choose your own toppings. The divider was perfect for me because I can never choose between sweet & fruity, so I was able to get both. The service staff were friendly and kind. The inside of the place was clean, cute, and friendly. It is pay by weight, and reasonably priced. I'm already looking forward to going back and trying new flavors!

Good quality frozen yogurt at a good price. They also serve Graters hard ice cream which is so…read moregood. The staff was very nice. Price was fair.

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Dairy Queen Ltd Brazier

1.8(10 reviews)

1.2 mi

I have frequented this DQ location for many years as often as once a week, sometimes more. Today,…read morea very rude employee, who claimed she was the manager, waited on me. 1st she was less than pleasant at the drive-up order, then I gave her a $20, bill and $.08, for my $5.08, purchase. She walked away from the window without giving me my $15, in change. I knocked on the window. I was told by another employee that she had to get change. I said that she should have told me that instead of just walking away. I thought she had forgotten she owned me $15. I was received with a dirty look from the supposed manager for that comment!! Before I drove away after receiving my change, I told the others, "Good luck working with her."

My son has a peanut allergy and ordered a vanilla shake. The worker told us my husband's blizzard…read morewas the Oreo Brookie. Well he was wrong. It was another family member's peanut butter puppy chow. Then I asked his my son's vanilla shake was made with the peanut butter mixer or wiped down. The worker said it was not wiped down. I am so unhappy with this Dairy Queen. I've never had an issue. My son has always had a vanilla shake with no incident.

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Sweet Shop Cafe Italiano

4.5(28 reviews)

5.8 mi

This is a beautiful old place in Buchanan, Michigan. A really eclectic arty vibe. I had a…read morepepperoni pizza and it was delicious! They serve quite a variety of food. The staff were so friendly and fast! Well worth your time.

Reviewing this little gem in downtown Buchanan. Great eats! great people. decent prices. pizza,…read morepasta, sandwiches Italian beverages, and my facorite Gelato! During the last 6 months of 2025 Buchanan streets were under construction and it made getting to the local shops difficult, and now we are in winter (snow) .But I promise to get back in there again soon! You have my vote!!

Sweet Shop Cafe Italiano

EVERY FRIDAY IS PASTA DAY.

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Cafe Italiano at the Sweet Shop. 205 E. Front Street, Buchanan, MI. 269-509-8186

PaddyShack Ice Cream

4.5(25 reviews)

7.1 mi

I was just saying I hadn't seen ice cream up here and on my way to the house I'm staying I saw…read morethis. Stopped in very excited to get a milkshake and this place was adorable! Everyone was extremely nice and engaging. Looking forward to returning soon!

I loved Paddyshack! One of my friends recently tried their ice cream and recommended it as a cute…read morespot. They have a wide variety of flavors and they're competitively priced for ice cream. My husband got a malt with their Kitty Kitty Bang Bang and he loved it so much he'd finished the generous serving before we even got home. I'm lactose intolerant, which can make ice cream tough, but Paddyshack had two ice flavors (the passion fruit was excellent) and a nondairy option, too. I will be dreaming of their soy butter pecan for the next few weeks. If you're looking for a great ice cream spot, definitely stop here! The staff was friendly and patient, and the restaurant is cute, with some outside benches to sit on if you want to eat your ice cream before you go home. I also love their "paddy scoop." You get to pick a mini scoop of ice cream in a flavor of your choice (for free)! It's a sweet topper for your ice cream.

Scoop of Raspberry Cheesecake and a paddy scoop of lemon bar ice cream.

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Flight!!!!!

Froyo & So

3.0(6 reviews)

11.0 mi

This place was such a hidden gem. We went to get sandwiches from the shop in front and found out…read morethat this was in the back. They carry frozen yogurt and ice cream. The service was great and the staff explained allot to me as a first timer. They have three sizes of bowls. A small, a medium, and the last bowl is weighed by ounces. Bowls start bout 4-5 bucks. We got a small and was able to share. The fruit flavors were so good. I really liked the coconut and pineapple flavors. I was told that most of the fruit flavors are water based, so if you're trying to avoid dairy, froyo & so fruit flavors are a great alternative. Inside is clean and they also offer outside seating for warm sunny days. While we were there we saw people ride their bikes and stop and get ice cream/frozen yogurt. Super cute and such a great find.

Happy to have a place that offers frozen yogurt, however this was definitely not the best I've ever…read morehad. The flavors were bland overall and the product was too soft and somewhat grainy. The toppings they offered were good, however, all the candy pieces were so stuck together it wasn't worth the effort to put them in my Froyo. The staff working was friendly and the outside patio is cute. Unfortunately they close early in the evening on Friday and are closed on Saturday. I wasn't super impressed, however 2 star Froyo is still Froyo and it's the only place within a 10 mile radius so I'm glad it's here.

Bowls and dispensers

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Vanilla Bean Creamery

4.7(29 reviews)

6.8 mi

Awesome ice crème location. Right next to the Rivian chargers. Very fair pricing compared to other…read moreplaces like Jeni's. Large scoops and free tasting! Square payment terminal, so fast and easy payments.

Delicious adventure... not your average selection... so much more…read more We had the caramel cashew fudge... Others had- cherry Salted caramel Salted caramel brownie Worth every penny!

Vanilla Ice cream float along with a scoop of salted caramel ice cream.

Banana pudding and salted caramel double scoops

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Roy M.

140

6 years ago

During Lent, Culver's features Walleye. I enjoy the dinner with mashed potatoes & gravy, broccoli with cheese sauce. The plate comes with their own tartar sauce, dinner roll & butter, lemon slice. I get light Lemonade (low calorie) as my drink. It's great to get a dinner on a plate served at your table in a fast food restaurant. Our Niles Culver's has a big round table that seats the whole family. It's great to see extended families with grandkids, Grandparents and moms & dads eating dinner together at the same table. read more

Ronald R.

6 months ago

thank you culvers for helping out in the years here is a nice video to think about your great food https://www.facebook.com/reel/1446545770475087 read more

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