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    Frosty Boy - Grand Rapids

    4.8 (70 reviews)
    Closed 2:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    FROSTY BOY - GRAND RAPIDS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    small vegan strawberry shortcake flurry
    Delanie M.

    frosty boy is always our spring/summer obsession. the vegan options are plentiful and delicious. i love that there is a rotating vegan flavor to keep it exciting. there are also fun vegan mix-ins that rotate in addition to the ones they have all summer. my two favorite flurries are the vegan strawberry shortcake flurry and a vegan twix flurry. they also have vegan whip cream that can be added to any treat. the small is a perfect size for my partner and i to share. sometimes i get a cone on the side and load some of our flurry into it with still plenty left in the cup. the lines are usually long but worth it! there are two tables up front and additional seating in the back.

    Parent trap
    Monika W.

    Frosty boy is my go to ice cream place throughout the summer. The workers there are nice; and know how to make a meannnnn flurry, sundae, shake, you name it! Delicious and creamy ice cream, every time. Sometimes (usually) the line is very long, but that just shows that it's a quality place.

    Stephanie C.

    Frosty Boy is one of my favorite places in GR and it makes it even better when it's within 5 minutes walk from your house! I am a super basic person and love how reasonably priced it is. The staff are always so friendly and there's a decent amount of parking around for those who need it. There's a few picnic tables outside as well and you can sit to enjoy or walk around the nearby parks. I always order a kid's chocolate/vanilla twist in a cone as it's the perfect dessert size! I never feel judged for ordering a "kiddie" size and they're always very prompt. The lines are long but moves quickly and I am so happy to see this place survive so well after many years. The menu is aggressive so you'll have to really look at what you want, or if you're basic like me, there's always something for everyone. Even gluten free, vegan, dairy free, and even doggos!

    Chocolate shake with whipped cream, strawberry shake, vanilla cone with sprinkles.
    D S.

    This place was amazing! Ended my weekend in Grand Rapids with this gem. They gave me a double scoop even though I didn't ask for it. Only a few people in line for a muggy Sunday afternoon.

    As someone who is dairy free, this place is amazing! The fact that they offer dairy free soft serve means that I can get a flurry or a sundae. Everything on their menu is clearly marked with any allergens, and the staff is trained really well on it too. The line moves quickly, and they have shaded tables in the back. Highly recommend!

    The line is always super long
    Marianne G.

    For sure one of the BEST ice cream shops in the whole city. Their menu is enormous, and so are the lines. But it is worth it. They have a very large selection of items that are gluten free, dairy free, vegan, whatever you are in need of. They always have special monthly flavors. The prices are what you would expect, and the customer service is good. Of course, it takes a while to get to the window, and again to get what you ordered because it is a popular place. But it is clear that they are doing their best. I have yet to be disappointed by this place.

    GF Vegan Oreo Flurries
    Kimy P.

    So we've been living here in GR for decades. Have passed by frosty boys a million times and it was not until this summer that we found out that they have GF, vegan options. May I just say it is so great! I love the Oreo one with either chocolate and vanilla. That one has been my favorite to order. Last time we ordered from the fall menu, we tried the pumpkin pie one and it was delicious :D Today while driving I saw the See you in Spring! sign and was glad that we got to enjoy it so much this year. Can't wait until next year!

    Swirl Cone
    Kyle P.

    Definitely worth the wait, and it's quite likely you're going to wait as this is one of the two most popular ice cream places in Grand Rapids. The staff, and really everyone in line, couldn't be friendlier. Last night, to cap off our day in GR, this just had such a great vibe, nice and positive, good line banter, and, of course, puppies abound! The ice cream, probably the reason you're reading this, lives up to the vibe, with almost too many options to choose from. I kept it simple with a soft-serve swirl cone, which at $3.75 for a large was about as good as it gets. The ice cream was silky smooth and flavorful, and the sprinkles stayed surprisingly crunchy, I was very happy (as you can see). My wife had a small cup of one of the specialty flavors, the Michigan Pot Hole I believe it was called. It was good, but not exactly bursting with flavor like I may have expected. Still, a very good experience and about as much bang for the buck as you'll find!

    Fall Flavor
    Harumi P.

    Frosty Boy! A place where many people can enjoy a local ice cream stop! I have lived in GR for many years and always saw a huge crowd of people just lining up to get delicious treats during the summer time. Didn't really think to look and see if they have any allergy free options because usually seasonal ice cream shops don't-- until someone told my Mom that they had options for gluten and dairy free options! Now! All my family members both regular ice cream eaters and allergy free ice cream eaters look forward to stopping by Frosty Boy every year. And the ambiance is so friendly and reminds you of your childhood. The flavors are amazing and creative and you feel the love in every bite so stop by and support your local ice cream shop you never know if you'll love it till you try! :)

    Outside ordering
    Erin P.

    What a cutie lil retro but vegan friendly place! Great options for all from doggie bowls to throwback ice cream truck favs to flurries, splits, soft serve and hard scoop! I was shook. The vegan soft serve is very good - I can't tell what the base is (coconut, banana, etc.) which is a plus! Over the moon to find somewhere so fun to power us through a road trip :)

    Joseph H.

    SERVICE: 5 FOOD QUALITY: 5 DRINK QUALITY: N/A ORDER TIME: 5 AESTHETICS: 3 NOISE LEVEL: N/A MENU SELECTION: 5 OVERALL EXPERIENCE: 4.6 MUST GO! I am always craving ice cream and most of the time I find myself asking where should I go? Well let me explain why I am writing a review for this place over all the others that I tend to go. The most important reason is that they offer dog sundaes. If you own a truck, dogs and have a craving then you definitely want to consider this place. Second, they are open late. Third, they have great reviews. Fourth, they have a spacious parking lot for your truck. Just pop open your tail bed and you have a nice sitting spot after getting your ice cream and you can leash your dogs in the bed with you. After arriving, we immediately noticed that there was so many people there. Wonderful sign of a good product or a cheap product. That said, it also means that you can potentially sit in line for quite a while. We decided to risk it. About 15 people ahead of us and it took us less than 5 mins to get to window and order. Once we got to the window, the women taking orders were so nice and seemed to really enjoy working there. After ordering we had our ice cream and were sitting on the tail of my truck within 2 mins. Now we get to determine if it's good ice cream or cheap ice cream. You guessed it! The ice cream was delicious. I ordered the hot fudge brownie sundae. The brownies weren't stale, the fudge was delicious. The ice cream tasted like a quality ice cream. The dog sundaes were perfect. Clearly the dogs had zero complaints. Precursor before going. This is not a gourmet ice cream shop who creates masterpieces. This is a community, quality, corner ice cream shop who has a very extensive list from sundaes, to smoothies. They offer vegan and gluten free options as well. Fun, family, and dog friendly.

    The Jacob Flurry - lemon ice cream
    Michelle B.

    Love the ice cream. Whenever I'm on this side of town and have time to stop at Frosty Boy, I do! If the weather is nice- be prepared to wait; wait to order, and then wait for your order. Easily a hour wait. Worth it every time! I wish they were open later.

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    Nice kids working there and good ice cream. Good areas to sit and eat. Dog ice cream cup with a biscuit is a hit with my dog

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    Best S'mores blizzard there is!!! No one does it better than Frosty Boy and I grew up with Jersey junction!

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