Biggest scoop of ice cream ever! Great ice cream, little area to sit and get to it! Fun music…read moreplaying and a general low key vibe. Honestly we shared this... it's a meal for one for sure! Definitely will be back when we return.

After a three hour kayak trip to Turnip Rock, we were desperate for some ice cream to refuel. We…read moreheard about the large scoops of homemade ice cream at Grindstone General Store and headed over immediately. When we arrived, we saw a huge line out the door, with cars parked all along the road down probably around a quarter mile. That seemed promising! As you enter building, you snake through some of the eclectic goods the store sells - things like custom made chess sets, cute cartoon character and fish shaped soaps, etc. It looks like all of the good being sold are local or at least from Michigan. You'll have plenty of time to browse, since it takes almost 30 minutes from setting foot in the shop to actually reaching the front of the line. It's actually overall pretty well organized. There are two doors on the exterior of the store, but they removed the outside handle on one of the doors so it can only be used as an exit. The shop mainly serves Stroh's ice cream, but they have a tub or two of Guernsey Dairy, and a freezer of ten home made flavors. Of course, we had to get the homemade ice cream only. Please note that the owner can be kind of gruff - before you get to the counter, make sure to know exactly what cone, size, and flavors you want. I don't think they offer any samples. Two Scoops in a Cup ($4.25 first scoop, $2.25 second) - They certainly aren't lying about having giant scoops of ice cream! They actually have a display up showing that a scoop is softball sized with a 14oz volume. That's basically like a pint by itself. We decided to get two flavors in a cup: Horchata and Black Raspberry Bugaboo. The horchata is rich, creamy and filled with vanilla and cinnamon. The ice cream is premium (but I wouldn't say it's super premium) with generally low overrun and higher butterfat, giving a delicious creamy mouthfeel. The sweetness is perfect for ice cream - it's sweet but not achingly so. There are a small amount of ice crystals that formed around some of the cinnamon, but it was only a very small amount and not detrimental enough for me to drop my score. (5/5) The Black Raspberry Bugaboo tastes very artificial. It takes the flavor of raspberry and amps it up to 300% so that it's very sweet with a heavy artificial tart flavor. It's studded with chocolate cups that are filled with maraschino cherry type of flavor as well, and mixed with ribbons of Hershey's chocolate fudge. Not my favorite flavor of ice cream (I was expecting this to be natural raspberry), but I can see it appealing to some. (3/5) There's a choice of sugar cone, waffle cone ($1.25 up charge), or plastic cup. We opted for the cup for two reasons: the sugar cone doesn't look like it can contain the amount of ice cream they serve, and it looks like they get their waffle cones premade from Jagger Cone. The waffle cones come with a paper holder with a flare around to catch any ice cream drips. If you want to enjoy their homemade ice cream at home, they do sell prepacked quarts in a freezer. I wish there was an option for smaller scoops; while I managed to finish two scoops with my partner, I saw many others whose eyes were bigger than their stomachs and ended up having to throw out most of their ice cream. In fact, we saw large piles of ice cream sitting in the nearby trash can. What a waste of food. Bathrooms - Single porta potty outside Overall rating of the food this visit: 4/5

Great ice cream! They make homemade waffle cones and the ice cream flavors are all very original…read moreand yummy! They also have a small bakery area that looks good as well.

We took an impromtu day trip to the thumb area and made a stop in Port Austin. I am so glad we did…read morebecause this ice cream shop made our trip! The staff were all super friendly and they have their system down to a science so you won't have a long wait if it's busy. They had three dairy free vegan ice cream flavors on my visit, I tried the Black Cherry and it was amazing. They use an oat milk base but it doesn't have the typical oaty aftertaste many dairy free ice creams do. I was so happy with the options and that they even had more than one. There are tons of traditional dairy flavors to choose from and a fun quirky decor. Portions were generous and we enjoyed sitting outside next to the building in the little courtyard area. The location is also close proximity to the water so you could easily walk across the street and enjoy your ice cream by the lake. We will definitely be back on our next trip in the area!

The place is so weird, you wait in a long long line in a tiny crowded area then pay first thing and…read moreget a deli style number slip. You then wait even longer while they call numbers up but they only waiting space is in front of all the ice cream flavors so you cannot see what you want to get. Meanwhile the rude employees tell you to cram over by the freezers while you wait so you really cannot see the flavors. Finally once your helped it takes the employees a solid 2 minutes to scoop one cup of ice cream. Good ice cream! But don't go there if they're busy unless you wanna leave upset with good ice cream of course...

Really good Ice Cream and Sundae! Friendly service! Cash only! Great proximity to state park.read more

Small ice cream store on US23 in Harrisville. The store is clean and the scoopers are friendly…read more Careful what size cone/bowl you order because they give very generous scoops. The ice cream and fudge are very good. Recommended!

Best filet we have ever had! We traveled to the thumb for…read moremy birthday and decided to try this amazing restaurant and we were not disappointed! Everything from the cocktails to the food to the ambiance was perfect! Located on a beautiful piece of land with some of the best food we have ever eaten! The filet was melting in our mouths and the scallop appetizer was so unique and flavorful! 10/10 would recommend if you are in the area and even if you are not! It's worth the drive!

Great food, super cool location. Food was phenomenal. We got ravioli duck along with mixed greens…read moresalad and an appetizer. Highly recommend this place if you are here. The service was good and friendly. The vibe is cool, there's no music or tvs. Loved this experience and the food.

You're not going to get as much ice cream from another shop! Amazing service always and the ice…read morecream is delicious! Is a little pricey but for how much ice cream you get, it's worth it! Highly recommend!!

This place is awesome. We stopped by for a treat and the ice cream was massive. I got a kiddie size…read moreand couldn't even finish it. If you want a normal amount, the "grandma-grandpa baby" size is probably the way to go. Prices were super cheap too, which made it even better. The people working were really nice. Just friendly and chill, which fits the whole vibe. It's your classic up north ice cream shop. You order at the window, grab a bench, and hang out. Nothing fancy, just simple and fun. They even have a bathroom outside which is super helpful if you've got kids with you.

When I stopped by on a weekday afternoon, there was no one in the lot. The friendly staff said that…read morebusiness comes in spurts. You can order at the outside window on the porch and pick up at another window next to it. I had the recommended single scoop, "Michigan pothole" (fitting), in a homemade waffle cone. The cone was delicious. There is a large parking lot. Outside chairs, benches, and picnic tables with some shade are provided--competitive prices and prompt service. A port-a-potty is provided, but there are no trash receptacles; there is only a dumpster and no hand-washing stations.

Good ice cream Some homemade flavors. LARGE portions…read more Service was not with a smile. But everyone has a bad day. Signage is easy to understand. Each item is made one at a time, no matter how big your order is.

Stopped for ice cream before we head back home. As soon as i get mine and turn it falls right out…read more Go outside and samebthing happen to my daughter. It's onlt 73 degrees it's not that hot why is it coming out all soft and melted. The soft serve was okay but the cups had a nasty stale taste to them.

We stopped at Twisters after a hot, summer day of kayaking on the lake. What better way to end the…read moreday then ice cream! Ordered a strawberry shake, which was good as far as shakes go. We also ordered a caramel sundae, which was requested with extra caramel. Boy did they add the EXTRA CARAMEL--the entire bottom of the cup was filled with caramel--which was a pleasant surprise. Nice ice cream shop for a sweet treat.

I fail to comprehend HOW this place is not already on Yelp. ...maybe it is, but my searches have…read morecome up empty. The Daily Scoop needs to open a location in the Detroit area. So I can get every week. So can everyone else. I give you encouraged permission. I was brought to this ice cream Mecca by friends who discovered it after moving to the area. It's mildly deceiving as it's located in a gas station parking lot.... but a fabulous find!!! I was initially told that they had unique flavor offerings, but that is a tasty understatement. In my current third of five days in Saginaw Twp., I've tried the Chocolate Peanut Butter and completely devourer their Tri-Carmel and Copper Country... the Tri-Carmel an obvious medley of carmel ice cream, carmel ribbons and chocolate covered carmels, and the Copper Country a delicious mix of HOMEMADE brownies and carmel in vanilla ice cream. Additional offerings include Troll Mint (chocolate with Andes mints), Peanut Butter Banana (self-explanatory), and Dog Puke ("colored cookie dough in a colorful base") .... and a barrage of flavors including ingredients like coffee, dark chocolate flakes, toasted coconut, and other awesomeness. I will probably go back tomorrow. And I'll need to come to Saginaw Twp. more often. SOOOOOOO good!!!!