Est. Ann Arbor · Since 1987

Every Scoop
Tells a
Story

Hand-churned in small batches at our Jackson Road cafe. From our signature Blackstrap Molasses to Strawberry-Rhubarb — flavors you won't find anywhere else in Ann Arbor.

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Alma's Ice Cream Cafe interior with colorful scoops and happy customers
Today's Special
Honey Lavender with Shortbread Crumble
Limited batch — ask your server
✦ Hand-Churned Daily ✦ Local Michigan Ingredients ✦ Vegan Options Available ✦ Open 7 Days a Week ✦ 5893 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor ✦ (734) 926-0148 ✦ Hand-Churned Daily ✦ Local Michigan Ingredients ✦ Vegan Options Available ✦ Open 7 Days a Week
The Collection

Flavors That
Make You Pause

We rotate our menu seasonally, but these are the ones that keep people coming back — and writing to us from Chicago, Detroit, and everywhere in between.

Blackstrap Molasses ice cream in a glass bowl
SIGNATURE

Blackstrap Molasses

Deep, complex, and unapologetically bold. Made with molasses from a local Michigan supplier and finished with a hint of vanilla bean.

Dairy · Bold
Strawberry-Rhubarb ice cream with fresh fruit
SEASONAL

Strawberry-Rhubarb

A Michigan classic reborn. Fresh strawberries from Wessman's Farm paired with tart rhubarb from our garden. Only available May through August.

Dairy · Tart
Honey Lavender ice cream with lavender sprigs
LATEST

Honey Lavender

French lavender infused into our base, sweetened with Ann Arbor honey, and swirled with shortbread crumble. Delicate but memorable.

Dairy · Floral
Coconut Cream ice cream with toasted coconut
VEGAN

Coconut Cream

Rich, creamy, and entirely dairy-free. Made with full-fat coconut milk and topped with toasted coconut flakes. Our most popular vegan option.

Vegan · Rich
Dark Chocolate ice cream with chocolate shards
CLASSIC

72% Dark Chocolate

Single-origin cacao from Ecuador, melted and churned into the richest chocolate ice cream we've ever made. For those who take their chocolate seriously.

Dairy · Intense
Fig & Walnut ice cream with fresh figs
AUTUMN

Fig & Walnut

Fresh Mission figs from a farm outside Ann Arbor, folded into a honey-sweetened base with candied walnuts. A taste of fall in every bite.

Dairy · Nutty
Alma's Ice Cream Cafe storefront on Jackson Road, Ann Arbor
Our Story

Three Decades of
Sweet Obsession

Alma started making ice cream in her Ann Arbor kitchen in 1987 — not as a side hustle, but as a full-throated passion. She believed that if you're going to make ice cream, you should make it from scratch, with ingredients you can pronounce, and with enough care that someone can taste the difference.

Thirty-seven years later, that philosophy hasn't changed. We still churn in small batches every morning. We still source from Michigan farms when the season allows. We still turn away suppliers who cut corners.

What has changed is the line out the door. What hasn't changed is the smile on Alma's face when she watches a customer try a flavor for the first time and their eyes light up.

37
Years of the same commitment to quality, community, and a really good scoop.
The Experience

More Than
Ice Cream

Small Batch

Every batch is made by hand in our kitchen. No industrial freezers, no shortcuts — just patience and quality ingredients.

Local Sourcing

Milk and cream from Michigan dairy farms. Fruit from Wessman's and local growers. When Michigan produces it, we use it.

Made with Care

Every flavor is tested, tweaked, and perfected before it hits the display case. If it's not something we'd serve our family, it's not on our menu.

Community First

We sponsor Little League, donate to food banks, and host birthday parties that feel like family gatherings. This is your neighborhood cafe.

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Life at
Alma's

Alma's Ice Cream Cafe counter with various flavors on display
Close-up of a waffle cone being filled with ice cream
Happy customers enjoying ice cream at Alma's
Fresh ingredients laid out on Alma's kitchen counter
Alma's storefront on Jackson Road in Ann Arbor
Visit Us

Come
Say Hello

Address
5893 Jackson Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Hours
Monday – Friday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Get in Touch

Ready for
Your Next Scoop?

Whether you're craving something classic or curious about our latest creation, we're here. Stop by, give us a call, or send a message — we'd love to hear from you.

Call Us
(734) 926-0148
Find Us
5893 Jackson Rd
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