Dairy-O

I’ve been here a few times. I’m happy that this place is nearby me, but I have a few qualms. First of all, if you’re going to get a flurry, do not get the froyo version. They’re just bad here. The second problem is that they only take cash. There are many hole-​in-​the-​wall places like this, but when even foodtrucks are using «the square» to swipe credit cards… it’s time to upgrade these places too. The last thing is that they don’t make their special flurries in sizes less than medium, which is actually pretty huge. Other than that, the ice cream flurries are pretty solid here. I wish there was better, but the convenience of this place keeps me coming back.

The outside of this place is very cute, and the workers are very friendly:) They have a great selection of flavors, and I like that the location is downtown Clawson. We ordered two large slushes blended with ice cream, and they were really refreshing. We’ve tried other similar type places in the area, and this has been the best one so far.

Love this place! Delicious and affordable treats for the whole family! !! A must go place in Clawson

Had a peanut butter flurry on lunch break, plenty of peanut butter and the woman serving us was very fun and friendly. Glad we picked them over DQ, great place to stop and eat while we sat in the sun. I am happy to give them my money. Gummy bullfrog was the bomb, have a coworker with pet frogs and she made it her new pet. Good stuff, yummy and a great break from the office.

Even though I have only been 2 times, both were not very good visits. The first time, they got our order completely wrong. They also didn’t put up a big sign that THEY DO NOT EXEPT CREDIT CARD. So all of us ended up but a very small portion. The second time we went forgetting the first visit, most of us ordered chocolate. It tasted pretty bad, and when we brought it back, the person said it was fine to her, so we paid a good amount of money for ice cream that everybody threw in the trash. we spent a lot of time at Wendy’s ordering soft serve ice cream.

I’ve been coming here for a while in the late spring and summer and everything is delicious! I recommend trying the different soft-​serve flavors, there’s a lot — and my favorite is the coffee ice cream. What’s even better is that this place is family owned and operated, and I personally know the staff and they’re always friendly! Coming back every summer.

Well, the summer of trying new ice cream parlors has sadly come to an end. Lucky for the family & I we got a chance to hit a Clawson favorite for multiple visits & some delicious ice cold treats at Dairy-​O.
This was one of the highlights from all the new new ice cream parlors we tried this summer. I really enjoyed the Turtle Sunday. A simple serving of a rich & creamy vanilla soft serve ice cream laced with just the right amount of hot fudge & warm caramel, topped with some of the best candied pecans ever! If I close my eyes I can still feel the warm breeze as I mix the hot fudge and caramel with my spoon making sure to get one of those candied pecans in every bite.
I’m no fortune teller but I predict my taste buds craving a trip here early next spring.

I couldn’t decide what I wanted so I got a little kiddie dirt cup. Ya know, the kind with the crushed Oreos and gummy worms. Well, the Oreos were generic brand and stale.
:(some call me an Oreo snob but no generic sandwich cookie tastes remotely close to the real deal. Strike one. The picture on their window reminded me of my childhood with the little gummy worms but it was totally different when I received my order. The worms were cut in half and were the sour variety. Strike two. Lastly, they don’t really have a large menu :(probably wouldn’t go back.

I was all excited about the «24 flavors» I read about here, and they only have vanilla, chocolate, and twist flavors! What?! (was that for hard ice cream instead?)
Ice cream was decent, anyway. It was a little too cold to sit outside today (Sept. 2) and the ice cream kept dripping everywhere, too. For 2 soft-​serves (1 small w/​a dip, 1 medium) it was like $ 4 which is pretty cheap, though, IMO. I’d return to Dairy-​O again just because it’s nearby.

A go to spot on a warm day. Great selection of soft serve with some hand dipped flavors as well. It can get busy during the summer so be prepared to wait a little. Service is with a smile and mostly neighborhood kids-​so don’t expect too much. But the price is just right.
I am a traditionalist-​small cone dipped in either chocolate or sprinkles. Simple but delicious.

The ice cream amazing. They have 24 flavors you can add to your ice cream, I had pistachio nut… mmmmmmm good! Relatively cheap when compared to dairy queen.

Pretty much your classic seasonal soft-​serve ice cream stand, complete with the cheesy wall murals and buzzy yellow florescent lights outside. Great variety and lots of outdoor seating (four umbrella tables and a long bench) so you can linger and eat your treats along Clawson’s quaint Main Street.
Last time we were there, I wondered about seeing so many folks there with their dogs until I noticed that the menu included something called a Doggie Dish – a small dish of soft-​serve garnished with two dog biscuits that everyone seemed to be ordering for their four-​legged friends. This dish seemed to be a hit with all of the dogs that night!

Like any big city, the outward expansion of Detroit erased the boundaries between many old towns and villages. It’s not easy to see where Clawson begins or ends, but when you’re at Dairy-​O, you know you’re there. Good and inexpensive soft serve for a hot summer night.

My new ice-​cream joint is pretty awesome because it is in walking distance of downtown Clawson/​my home. It also has crazy soft serve flavors like Cheesecake and BBQ chicken wings. Just kidding about the last one, but the soft serve is coo.
P. S. make sure you bring cash, they don’t take plastic.

I love this style of ice cream stand. It’s just so Metro Detroit! My husband & I went there a couple days ago during 100 degree weather. I had a kid-​size peanut butter malt worthy of remembrance. My husband had a really good chocolate malt. Dairy-​O has a ton of variety, and they offer a huge ice cream bucket for groups to share. The location is excellent as well. It’s on Woodward near 14 Mile, within walking distance of Black Lotus Brewing Company… not to say that I had beer at Black Lotus before I had ice cream… okay, I did. I admit it ! It was awesome!

I specifically told the worker I was lactose intolerant. the girl acted all «put out» that she had to mix the chocolate into the vanilla yogurt, and made a comment about how it would be softer than the usual yogurt. I have had yogurt from there before with no problems, and I am certain she made mine with regular ice cream, AFTER I TOLD HER I COULD NOT TOLERATE IT (I am certain because of the GI distress that followed)! I will never go back again and instead will purchase icecream at rochester rd’s little shop instead (right off 14 mile). At least they are courteous and respect my milk allergy. I still cannot understand why someone would willfully make another sick… Never ever again will I go there when there are so many other mom and pop ice cream shops in the area.

Tried the Dairy-​O with the lady friend this evening. We drove by and saw the «24 flavors signage». How could they put flavor in soft serve? We had to find out. I tried Peanut Butter and Erika tried Coffee. (They said German Chocolate was really good-​all out! and Cheesecake was a thumbs down). I rate the Peanut Butter like a vanilla ice cream cone-​tasted pretty much the same. Coffee had a slight coffee flavor, however, Erika was really hoping for a stronger coffee taste. On a side note a medium cone was large and affordable-​prices were good. Next time I will go for the classic twisty cone.

Great soft serve ice cream. Service is pretty good for a cast of high schoolers.

Every year when the weather warms up I stalk Dairy O awaiting their opening. They are the first ice cream stand I knew that did the zillion soft serve flavors, and I am loyal to them. It seems like their prices are even cheaper than the others, and you know I love to support a local small business. Great seating area for enjoying your treat on a sunny day. If you think Dairy Queen is the bee’s knees then I implore that you try something not so mainstream and reap the local goodness.

I have been driving by Dairy-​O the last couple of weeks stalking them to see if they are open yet, and I was so happy to see the OPEN sign today!
I’m not the biggest fan of soft serve (at least from those national chain places…) but Dairy-​O and their 20+ flavors of soft serve is great! I’m making it my new mission to try all of the flavors. Don’t skip out on the other treats though, their turtle sundae is the best I’ve had!