Something about the summer brings out a craving for sweetness. When it’s hot AF outside like it has been in metro Detroit this year, a dessert that will cool you off is sometimes exactly what you need. Ice cream is a classic choice, of course, but there are also frozen drinks, popsicles, shakes, gelato, Italian ice, floats, and other cold treats.
We compiled a list of some of our favorite Detroit-area dessert shops that serve up delicious treats to help you cool down in the heat and fulfill your sweet tooth cravings this summer.
Read on for our recommendations.
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