Last updated October 6, 2026 · ranked from 2,755 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 5 ice cream shops in and around Holland, MI, led by Captain Sundae, Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge and Peachwave Frozen Yogurt & Gelato. Together they have 2,755 Google reviews; Love's Ice Cream & Chocolate has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.9. Every place on the list is in Holland, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
Cones and sundaes anchor the menu at Captain Sundae, a longtime ice cream parlor at 247 W 40th St in Holland, MI. Its 4.6-star Google rating across 1,175 reviews supports its first-place ranking, while dine-in seating, takeout, and a drive-through offer several ways to stop for dessert. Hot dogs, sandwiches, and coffee round out the short menu. The casual setting welcomes children and groups, and the property includes a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, and restroom.
Cones and sundaes
Drive-through available
4.6 Google stars
“Can we teach the staff at the south side location how to make a proper soft serve cone, please? Every time I’ve visited this summer the cone looks like this. 😩”
Original recipe ice cream shares the counter with chocolates, confections, and fudge at Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge, at 62 E 8th St in Holland, MI. Its 4.6 Google rating across 558 reviews supports its No. 2 spot, with positive excerpts praising service and treats. The casual, cozy shop welcomes families and offers takeout for a quick stop. Friday and Saturday hours extend to 10 p.m., though some reviewers criticize prices, and one found the ice cream flavorless.
Original recipe ice cream
Chocolate and fudge
Late weekend hours
“In the past I have stopped in at Kilwins for some fudge or chocolates to bring home and was generally favorable. Today suggests to me that they may be allowing standards to slip (but not prices). Purchased 1 caramel apple, just under $10…”
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Self-serve frozen yogurt and gelato put choice at the center of Peachwave Frozen Yogurt & Gelato at 6 W 8th St in Holland, MI. Its range of flavors and toppings, paired with a 4.6-star Google rating from 493 reviews, earns it the No. 3 spot. Reviewers praise the variety, good prices, cleanliness, and friendly staff, with one specifically recommending the pistachio gelato. Dine-in and takeout options, plus free lot and street parking, make it practical for a quick stop.
Self-serve variety
Pistachio gelato
Free parking
“Lots of variety, good prices, and it’s kept clean!”
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Made-from-scratch frozen desserts and a vegan gelato option earn Love's Ice Cream & Chocolate the fourth spot. At 5 W 8th St in downtown Holland, MI, the shop makes handcrafted ice cream, baked goods, and chocolate confectionery with intentionally sourced ingredients. It describes its products as dye-free and allergen friendly. Seating and daily noon opening hours make it a practical stop, with closing time extended to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Its Google rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 19 reviews.
Handcrafted ice cream
Vegan gelato option
Made-from-scratch chocolates
“Went here because Kilwin’s was closed and was very disappointed”
At 11 E 8th St in Holland, MI, Crane's In The City earns the fifth spot with an ice cream-and-cafe format that leaves room for lunch and baked sweets. Its 4.5-star Google rating comes from 510 reviews, with supplied reviewers praising the pie, apple cider donuts, reasonable prices, and quick service. Sandwiches and homemade baked goods broaden the options beyond ice cream. Dine-in, takeout, and free lot and street parking make it a practical stop for a quick visit.
Homemade baked goods
Dine-in and takeout
Free parking
“City Cristo was amazing, as was the hot caramel apple. would definitely return”
Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.
How we ranked this list
Each ice cream shop is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Holland category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Which shops in this Holland, MI guide have the highest ratings and most reviews?
Love’s Ice Cream & Chocolate has the highest Google rating at 4.9 from 19 reviews, followed by Cherry Republic at 4.8 from 421. Captain Sundae has the most reviews: 1,175, with a 4.6 rating. Kilwins and Peachwave also rate 4.6, with 558 and 493 reviews respectively.
Where can I get ice cream late in Holland, MI?
Love’s Ice Cream & Chocolate closes at 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 9 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday. Kilwins closes at 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Captain Sundae closes at 9:30 p.m. every day.
Where can I find vegan gelato or self-serve frozen desserts in Holland, MI?
Love’s Ice Cream & Chocolate at 5 W 8th St offers vegan gelato alongside handcrafted ice cream, baked goods, and chocolate confectionery. Peachwave at 6 W 8th St offers self-serve frozen yogurt and gelato with a range of flavors and toppings.
Which frozen-dessert shops in Holland, MI offer a drive-through or delivery?
Captain Sundae at 247 W 40th St has a drive-through, plus dine-in and takeout. Peachwave at 6 W 8th St offers delivery, in-store pickup, takeout, and dine-in. Captain Sundae and Kilwins do not offer delivery.
Which stops have parking and wheelchair-accessible facilities in Holland, MI?
Peachwave lists free lot and street parking, plus a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom, and seating. Crane’s In The City lists free lot and street parking and a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, and restroom. Captain Sundae lists paid lot parking and a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, and restroom.
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