Stucchi’s Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

Stucci’s was awesome in my Ann Arbor days many years ago and it is awesome now. Please, for the love of all things LOCAL, get your ice cream fix here, rather than the National-​can-​buy-​your-​ice-​cream-​in-​the-​grocery-​store joint next door.
My son promised to treat me to some froyo or ice cream on this campus visit to U of M, so naturally I chose to come here! Being sans car, we’d walked all over Ann Arbor this day (roughly 8 – 9 miles) and so by the time I walked into Stucchi’s, I was prepared to indulge! :-D
Choices! So many hard choices! I tried several flavors, which really didn’t narrow it down for me, since they were all good. I settled on a monster-​sized chocolate-​dipped waffle cone stuffed full of creamy goodness in the form of blueberry cheesecake ice cream, banana pudding ice cream and peanut butter chocolate froyo. Mmmm… Thankfully, this indulgence was HUGE so I was able to savor it for a while. My son munched his was through a more reasonable raspberry chip frozen yogurt in a cup. Who would’ve thought mom would out-​eat her 17 year-​old growing boy! ;-)
The service was helpful and friendly. I still love this place after all these years. :)

I’ve been to probably every ice cream and froyo joint in Ann Arbor and Stucchi’s didn’t really wow me. I had the cherry flavor and the peanut butter chip. While I actually really liked the cherry, the peanut butter chip was just meh. What I didn’t know when ordering is that the peanut butter chip is actually frozen yogurt… but not good frozen yogurt. Flavor was a tad bit bland. I had my selections in a sprinkle waffle cone that you could tell was sitting out for a while. For my money, I’d rather walk 2 steps over to B&J’s.

I was really in the mood for ice cream, and we came upon this place. Delicious ice cream! So ridiculous that there’s a Ben & Jerry’s next door. Nothing against Ben & Jerry’s, but RESIST THE CHAIN! The décor in the place could use a little fixing up, but you can’t have everything.

I met Stucci’s when I was a freshman in college. I was young and impressionable and my peers encouraged me to date Ben & Jerry’s (which was next door). I did what they advised — figuring they knew best — but I’d always glance back at Stucci’s when I walked by, and when his eyes met mine I’d feel butterflies in my stomach.
One day I broke the mold and decided to make my own decision about what ice cream was allowed to enter my mouth, and Stucchi’s and I went on our first date.
It was magical. The range of flavors — ones I hadn’t ever known existed!!! — like Grasshopper Pie, which quickly became my favorite. It is mint ice cream with chocolate cookies (not chips! Because chocolate chips get hard and tasteless when they’re cold while cookies stay delicious and chocolatey).
Needless to say, Stucci’s and I were swell friends from that day on, and I never let my friends’ opinion of ice cream dictate who I gave my heart and stomach to again.

Cute little ice cream shop. It’s odd that it’s located right next door to Ben & Jerry’s but at least people have options. Seeing as B&J is a national chain I decided to go with the road less traveled.
I ordered ordered a small (2 scoops) sugar cone. I decided on cookies and cream. It tasted like standard cookies and cream. Tasty and enjoyable. The young girls working there were all friendly too. I’d say they definitely could use a few more employees though for the size of the crowd. But overall it was a carefree enjoyable experience.

I can’t say enough great things about the «junior» size option! My kids always want ice cream, but the larger portions at so many places leave them either sick or throwing ice cream away. This small portion and small price make getting ice cream regularly a-​okay. The young girl working behind the counter was warm and friendly. What keeps it from being 5 stars? There were lots of dirty tables that needed attention, and with just one person working and a steady stream of people coming in, they were staying dirty!

Pros:
— Less pricey than B&J
— Summer specials
— Local Ann Arbor chain
Cons:
— Still pricey
Best fit:
— Late night ice cream and you don’t want to walk to Washtenaw or it’s closed.

I’ve been disappointed a few times by this place. Went in today and the owner gave me two sizes larger than I asked for and charged me the full price, and the ice cream ended up being so bad I threw it away. She also wouldn’t give me whipped cream or sprinkles even though it stated on the menu that these items were included.

Stopping into Stucchi’s this weekend brought me back to my college days. Stucchi’s is a staple on the University of Michigan campus. When you think ice cream in Ann Arbor, you think Stucchi’s.
My husband and I were in Michigan this past weekend for a wedding and no trip to Michigan is complete without a visit to my old stomping grounds, U of M. After a delicious lunch, I promised my husband that I’d treat him to Stucchi’s for dessert. I was disappointed to see that the South U location had closed, since it was right near where we grabbed lunch. It was a nicer day, so we decided to walk to the State Street location. So glad it’s still there!
The staff is extremely friendly! They have little tasting spoons, so you can try out a few flavors before you make your selection. I really enjoy their Cookies & Cream. My husband opted to get Mint Chip, which he proceeded to devour. While he was scarfing down his ice cream, he told me that it was the best Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream he has ever eaten, and he’s had many. That just sums Stucchi’s up perfectly.
Stucchi’s is homemade ice cream, made in the state of Michigan. They are creative with their flavors. They offer 2 couches and plenty of tables and chairs for your dining comfort.
My only complaint is that it’s a bit on the pricey side. A small ice cream will run you $ 3.49 + tax. But it is homemade, so you get what you pay for. It’s definitely worth indulging in every once in a while.

I love Stucchi’s! It reminds me of the good old days of being a college student with ice cream readily available down State street. I got a medium which was four small scoops of blueberry cheesecake and key line pie. I love fruity desserts and I really appreciate the bread crumbs that is supposed to resemble tart crusts. My friend got the mackinaw fudge and grasshopper which is basically mint chocolate chip and both were great. There were huge chunks of fudge! I also tried the salted caramel and was pleasantly surprised that there were chunks of caramel in the ice cream. So delicious and always a pleasant experience! Plus, there is a 10% off opportunity with a Unilocal check in!

On a Sunday afternoon, only one person working, selling and making smoothies and ice cream. Seriously? I can’t judge the quality of ice cream against the chain place right next door, but even if it is higher, it certainly isn’t worth spending that kind of time in a line, in a non– or barely air-​conditioned room. Especially if you have young kids with you– avoid this place.

Don’t know why I was never able to find this place outside Ann Arbor. Right at the central campus, always loved it and still good… though now 2 scoop ice cream is literally standard 2 scoop (used to be 4 scoop worth size).No problem with it.

Good waffle cones and some variety of froyo.

Delicious ice cream, fast service. Doing my part in sticking it to the man, Ben and Jerry, next door.

About a door down from Ben & Jerry’s is Stucchi’s. They have completely different flavors – ones that are much more traditional and what’s nice is that they have sorbet and frozen yogurt. I tried some flavors but none really wowed me.
–Buffalo: it tastes sorta like a Mousse Tracks with little peanut butter balls that burst – how yummy. The ice cream is pretty creamy but the waffle cup it comes in is quite stale.
FINAL VERDICT: there’s more to be desired out of this creamery.

Stucchi’s is a blatant alternative to its next door neighbor, Ben & Jerry’s. I suppose those who prefer a more down-​home, less flashy and colorful atmosphere and who want to support a purely Michigan establishment would pay a little more for the experience at Stucchi’s. They have a fun chalkboard wall next to the seats in the back, but a more subdued no-​frills décor overall. Being lactose intolerant I’m limited when it comes to ice cream parlors to begin with, so while there’s something to be said for supporting the smaller local businesses with respect to sorbet taste it’s comparable to its more massively commercialized neighbor.

Stucchi’s is overpriced, but so are many of these «local ice-​cream establishments». You can easily purchase similar tasting ice-​cream at your local Kroger’s for a much cheaper price, but if you want to shell out a bit more for the sake of being a guest at a quaint ice-​cream shop, then this is the place for you!
They have quite a large selection of flavors compare to other ice-​cream shops, as well as waffle cones. The only reason I came was because of the 10% deal off if you check in on Unilocal.Also, they do take credit cards if your purchases are under $ 5…they accepted mine.
Fun for a hot, rainy (you get free sprinkles) summer day, but it can be cheaper. Quality is comparable to the premium ice-​cream you can get for a cheaper price at your local grocery stores.

Do you ever think, «Wow! This place would be great if only they didn’t let kids come in here?» Welcome to Stucchi’s Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt. Stucchi’s needs to soundproof itself with the egg crate-​like foam that radio stations use in their sound booths. The echoing sounds of the screeching and yelling hoards of kids at the time of my visit was enough to shatter crystal. Trust me.
The ice cream, on the other hand, was topnotch. I had caramel malted something or other, and it was flavorful and delightful in every way. It helped to sooth my child-​knotted nerves. Also, the staff was extremely efficient, polite, and patient. I would definitely go back, but I wouldn’t set foot inside until the coast was clear. Flocks of high-​pitched screaming children must be avoided at all cost!

I think a big reason of why Stucchi’s does well is their prime location.
The store smells weird to me, and I’m not a fan of the dim lighting (in a bargain basement with flickering fluorescent lights kind of dim, as opposed to a romantic candlelit table kind of dim).
But I do like the White Russian ice cream.

I loved this place. They have better selection pf ice cream flavors. I am new to the area so i had to check this one out!
I like their waffle cones better than Kilwin’s. I tried their caramel malt and caramel english toffee something like that. They both were yum!!! And they offer free sprinkles on your ice cream if it snows or rains… Lol
I wiuld definitely go back any day. PERIOD!!!