Dairy Queen (Treat)

4.3
672 reviews

About

Ice Cream Shop
Soft-serve ice cream & signature shakes top the menu at this classic frozen treat chain.

Details

  • Drive-throughAvailable
  • [Free/Paid] wi-fiNot available
  • RestroomAvailable
  • Welcomes familiesAvailable

Location

Dairy Queen (Treat)
901 S Mitchell St, Cadillac, MI
49601-2515, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.3
672 reviews
5 stars
401
4 stars
156
3 stars
63
2 stars
16
1 star
36

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Customer experiences with service are mixed; while many praise the friendly and fast service, others report rude interactions and order mistakes.

Product Quality

The ice cream and treats are generally well-received, but there are complaints about inconsistent preparation and issues with food safety.

Wait Times

Customers frequently mention long wait times, especially during busy periods, leading to frustration.

Cleanliness

Several reviews highlight cleanliness issues, particularly in the dining area and with food preparation.

Menu Variety

Customers express a desire for more food options and menu variety, noting that the current offerings are limited.
  • IG
    I'm Forrest G
    Nov 7, 2025
    5.0
    The Dipped Cone: A Paradoxical Return to Innocence ​One approaches the Dipped Cone not as a dessert, but as a minor architectural challenge. On its own, the very concept is suspicious: a perfectly coiled spire of pure, crystalline soft-serve, immediately defiled by a swift, aggressive submersion into a coating of what can only be described as confectioner’s armor. The shell is unnaturally firm, temperate, and bears the synthetic sweetness of something engineered, not grown. It is, ostensibly, a vulgar obstruction. ​Yet, the genius of this construction lies not in its individual components, but in the necessary violence of its consumption. ​The ritual demands a decisive act: the break. The teeth must penetrate the rigid, cold crust, and in that instant of shattering geometry, the memory returns with the force of an avalanche. ​The loud, brittle crack of the shell is immediately followed by the silent, absolute surrender of the soft-serve. This profound textural opposition—the collision of the rigid and the velvet—acts as a sensory trigger. Suddenly, I am no longer standing in a modern, air-conditioned establishment. I am returned to an ephemeral summer afternoon, the sun blindingly white, the pavement radiating heat. I am six years old, wearing shorts stained with grass, my hands sticky with anticipation. The coating is a brittle, childish shield against the melting world, bought with a coin clutched too tightly. ​The taste, then, is not merely sugar and fat. It is the unburdened taste of discovery, the flavor of a day with no deadline, the sweet, clean finality of a joy that felt infinite. ​The Dipped Cone is not brilliant because it is complex; it is brilliant because it is the perfectly engineered vessel for a simple emotion. The structural integrity of the shell serves only one noble purpose: to make the velvet core taste exactly as magnificent as childhood remembers it. It is a cynical maneuver redeemed entirely by its transcendent result. ​Five stars. ​Rating: * * * * * (Transcendent Nostalgia) Recommended: The first, structural bite.
  • PP
    philwalters123
    Oct 23, 2025
    5.0
    Great service and I love their chocolate shakes
  • MM
    Monster
    Oct 7, 2025
    3.0
    Good ice cream and generally quick service. Kinda wish they offered a lid for the banana split. I was picking up ice cream for me and my wife and got a blizzard and banana split. I had to hold them both while driving and it made such a much with such a short drive. A holder or lid would of went a long way
  • AF
    Autum Flint
    Oct 5, 2025
    1.0
    We tried going here and as we got out of the car a female employee ran to the doors and locked em.
  • NP
    Nelson Pou
    Oct 4, 2025
    1.0
    The ice cream here is truly excellent — rich flavor and great texture. However, the customer service experience doesn’t always match the quality of the product. One of the employees was unexpectedly rude and dismissive, which made the visit less enjoyable than it should have been. I wish I had remembered her name so the owner could provide the proper guidance and training. Great service can elevate an already good business — and I hope the management takes this as constructive feedback to ensure every customer leaves with a smile.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dairy Queen (Treat)

What types of treats does Dairy Queen (Treat) in Cadillac offer?

They offer soft-serve ice cream, signature shakes, Blizzard® Treats, frozen novelties, and ice cream cakes through DQCakes.com.

What are the operating hours for Dairy Queen (Treat) in Cadillac?

They are open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.