Welcome to
Petersen's
Petersen's has been serving smiles since 1919, when H. P. Petersen opened his ice cream plant in Oak Park, Illinois. He built it on one rule — quality first, quantity second — and held to it through the Depression and two wars. A century later, four shops across the Valley still churn every batch in small runs.
Michigan Pot Hole
Tasting notes
Thick, black tar fudge in chocolate ice cream with chunks of chocolate asphalt.
Chocolate
Superman
Tasting notes
Fluorescent lemon yellow with strawberry red and bubble gum blue ice cream.
Classics
Quality First — Quantity Second
Thirty-four flavors, churned in small batches
Handcrafted the way H. P. Petersen did it in 1919.
Some reviews from
Our happy clients
Rated 5 out of 5
“Such an adorable place with delicious, high quality ice cream. The staff was so nice and patient too. So well decorated inside, like stepping back in time almost.”
Megann H. · Google review
Rated 5 out of 5
“The ice cream was rich, creamy, and easy to finish in one sitting. Serving sizes were generous, making it a perfect dessert after a meal.”
Camille M. · Google review
Rated 5 out of 5
“A lovely stop to get out of the heat and enjoy a cool treat! Casual atmosphere with a wide range of sweet offerings and employees that are happy to help you make a wonderful choice!”
Ashley P. · Google review
Most Wanted
Mackinac Fudge Island
Classics
Creamy vanilla ice cream swirled with rich butter fudge and packed with generous chunks of chewy fudge.
Marion Blackberry
Fruit & Sorbet
Fruity, blackberry ice cream layered with blackberry sauce.
Butter Pecan
Nut
Rich, buttery ice cream loaded with roasted pecan halves for the perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavor.