JJ’s Custard Company preparing to open in Little Caesars Arena

The Dearborn-based company’s new location comes after a successful residency at LCA from March to September last year

Jan 4, 2024 at 4:30 pm

Jamal Jawad, CEO (left), and Karim Kadouh, VP of Marketing & Operations (right), pictured in-front of the new Detroit store. Courtesy photo

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A new dessert spot is coming to Little Caesars Arena.

JJ’s Custard Company, a Dearborn-based specialty ice cream shop, is opening its new long-term storefront at the Detroit sports and concert venue after a successful residency from March to September 2023.

The store is set to open to the public on Wednesday, January 17.

The shop is known for its specialty menu featuring items such as The Sweet Bun, The Wowffle, and Injected Loaded Cones.

According to a press release, JJ’s Custard Company is the first and only shop across the country to offer flurries in an arena setting.

The dessert store will be present in Little Caesars Arena for at least three years, located in The Detroit House near the Meijer entrance in front of Portal 14.

JJ’s Custard Company has three metro Detroit stores at 2801 Monroe St. in Dearborn, 23845 W. Warren Ave. in Dearborn Heights, and 44296 Cherry Hill Rd. in Canton.

All locations are open daily from 1-11 p.m.

Location Details

Little Caesars Arena

2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit

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The essential Detroit area ice cream shops you should have tried by now

Wally’s Frozen Custard 22501 Harper Ave., St. Clair Shores; 586-552-5038; wallysfrozencustard.netMichigan loves Superman ice cream, but what about Superman frozen custard? If you’re lucky, it’s a treat you can get when you visit Wally’s Frozen Custard.

The Custard Co.2801 Monroe St., Dearborn; 313-274-1750; thecustardco.comThe Custard Company carries a variety of frozen delicacies including cookie sandwiches, shakes, and their ever popular sweet bun ice cream sandwiches.

Frosty Boy 38650 Jefferson Ave., Harrison Twp; 586-465-3322 Conveniently located next to Lake St. Clair Metro Park, Frosty Boy is Harrison Township’s beloved frozen custard spot. They’ve got soft serve, Dole whips, sundaes, shakes, flurries, and banana splits, but most importantly, they offer pup cups so your four-legged friends can get in on the ice cream action.

Treat Dreams 22965 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; 248-544-3440 | 4160 Cass Ave., Detroit; 313-818-0084 | 621 E. 11 Mile Rd., Madison HeightsTreat Dreams rotates its ice cream flavors often, but don’t think you’ll only go and find chocolate or vanilla. You might walk in and see lobster bisque or zucchini bread on the menu. The shop just recently opened a Madison Heights location that is walk-up and drive-thru only.

The Custard Hut25947 W. Warren St., Dearborn Heights; 313-278-5577 Who says your frozen custard only has to be served in a cone or a cup? At The Custard Hut you can get your favorite frozen flavor packed between two waffles.

Family Treat 2010 Springwells St., Detroit; 313-841-3522Dipped cones, waffle cones, and sundaes are all classics you can find at Family Treats. If you just so happen to be hungry, you can grab a hot dog or a tac while you’re there.

The Split 532 E. Nine Mile Rd., Hazel Park; 248-571-2064 Just because it’s named The Split, doesn’t mean that’s all it has to offer. The Split not only sells sundaes, but also soft-serve cones, mochi, waffle stacks and more.

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Layla McMurtrie

Layla McMurtrie is the digital editor of Detroit Metro Times. She's passionate about food, music, art, and Detroit's culture and community. Her work has been featured in the Detroit Free Press, Between the Lines, Metromode, and other various Michigan publications.