Ritter's Frozen Custard

4.6(818)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 818 reviews (Google rating)Ice Cream Shop$
Open now · closes 9:30 PM

Quick facts

Ritter's Frozen Custard is a ice cream shop at 217 Romence Rd in Portage, MI, open daily from 11:30 AM. Call +1269-321-8800 for details.

Address
217 Romence Rd, Portage, MI 49024
Phone
+1269-321-8800
Hours today
11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Price
$

About Ritter's Frozen Custard

Ritter's Frozen Custard at 217 Romence Rd in Portage, MI is an ice cream shop that centers its menu on frozen custard made fresh daily. Part of a dessert chain, it serves cones, sundaes and shakes. The shop has a Google rating of 4.6 from 818 reviews and is listed in the lowest price-level category. Its casual, quiet atmosphere and quick-visit format suit a solo stop as well as visits with children or groups.

Drive-through, takeout and delivery options give customers several ways to order, though table service is not available. Dogs are allowed outside. The entrance and parking are wheelchair accessible, and the shop accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments. One practical detail to keep in mind when planning a visit: no restroom is listed among the available amenities.

Known for

  • Frozen custard made fresh daily
  • Cones, sundaes and shakes
  • Drive-through, takeout and delivery
  • Dogs allowed outside
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking

What to order

Mentioned in reviews

  • ice cream

Usually not too busy right now · Typical visit volume reported by Google.

Mon

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 0 of 100, 10a: 0 of 100, 11a: 0 of 100, 12p: 11 of 100, 1p: 16 of 100, 2p: 22 of 100, 3p: 29 of 100, 4p: 43 of 100, 5p: 48 of 100, 6p: 59 of 100, 7p: 54 of 100, 8p: 45 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Tue

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 0 of 100, 10a: 0 of 100, 11a: 0 of 100, 12p: 7 of 100, 1p: 11 of 100, 2p: 14 of 100, 3p: 18 of 100, 4p: 26 of 100, 5p: 35 of 100, 6p: 46 of 100, 7p: 50 of 100, 8p: 44 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Wed

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 0 of 100, 10a: 0 of 100, 11a: 0 of 100, 12p: 14 of 100, 1p: 14 of 100, 2p: 15 of 100, 3p: 19 of 100, 4p: 24 of 100, 5p: 40 of 100, 6p: 51 of 100, 7p: 62 of 100, 8p: 53 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Thu

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 0 of 100, 10a: 0 of 100, 11a: 0 of 100, 12p: 9 of 100, 1p: 12 of 100, 2p: 16 of 100, 3p: 23 of 100, 4p: 29 of 100, 5p: 34 of 100, 6p: 42 of 100, 7p: 45 of 100, 8p: 41 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Fri

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 0 of 100, 10a: 0 of 100, 11a: 0 of 100, 12p: 10 of 100, 1p: 13 of 100, 2p: 19 of 100, 3p: 23 of 100, 4p: 31 of 100, 5p: 41 of 100, 6p: 61 of 100, 7p: 78 of 100, 8p: 88 of 100, 9p: 61 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Sat

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 0 of 100, 10a: 0 of 100, 11a: 0 of 100, 12p: 13 of 100, 1p: 20 of 100, 2p: 29 of 100, 3p: 38 of 100, 4p: 50 of 100, 5p: 61 of 100, 6p: 81 of 100, 7p: 100 of 100, 8p: 95 of 100, 9p: 69 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Sun

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 0 of 100, 10a: 0 of 100, 11a: 0 of 100, 12p: 12 of 100, 1p: 23 of 100, 2p: 43 of 100, 3p: 61 of 100, 4p: 77 of 100, 5p: 83 of 100, 6p: 89 of 100, 7p: 88 of 100, 8p: 66 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Google rating breakdown

820 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.

  • 5★593
  • 4★143
  • 3★51
  • 2★14
  • 1★19

What people mention

Topics counted across Google reviews.

  • sundae×27
  • frozen custard×26
  • outdoor seating×14
  • drive thru×8
  • waffle cones×8
  • italian ice×7
  • strawberry shortcake×7
  • malts×6
  • flavors of the day×4
  • hot fudge×3

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What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “Very friendly service and very good ice cream!!!”

    — Tara Salazar, September 28, 2026 · google

  • “Stopped over at ritters today custard is good. Butter pecan and a pup cup my biggest complaint would be the attitude of the girl working the window. Interesting choice for hire 🤔”

    — Jamie Mount, August 22, 2026 · google

  • “I ordered the banana split and loved it. The staff was wonderful. We had a great experience. Thank you to the staff!!”

    — Sonny Edra, August 9, 2026 · google

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Ritter's Frozen Custard — frequently asked

Is Ritter's Frozen Custard open on Mondays?
Yes — Ritter's Frozen Custard is open Monday from 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM.
Where is Ritter's Frozen Custard?
Ritter's Frozen Custard is at 217 Romence Rd, Portage, MI 49024.
How expensive is Ritter's Frozen Custard?
Google lists Ritter's Frozen Custard in the $ price range for ice cream shops in Portage, MI.
What is the phone number for Ritter's Frozen Custard?
You can reach Ritter's Frozen Custard on +1269-321-8800.

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