Mooney’s Ice Cream Store

Ok, 2 stars, let me explain…
Went there with my wife and 2 daughters to get them ice cream.
The Ice cream is great, service is great but.
IT’S 2015 PEOPLE, TAKE CREDIT CARDS!
Very few times do we carry cash, we managed to scrape up enough change out of the car to get a small for both the girls, but they lost out on larger purchases because of being short sighted or cheap for not springing for a credit card machine.
You will have more money coming in if you accept more than JUST CASH.

OK their single is more like a double or triple. Cheap too. You can’t beat two single (or half gallons… whatever you want to call them) scoops for $ 6.75. Not even a menage trois with Ben and Jerry are that cheap. Lots of flavors to choose from! Friendly staff too. Pretty sure it is still cash only.

This place is awesome. I visit this place regularly with my friends. If you like to eat ice cream, this is the best place to visit in Saginaw.
They have around 40 flavors. I have almost tried all of them n my best flavor is superman.

Friendly waitstaff and an exorbitant amount of different flavors to choose from. I’d recommend trying a few to get a feel of what you like. Be warned, though, that the scoops are on the larger side. And my larger… I mean large and in charge.
Oh, did I mention that it’s also on the cheaper side of things?
I definitely had to get the pumpkin pie ice cream since it was in season. Bits of pie crust… pumpkin…yum. Tried a few of their other flavors and all seemed to be solidly produced.
That being said, I wasn’t able to finish the large sugary quantity of ice cream. Definitely worth stopping in!

Best ice cream shop in the Tri. The only downfall is that they are a cash and check only place. No credit or debit accepted.

I love Mooneys. Their ice cream is great, the atmosphere is that of a good old fashion ice cream store and their workers are friendly. They always have the freshest ice cream. The only thing I’m not fond of is they do not take credit/​debit cards, this is an inconvenience because I rarely ever carry cash.

The sweet tooth I have is usually happy when it involves ice cream. My sweet tooth heard angels sing and hit all levels of nirvana at Mooney’s.
Bring a shovel… the portions are not for the faint of heart. You can’t go wrong with any of the flavors you try.

Came here after going to the nearby Greek Fest, and considering that it was pretty hot out, it was a refreshing treat. With the long lines (due to the hot weather), the service was pretty slow, but with only 2 young girls assisting, it was understandable. Others didn’t seem to be as forgiving. Be patient people!
Husband and I split a baby size Mackinac Island Fudge. Similar portions to Ray’s down in Royal Oak, but the consistency was richer and creamier. Personally prefer Ray’s over this place, but the flavor was nice. The small chunks of fudge mixed in was the right size and wasn’t overwhelming in the mouth. Priced at $ 2.50 for the baby size, it was cheaper than Ray’s.
I’d come back next time I was in the area for another function, and I think it’s a nice treat if you are in the area, but if you’re impatient, don’t bother coming here during warm weather.

By no means cheap, but great Mooney’s ice cream. Not the original location but it’s been a Saginaw tradition for years and years. Everyone has their own favorite. Be prepared for a long line if the weather is hot!

My family and I rode our bikes to Mooney’s ice cream this past summer. The ice cream was great and the price was also great with fast service.
Paul

Huge ice cream cones, cheap prices! I cannot find ANYWHERE like Mooney’s. We grew up riding our bikes here during the summers. You really can’t beat the price for the amount of ice cream you get and its such a fun little ice cream shop.

Awsome big ol fashion hard packed ice cream cones.

All around good home made ice cream. Local folk say it’s one of the top ten ice cream shops in Michigan.
Good portions for the cost, a must when nearby. When I’m in the area I try to stop by for a treat, but Mooney’s keeps finicky hours which accommodates only few visits.

After the decimation of Thrifty’s ice-​cream in my hometown, I never thought I’d be able to buy affordable ice-​cream by the scoop. I WAS WRONG!!! Thank you Saginaw.
Mooney’s is a small shop that serves ice-​cream, shakes, ice-​cream cake, etc. The only thing’s I’ve ever ordered are scoops of ice-​cream and shakes (for a friend). Inside the store are several tables and booths in case you actually want to sit down and enjoy the ice-​cream immediately after purchase. During the holidays, the entire store (inside and out) is decorated. Thanksgiving saw a swarm of Turkeys and other thanksgiving artifacts. For Christmas, snow globes, indoor christmas tree, outdoor blow-​up rotating igloo, etc.
You have your option of waffle cone or cup. There are also 4 or 5 sizes which range from $ 1 (I think) to $ 3.50 for a quart? Not quite sure. I just remember that it’s affordable.
The banana chocolate shake has received great reviews from my friends. Personally, I’m not a fan of chocolate (although there is an exception. See below) although I understand that this particular combination (along with peanut butter) is heaven for your tongue. There’s an option to use either chocolate or vanilla ice-​cream. Other than that, an unknown amount of banana (I’m assuming half) and other ingredients are necessary for creating liquid euphoria.
I’m normally a vanilla ice-​cream person. I’ve tried other flavors but for some reason, vanilla always sticks out. Mackinaw Island fudge (chocolate with caramel and chocolate chunks) was too rich. Rainbow sherbert too tart. However, I found that the chocolate and almond ice-​cream was very tasty, primarily because of the different textures of cream and almonds.
Waitresses (no waiters other than Mr. Mooney himself) are VERY easy on the eyes. Also very friendly.
Recommendation: EAT!

Unless you are ready to eat a serving the size of your head you should start with the smallest sizes. Good prices, great ice cream, crazy sizes, quick service.

Great ice cream. I’m not sure what could make ice cream any better than buying it at a grocery store and eating it at home, but whatever it is, Mooney’s has it. My kids would much rather go to Mooneys than have twice the ice cream at home. Ok, maybe that’s not fair, because the large portions at Mooneys make a larger quantity unnecessary. Try it, but be careful, it may be addictive.

We drove up to this ice cream store in Saginaw visiting from Worcester, MA and I thought hmmm… not sure if this is a good place for ice cream. WOW! was I ever wrong and I’ll admit it to everyone there and here! They had the most outrageous ice cream flavors from Playdough to Superman to Muddy Sneakers (this one was sold out so I still don’t have a clue as to what was in it). The sizes were ginourmous and the prices were great. I can’t say enough about this place and I KNOW I’m coming back to this one the next time we’re out there (Thanksgiving!)