A Metro Detroit Delight: Browndog Creamery and Barlor

By: Carolyn Hall | June 30, 2025
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Browndog Creamery, an artisan ice cream destination based in Metro Detroit, continues to captivate taste buds by blending culinary creativity with hometown pride. Co-founded by entrepreneurs and food enthusiasts over ten years ago, Browndog evolved from a unique micro-creamery to the innovative Browndog Barlor®, a fusion of an ice cream parlor and bar featuring Michigan-made spirits and craft cocktails, featuring their delightful ice cream.

Browndog Barlor Exterior Sign
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In its latest groundbreaking collaboration, Browndog Creamery has unveiled four exciting new ice cream flavors in partnership with Detroit’s iconic Better Made Snacks and Faygo beverages. Paul Gabriel, Co-Founder of Browndog Creamery, captures the excitement perfectly: “This isn’t just ice cream—it’s Detroit in a scoop. We’re honored to team up with two hometown icons to bring you something bold, unexpected, and ridiculously delicious.” Launched on June 26th, this special flavor release celebrates three legendary Detroit brands: Browndog Creamery, Better Made Snacks, and Faygo.

Browndog Creamery's ice cream launch
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While Browndog Creamery already has a few Faygo flavors, the new lineup boasts bold creations that seamlessly complement Browndog’s current beloved options. Nostalgia lovers will appreciate the new Faygo Root Beer Float, combining the classic taste of Faygo Root Beer with creamy artisan ice cream, complementing Browndog’s existing Faygo-filled creations like Faygo Firework Sorbet (cherry, lime, and blue raspberry flavors) and Faygo Unicorn Swirl (Faygo cotton candy with pink marshmallow creme).

Fans of peanut butter will love Snack Attack, a peanut butter ice cream generously packed with chocolate-covered Better Made pretzels, a perfect partner to Browndog’s existing PB&J flavor with house-made berry jam. The savory-meets-sweet adventure continues with Detroit Mix, blending cheddar cheese popcorn ice cream with house-made salted caramel, offering a unique twist alongside favorites like Salted Malted Butter Pecan.

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For those who enjoy a bit of crunch, the Motown Chip provides malted vanilla ice cream loaded with chocolate-covered Better Made potato chips and a ribbon of caramel, harmonizing beautifully with the indulgent textures found in Brookie Dough and Chocolate Lockdown. 

Both brands joining Browndog Creamery for this line rave about the collaboration: “We are excited for the release of this combination of Better Made’s bold, iconic snacks with the creamy, cool indulgence of Browndog Creamery’s flavor brilliance,” says Dave Jones, president of Better Made Snack Foods. Dan Trpevski, Executive Vice President of Faygo Beverages, shares, “We’re thrilled to introduce Faygo Root Beer Float ice cream, the latest creation in our ongoing collaboration with Browndog Creamery. This marks our eighth flavor together, and each new release is a celebration of the bold, nostalgic flavors our fans love. Bringing the classic taste of Faygo Root Beer to a creamy, indulgent ice cream is another way we can put a new spin on a timeless favorite.”

Visitors can savor these delicious innovations (and the rest of Browndog Creamery’s lineup) at all Browndog locations, select local spots, and order through their site. Stand-out flavors include Blood Orange Coconut Ice, Cappuccino Chip, Fruity Cereal Milk, Lemon Lavender, and Mommy Needs A Time-Out, made with Irish cream ice cream, packed with butterscotch and house-made brownies. 

Browndog Creamery Flavors
Photo courtesy of Cassidy Moran

Beyond their innovative scoops, Browndog Barlor® offers guests a menu brimming with creativity, from savory comfort foods to boozy shakes crafted from their premium Michigan-made small-batch ice creams. Options range from sweet and savory brunch choices to a full menu of burgers, tacos, and more. Favorites shakes include the Drunken Muppet, blending blue cookie dough ice cream and chocolate vodka, and the Plastered Pony, made with their Faygo Unicorn Swirl ice cream, black raspberry liqueur, and vanilla vodka.

This summer, Browndog Creamery invites Metro Detroiters to indulge in exceptional ice cream experiences that deliciously honor Detroit’s iconic tastes. Whether it’s their latest Detroit-inspired flavors or a tried and true favorite, Browndog Creamery continues to be a must-visit spot for excellent ice cream and culinary adventures.

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