Opening hours
Open now · closes 6:00 PM
| Monday | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Local time in Royal Oak: 4:27 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ.
Location & directions
417 South Washington AvenueRoyal Oak, MI 48067
About The Proving Grounds
The Proving Grounds is an ice cream shop located at 417 South Washington Avenue in Royal Oak, Michigan. Our Royal Oak guide covers 94 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
The Proving Grounds is open daily, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
On the menu: coffee shop.
Quick facts
- Category
- Ice Cream Shop · Coffee Shop
- Address
- 417 South Washington Avenue, Royal Oak, MI 48067
- Hours
- Open daily, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 9 AM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 1 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for ice cream shops and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared The Proving Grounds’s weekday schedule with 109 other ice cream shops in Michigan. On a typical weekday it opens at 7:00 AM, earlier than 91% of them (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 6:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 77 hours a week, 5 hours more than the local median of 72. 95% of ice cream shops in Michigan open on Sundays, and The Proving Grounds is one of them.
Compared with 109 other ice cream shops in Michigan that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for ice cream shops in Michigan
Based on 13 menus with 111 priced items from ice cream shops in Michigan, the median menu item costs $6.59, and half of all items are priced between $5.00 and $8.99.
We don’t have The Proving Grounds’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what ice cream shops in Michigan typically charge.
Calculated from 13 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
What ice cream shops usually offer
Across 372 ice cream shops in our guide with detailed profiles:
- 91% offer delivery
- 46% have dine-in seating
- 78% have a wheelchair-accessible entrance
- 83% are described as good for kids
- 75% accept mobile payments
Ask The Proving Grounds directly to confirm which of these it offers.
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Proving Grounds there are 49 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 54 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (9), Sandwiches & Delis (5), Bars & Pubs (5), and Italian (4).
Competition is light: 2 other ice cream shops are within a mile and 9 within three miles. The closest is Golden Cone, < 0.1 mi away.
16 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- ItalianDa Luigi< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeCafe Muse< 0.1 mi
- SeafoodLily's Seafood< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodDetroit Dogs< 0.1 mi
- Breakfast & BrunchLe Crepe< 0.1 mi
What to expect at an ice cream shop
This group brings together bakeries, donut shops, ice cream parlors, frozen yogurt shops, dessert cafes, candy stores and specialty sweet shops. Bakeries usually open early and sell their best items before noon, while ice cream and dessert shops are busiest in the evening and on warm weekends.
What to order
- Croissants or morning pastries – freshest early in the day
- Donuts – classic glazed is the benchmark
- Cookies and cupcakes – easy to share or take home
- Pan dulce or Asian buns – bakery specialties from other traditions
Good to know
- Arrive early for the full selection; popular items sell out.
- Order celebration cakes several days ahead.
- Many bakeries discount day-old bread and pastries in the afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
What are The Proving Grounds's opening hours?
Open daily, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Is The Proving Grounds open on Sunday?
Yes, The Proving Grounds is open on Sundays: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Where is The Proving Grounds located?
The Proving Grounds is located at 417 South Washington Avenue, Royal Oak, MI 48067.
Is The Proving Grounds open late?
No, The Proving Grounds usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near The Proving Grounds?
There are 54 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Proving Grounds. Nearby options include Da Luigi (< 0.1 mi), Cafe Muse (< 0.1 mi), and Lily's Seafood (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other ice cream shops near The Proving Grounds?
2 other ice cream shops within a mile. The closest is Golden Cone, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do ice cream shops in Michigan cost?
Based on 13 menus with 111 priced items from ice cream shops in Michigan, the median menu item costs $6.59, and half of all items are priced between $5.00 and $8.99.
Nearby places
All in Royal Oak
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