Proving Grounds Coffee & Ice Cream

09/09/2026

Sliding into fall routines with a small schedule shift! 🍂

We’re so grateful to be your go-to spot in downtown Milford. As the days start winding down a little earlier, our evening hours are shifting:

✨ Sunday – Thursday: 7 AM – 8 PM
✨ Friday & Saturday: 7 AM – 9 PM

We can’t wait to keep brewing your sweet seasonal sips and scooping up all your festive favorites as we head into autumn. See you soon! ❤️

09/05/2026

Storm Recovery Update:

We will be closing early at 6 PM from today (9/5) through Monday (9/7). This gives our team the extra time needed to receive fresh deliveries, prep, and get us back to our full menu after product loss from the recent storm.

Thank you for your incredible patience and support as we bounce back, we appreciate this community so much! 💙

09/05/2026

We’re back! ⚡️

The power is restored and we are officially up, running, and ready to serve you tomorrow morning, Saturday 9/5, at 7 am!

We will be offering a limited drink menu only. Food and ice cream will be temporarily unavailable due to product loss from the power outage. Thank you so much for your patience, kindness, and sweet messages while we waited out the outage.

If you're heading downtown, please take extra care on your drive over! There still may be some localized flooding, tricky parking spots, and downed trees around town. Drive safely, take your time, and watch your step coming in.

We’re easing back into our normal routine and appreciate you coming out to support us today. We can't wait to see your friendly faces! ✨❤️

09/04/2026

09/03/2026

It’s time to meet two of the awesome faces behind your daily caffeine fix! ☕️

Meet Emily! Her go to drink is an iced soy latte with honey, hazelnut butter, with an extra shot. When she’s not behind the bar, she’s usually out hiking, or talking about teeth! Yep, she’s genuinely obsessed with chompers! 🦷

Meet Katie! Her favorite drink is the Pink Horizon, a half black tea, half lemonade with watermelon syrup. Katie is a die hard Detroit Lions fan and loves going to games every chance she gets. Go Lions! 🏈

Next time you see them at the shop, make sure to say hi and learn more about their adventures! ✨

08/30/2026

Get ready for fall with our brand new festive sip! 🎃

Say hello to our Pumpkin Spice Float arriving on September 1st. We take smooth, rich ice cream, mix in our house-made pumpkin spice syrup, and layer it with fluffy whipped cream and a heavy dusting of warm cinnamon. It’s chilled, cozy, and deliciously sweet.

Who’s pulling up on September 1st for their first sip? 👇🍂🔥

08/29/2026

Tag an ‘M’ in your life in the comments… they owe you a fresh scoop! 🍨✨

Rules are rules, and it’s officially their turn to buy the ice cream. With our freezer packed full of timeless classics and bold seasonal twists, there’s a flavor for whatever you’re craving.

Send this to your favorite M-initial person right now to remind them where you two are headed today! 👇🍦

08/27/2026

Summer is officially winding down, which means it’s time to say a sweet goodbye to our seasonal lemonade lineup before they leave the menu on September 1st! ☀️

If you’ve been loving these bright, refreshing sips, run (don’t walk!) to get your favorites one last time before they're gone: Mango Tango, Tropical Sunburst, Summer Slice, Strawberries & Cream, Rosie Posie, and Lavender Haze. 🍋🍉

Which flavor are you grabbing for your final summer sip? Let us know in the comments! 👇

08/25/2026

Serving sips and smiles all day long right here in downtown Milford! ☕️✨

Whether you're stopping by the walk-up window for a quick dose of sunshine or catching up with friends, we’ve got some incredible drink suggestions queued up for you. If you haven't tried our current drink special, the Banoffee Latte, it’s a sweet, dessert inspired blend of banana and caramel. Or, if you want a cozy fan favorite, ask for a Pistachio Chai Latte, warm, spiced chai paired with smooth, nutty pistachio.

Swing by the window, grab a favorite, and say hi! What are we making for you today? Drop it below! 👇☀️