Posted in Wisconsin
July 06, 2017
A Trip To These 15 Amazing Ice Cream Shops In Wisconsin Will Make Your Summer Complete
Last week I wrote about an awesome ice cream trail that takes you to 10 frozen treat locations within 92 miles. But a lot of readers were disappointed that we’d left off their favorite ice cream spots. That trail was never meant to be a definitive list, but something you could do in just a couple of hours.
There’s no way to include every awesome ice cream and frozen custard shop in the state, but we took readers’ suggestions from those comments and added a few of our own to give you a list of some of the best places to appease your sweet tooth and beat the heat this summer.
This list doesn’t include any shop that’s part of a national chain, nor does it have any place that doesn’t make their own frozen treats. We also left off any of the places on that list from last week – though there are plenty of awesome options there. Based on reader suggestions and in no particular order, here are 15 places to find amazing ice cream and custard this summer:
Prepare yourself of a long list of unusual and interesting flavors made right here on this dairy farmstead. It doesn't get fresher than this family-owned creamery. Open May 1 through October 1 from 11 am to 9 pm. Located at W5215 Co Rd B, Fond du Lac, WI 54937.
This summer seasonal place is open from 11 am to 10 pm daily. Located at 2140 Division St, Stevens Point, WI 54481.
For many, it doesn't feel like summer until they've had a treat from The Windmill. Visit by car, foot or boat and enjoy a wide array of treats, including non-dairy options. These folks even make their own maple syrup. Summer seasonal place open 11 am - 10 pm daily. Located at 1972 Hwy L.,
Tomahawk, WI 54487
With three Green Bay area locations, Zesty's is an institution. The two Green Bay locations are open year round and are open from 11 am until 9 pm. The De Pere store is seasonal and has different hours.
Located at 2639 Lineville Road, Green Bay, WI WI 54301.
These folks are open year round and start dishing out coffee at 6:30 am during the week. Open until 9 pm Monday through Thursday and 10 pm on the weekends. Located at 131 E Chestnut St., Chilton, WI 53014.
A few places claim to be home to the ice cream sundae, but Two Rivers is the only one endorsed by the National Historic Register. This museum houses a recreated soda shop where you can enjoy your own ice cream sundae. Open 10 am to 8 pm every day. Located at 1622 Jefferson St., Two Rivers, WI 54241.
People love the giant servings and tiny prices, as well as the friendly staff. A perfect summer treat. Open from the first weekend in April through Labor Day weekend. Hours 12 pm to 9 pm every day until mid-August. Then it's 5-9 on weekdays and 12 - 9 on weekends. Located at 370 Military Rd.,
Sherwood, WI 54169.
A little taste of custard goodness out in lake country, Bubba's serves up creamy custard that can sometimes result in long lines, but is worth the wait.
Open 10:30 am until 10 pm daily. Located at 1276 Capitol Dr., Pewaukee, WI 53072.
Plenty of folks suggested their favorite ice cream shop that serves Cedar Crest, but for this list, we went right to the source. Open March through October with varying hours, in June through August you can visit daily from 11:30 am to 8 pm. Located at 2000 S 10th St, Manitowoc, WI 54220.
This 1930s style soda fountain is about as charming as it gets. Almost all the ice cream and chocolate is made right on site. It's a nostalgic and delicious step back in time. Open 9 am - 10 pm Monday through Thursday and 9 am to 11 pm on on Friday and Saturday. Located at 207 Pearl St., La Crosse, WI 54601.
This seasonal place on Door County has been there since 1906! Normally I'd also suggest the ice cream in its simplest form, but these folks brew their own root beer, so a float is a must try.
Here's an insider tip - there's a little park behind this place with great views of the bay and it's a lot less crowded. Take your ice cream here for a great place to enjoy it. They usually open in mid-May and are there through August, but check in with them to be sure. Open 11 am - 11 pm every day. Located at 9990 Water St., Ephraim, WI 54211.
Home of the 25 cent ice cream - but you should totally splurge and get the 50 cent double scoop! Bring cash and plan to stock up on fresh cheese while you're there! Open 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday, 8 am to 1 pm on Saturday and closed Sunday. Located at 10115 English Lake Rd., Manitowoc, WI 54220.
It's been a bumpy road, but Mullen's is back open in Watertown. This iconic shop has been there since 1932 and has served tons of happy customers. They're closed on Mondays until July 17th, but open 11 am until 9 pm Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday and 11 am until 10 pm on Friday and Saturday. Located at 212 W Main St.
Watertown, WI 53094.
With three Madison-area locations, you're never far from tasty custard when you're in our capital. Definitely a part of Madison nostalgia. Open 10:30 am until 10 pm Sunday through Thursday and 10 am until 10:30 pm on Friday and Saturday.
This place feels like a blast from the past in the best possible way. Tucked in a less frequently traveled part of Brookfield, you've probably driven past it a ton of times but never really noticed. The soft serve is smooth and creamy and hits the spot. Open 10:30 am until 10:30 pm Monday through Saturday and 11:30 am - 10:30 pm on Sunday. Located at 14040 W Greenfield Ave., Brookfield, WI 53005.
We know there are even more great places that wouldn’t fit on this list, so make sure you let us know in the comments where else you love to get a summer frozen treat!
