28 Best Ice Cream Shops near Madison

“The Caboose has the best soft serve around! There are so many other ice cream creations and treats to choose from as well. An actual Caboose on the property is definitely an added bonus to see. The owner is also very friendly. This ice cream stand is well worth a visit!“

“EVERYTHING is deeelicious! The GOBS are to die for. Love the owners and great staff!“

“Love the variety of flavors. The portion sizes on any dessert are great and filling. I was so happy today when I was able to get some pumpkin cheesecake held for me to pick up after work. Friendly employees. Always clean. Fast service. Good selection. Highly recommend.“

“Amazing service and AMAZING ICE CREAM! You won't regret going to give them a try if you haven't already!! 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 5 star review from us over here because my kids disnt just take a bite and be done NOOE they ate ALLLL of it!! If you have kids you know they waste! Well, my kiddos asked fir MORE!! *♡♡ Y'ALL HAVE GOT TO TRY THEM IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY!♡♡*“

“best fruit parfait ever.“

“Had a really great time here! The ice cream was wonderful- really unique flavors. LOVED the location- a very beautiful night for the sunset. I wish we were there earlier to mini golf because it looked so cool and so fun but that's for another trip 😀 great prices great taste- will be back.“

“We love Bruster’s….I have to compliment the staff there ..Nothing but sweet and amazing girls working when we were there. My son dropped his cone the second he got it..I was going to get back in line to get a new one and she said no..we are making him a new one. Everyone is so nice from the Ice Cream to the BBQ…amazing family oriented service and staff with delicious ice cream and food❤️“

“I picked up a St. Patrick’s Day ice cream cake yesterday, and my experience was truly above and beyond. The cake decorator did a fantastic job—it looked great and tasted even better. I really appreciate the time and effort that went into making it, especially on such a short timeframe. The commitment to great customer service did not go unnoticed. Thank you for going the extra mile!“

“Went 20 minutes before closing for a silly little comped scoop for the book crawl. Teenager behind the counter, I figure I know how this goes.

Couldn't have been more wrong. Staffed by two very kind, very happy to be there and informed on top of that girls who walked my mother in law and wife through their ice cream and went above and beyond the call of a single scoop for free. Ended up making sure to pick up a pint and tip heavy cuz those kids deserve it. 10 outta 10.“

“Great cinnamon Rolls and excellent service everyday“

“Every experience is fantastic! They have the best Rita's Italian Ice around. I absolutely love what they have done at the whiteoak location. Between new lighting and the gorgeous flowers all around its such a great atmosphere. The lavender smells great and the flowers are gorgeous. Plus the staff are amazing“

“Made an amazing princess cake for my dad. It was absolutely delicious, would recommend her to everyone! Fabulous cake!“

“HANDS DOWN BEST COOKIES ��“

“Awesome! Our staff loved burgers, fries and rings to finish out our week! The best burgers and onion rings around??“

“Best ice cream anywhere! Fast and friendly staff❤️“

“Brought home the 12 Scoops of Christmas last night for my 2 daughters. They loved trying the different flavors and I did as well. Very good selection of flavors. Can't say enough good things!“

“​If you are looking for authentic, no-nonsense Mexican street food, this local taco spot is an absolute must-visit.

​The traditional tacos are hands down amazing. They are perfectly executed with tender, flavorful meat on flour tortillas. They don't overcomplicate it, and they don't have to, the quality speaks for itself.

​The salsa is a standout. You can immediately tell it’s made fresh in-house. It has the perfect balance of heat and vibrant, bright flavor that elevates every single bite.
I didnt try the guacamole, but wish I had as it was made fresh!

​The service is warm and welcoming, and you can feel the pride they put into their food. The seating is fun for every table giving a unique experience to each patron. It’s exactly what a local spot should be. I will definitely be a regular here!“

“My daughter introduced me to your pineapple upside down yogurt, I am hooked. We stopped there last Friday and I got the ham and cheese Panini with potato salad. I could barely finish my food, it was good and I hope to try other foods when I visit the area.“

“Delicious chocolate!!!! The employees are so friendly and welcoming!“

“The ice cream is really good and staff is very helpful but it’s 7 dollars for a milkshake! Just a little much that I’d like to pay but if you have the money for that then its worth it other than that it’s still a great place to get ice cream“

“I'm from Greensburg and the DQ nearest to me is under construction so I came here with my dog. The young lady who helped me was very cheerful and nice. She put peanut butter on the pup cup and made me the best blizzard I've ever had! Thank you young lady with the butterfly glasses and well done. I'll be back!“

“This Dairy Queen stands out thanks to its exceptional ownership! The staff is friendly, the service is prompt, and the cakes are super cute!“

“We come out to eat here more than any of our local restaurants. Twice this week we have been there. My husband ordered the pot roast omelette, both times he had asked for no green peppers and was told no problem but yet still had them all through it. When we told our waitress it just seemed not to be a big deal of hers. This evening alone my silverware was greasy, we ended up having to ask the shift supervisor for a drink refill and she ended up getting our box and check for us, my son's plate had something hard cooked in the scrambled eggs as well. This evening we came in a little after 7. There were still a few tables and someone came in after us. Towards the end it seemed like everyone sat in the back and didn't care about anything. I understand it's almost closing time but still. I was so annoyed with our visit this time. There's no consistency in service sometimes.“

“Counter staff could be much friendlier. The lady checking out customers was VERY short tempered and impatient when my family and others were ordering. We were only giving our orders like normal, nothing slow about the order, so to be rushed and so rudely dealt with was un called for. Other people in line were commenting on how rude she was, so on a funnier note, we all were joining in on the eye rolls and head shakes.I normally only leave positive reviews for businesses, as I understand how difficult it is working with the public, but this lady was truly incorrigible.“

“This is a really nice Dq and the service is pretty good. The only gripe I have is the blizzards aren't usually mixed the whole way, and we got a cake and it was not the best quality, it was supposed to have chocolate ice cream and it didn't. And there was not much crunch in it either, there was a weird gap and im not sure how that happened, but also it was a blizzard cake and it seemed like the blizzard part was part vanilla somehow. So we will get cakes elsewhere unfortunately but it is a nice place to stop for a quick treat or dinner.“

“The hospitality is excellent 🙌🏽“

“Ashley is awesome!! She is one of the best servers at the Herminie DQ!! Her smile (even through the mask) is apparent and her laugh is contagious. It is awesome to have such great service. Ashley's attitude and zest for life will take her places in the future. Best of luck and thanks for the awesome service!!“

“Needed a last minute birthday cake for my fiancé’s son and they went above and beyond for me!!“