19 Best Ice Cream Shops in Madison

“Great & tasty ice cream No handicap parking or easy access But still worth it, just took it slow & easy to get up the stairs with my Mom.“

“I’ve yet to try something I didn’t absolutely love from ICS. You can taste the love and thought that goes into every scoop. And this business is always donating to important foundations and charitable causes. Highly recommend if you want to feel good and get some amazing treats!“

“Very creamy, rich, and good ice cream. Lots of flavors with cool names and reasonable prices. My favorite in the whole world was Mint Chocolate Ribbon which is discontinued. It is SO much better than mint chocolate chip which was still good. Please bring it back!“

“So many choices! We couldn’t decide. Had a Zanzibar shake and took home five pints. CanMt wait to try the Lemon Meringue!“

“Grabbed a couple ice cream cones while waiting on pizza from a place across the lot.
Good variety of ice creams. I tried the “exhausted parent” lol which was very good. Very nice pricing compared to a lot of ice cream shops. Would you again for sure. Staff was quick to help as well“

“Delicious pistachio ice cream, tamarind smoothies, and friendly service :)“

“Chocolate Shoppe catered our wedding dessert and they were completely perfect! They bring a truck with about ten flavors including 1-2 DF flavors, and scoop into dishes or cones. The guests loved it on a hot, summer day, and it felt a lot more memorable than cake. They were super easy to work with in booking the event and the employee who worked our event was so kind. It was a huge hit and the ice cream was, of course, delicious! We would definitely book them again for a large event and would recommend them to friends.“

“I love this cute little shop! The Breakfast Burrito was soooo good and the Oreo Dream homemade ice cream in a waffle cone was scrumptious 😋 The staff was friendly, engaging and the music was fun! I will definitely be back!“

“Love the Daily Scoop- mostly because it’s Babcock ice cream! So fresh and delicious and fun flavors! The orange custard with chocolate chips is my absolute favorite. About $4 for a scoop and $5.50 for 2 scoops. Not too bad and very generous scoops. Usually plan to wait because every one wants this ice cream! This location is elite because of its proximity to the lake- can’t beat ice cream by the lake!“

“I was thrilled to walk into the Fordem location Chocolate Shoppe last night and discover that Key Lime was back on the menu now featuring a new cheesecake twist! I had heard it was discontinued before, so this was a pleasant surprise. The staff were incredibly friendly too. I often arrive just 10 minutes before closing (sorry not sorry lol), and I really appreciate that they understand how spontaneous ice cream outings can be! This location doesn’t have quite the ambience as some of the others, but there are a few outdoor benches, tables/chairs + it’s easy access when it’s really just all about the ice cream! :) they do also have a variety of flavors & dietary options.“

“Great upscale candy shop with a great selection and fair prices! One of the best caramel apples I’ve ever had!“

“My FAVORITE ice cream! Love supporting local businesses in Madison so usually pick some up at Ian’s Pizza!! Their Brandy Old Fashioned Ice cream is a MUST!!“

“Very convenient for campus meetings. Rooms are modern and clean....walls z bit thing (or neighbours were noisy). Amenities on the main floor are lots of campus food...even a pub. Bed was comfy. Would likely stay here again if the opportunity arises.“

“This is a local takeout place. Mostly what they have are ice cream cakes, ice cream, and their little Frozen treats. But they do have soda and hot dogs as well. Not bad if you want to grab something to go. They have a lot of dessert options here. And there are some tables to sit outside and eat at.“

“My husband, my two boys, and I LOVE this place. The hour drive we take to come to Crumbl Cookies is SO worth it. We've been to two different locations in Madison and they are both absolutely FABULOUS! The customer service has always been outstanding. The staff are so welcoming, patient, and always smiling! My family and I would like to give a special shout out to Ava and the rest of the staff who were working on July 9th, 2025 around 8:30pm. Ya'll killed it! Keep up the good work! Thanks a ton for making this trip worth it!!.“

“DQ cookies and cream ice cream cakes are the best!!!! I usually don’t like when ice cream cakes have sponge layers that get soggy, which doesn’t pair well with the thick ice cream. But this one is all ice cream, filled with Oreo bits and topped with chocolate glaze.“

“I spent about two hours here while waiting to go to work. I got a slice of quiche and a coffee, and found a comfy place to sit. The coffee was self-serve and I was able to get a discounted refill. I was pleasantly surprised when they heated the quiche up in a toaster oven. It was delicious.“

“Customer service great, food great, mooyah sauce the bomb, shake was amazing, and facility was very clean! I’m giving this place a 10! Thanks Mooyah! Abilene Lication“

“I've been a long time customer here (15+ years). Besides the beauty of mixing Gelato with espresso (order the Javalatto people), my favorite thing is the environment. I love seeing the long term staff, and the owner, who I've seen throughout my time as a customer. Most of all, I love that they ALWAYS make me happier, especially on days I'm having those rough mornings. I really try to go in on those days I know are gonna be long. Between my delicious caffeine boost, and their warm welcomes, they always start my morning off better. Thank-you to Renee and all of the Java Cat staff for the morning pick me ups.“