33 Best Ice Cream Shops in Madison

“🍦✨ Major obsession alert! ✨🍦 Ice Cream Social totally stole my heart 💕 Smelled like waffle heaven + tasted even better 😍 My new go-to for ice cream in Madison!“

“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.“

“Yum! Blackberry lemon flavor not as strong. Pomegranate ice cream was yummy too. I appreciate the workers and everyone was attentive. Kitty kitty bang bang and the root beer flavors were really interesting too. The passion fruit flavor ice was super sour and tasted fresh“

“THE BEST ICE CREAM YOU'LL EVER EAT! Once you try it, you'll never eat another kind! Sooooo many flavor options to try from (at least 30). They also have some dairy free options as well as Italian ices and sherbet flavors. If you tell them you have an allergy they will get freshly cleaned instruments for you.“

“So excited to have found this place at an event in Raleigh and I found out they are in Knightdale station park every weekend! Creative names like Kitty Kitty bang bang which is what I tried it’s cheesecake ice cream with raspberry swirl and chocolate chunks so delicious! True creamy texture that you’d expect from Wisconsin. Really friendly and helpful just can’t say enough good things. My brother tried the exhausted parent(?name) which was bourbon espresso ice cream with chocolate. He loved it. Can’t wait to go see them in Knightdale!“

“Fantastic ice cream... I loved the one I got!!! Thank you for the delicious snack!!!“

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

“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!!“

“I put in an online pick up order and at the time I went to pick it up a rather large influx of people walked in, and my order wasn’t ready, cool cool, so I patiently waited. I finally received an order, it wasn’t mine, but I enjoyed a dirt cake shake and root beer float. My original order was a chocolate shake. Thanks for putting me onto the dirt cake shake!“

“Our wedding at the union was fantastic! Sam Mack (venue coordinator) was a great communicator and all of the Union Staff was incredibly attentive and helpful throughout the planning process and day-of. We had our ceremony in Tripp Commons and our cocktail hour and reception in Great Hall. The food was good (not the best I've ever had, but also not the worst), the cocktails and drinks were great, and it was so nice not having to make a million different decisions. They really guide you through the process which was exactly what we were looking for. The Union has done hundreds of weddings and it really shows. The whole day went very smoothly and the price was right! Would highly recommend, especially for UW grads!“

“It was my first time stopping by this Crumbl shop, and everything was so delicious. The display looked incredibly clean and beautiful — I’ve never seen such a stunning presentation anywhere else. Even the cookie cut was just wow! The entire staff was very polite, and everything was spotless. Just wow. I already know I’ll be coming back again and again🤤.“

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

“did not have a good experience today at la michoacana. when ordering my papas preparadas I told the lady i wanted the cueritos on the side. when the bag was given to me i noticed she had put them in. I told her and she said that she had forgot and did say sorry but what made me very upset was that she said that they were very busy and she couldn't make them again . I'm sorry but the way she did things was wrong and it's not my fault that she wasn't paying attention to what she was doing. Please pay more attention to who your serving and not how many people are in line. I love going to this place but the way things were handled was not ok.“

“Have tried several of the flavors and they are all amazing! Friendly staff and wonderful environment! Indoor and outdoor seating for when the weather is nice. My favorite so far is the Cherry Pie a la Mode. I can't wait to try the milkshakes and floats on future visits!“

“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!“

“Made our pilgrimage… We rarely visit UW Madison and The Terrace without a stop at Daily Scoop. My partner always gets the orange custard chocolate chip. This time I got a double scoop ice cream cone with orange custard, chocolate chip and the occasionally available, Blue Moon. It’s always hard for people to describe what the flavor of Blue Moon is. It’s kind of berry flavored but not blueberry. But it is delicious. I was wearing a tie and the person working the cash register offered me a cup along with my cone “just in case.” It was very warm outside. The clerk knew exactly what he was talking about. I still ended up with BlueMoon ice cream on my purple tie. It’s off to the dry cleaners now.“

“Fresh homemade yogurt, fruit dishes, ice cream and much more. Please support our local small businesses.“

“I visited Steep and Brew this past weekend. The owner happened to be ther and he was the nicest guy! We had great customer service, there were tons of flavors to choose from, and the atmosphere was nice because it gives off the feeling of a local spot, but without all the chaos and noise of some of the downtown coffee shops we visited on our trip. They have a good selection of pastries. I went with the lemon cheese danish, and as weird as it sounds, it was actually 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“

“Dairy Queen is my husband's favorite dessert and so mine too.
New favorite location in University Ave. very friendly staff and well cleaned tables where you can sit and enjoy while having your favorite dessert.Wonderful experienced!“

“Great friendly staff, very good coffee.“

“We love ZuZu! Feels like our second home.“

“Good atmosphere, there’s no better place to watch the Vikings lose in the playoffs #OnWisconsin“

“The food was good kind of weird they're $7 meal is a chili cheese dog with chips not fries chips which I thought was weird and then your soda and your sundae. It was okay but if you wanted cheese dog you better off going to A&W provided you can find one .“

“Delivery, my RC was FCFS from 7:30am - 2:30pm. They are open from. I checked in at 11am and checked out at 12pm. Just follow the signs for shipping and receiving, you will figure out. Building 2 and dock 9 it’s little bit hard to park but overall it’s good. I’m not sure for overnight parking. This is a good company.“

“Absolutely blown away by the customer service at the Culver’s on Cottage Grove Road in Madison! Megan, the manager, made the entire experience feel genuinely welcoming from the moment we walked in. She had such a positive attitude, lots of smiles, and made us feel truly appreciated as customers. It’s refreshing to see someone who clearly cares about both the people and the experience they are providing. Megan is an outstanding manager and a real asset to Culver’s. Five stars without hesitation — we will definitely be back!“

“We stopped at this Madison WI Culvers on our way to Rockford today and our 16mo made friends walking around the restaurant after we ate. The manager was so nice to her, gave her 2 stuffies and meal cards for our next stop through! Thanks, Ana! We'll see you again in a few weeks. :)“

“Excellent food! This was the last stop we made before traveling south to Tennessee. We had to experience Culver's in Wisconsin! Of course the cheese and beef is incredible. That's something you don't get outside of Wisconsin. It just isn't the same. If you have to wait a bit, it's well worth it. Everything is so fresh.“

“NOT recommending Madison Mineral Point Road location. Husband ordered a mushroom Swiss burger. Got home, and it was a melt sandwich, overcooked and greasy. Not an option to return to get the burger he ordered. He waited forever the first time. Not calling either. It isn't worth the time and effort. Even if he had ordered this melt sandwich, I would still say it was greasy and overcooked. Sorry to all the good locations. Have never had a complaint about Culver's previously.“

“Stopped here with a friend on a road trip through Wisconsin—we didn't have plans in Madison but I wanted an ice cream break, LOL. I usually get a cup but the smell of freshly made waffle cones was too tempting! I don't usually get vanilla but I'm glad I did this time. We went inside only to use the bathroom; the dining room is cute.“

“Food was ready quickly, food prepared properly. Friendly staff! Shakes yummy“

“The milkshake is amazing“

“Their gluten free cookies are amazing!!!! ❤️ seriously, ooey gooey delicious, and hands down the best gf food I've had. keep up the good work!“