32 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!“

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

“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!!“

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

“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🤤.“

“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.“

“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 had a wonderful experience at Steep & Brew! The coffee is consistently delicious, the atmosphere is warm and inviting, and it’s a great place to relax or get some work done.

A special shoutout to Sohail, the owner, who truly goes above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome. His kindness, genuine hospitality, and dedication to providing a great customer experience really set this place apart. It’s clear he takes pride in both his business and the people who walk through the door.

If you’re looking for a local coffee shop with excellent drinks and an owner who genuinely cares, I highly recommend Steep & Brew. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Great friendly staff, very good coffee.“

“My grandmother mailed me a newspaper article about the longest German word and asked me to call her and read it to her. And this Dairy Queen put it on a cake for me! I was so happy.
The staff was also very knowledgeable about which frosting colors and mix-ins were gluten free and made the perfect custom cake in the agreed timeframe.
I was missing my grandma and I’m a generally silly person and these folks made the absolute perfect cake. Thank you!!“

“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 .“

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

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

“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.“

“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. :)“

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

“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.“

“We had some free ice cream tokens to use use, so we stopped in on double strawberry day. It was delicious, but they certainly have reduced the amount of ice cream they give for a single serving. The cup was less than half full amd, to be honest, looked pretty empty. I'm glad it was a free serving because we would have been disappointed to pay for it otherwise.“

“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.“

“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!“

“The milkshake is amazing“