36 Best Ice Cream Shops near Middleton

“The best ice cream in Madtown and an organization that supports the Alzheimer's Association. Love it!“

“excellent food friendly service!“

“I went the on 2sept 2025 while on vacation there at about 5:30 pm. The employee behind the counter was very respectful and Pleasant. He treated me with the upmost respect and made me feel like I was an important part of his day. This experience is not common in a lot of places. I would definitely be visiting that cold stone creamery again on my next visit to Middleton.“

“🍦✨ 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!“

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

“Every time I go to Madison, I end up visiting Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream. They have a great selection of premium ice creams to meet almost everyone’s tastes. The waffle cones are always fresh and a great accompaniment when I’m not feeling hungry enough to go bigger with one of the sundaes.

There’s not a lot of seating, but a walk down State Street with ice cream in hand is just lovely.“

“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!“

“I think this is the best location out of all of them. It's huge! Plenty of places to sit comfortably with your family and enjoy a sweet treat. They make some of the very best ice cream I've ever had in Madison. And they have dairy free options for people with allergies. I love everything about this company.“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“Always a fan of Babcock Hall ice cream and this did not disappoint! Creamy and delicious!

People working there were also really nice.

Downside is I wanted to split the small portion into two flavors but they could only do two flavors for the medium or large size.

Another catch was that they didn't give any taste samples do you get stuck with what you take.

Caramel Creek was DELICIOUS!
(Super Premium vanilla-flavored ice cream mith salty caramel swirls and chocolate flakes.)
that sweet and salty combination was 20/10.

Badger Blast was so rich
(Chocolate ice cream with fudge swirls and dark chocolate flakes)
If you're a chocolate ice cream person this is meant for you.“

“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!“

“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!“

“Try their gorditas! They're slightly crispy pockets of corn (maíz) filled with a Mexican stew of your choice. At $4.99, it's a bargain. We had the asado (ahSAHdo) (chunky beef stew in red sauce) and the picadillo (Peek a Dee yo), a ground beef with small cubes of potatoes. Both were tasty and just a bit spicy, with the asado being a favorite. If you are really hungry you might be able to eat 2, but 1 makes a nice lunch. I'll have to go back for their amazing selection of ice cream. Prep time is about 10 minutes, so you might order ahead by phone or Uber Eats. You can also get delivery on Uber Eats for $1.50.“

“We love going to the coffeehouse. It is family owned and they do a tremendous job making everyone feel welcomed. And the food is fresh and 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 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!“

“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!“

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

“Came here by coincidence and ended up being a good stop! Decided on chicken and waffles, chicken was a standard chicken strip but waffle was pretty good and had a hunt of vanilla. Ordered icecream as well which was very good. They have a decent amount of untraditional ice cream flavors, which is a nice change. Staff is clearly the standout here as they were so helpful. Kind and professional. The cool outdoor sitting area in a cool vibe inside also would recommend stopping by.“

“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 .“

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

“Very good burgers, fries and shakes also very good. Only complaint is cost like everything these days. About $20 a person for a specialty burger, fries,and a shake. They do have a $10 special going right now but it was a small 🍔 burger,small fries,and a small soda. Not bad if you are good with a smaller portion. I would definitely go again however this would be a once or twice a year place for me. Enjoy!!“

“We love Cold Stone, specifically this location! The owner is Great, very happy to always serve anyone that walks thru his shop. Everything we’ve gotten from here was superb, and it continues to be our top choice for ice cream.Try any mix flavor as a shake, lots of topping options available.“

“A huge shoutout to the Cross Plains Culver's team! We were there when the storm sirens went off today. They were so kind and helpful when we all had to go into the basement. We learned there are only a few Culver's that have basements! We waited out the storm and staff was super friendly to my 3-yr old during what could have been a scary experience. When the storm passed they all jumped back into action helping customers and making food. I'll be back thanks to the kindness of the team.“

“Sadly, this particular Culver’s either changed their fish fry breading recipe or they don’t fry it correctly. The last 2 fish fries I purchased tasted terrible.“

“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.“

“I like all the different custard flavors. The meals are great. The customer service is Top.Its a friendly and comfortable atmosphere. Very Clean. Don't have to wait long at all for your meal. They are on Top of things! A+++ for sure!!!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Quick drive through service. great food, friendly employees.“