45 Best Ice Cream Shops near Monona

“For fast food the burgers were very good the fries were also very good. The quality of the food was outstanding for fast food. The price was also very good. This isn't anything gourmet but definitely worth the price. Hands down better than other fast food competitors. I really liked that there was malt vinegar available as a condiment for the fries. The menu is relatively simply which shows they are focused on doing what they do well. For what is an typical fast food hamburger joint everything ran smooth and was pleasant. If you are looking for a really good fast burger and fresh cut fries that were frozen and don't want to pay 30 plus dollars at five guys this is the place to go. I would say the food stacks up better than five guys at about half the price.“

“Delicious ice cream with an excellent location. Love the lake views and all the parks. Staff is very nice. Also love that it is a local business instead of a chain. You can tell the owner takes pride in his shop.“

“🍦✨ 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.“

“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“

“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!“

“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 :)“

“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🤤.“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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 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!“

“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!“

“The nicest people there. I dropped my cookies right outside and there were two workers who saw and they said they would replace the cookies that fell. They didn’t have to do that, but I am so grateful they did though. So shoutout to the two people that were working that day on Saturday at 2:10 pm, you guys have my heart. 🥹💗“

“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.“

“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.“

“I’ve been a regular since the cafe first opened. Everything I’ve tried has been delicious. I love that it is an important part of McFarland history. Such a great place to meet a friend. Very surprised at the negative reviews. Please support this local restaurant owned by a McFarland’s family.“

“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!“

“Large burger and fries. One order is enough for two people! Very Good!“

“Great friendly staff, very good coffee.“

“Great Culver’s! James at the register is amazing! Keep that team member for life!“

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

“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!!“

“Me and another woman were in to get some ice cream and me a Cappy. Unfortunately the store was out of the elderly ladies favorite ice cream. So she was looking at the donuts. She then decided on what one she wanted. The young man working gave the donut to her for free. She was so grateful. The smile on her face when she got the donut made my day. Which I had just come from a Dr appointment and was upset with the out come of that. Just know that whoever he is working there is sweet and hope good things come your way.“

“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.“

“One name, Gary. Gary was the gentleman that took my order and the counter along with about 5 other customers during my duration of waiting for my food. Gary was the nicest person I have ever encountered while ordering food. Gary went above and beyond with each customer including myself to make each transaction personable. It was a Thursday evening and fairly busy inside and out. Gary greeted each customer with a friendly face and would take it upon himself to take something off someone’s shirt or something they were wearing to start up a conversation. One particular customer was an elderly woman and her middle age son who was mentally challenged. She approached the counter alone but Gary asked for her son to come up too and to not be afraid that he wouldn’t hurt him. Carried on a conversation with him and his mother asking his name and just being in the moment with him while they placed their order that evening. You don’t see people like Gary often enough anymore in the world and it really touched my heart on how he interacted with every person that came to his register as of each person was special in their own way. I’m not one to come inside and order and wait for my food or to take time to do surveys, but this interaction is one I will not forget. We need more people like Gary. I tried doing this on the Survey but it limited me on Characters I could use. Hope this doesn’t fall on deaf ears. Thank you“

“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. :)“

“I’m rating today 5 stars. Now it’s not always this way, however the boy working today deserves a raise. My royal ultimate choco brownie blizzard was the best thing i’ve ever had. He loaded that thing up. It made my day. His customer service…not great but he’s got free pass due to the quality of this blizzard.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Great Culver’s
Team members are very friendly and welcoming.
Lobby,seating area and restrooms are very clean.
Food is prepared very well here and you receive your order in less than 5 minutes here.
Conveniently located along Cottage Grove Rd.“

“We came in and ordered and there was something wrong with the order- we tried calling back a few times but the line kept saying busy (later found out there’s an issue with their phone) so we drove back. It’s been a long weekend and honestly we were upset when we came in but the manager on shift (not sure her name I wish I caught it) was fantastic. I’ve worked food service for a long time and the way she handled the situation and corrected everything was like watching a training video she was so sweet, calm, and helpful. I truly appreciate your help I’m sorry I forgot to grab your name!!“

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

“Great Culver’s
Conveniently located in McFarland and along a busy road US-51.
Team members are very friendly especially the cashiers.
The Butter burger and frozen custard I ordered was great in quality,taste and temperature.
The lobby/seating area/interior was very clean.
Will be back.“

“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.“

“I wanted to recognize Will for great customer service. When I went through the drive-thru, he accidentally forgot to hand me my ice cream cone at the payment window. Instead of waiting until my food was ready or hoping I wouldn't notice, he actually ran outside to bring me my cone while I was waiting.
As he handed it to me, he noticed it had started dripping. He immediately ran back inside, grabbed some napkins, and then ran back out to make sure I had them before I left. It was such a small gesture, but it really stood out to me. He could have easily handed me the cone and walked away, but he took the extra step to make sure I wasn't stuck with a melting, messy ice cream cone. Thanks, Will!“

“Great classic Wisconsin custard stand food made fresh. Very consistent from location ro location. We like curdside delivery. Just pull into one of the labeled parking spots, download and order from the app, and in a few minutes they march the food right out to your car.“

“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“

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