Monona Bait & Ice Cream Shop

Way too expensive for what you get.

Stopped for an ice cream cone while riding the lake loop. The service (unlike their great ice cream) cannot be topped!!

My girlfriend and I stopped in for lunch while on a bike ride. We had a club sandwich and an ice cream cone and we both loved it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Waffle Cone

Great ice cream.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chocolate Ice Cream, Waffle Cone

such a cute little place for a treat at the end of the day 💓

Very welcoming place, in the perfect location. Employees are very friendly and outgoing, always making sure you’re greeted at arrival and welcoming you in. The ice cream, the shakes, the cheese burgers, everything in that shop is very delicious. The shop gives off antique old-fashion vibes which suits the place very well. Whether you’re swimming in the beach right across the street or taking a bike ride around the lake, it is safe to say this shop will fulfill your sweet tooth, or your hungry belly. Not to mention if you’re fishing across the street, you can stop by for some bait to catch some fish. Very friendly owner as well, always striving to do his best. Employees look like they’re trying their very best all of the time, very hardworking employees. Definitely a hidden gem here in Monona.

Vegetarian options: Veggie burger

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free cones.

Parking: Lots of parking spots right across the street, also right in front of the shop as well.

Kid-friendliness: Junior scoops here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Banana Split

A fun local place to grab ice cream. They get their ice cream from the UW creamery so it’s pretty good. The place has a very homey feel. Across the street is a park with a lot of additional outdoor seating.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Everything was fine for a little sandwich shop except for the air freshener in the bathroom. It was very intense for such a small space and extremely difficult for someone with chemical sensitivity to use in a time of need.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 4

This place makes me feel welcome. There is a large variety of high quality delicious ice cream to choose from. You can never go wrong with a sassy cow or a UW Babcock Hall ice cream. The delicious smell of home made waffle cones lures you into a state of joy. I highly recommend this local shop, especially because of the variety of snacks, ice cream, food, etc. This shop has a nice environment as well, due to the decorations and the place in which it is located. Employees are always smiling and striving to do their best in serving you in your needs. The owner is always smiling, and it just makes the shop smile as well. I’ll happily come back for some more ice cream!

Vegetarian options: You can pick what you want on your food items.

Dietary restrictions: There is Lactose free and Gluten free options.

Parking: There is a parking lot a short walk across the street.

Kid-friendliness: They are very kid friendly, especially because of their 10 and under junior cone.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ice Cream Sodas

Great place, ice cream and location. Just a shame about the owner and his attitude. He made everything really complicated for my family and me. He was very unaccommodating and didn’t have much of an interest in making it a good experience for the customers. Was my first time here and I think I’ll try somewhere else next time.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 1

I LOVE BAIT AND ICE CREAM, it being a local and very friendly place makes the already delicious ice cream taste even better.

Vegetarian options: I mean it's just ice cream

Parking: Free parking on the street, and bike racks

Kid-friendliness: The owner and workers are always very happy and nice!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chocolate Ice Cream, Pie, Floats, Waffle Cone, Ice Cream Sodas, Specialty Sundaes, Banana Split, Gelato

You have to experience this!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Floats, Waffle Cone, Specialty Sundaes

Locally owned store with many good selections and good quality

This is a fun restaurant with delicious food and nice staff. It is easy to get some food and eat it on the dock by the lake. Just make sure you bring cash!

The ice cream was great