Highest-rated ice cream shops in Madison, according to Yelp
Highest-rated ice cream shops in Madison, according to Yelp
Ice cream is a treat all year round, although the frequency and volume consumed during the hotter months might eclipse the colder months. The range of flavors in ice cream shops has evolved since the olden days when flavors were mainly limited to vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry.
The best shops nowadays offer fresh combinations and ingredients you may never have imagined could be made into ice cream. Yes, you can find your classics, but also new concoctions like black sesame cookies and cream or honey lavender. Some shops boast flavors with even more unheard-of ingredients and combinations, like the savory herb tarragon or pineapple with pink peppercorns.
Ice cream creators have also expanded into rethinking frozen yogurt, soft serve, and vegan options. The dairy-free folks no longer have to order the only sorbet on the menu. There are non-dairy milk ice creams made from plant-based milks like oat or almond and other plant-based products like avocado or sunflower butter.
One of the best parts about getting a scoop at your local shop is picking out the toppings. Pour on the condensed milk or dulce de leche. Sprinkle bits of honeycomb or your childhood cereal. If you are an '80s kid, you might have had your fair share of popping candy rocks, which you can sometimes find as an offering to go with your latest ice cream craving.
Shops everywhere have made it their job to serve up the smoothest, creamiest, and most craveable ice cream ever. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated ice cream shops in Madison using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in how many reviewed the shop and how high they rated it. Keep reading to find your future go-to ice cream stop on the list.
#16. ZuZu Cafe & Market
- Rating: 3.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1336 Drake St Madison, WI 53715
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#15. Culver's
- Rating: 3.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2102 W Beltline Hwy Madison, WI 53713
- Categories: Burgers, Fast Food, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#14. MOOYAH
- Rating: 4.0/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 571 State St Madison, WI 53703
- Categories: Burgers, Hot Dogs, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#13. Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1726 Fordem Ave Madison, WI 53704
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#12. Steep & Brew West
- Rating: 4.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6656 Odana Rd Madison, WI 53719
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#11. Dairy Queen Ltd Brazier
- Rating: 4.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7860 Mineral Point Rd Madison, WI 53717
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Fast Food, Burgers
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#10. Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 555 S Midvale Blvd Sequoya Commons Madison, WI 53711
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#9. Dairy Queen Ltd Brazier
- Rating: 4.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2856 University Ave Madison, WI 53705
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Fast Food, Burgers
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#8. Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.5/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 468 State St Madison, WI 53703
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#7. Daily Scoop In Memorial Union
- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 800 Langdon St Madison, WI 53706
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#6. Good News Ice Cream & Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 117 King St Madison, WI 53703
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Breakfast & Brunch
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#5. Kilwins
- Rating: 4.5/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 208 State St Madison, WI 53703
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Chocolatiers & Shops, Candy Stores
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#4. Babcock Hall Dairy Store
- Rating: 4.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1605 Linden Dr Madison, WI 53706
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Cheese Shops, Sandwiches
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#3. La Michoacana
- Rating: 4.5/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6712 Odana Rd Madison, WI 53719
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#2. La Michoacana East Location
- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4512 E Washington Ave Ste 14 Madison, WI 53704
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#1. Ice Cream Social
- Rating: 5.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 2421 University Ave Madison, WI 53726
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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