We are supporting local businesses and local dairy farms one sundae at a time! The weather is heating up and that’s perfect for these sweet treats! Here are the best ice cream, frozen custard (and event shaved ice) spots throughout Northeast Wisconsin and beyond thanks to reader recommendations and lots of ice cream lickin’.
Some of these locations are favorites because of their unique flavors, some experience, some because of the people and some all of the above.
Who will accept this challenge with us? Let’s eat our way through this summer with an Ice Cream Trail Bucket List!
Go Valley Kids Ice Cream Bucket List
- Analog Ice Cream and Coffee, Sister Bay
- Ardy & Ed’s Drive In, Oshkosh
- Babcock Hall, Madison
- Baskin-Robbins, Multiple Locations
- Beernsten’s, Manitowoc
- Brain Freeze Ice Cream Shop, Green Bay
- Belt’s, Stevens Point
- Caramel Crisp & Cafe, Oshkosh
- Cedar Crest Ice Cream Parlor, Manitowoc
- Charlie’s Drive-In, Hortonville
- Chubby Seagull, Sherwood
- Cold Stone Creamery, Multiple Locations
- Crazy Sweet, Apleton (Downtown)
- Culver’s, Multiple Locations
- Copper Rock Coffee Co., Appleton
- Dairy Queen, Multiple Locations
- Dick’s Drive In, Kaukauna
- Dippy’s Ice Cream Shop, Fish Creek
- Door County Candy, Sturgeon Bay
- Door County Creamery, Sister Bay, WI
- Door County Ice Cream Factory & Sandwich Shoppe, Sister Bay
- Doughlicious, Appleton
- Frio, Appleton
- Frogg’s Ice Cream, Sherwood
- Grumpy’s Ice Cream and Popcorn, Egg Harbor & Fish Creek
- Hansen’s Dairy & Grill, Green Bay
- Ice Clouds, Green Bay
- JD’s, Appleton
- Joe Jo’s Pizza & Gelato Gelato, Sister Bay
- Kelley Country Creamery, Fond du Lac
- Kist Kandies & Ice Cream, New London
- Kona Ice, Traveling
- Kopps, Milwaukee
- LaClare Family Creamery, Malone
- Lamers Dairy Country Store, Appleton
- La Princesa Michoacana, Green Bay
- Lemon Loves Lime Boutique, Menasha
- Leon’s Frozen Custard, Oshkosh
- Malibu Moo’s Frozen Griddle, Fish Creek
- Michael’s Frozen Custard, Madison
- Not Licked Yet Frozen Custard Frozen Custard, Fish Creek
- Nardi’s Affogato Bar, De Pere
- Paradise Island, Appleton
- Pine River Dairy, Manitowoc
- Purple Door Ice Cream, Milwaukee
- Red Mill, Waupaca
- Rhapsodies Frozen Custard, Oshkosh
- Sassy Cow Creamery, Columbus
- Scoop’s Ice Cream Parlor, Chilton
- Smart Cow Yogurt Bar, Green Bay
- Scoopers, Waupaca
- Scream ‘N Conuts, Two Rivers
- Sweets & Eats & Par-Tee Mini Golf, Green Bay
- The Knotted Cone Gelato Co., Traveling
- The Pearl Ice Cream Parlor, La Crosse
- The Spoon, Sturgeon Bay
- The Twist, Greenville
- The Well Drive-In, Winneconne
- Tom’s Drive-In, Multiple Locations
- Vande Walle’s Candies Inc., Appleton
- Washington House Museum & Ice Cream Shop, Two Rivers
- Wilson’s Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor, Ephraim
- Wonders Ice Cream, Appleton
- Zesty’s Frozen Custard, Multiple Location
(More information about each listed below.)
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Ice Cream Shops in Appleton
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All Tied Up Floral Cafe
- Hand scooped Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream.
- Wide range of coffee drinks, bakery, and flowers. Perfect for the indecisive, they offer a Flight of Ice Cream that has four smaller scoops.
- N474 Eisenhower Dr, Appleton, WI
- Nearby Things to Do: Heart of the Valley YMCA, Valley Grand Movie Theater, CE Trail, Derks Park
- alltiedupfloralcafe.com
Baskin-Robbins
- Hand Scooped
- 2436 W College Ave, Appleton, WI
- 3421 N Ballard Rd, Appleton, WI
- Nearby Things to Do: Plamann Park, Memorial Park, Butterfly Garden
- baskinrobbins.com
Cold Stone Creamery
- Made-to-Order Ice Cream Made on a Frozen Granite Stone
- 3420 E Calumet St D, Appleton, WI
- Nearby Things to Do: Derks Park, Lions Park
- Fox River Mall, 4301 W Wisconsin Ave Ste 508, Appleton, WI
- coldstonecreamery.com
Culvers
- Frozen Custard
- 3631 E Calumet St, Appleton, WI
- Nearby Things to Do: Derks Park
- 599 N Westhill Blvd, Appleton, WI
- 850 W Evergreen Dr, Appleton, WI
- Nearby Things to Do: Plamann Park, Badger Sports Park
- culvers.com
Copper Rock Coffee Co.
- Homemade Gelato Prepared in Downtown Appleton Gelato Kitchen
- Wide range of espresso drinks, drip coffee, pour overs, smoothies, frappes, loose leaf tea and chai tea. Also serve a variety of bakery, cafe sandwiches, paninis, salads and soups daily.
- 1835 E Edgewood Dr # 108, Appleton, WI
- Nearby Things to Do: Plamann Park, Badger Sports Park
- 210 W College Ave, Appleton, WI
- Nearby Things to Do: Jones Park, City Park, Building for Kids, Appleton Public Library
- copperrockcoffee.com
Crazy Sweet
- Unique ice cream treats such as a Fro-Dough (ice cream inside of a donut) and other fun ice cream treats as well as a ton of candy!
- 514 W College Ave, Appleton
- Nearby Things to Do: Jones Park, City Park, Building for Kids, Appleton Public Library
Dairy Queen
- Soft Serve Ice Cream and Treats
Reader recommendation: Triple Chocolate Utopia - 1813 N Richmond St, Appleton, WI
- Nearby Things to Do: Erb Park & Pool
- 2000 S Oneida St, Appleton, WI
- Nearby Things to Do: Jaycee Park, Newberry Trail, Riverview Gardens, Hoover Park
- dairyqueen.com
Doughlicious
- Hand Scooped Ashby’s Sterling Ice Cream – Variety of Flavors
- Cookie Dough Treats
- 322 W College Ave, Appleton, WI
- doughlicious-dessert-shop.business.site
- Nearby Things to Do: Jones Park, City Park, Building for Kids, Appleton Public Library
Frio
- Hand Scooped
Reader recommendation: Avocado or mango with lime verde side by side in a dish. - Lots of delicious and unique treats including amazing churro sundaes!
- 131 W Wisconsin Ave, Appleton, WI
- friowisconsin.com
- Nearby Things to Do: Erb Pool and Park, Replay Toys
JD’s Drive-In
- Soft Serve
- 1939 E John St, Appleton, WI
- facebook.com/JdsDriveIn
- Nearby Things to Do: Schaefer Park, Meade Swimming Pool and Park, Lion’s Park, Derks Park
Kona Ice
- Shaved Ice
- facebook.com/konaicefoxcitiesnorth
Lamers Dairy Country Store
- Soft Serve rBGH-Free and Hand Scooped Cedar Crest Ice Cream
- N410 Speel School Rd., Appleton, WI
- lamersdairyinc.com/country-store
- Nearby Things to Do: Derks Park
Paradise Island
- Hand Scooped – Variety of Flavors
Reader recommendation: Blue Moon or Mint Chocolate Chip. My kids like Superman with gummy bears on top. - 2821 N. Ballard Rd, Appleton, WI
- surfpi.com
- Nearby Things to Do: Memorial Park
The Knotted Cone Gelato Co.
- Specialty Gelato & Sorbet
- theknottedcone.com
Tom’s Drive-In
- Soft Serve Ice Cream and Treats
- 701 E Wisconsin Ave, Appleton, WI
- 3301 E Calumet Street Appleton, WI
- 501 N Westhill Blvd Appleton, WI
- tomsdriveins.com
Vande Walle’s Candies Inc.
- Hand Scooped – Variety of Flavors
- 400 N Mall Dr #8569, Appleton, WI
- vandewallescandies.com
- Nearby Things to Do: Fox River Mall
Wonders Ice Cream
- Made to Order Rolled Ice Cream
Reader recommendation: Matcha Berry - 2730 N Meade St, Appleton, WI
- rolled ice cream desserts are handmade on the spot
- wondersicecream.com
- Nearby Things to Do: Memorial Park
Ice Cream Shops in Neenah
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Dairy Queen
- Soft Serve Ice Cream and Treats
- 450 S Commercial St, Neenah, WI
- Reader recommendation: Don’t miss the popcorn here, it is delicious! We like to get the party bag and reheat it in the oven for movie night and snacks that week!
- Nearby Things to Do: Riverside Park, Neenah YMCA, Doty Park, Neenah Swimming Pool, Wilderness Park
- 910 Gay Dr, Neenah, WI
- dairyqueen.com
Culvers
- Frozen Custard
- 1161 Westowne Dr, Neenah, WI
- culvers.com
- Nearby Things to Do: Neenah Memorial Park
Tom’s Drive-In
- Soft Serve
- 1405 S Commercial St, Neenah, WI
- Nearby Things to Do: Southview Park, Mahler Park, Rainbow Beach
- 1395 W American Dr, Neenah, WI
- Nearby Things to Do: Schlidt Park, Wiowash Trail, CB Trail
- tomsdriveins.com
Ice Cream Shops in Menasha
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Lemon Loves Lime Boutique
- The Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream – Variety of Flavors
- 192 Main St, Menasha, WI
- facebook.com/lemonloveslimeboutique
Ice Cream Shops in Kaukauna
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Dicks Drive-In
- Soft Serve
- 1718 Crooks Ave, Kaukauna, WI
- facebook.com/DicksDriveInKaukauna
- Nearby Things to Do: 1000 Islands Environmental Center, Horseshoe Park, Kaukauna City Pool
Ice Cream Shops in Greenville
The Twist
- Soft Serve
- Ice Cream Cones, Flurries, Sundaes, Shakes/Malts, Burgers, Cheese Curds, French Fries, Hot Dogs, Smoothies, Ice Cream Lattes, and Assorted Flavors of Slushies
- N1716 Hyacinth Ln, Greenville, WI
- facebook.com/ILoveIceCreamAlways
- Nearby Things to Do: Lions Park, Jennerjohn Park
Ice Cream Shops in Hortonville
Charlie’s Drive-In
- Soft Serve
- 806 W Main St, Hortonville, WI
- charliesdrivein.com
Dairy Queen
- Soft Serve Ice Cream and Treats
- 241 E Main St, Hortonville, WI
- dairyqueen.com
Ice Cream Shops in New London
Nearby Things to Do: Murals, Mosquito Hill Nature Center
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Dairy Queen
- Soft Serve Ice Cream and Treats
- 600 N Water St, New London, WI
- dairyqueen.com
Kist Kandies & Ice Cream
- Hand Scooped – Variety of Flavors
Reader recommendation: Blueberry Waffle Cone - Kist Kandies & Ice Cream serves up a variety of candies, chocolates, fudge, and ice cream from our 100+ year old soda bottling facility in New London. View vintage Kist and Ting soda memorabilia as you enjoy your candy or ice cream treat!
- 414 E Cook St, New London, WI
- facebook.com/KistKandies
Ice Cream Shops in Sherwood
Nearby Things to Do: Other fun things to do in Sherwood include the fun park playground and splash pad at Wanick Choute Park, High Cliff State Park and Calumet County Park. These ice cream shops are also on route to Ledgeview and the Brillion Nature Center.
Chubby Seagull
- Cedar Crest Ice Cream – Variety of Flavors
Reader recommendation: Pirate’s Booty - The Chubby Seagull is a community gathering place featuring coffee, ice cream, pizza, mini golf, microbrews, wine and charcuterie boards.
- N7721B State Park Rd., Sherwood, WI
- chubbyseagull.com
Froggs Ice Cream
- Soft Serve
Reader recommendation: Frogg in a Blender, turtle sundae. - N370 Military Rd., Sherwood, WI
- froggsic.com
Ice Cream Shops in De Pere
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Culver’s
- Frozen Custard
- 1499 Lawrence Dr, De Pere, WI
- culvers.com
Dairy Queen
- Soft Serve Ice Cream and Treats
- 1500 Scheuring Rd, De Pere, WI
- 1081 N Broadway, De Pere, WI
- dairyqueen.com
Nardi’s Affogato Bar
- Homemade Artisan Gelato, Sorbeto
- 109 N Broadway Street, De Pere, WI
- gelato920.com
Zesty’s Frozen Custard
- Frozen Custard
Reader recommendation: Oreo scramble. - Each day Zesty’s makes 3 different flavors of frozen custard. Frozen custard is made every 3 hours.
- When you see the machines running ask for a sample. It is the best right out of the machine!
- Additional locations in Green Bay.
- 3718 Riverside Dr, De Pere, WI
- zestyscustard.com
Ice Cream Shops in Green Bay
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Baskin Robbins
- Hand Scooped
- 1593 E Mason St, Green Bay, WI
- baskinrobbins.com
Brain Freeze Ice Cream Shop
- The Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream – Variety of Flavors
Reader Recommendation: Black cherry. - 1773 Cardinal Ln, Green Bay, WI
- brainfreezegb.com
Cold Stone Creamery
- Made-to-Order Ice Cream, Made on a Frozen Granite Stone
- 2101 S Oneida St Ste 300, Green Bay, WI
- coldstonecreamery.com/stores/21093
- Nearby Things to Do: Lambeau Field, Titletown Park District
Culver’s
- Frozen Custard
- 1219 W Mason St, Green Bay, WI
- 2945 Voyager Dr, Green Bay, WI
- 909 Hansen Rd, Green Bay, WI
- 11820 Velp Ave, Suamico, WI
- culvers.com
Hansen’s Dairy & Grill
- Hand Scooped – Variety of Flavors
- 620 Gray St, Green Bay, WI
- facebook.com/hansensdairyanddeli
Ice Clouds
- Shaved ice
- 2271 True Ln, Green Bay, WI
- gbiceclouds.com
La Princesa Michoacana
- Traditional Mexican “Paleteria” fruit bars (Paletas) are handcrafted with fresh cream, a wide variety of fruits, and other quality ingredients like walnuts, pistachios, and rich chocolate.
- 1719 University Ave, Green Bay, WI
- facebook.com/laprincesaguadalupana
Smart Cow Yogurt Bar
- Frozen Yogurt, Gelato, Sorbet, Italian Ice
- 2321 S Oneida St, Green Bay, WI
- 2450 E Mason St, Green Bay, WI
- smartcowyogurt.com
Sweets & Eats & Par-Tee Mini Golf
- Soft Serve
- Also enjoy a round of mini-golf
- 2630 School Ln, Green Bay, WI
- facebook.com/sweetsandeatssuamico
- Nearby Things to Do: NEW Zoo & Adventure Park
Zesty’s Frozen Custard
- Frozen Custard
- Each day Zesty’s makes 3 different flavors of frozen custard. Frozen custard is made every 3 hours.
- When you see the machines running ask for a sample. It is the best right out of the machine!
- Also located in De Pere.
- 2639 Lineville Road, Green Bay, WI
- 508 Greene Ave., Green Bay, WI
- zestyscustard.com
Ice Cream Shops in Door County
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Analog Ice Cream and Coffee
- Hand Scooped – Variety of Flavors
- 10649 N Bay Shore Dr, Sister Bay, WI
- facebook.com/AnalogSB
Dippy’s Ice Cream Shop
- Hand Scooped – Variety of Flavors
- 4199 Main St, Fish Creek, WI
Door County Candy LLC
- Hand Scooped – Variety of Flavors
- 2 N 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI
- doorcountycandy.com
Door County Creamery
- Goat Milk Gelato
- 10653 N. Bay Shore Dr Sister Bay, WI
- doorcountycreamery.com
Door County Ice Cream Factory & Sandwich Shoppe
- Homemade Hand Scooped – Variety of Flavors
- 11051 WI-42, Sister Bay, WI
- facebook.com/DCIceCreamFactory
Joe Jo’s Pizza & Gelato
- Gelato
- 10420 WI-42, Sister Bay, WI
- doorcountypizza.com
Grumpy’s Ice Cream and Popcorn
- Cedar Crest Ice Cream – Hand Scooped – Variety of Flavors
- 7849 WI-42, Egg Harbor, WI
- 9431 Spruce St, Fish Creek, WI
- grumpyseggharbor.business.site
Malibu Moo’s Frozen Griddle
- Frozen Custard Cones, Sundaes, Malts, Hawaiian Shave Ice, Vienna Beef, Chicago Style Hot Dogs and Johnsonville Brats
- Located on the water by the Marina, across the street from Clark Park. Outdoor decks and gardens for you to enjoy your treat, listen to music or just people watch. Beautiful water view.
- 4151 Maple St, Fish Creek, WI
- malibumoosfrozengriddle.wordpress.com
Not Licked Yet Frozen Custard
- Frozen Custard
- 4054 Main St, Fish Creek, WI
- facebook.com/Not-Licked-Yet-Frozen-Custard
The Spoon
- An Eatery & Frozen Yogurt Bar
- 210 S. 1st Avenue. Sturgeon Bay, WI
- thespoondoorcounty.com
Wilson’s Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor
- Hand Scooped – Variety of Flavors
- 9990 Water St S, Ephraim, WI
- wilsonsicecream.com
Ice Cream Shops in Oshkosh
Ardy & Ed’s Drive In
- Cedar Crest Ice Cream – Variety of Flavors
- Classic drive-in with carhop servers on skates, offering hamburgers, hot dogs & root-beer floats.
- 2413 S Main St, Oshkosh, WI
- ardyandeds.com
Caramel Crisp & Cafe
- The Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream – Variety of Flavors
- Known for their delicious popcorn and cookies.
- 200 City Center D, Oshkosh, WI
- caramelcrispcorner.com
Rhapsodies Frozen Custard
- Gourmet Frozen Custard
Reader recommendation: Jazz Berry Jive or their banana split. - 1226 Oregon St., Oshkosh, WI
- rhapsodiesfrozencustard.net
Leon’s Frozen Custard
- Frozen Custard
Reader recommendation: Banana split, turtle sundae, waffle cones. - 121 W. Murdock Ave., Oshkosh, WI
- leonsfrozencustard.com
Ice Cream Shops in Winneconne
The Well Drive-In
- Soft Serve
Reader recommendation: Flavor burst cone. - 705 E Main St #9724, Winneconne, WI
- thewelldrivein.com
- Nearby Things to Do: Winneconne Village-Marble Park, Winneconne Historical Society Museum Complex
Ice Cream Shops in Malone
LaClare Family Creamery
- Artisan Ice Cream Made from Goat Milk, Hand Scooped – Variety of Flavors
- W2994 County Road HH, Malone, WI
- laclarefamilycreamery.com
Ice Cream Shops in Chilton
Scoop’s Ice Cream Parlor
- Hand Scooped – Variety of Flavors
Reader recommendation: Salted caramel. - 131 E Chestnut St., Chilton, WI
- www.scoopsicecreamparlor.com
Ice Cream Shops in Fond du Lac
Kelley Country Creamery
- Homemade Hand Scooped Farmstead Ice Cream – Variety of Flavors
- 22 flavors available daily. Make sure to view the ice cream being made and mark your hometown on the maps. Voted “Best Ice Cream in America” on Good Morning America in 2013. Sit on the porch and watch the cows at the Kelley’s farm.
- Signature Sundaes: Campfire Pit or the Farmer’s Wife, made with white chocolate raspberry ice cream topped with raspberries and chocolate syrup.
- W5215 Co Rd B, Fond du Lac, WI
- kelleycountrycreamery.com
Ice Cream Shops in Waupaca
Other Things to Do in Waupaca: Hartman Creek State Park
Scoopers
- Cedar Crest Ice Cream – Hand Scooped – Variety of Flavors
- N2518 Cleghorn Rd, Waupaca, WI
- facebook.com/Scoopers
Red Mill
- Hand Scooped – Variety of Flavors
- Make sure to walk along the creek path and get a picture on the iconic red bridge.
- N2190 County Rd K, Waupaca, WI
- facebook.com/redmillwaupaca
Ice Cream Shops in Two Rivers
Heading to Point Beach or Neshotah Park for the day? Here are some sweet spots to stop for a cold treat!
Scream ‘N Conuts
- Donut cones with Cedar Creek Hand Scooped Ice Cream – Variety of Flavors
- 1200 Washington St, Two Rivers, WI
- facebook.com/officialscreamnconuts
Washington House Museum & Ice Cream Shop
- Hand Scooped – Variety of Flavors
- Enjoy a sundae and learn about Two River’s in this museum rich in history.
- 1622 Jefferson St, Two Rivers, WI
- facebook.com/TwoRivers.HistoricalSociety.WashingtonHouseMuseum
BONUS: Worth the Drive Ice Cream Shops!
If you find yourself exploring in these areas make sure to make a stop to try these sweet treats!
Kopps
- Frozen Custard
- There are 3 locations in the Milwaukee area – Greenfield, Brookfield, and Bayshore. The Greenfield location has a beautiful waterfall and outdoor seating area. Visit their website for different flavors every day.
- 7631 W. Layton Ave., Greenfield, WI
- 18880 W. Bluemound Rd., Brookfield, WI
- 5373 N. Port Washington Rd., Glendale, WI
- kopps.com
Purple Door Ice Cream
- Hand Scooped
- Milwaukee’s super-premium, hand-crafted artisan ice cream made from quality, local ingredients. Can’t decide? Get a flight!
- 205 S. 2nd Street, Milwaukee, WI
- purpledooricecream.com
Belt’s
- Soft Serve
- Go big or go home. Belt’s has impressive big ice cream cones! If you can’t choose between flurries get a combo. Flurries are served with a treat on top.
- 2140 Division St, Stevens Point, WI
- facebook.com/Belts-Soft-Serve
Cedar Crest Ice Cream Parlor
- Hand Scooped – Variety of Flavors
- Make sure to take a picture with the big cow in front! Best known for the Blue Moon ice cream.
- 2000 South 10th Street, Manitowoc, WI
- www.cedarcresticecream.com
Beernsten’s
- Hand Scooped – Variety of Flavors
- 108 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, WI
- Beerntsens.com
Pine River Dairy
- Hand Scooped – Variety of Flavors
- 10115 English Lake Rd, Manitowoc, WI
- pineriverdairy.com
Babcock Hall
- Hand Scooped – Variety of Flavors
- Our Super Premium, Sherbet and Greek Frozen Yogurt and lactose free flavors are made with plant based stabilizer.
- The Babcock Hall Dairy Store also has guided tours from the second-story observation deck that overlooks the plant. UW-Madison student tours include general processes at the plant, from the receiving the milk to the finished product. Visitors will be able to view production lines for milk bottling, ice cream and cheese making. Tours last about 15-20 minutes.
- If you are at the Memorial Union Terrace you can find Babcock ice cream fix at Daily Scoop.
- 1605 Linden Drive Madison, WI
- babcockhalldairystore.wisc.edu
Michael’s Frozen Custard
- Frozen Custard
- 5602 Schroeder Rd, Madison, WI
- 3826 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI
- 2531 Monroe St, Madison, WI
- ilovemichaels.com
Sassy Cow Creamery
- Hand Scooped Ice – Variety of Flavors
- Sassy Cow Creamery is located 20 minutes north of Madison. Watch the milk bottling process and take a farm tour as well.
- W4192 Bristol Rd, Columbus, WI
- sassycowcreamery.com
The Pearl Ice Cream Parlor
- Hand Scooped – Variety of Flavors
- Nostalgic 1930s-style shop selling ice cream, sodas, malts & milkshakes, plus handmade candies.
- 207 Pearl St, La Crosse, WI
- pearlicecream.com