First warm week of the year, Babe's did not disappoint. Walking by on the street one can instantly see the welcoming vibe of the shop. Workers were upbeat and kind, patrons were filled with smiles and laughs. Many ice cream/frozen treat (vegan) options to choose from including classic scoops with toppings, shakes and malts, and various cone styles. Had a single scoop and was able to share the leftovers with my dog on their outside seating area. read more

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LSTS: If it wasn't for the manager, we wouldn't have gotten served. The worker ignored us when I walked in. When we were all ready to order my mom stepped up and had to ask her if she would sever us ice cream she only took care of my mom and step dad. Then she stopped working and taking orders as soon as her mom came in. Even her mom asked her to finish the customers in line and she ignored the entire line including the order is was in the middle of and told her mom that everyone was order was done. Which was incredibly inconsiderate and wrong. Before the mom left, she told her kid (the worker) that she has 15 mins left and should be working. After the mom left the worker continued to not help any one. Thank goodness for the manager (lady in the red shirt) she actually saw what happened and took over the line. It was our first night of our family vacation and I love coming to Wisconsin because of the people and the customers service but I guess that doesn't count for this restaurant. But the lady in the red shirt deserves a raise and the worker needs it fix her (their) priorities. The ice cream was really good (I would just go to a different location). read more

Super tasty ice cream flavors, with so many to choose from! Staff was kind, but quiet. Inside was small, but there is a perfect outside area to enjoy your ice cream. I love how they have dairy free (like 10 options) ice cream! A huge plus. The only negative is the price, we paid $17 for two cups of ice cream. read more

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Date of visit: June 30, 2025 After visiting the wonderful Ni Burmese down the street on a lovely summer day, nothing sounded better than a refreshing ice cream shake. I hadn't been to Babe's in years and being a short walk down Kinnikinnick, I was really looking forward to seeing what they had on offer today. Staff was very friendly and openly suggested samples for those that might be bashful and I did ask to try the Espresso Oreo first, just in case it was overly coffee-flavored, but that was not the case and proceeded to order a shake of that flavor. They do bill their shakes as thick and that is definitely truth in advertising with this sucker difficult to enjoy through a straw, especially the thin straws at the counter! The flavor was good but two big caveats here: 1. I was asked if I wanted whipped cream, and I said yes, but I wasn't told that it was an add-on. Had I known, I would have skipped it. I know it's only a dollar, but this sucker was already pushing $10! 2. There was so much whipped cream that I could barely taste the ice cream. I wanted a shake but got more of a pup cup! read more

tl;dr a staple of Kinnickinnic Ave. and a place for families, date nights, hot summer days and more! Gotta love Babe's family owned and operated since 2005! It's a seasonal shop that has about every ice cream flavor you can imagine and creates so many substitutions and "free" options that everyone is accommodated. Dairy free, egg free, tree nut free, gluten free, peanut free, soy free and all natural. In addition to being Kosher certified they even have flavors with no sugar added, caffeinated and non-dairy oat based ice cream! 32 flavors to pick from leaves you standing a bit overwhelmed but the fact you can try a little sample helps you narrow down the field. My 3 yr old twins were strictly COLOR based so a birthday cake with big pops of blue and a pink something was the winners. My husband and I did combos and I fat Elvis and salted Caramel mix! The place is so cute instead the walls are painted in colorful characters and kids enjoying ice cream, all with the classic black and white cow print woven in. You'll always see people sitting out on the patio, enjoying their ice cream and watching the bustling activity on the street and passersby. We will always be happy to support this local shop! read more

Babe's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Always had a great experience going here! The service, location and ambiance were great! They have many unique flavors for ice cream & some other items on their menu as well! You can also ask for samples before getting your own and that was probably the best part! read more

Babe's Ice Cream - Brownie cascade - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I have always stopped here for ice cream with the grandkids after going for VR. This last time, I went to pay, the bill was $45.00 for 3 cones, I pulled out a 100, the woman at the register called loudly to the owner, who came over, reached under and tapped a small piece of paper taped about counter level to the plexiglass, in thin red marker that said no bills over 100. I had to back up to look at it, said oh I'm sorry I didn't see it and he started with a story about his friend, I have no idea what the rest of the story was as he was sort of turned to the back wall while talking. So shaming the customer is ok when the sign isn't as visible as it could be and then taking the 100 anyhow. Hopefully they've made a better sign if it's that big of a deal. Not going back. read more

Was craving something sweet and wanted to try a local spot. Not going to lie, I am a sucker for anything butterscotch. I got the scotcheroo with pb, butterscotch and chocolate. It was really good. My only complaint is price for qty. 6.50 for one small scoop in a waffle cone seemed pricey compared to the plenty of custard shops here in MKE. Would be willing to stop by to try another flavor if I was in the area for dinner but won't be rushing back. read more

Babe's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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If you're looking for a place for ice cream in Bayview, this is a great options for the after dinner or spontaneous ice cream treat. They have plenty of options of flavors including several vegan options, so there is something for everyone! The staff is friendly and helpful, and they're always happy to let you sample any of the flavors before making a decision. The ice cream is delicious we got a cone and a shake! Seating is available outside to enjoy some people watching while enjoying your treat! read more

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I had a really good vegan brownie sundae from here. The only things keeping it from being amazing is the soy ice cream they use. It's not as creamy and yummy as cashew milk, oatmilk, or even almond and coconut milk. It was still good though and I would return if in the area again. I love all of the vegan toppings that are available, not just nuts. There are also other vegan goodies like shakes, ice cream cakes, and ice cream sandwiches. There are lots from which to choose, so kudos to them for that. read more

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We stopped here for some sweets after lunch. They had a pretty good variety of flavors but I felt some were a little odd and not something that most people would embrace (e.g. black licorice) Also, in the end, I was not a fan of the chocolate ice cream that I had but my kids were satisfied with their choices read more

Babe's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Overall, I was not impressed with babes. It was quite a let down as it had a lot of rave reviews. Their flavor options were lacking, however, they did have a lot of vegan and gf options which is nice. I also think it is relatively overpriced for what you get and when I went the staff was not the friendliest. They have chocolate shoppe ice cream but I wish they had a wider variety of flavors as most of their flavors were either fruit based or chocolate. read more

Delicious, but VERY limited choices because they are closing for Winter on Nov 23, 2024.

A very nicely decorated facility which adds to the pleasure of enjoying a top grade ice cream. Lisa dug into a generous dose of chocolate sundae. I had a cone full of a multi colored flavors that hit the spot. The lady at the counter was very helpful. read more

Super great customer service. The ice cream is a bit pricey, but delicious!! I would recommend this place.

Okay, here it is: I don't love ice cream. Typically I think it's too sweet and too cold to really enjoy. That said...Babe's is great. If I had to get ice cream from anywhere in Milwaukee, it would be here. Their ice cream is creamy and flavorful. Yes, their ice cream is sweet of course, but it is not overly sugary at the expense of the flavor. There is enough variety here to likely satisfy everyone, along with a sizable selection of gluten free, dairy free, and vegan options. They are also one of the ONLY places that does a truly kid-friendly sized option. Like, just one small scoop in a cup. It's perfect. Of course, if you're looking for larger portions, they've got you covered with your standard delicious smelling waffle cones made in-house. So take it from me, your resident ice cream non-fan, Babe's is worth a try for sure! read more

Super torn up about this review. I like this place, I really do. Today I tried the zoreo ice cream and it was delish! Babe's has a robust selection of soy ice cream flavors which is cool as the Bay View neighborhood has a lot of people that eat a vegan diet. Thumbs up. Interesting, tasty and fun flavors all around. The prices here always give me sticker shock. Always. I think I might need to obtain a second line of credit just to get a single scoop ice cream here. Seriously. Today I got a single scoop and it was $3.93! And, it was stingy. Like, I've never gotten a cone that small and still paid that much money. Like what the heck do the people that own Babe's think that the rest of the people of the world do for a living? Me, I'm a social worker bro. read more

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Love it a local ice cream shop !! The ice cream is good and they offer samples before your choose to try More ! read more

If you want some really good ice cream and a chuckle, this might be your place. I am a fan of premium ice cream, great frozen custard, and gelato. But these rarely come with a chuckle. Until Babe's. They name their delicious, ever-changing offerings with names to go with the mood their in. There's one that includes bourbon and is named to suggest it is for frustrated parents. Others include the use of &*^(*^& to indicate that it plain f---ing great! One of my buddies raves about the malts and shakes, too. Cones, cups, sprinkles -- Babe's has it all. read more

Really great custard in the heart of downtown MKE. I'll be going back to the food hall for this.

Didn't realize I've been passing by this on my way to acupuncture. But I was happy to see this and decided to give myself treat a treat because today is Saturday. There were so many selections and options even Vegan items I just didn't know what I wants to try. So I decided to go with the espresso ice cream 2 scoops in a cone, I know I know but what can I say I still needed my coffee dose. I will try to mix it up a bit and maybe get something different. It's a pretty good size with lots of seats inside and a few seats outside. Always happy to try new ice cream place with summer around the corner :) read more

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SO MANY ICE CREAM CHOICES. love a place where you can sample a few before choosing. The place also smells so heavenly with the homemade waffle cones. I could sit in there all day read more

I stopped into Babe's to grab a shake. When I walked in, the staff were preoccupied and didn't seem eager to take my order. I looked at the menu and was intrigued by all of the different VEGAN options. I ordered a Oreo shake. It was okay. I don't think I was a huge fan of the whipped cream but all of the oreos were at the bottom which made it hard to eat. I may try them again. read more

Delicious ice cream, incredible amount of vegan options! We ordered the turtle ice cream sundae and my brother got the brownie ice cream sundae! There were tons of unique and classic flavors. Cool colorful vibe and great art. Perfect treat on a nice warm summer day. read more

#vegan options About 6 vegan flavors (ice cream and sorbet) They also have ice cream cakes and pie! The whip cream is vegan! The waffles cones are vegan! I felt they were really nice and its a cute location along in Bayview. I got a brownie sundae! It was a brownie with a scoop of icecream, crushed cones, hersey syrup, whip, cherry and sprinkles. It was so good, one was enough for 2 people for sure!! I also got an icecream pie.... so delicious. Ill be back for sure read more

If you need a place with vegan ice cream, you need to come here! It was an absolutely delicious and welcoming space. They had quite a mumber of flavors. In addition to vegan, they had dairy options as well! My favorite part was the coconut whipped cream which had a nutty and less sweet flavor which was marvelous. I also had espresso oreo shake with almond milk which was spectacular. Will definitely come back to this spot! read more

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This is my favorite ice cream in MKE. I initially had this type of ice cream in Madison from a place called The Chocolate Shop. When I moved to Milwaukee, I was so excited to see that logo on Babe's door! YUM. Every time I go I get a pint to take home of the Fat Elvis. It is peanut buttery and chocolatey with banana ice cream -- everything about it is perfection. This shop is also super conveniently located on KK in Bay View. It is easy to stop in and grab a cup, cone or pint after any dinner out on KK. read more

I love this place, great for vegans and non-vegans. It's one of the few places I can go for a non-dairy ice cream treat. The staff is always friendly and I have nothing but great things to say about babe's. read more

This place is great! They always have 8 very yummy vegan flavors as well as a bunch of other non-vegan flavors, ice cream cakes and so much more. So many options!!! Not to mention they always have super awesome customer service. We've been coming here every now and then for a year now and it's such a great place. We never leave disappointed- I love it. Today I had a vegan banana split with soy vanilla, soy chocolate and soy cherry nebula flavors topped with pineapple, cherry and chocolate sauce and the standard whipped cream, almonds and cherries and it was delicious!! No regrets!! I can't recommend this place enough and I will keep bringing my family here :) Thanks Babe's for being awesome! read more

Babe's Ice Cream - Vegan Banana Split - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Delicious!!! Very rich and creamy ice cream. I ended up with cookie dough but there was so many cool flavors to chose from. They also had quite a few soy based ice creams that were dairy free. I did try a sample of the Oreo one and it was actually quite good. Next time I might even venture out and get a full scoop of one. I will be back!! read more

Babe's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Our favorite ice cream place. Love the Zanzibar chocolate and our little one loves mint chip. Special treat. Clean and great service .

Great for vegans and non-vegans. They don't just have the non-dairy ice cream and sorbet from Chocolate Shoppe, but toppings and cones and all the accoutrements. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly. I think it's the new favorite dessert spot for the kids. Definitely worth a drive here. read more

I'm happy to have an ice cream shop in my neighborhood, the perfect treat for a hot summer day in Bay View. Babe's offers a ton of flavors and options from Wisconsin's own Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream. If you aren't familiar with this brand of ice cream, it's made in Wisconsin and the flavors are excellent. If you're a chocolate lover, the Zanzibar is extraordinarily decadent. My favorites are Zoreo, Peanut Butter Cookie Dough, Lemon Meringue (seriously dreamy), Chocolate Cherry Bomb. And I can't help but love the name of one of them, "Exhausted Parent." While I wish we had an actual custard stand in Bay View (lookin at you Kopp's and Leon's) that made their flavors in house, this place helps fill my constant craving for frozen cream. I just wish they had consistent hours and my biggest beef is it costs a fortune for a tiny scoop. I've never been to an ice cream shop that is so dang skimpy with their portions. I'd add a star if the prices were in line with their portion sizes! read more

Called to hear what time they closed and the person answering the phone was very clip. Needless to say we had a hankering for ice cream so headed over. The Chocolate Shoppe ice cream is always great and this was no exception. In-person service was better than the phone service. The shop is located in a cute walkable area. Street metered parking most days. read more

Our new go to in supporting local and enjoying a delicious treat. The posting of available flavors of what's being scooped helps in planning our a order ahead of time. My son is a fan of the brownie sundae and being able to customize it. My daughter in law enjoys the gluten free options and trying new flavors. As for my 3 year old grandson he just wants cream the more the better. I enjoy trying new flavors and creating a spectacular sundae. Happy to support local family owned businesses. Customer service is great and staff is very welcoming and helpful in deciding what to choose. read more

Now proudly displaying their many vegan options painted right on the window! It took me forever to get here, because Milwaukee is just too damn cold. Sorry, but this delicate southern flower is just not up for eating frozen foods in 30 degree weather. Maybe that's why Babes is closed for most of the winter? Perhaps I'm not the only one. But now that they're open, and the sun is out, and temps above freezing.... I'm there! I'm all up on the vegan milkshakes, scoops, sandwiches..... and I can't wait to get a custom VEGAN ICE CREAM CAKE!!! what!?! yes, tis true. They are now making vegan ice cream cakes (cake by East Side Ovens!) Cute place, very family friendly. Tons of regular ice cream selections, and usually 4 vegan ones: raspberry nebula, pecan, chocolate chip and oreo seem to be in the regular rotation. (All good!) This is totally the kind of place you pop into on a stroll around Bay View or make a special trip for a treat! read more

Vegan Friendly Hands down the best (and only?) vegan ice cream shop in Milwaukee. Everytime im down on KK I always stop in. They do milkshakes and sundays and even home make vegan whipped cream. Generally have 6-8 vegan choices, Generally always the same rotation of choices. You can also order vegan ice cream cakes which is great, and im excited to try. I'd suggest parking on the street behind Babe's. read more

This is a great place to get ice cream if you have a craving for ice cream. They have a wide variety of flavors to choose from. They don't have a lot of tables to sit but it's a great place to get something if you are on the go. read more

Ice cream was good, extremely expensive - maybe this business is trying to stay alive. Small portions and you are Nickel and dimed for everything. 3 milkshakes cost $25 , even whip cream is almost $1 to add. Great presentation though. A wide variety of flavors . Vegan options. read more

Babe's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

SO MANY VEGAN OPTIONS! I am lactose intolerant but still need my ice cream. Despite a somehow popular belief, froyo is not dairy free (it's yogurt...). Most recently I got the espresso Oreo and it is delish. Everything the other reviews say is pretty on-par. The portion sizes are small. When they say one scoop, they mean one scoop. It's not the worst thing in the world, because you probably shouldn't ingest a gallon of ice cream in one sitting, but they serve on the leaner side. It's more than I would pay for regular ice cream elsewhere, but I'm also paying for selection, a small local business, and the ability to indulge in something that doesn't make me want to remove my stomach from my body. I would give this place a 5, but the service has always been atrocious. No one ever looks pleased to work here. Everyone seems annoyed. I always want to get in-and-out in the shortest period of time. read more