Delicious finger licking good ice cream! Great selection of flavors both classic & creative…read morecreations. Friendly folks, samples are free, community supporting & long lasting ties to Madison. Fun & colorful shops.

My wife and I are long time Chocolate Shoppe ice cream aficionados from our local ice cream shop…read morein Clayton California. We've been fascinated that Chocolate Shoppe sends their special ice cream to independent ice cream shops across the country. Being in the Midwest for a vacation we made a special stop in Madison to see the Chocolate Shoppe flagship store, operating since 1964. The store is not large, but it has the good stuff: all 48 flavors! It took us a little time, but my wife finally chose Caramel Chaos, and my selection was PB Hearts Chocolate - never seen in CA - with peanut butter ice cream, chocolate layers and peanut butter cups. They have a few indoor tables and a number of outdoor ones as well. There was a steady stream of customers while we were savoring our ice cream. Still as the flagship store I was expecting a little more. First there is no indication that this in fact is a special store, with unique history. I wish there was a write up in the store about Chocllate Shoppe's founding family and how it all came about. And where they are today, with customers across the country. Still, this was a memorable stop for our ice cream pilgrimage.

The fudge here is INCREDIBLE! I got the sea salt caramel fudge, and omg, IT WAS SOOOO GOOD!! I…read morecouldn't eat the whole slice at once, so I made it last 3-4 days, and enjoyed every single bite. I love finding new places and giving myself an excuse to try something different, and I'm SO glad we stopped here. Plus... the service was also amazing, super kind and welcoming. If you're in or around Madison, Wisconsin and have a sweet tooth, definitely stop by!! 100% recommend.

Visited Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge while in Madison. The shop has good flavours and a…read morefew tables inside if you want to sit and enjoy your treat. The ice cream itself was enjoyable, but double-check your bill before paying. I clearly stated the sizes we wanted when ordering, yet the cashier rang us up incorrectly. Thankfully, the person scooping the ice cream caught the mistake and told the cashier to correct it. Overall, good ice cream and a nice little spot to stop, but pay attention to the order at checkout. Saluti.

Stopped in for some ice cream after a Devils Lake hike. They offer a lot of flavors and even some…read moredairy free options. I decided to go with the honey and fig and I really enjoyed it. The flavor was subtle but just the right amount of sweetness. It was honey forward, but got some chunks of fig which was nice!

Came here toward closing time for an ice cream treat at the end of the night. I'd never been here…read morebefore and was excited to try it. I don't generally like wild combinations of flavors, but they had an Oreo ice cream that I just couldn't resist. It was incredible - not just some vanilla ice cream with Oreos in it... this felt like the actual creamy ice cream part was also Oreo flavor loaded. I could have eaten the whole tub by myself. The staff person there was very nice. I saw on their menu that they can also make some boozy ice cream concoctions, which is always a fun option so hopefully I'll be back to sample some of that goodness. The spoons also changed colors when it contacted the cold ice cream, so that was super fun. They also had a food/cafe menu if you want a meal with your ice cream!

What a way to end a lovely evening! The light drizzle of…read morerain matched the sprinkles on the counter. A gorgeous grasshopper cake will be at our next celebration to be sure. Counter help took a vested interest in seeing that our dog enjoyed his treat. Then someone found our lost car keys. Can't wait for OCT 5 to see the release of possible new flavors in the community-involving contest. Simply the best! ~MOMIC, MANDA & BON BON

Who knew the Chocolate Shoppe had so many different options including vegan! It was a great treat…read morefor everyone in our group. So creamy delicious and on point flavors. I can see why it's so popular. I opted for the caramel apple flavor of the season and it did not disappoint!

I was gifted a six pack of Insomnia Cookies, so really, who am I to complain?…read more If you haven't had late night cookies, available for carry out or delivery, you need to try this. I rate four stars instead of five because there is a truly 5 Star cookie delivery in town. For awhile Insomnia Cookies was the only game in town. But we're a couple years into the Crumbl experience and it is my preferred cookie shop. Insomnia has the edge if you like consistency of flavors, rather than the weekly rotations à la Crumbl. Insomnia Cookies are flatter and to my mind serving size manageable. One cookie (I hope) is a serving. Whereas at the other place, one cookie is multiple servings and you gain weight and take in too much sugar real fast! Insomnia Cookies is the originator of late night cookies in Madison and worth it especially near campus and downtown. Delivery beyond the local area is available so you can even gift your friend! From this insomniac and the company's college student insomniac founder to your eyes and taste buds, try it. Don't sleep on the oatmeal chocolate walnut.

I ordered online at 5:45 and by the time I called the store for the third time at 9:45 I was told…read moreby the manager on duty that "I needed to understand that there was a block party going on." There was no communication from the store that the delivery would take over half a work day to be delivered. We have the option to spend our money at so many places, and I will absolutely discourage anyone to patronize this establishment.

Fairly busy location looks like there is always a line, but this is the location that is open the…read morelatest and next to great water & seating. The ice cream is creamy, sweet, and thick. Orange custard has the hint of fruitiness paired perfectly with the chocolate chips. Blueberry swirl has vanilla ice cream base with blueberry swirled in that is classic.

Yummy ice cream with a quick self-guided tour about the science of ice cream making. Sweets plus…read morescience = yummy combo that's good for the brain. We waited behind a line of students, but didn't realize they were there for orientation and free ice-cream. So now you know to ask before waiting behind a line here. Didn't get a chance to try the sandwiches but mother-in-law recalled them being tasty. Will be back when I'm in the area again. Sorry no photo of ice cream or inside.. got too excited with ice cream and the tour..

Always a fan of Babcock Hall ice cream and this did not disappoint! Creamy and delicious!…read more People working there were also really nice. Downside is I wanted to split the small portion into two flavors but they could only do two flavors for the medium or large size. Another catch was that they didn't give any taste samples do you get stuck with what you take. Caramel Creek was DELICIOUS! (Super Premium vanilla-flavored ice cream mith salty caramel swirls and chocolate flakes.) that sweet and salty combination was 20/10. Badger Blast was so rich (Chocolate ice cream with fudge swirls and dark chocolate flakes) If you're a chocolate ice cream person this is meant for you.

Made our pilgrimage... We rarely visit UW Madison and The Terrace without a stop at Daily Scoop. My…read morepartner 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 "Blue Moon" ice cream on my purple tie. It's off to the dry cleaners now.

Whether you are first time visiting the UW-Madison or repeated visitors, enjoy scoops of the…read moreUW-Madison home-made ice cream is a must. There are three locations: Memorial Union, Union South, and Babcock Dairy Store at 1605 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706. Each place has different hours, so be sure you double check before heading over. All three locations carry popular flavors. At times they also offer "pilot" flavors. All flavors are decent with detailed description, pick what you like. Orange Custard Chocolate Chip is a unique flavor that you won't find elsewhere and has been around for more than 30 years. Good portion with reasonable price. Great quality ice cream. For example, someone I knew had three large scoops all at once one time, did not feel any discomfort from lactose intolerance. The staff were courteous and efficient. The store well organized. The Union South store is located on the first floor of Union South near the Information Desk and next to the Wisconsin Credit Union. Unlike some specialty ice cream stores, you are not able to get one scoop with 2-3 different flavors.

Boba was abysmally horrible. Tatse like salted carmel torani sryup...i ordered regular tea milk…read morewith brown sugar boba. The boba was inedible and had a texture that was completely unacceptable. Not to mention the employee was very rudely telling me I ordered incorrect when I ordered word for word off the menu. Not sure what I was expecting but I was hoping to at least drink it. 0/10

You enter and it smells like vomit and excrement combined; that's how you know you're in a cheese…read morestore! I gagged, begged to leave but alas I was forced to stay and eat cheese. Wow it is GOOD! Wren helped us and has a real passion for the cheese. She introduced us to sheep cheese that was oh so good that we got some! Find some crackers with jam and it'll be a party in your mouth!

This. Place. Is. Awesome! It was recommended on a work website, as a must visit when in Madison…read more And I can see why! It is a small shop that does big business. They have such a wonderful selection of all things cheese related. Not just delectable dairy, but all kinds of accoutrements, snacks, seasonings, even books about cheese. They have samples, sandwiches, and even glasses of wine available. It is a shopping experience. I was there on a random weekday, and the shop was busy. Though they were fully staffed and able to quickly attend to everyone there. Unfortunately, this was my first stop while I was out exploring the town, and I didn't want to go back to my hotel yet and didn't purchase anything. By the time I came back around, they had just closed. I will know better next time.

This shop was right across the street from our hotel. We decided to check it out and we were not…read moredisappointed. They didn't have a lot of flavors but I did feel like they had pretty unique flavors so I loved that. My mom & I split a flight. We enjoyed all 4 flavors we tried, the peaches, peaches, peaches one was probably one of my favs. It was a smaller shop, only a couple of seats to dine in but I did see that people were sitting outside so that's an option.

Madison is lacking in good, artisanal ice cream spots - but this one fills that gap tremendously!…read moreThat and the business's continued mission of donating a portion of their profits to local social justice organizations makes it a no-brainer for you to stop by and spend your money here. This is my must-go spot when I have friends visiting from out of town. The flavors are constantly rotating, but if you follow their Instagram they update it with whats in stock. There is some indoor seating and outdoor as well during the summer months. I don't think I've ever had anything I *disliked* here. But the stand out flavors for me includes: lavender honeycomb, harvest moon, and fluffy the mint slayer!