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    Mullen's Dairy Bar

    3.8 (84 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Butter caramel pecan
    Sho R.

    I stopped on a weekday evening, 5 minutes before closing. They closed the doors, but I was able to finish the ice cream. I went for a 3 scoop and a sundae. I think going for 3 scoop is a lot more worth. Blueberry cheesecake, pistachio and toasted coconut were my flavors. All were good. Butter caramel pecan was my sundae. That was good as well, a bit more expensive though.

    Menu!  Separate menu with daily specials available
    S B.

    Great local place for lunch and of course ice cream! It's like taking a step back in time! We had really good soup and a burger followed by locally made ice cream. Service was great, staff was pleasant and the interior very vintage and fun! So glad we found this place driving through town. Worth a stop!

    Delicious
    Gile l.

    This is one of the best ice cream I've ever had.the service here was fantastic really nice. It has a 50-60 type look real friendly.

    Heather N.

    We stopped here after a supper club trip for our dessert! We are from an hour away and this surely was a treat! The ambiance here is out of a time capsule! I am such a history buff that I was taking photos like mad. Gorgeous murals on the building with a seating side-yard, old set up with the dairy bar inside, historical photos and articles all around. They have food AND ice cream. You can sit at the counter or at the booths and someone will serve you or you can do a quick check out at the register. They have quick to-go options like pints, ice cream cookie sandwiches and ice cream cakes! We had some avalanches that we could mix our own toppings into, like a blizzard. They were $8 each, which I didn't think was bad considering it is a small business. However, they are HUGE. They are the size of a LARGE at Dairy Queen. If in the area, stop here, meet friends here, take your kiddos for a treat!

    Virginia K.

    Stopped here after a basketball game at Maranatha. Classic dinner feel. We ordered theee big Mullen's, a 1/4# cheeseburger, large fry and cheese curds. Cheese curds were long and salty- delicious. Burgers were awesome. Buns were toasted. Fries were amazing. Crispy on the outside and potatoey in the middle. Would definitely recommend. Order an espresso Oreo waffle cone as we went out the door. Stop here.

    Burgers, fries, and curds at Mullen's Dairy Bar in Watertown, Wis.
    Sean L.

    This place is a real throwback. RC Cola in the soda fountain. Old fashioned ice cream bar. Everything on the menu is good and greasy. This is the perfect restaurant for a town like Watertown, and it's worth a drive if you're even near there. The burgers won't knock your socks off, but they're good enough. The cheese curds are fantastic. The vanilla malt I had was delightful. And given how busy the place was, you know it's popular. The poor kids behind the counter were running their tails off the entire time I was in there. All in all-- a solid little reminder of how places like this used to be. It makes me wish I lived a little closer to Watertown, but I know if I'm in the vicinity at lunch or dinnertime, I will be back.

    Lunch and a birthday cake to go.
    Brian J.

    Nice place! It brings you back in times, very friendly service. We had burgers and fries and they were good. You can also order birthday cakes custom made with many flavor options!

    Need a cone?
    Michael T.

    You ever wish you could visit one of those old school spots where you could grab a shake or a sundae like you see in Scooby-Doo cartoons? As a life long fan of that show, I sure have but thanks to ever changing tastes and trends they're nearly impossible to find. But hey, if you're ever in the small city of Watertown, WI you can try and reenact those good times (can't guarantee the ghosts though). Located in downtown Watertown, Mullen's Dairy Bar has been serving up ice cream treats since 1932. It's old enough that Ray Kroc himself sold Mullen's Multimixer shake makers before helping turn McDonald's into a world wide phenomenon. When you walk in, everything screams old school. Black and white checkered floors. Red and white checkered wallpaper looking like a picnic tablecloth. Stools at the counter with some booths against the wall. I loved it. They have a wide range of ice cream treats to choose from and even some burgers and other fried goodies. I just went simple and got a Blue Moon flavored milkshake. The kiddo got an oreo flavored avalanche (same thing as a DQ blizzard). My milkshake was solid and the kiddo was wishing her avalanche was 3x bigger. Service was fast and friendly. Looked like high school kids on their summer jobs. Anyway, if you happen to be in Watertown, WI and need something to beat the heat Mullen's Dairy Bar has you covered. Maybe next time I'll grab a burger and some curds. Until next year!

    A B.

    Very good fresh tasting ice cream. Large portions than expected for the price. Quick service. Nice to eat inside when the afternoon is chilly outside.

    Double cheeseburger and just a handful of the cheese curds we got.
    Megan A.

    Amazing burgers and cheese curds! Ice cream is home made and pretty darn good too! I tried three flavors and loved two, but wasn't impressed with the cookie dough ice cream unfortunately. I love that they use local cheese curds and have so many flavor options! You can also buy ice cream pints, quarts and maybe gallons to go.

    Downtown Watertown is really nice, and there's little chance you'd miss Mullen's signage

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    The best! The ice cream is unbelievably awesome. Please go here in Watertown, WI. Than you!

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    Great cheese curds & awesome ice cream; vanilla of course!! Interior could use an update but it's not the worst.

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    Always amazing!! The staff is quick to fix a problem. They are always busy but make sure you are taken care of

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    Great flavor offerings. Price is a little steep, especially for the small town of Watertown.

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    Always great to step back on time to good old-fashioned creamy ice cream. Hand dipped and ohhhhh spoon good !

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    4 years ago

    Delicious burgers and the malts are great. I usually get the garlic aioli burger which tastes amazing when fresh and hot!

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