I'm going to start off this review by stating that I grew up in the Milwaukee area with Leon's and…read moreKopp's (and Le Duc's further out of the area). My life has been spoiled with good custard. Madison has plenty of good ice cream, but sometimes I want *frozen custard.* Rather than wait for my next trip to Milwaukee, I decided to finally give Michael's a shot. Note: Yes, I know about Culver's. Love their burgers. Their custard is fine and works really in moments of desperation. I decided to also try the basic (single) cheeseburger and fries to complete my dinner alongside my small vanilla malt. The fries were good, and I love that they're a sliced potato style that curls up as touch to create a perfect well for scooping into your custard. The cheeseburger was a very standard burger at $4, the reduced price as part of their 40th anniversary specials. Were I to get another burger, I would likely opt for one of the others that comes with toppings beyond ketchup. My shake was also fine. It was a bit on the thinner side, and I'm unsure if that's the custard or the ratio of custard to milk when mixing. Though I was giving a thicker straw, it wasn't needed. Overall, I liked my meal but was a little underwhelmed given the prices. I am intrigued by the rest of their menu, particularly the signature sundaes, so I will give the custard a further shot in the future. I can see why this is a popular Madison spot, especially on a summer night with its classic diner/soda shop vibes. I just continue to remain a spoiled Milwaukee custard loyalist.

A summer staple in Madison! The turtle sundae is absolute perfection. The caramel, hot fudge, and…read morepecans make for an amazing salty/sweet combo. A friend I was with recommended the cheese curds, and they delivered! Which is a big deal for a born and raised Wisconsinite! The breading wasn't too thick or oily, and they stayed hot. Service was very fast, and the outdoor tables were clean and available to sit at. I love that each table easily seats up to six. Cute spot for a sweet treat. It even drizzled a little, but the umbrella over the table kept us completely dry.

We popped into the Garver Feed Mill for a coffee and lemonade after a long walk through Olbrecht…read moreGardens. We were just wandering through the building with our drinks when the staffer at Calliope (connected to Ian's Pizza) waved and offered us a sample of a few flavors. We didn't plan to order anything, and I explained we just picked up our drinks so didn't intend to order, but he suggested to sample something anyway as "ice cream goes good with lemonade." Very friendly and welcoming. I am sooooo glad we did sample the ice cream. The Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble was the best ice cream I have ever had. I ended up ordered a scoop in a waffle cone and enjoyed every bite. Just incredible. House-made. So rich. Small batches. Generous scoop for $6. My friend sampled something like "Breakfast Flavor" which was waffle, syrup and bacon (?) I believe. What a unique flavor combo! I will definitely return for another scoop next time I am in Madison. I am going to try to Lemon Lavender next, if it is still available. I love the cheery open setting and the quick service. Price was reasonable considering the high-quality. Loved this place!

Wanted to make a pitstop on our trip from Chicago to Minnesota and ice cream felt like a good idea…read more Ice cream was good for unique flavors and the building we found it in was fun. I wish this was closer to us.

New ice cream shop in town! Went for opening day and there are definitely some fun flavors on the…read moremenu. They have a wide variety of Babcock ice creams to choose from for cones and dishes and there are unique flavors of shakes, floats, and sundaes. We ended up ordering the cold brew coffee float which features Let It Ride cold brew coffee and the hot honey mango shake. Both were quite tasty, but the shake was a standout. It's a flavor we haven't seen around Madison before and it's wonderfully balanced between the sweetness of the mango and the slight spicing of the hot honey to make a delightful shake. Staff was very friendly and we were able to try some samples of the ice creams to decide what we wanted. There is also a nice patio setup off of the bike path in the back. As it was opening day, they are still working out some kinks and working on some fun other options for the menu. We spoke to the owner and it sounds like there will be some vegan options coming in the very near future in some sorbets.

I was there on a Saturday evening. This is an ice cream counter, there is no indoor seating. There…read moreare some outdoor tables behind though. I went for a 4 scoop - churo, Berry proud parent, s'more years, Irish cream. S'more years was my favorite followed by churo. Berry proud parent was also a good flavor. Irish cream was ok.

A friend and I drove by in the winter and we knew we HAD to come back in the summer to this cute…read morewalk-up ice cream spot. They have some seating in a back patio part. As a peanut butter lover, the peanut butter madness flavor was perfect! I don't think a lot of the places that carry Babcock ice cream regularly have this flavor and I didn't know what I was missing! So good. We sent for a walk in the adjacent neighborhood ice cream in hand. Service was quick and friendly! Couldn't think of better way to spend an evening in Madison in the summertime.

A great alternative to going in campus to get the Babcock ice cream. Parking is much easier (street…read moreparking) and there are no lines. The prices are a little higher than the campus locations. The majority of the same flavors are there.

My favorite ice cream I have ever had-- ever. I rarely get it because I no longer live in…read moreWisconsin, so it's always special for me when I go back to visit and get to stop by. Hands down the absolute best flavor ever is This $&@! Just Got Serious. The only flavor I get. I've never been to this particular shop, but the staff were very kind and there was a lot of seating inside.

I stopped by on a weekend for a quick flight of ice creams. this $&@1 got serious, butter pecan,…read moreZanzibar chocolate, peach were my flavors. this $&@1 got serious was my favorite flavor. Overall all flavors were good. Peach was a seasonal flavor.

Surprisingly I had never been in this place even though I have passed it hundreds of times. I am…read moremore of a custard person than an ice cream. guy. We had a free scoop coupon so of course we had to give it a try. I was impressed by all of the flavors - it was very hard to decide. Both my scoop and my wife's were tasty. I definitely will stop in again even if I have to pay!

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.

This place is good and unique but it is also expensive. Two scoops, with tax, paying by credit…read morecard, is over $9. It's a bit cheaper if paying by cash. ($8 something). You wouldn't think two scoops at your friendly neighborhood ice cream parlor would be almost 10 bucks. That's like West Village pricing.

I am a big fan of La Michoacana. I always used to go to the Odana road location. Visiting this…read moreplace for the first time. I went for a 3 scoop ice cream - gansito, eggnog with raisins, pistachio. Eggnog and raisins was a flavor they proposed and it was good. Pistachio was a good flavor as well. Generally gansito is my favorite flavor. But here the gansito had freezer burn. I also went for strawberry and cream. It was cream poured over cut strawberry. Good to try once.

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..

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.