Brain Freeze - Where Taste Buds Go to Party and Your Brain Yells, "WORTH IT!"…read more If I ever go missing, check Brain Freeze first. Deanna and her team are the real reason my GPS keeps rerouting me back there like it's a rescue mission for my soul (and sweet tooth). Walked in for "just one scoop." Left with a cone taller than my future and a smile so big I had to hold it with both hands. The ice cream? Creamy, dreamy, and possibly churned by angels. Prices? Let's just say I paid less for my sundae than I did for a bottle of water at the gas station. That's sorcery. Delicious, creamy sorcery. Deanna, the mastermind behind this frozen wonderland, is the kind of person who probably gives ice cream to her enemies just to win them over. Her helpers were so friendly and upbeat, I thought I'd wandered into a Disney movie--minus the musical number (although I did hum while eating). Bottom line: Brain Freeze is what would happen if Willy Wonka ditched the chocolate and focused on making the happiest ice cream shop on Earth. 10/10, will absolutely be back... once my taste buds forgive me for the cold snap. P.S. Try the cookie dough. You'll get misty-eyed. It's that good.

Delicious ice cream, tons of options! Not the best interior but I always just get it to go, as do…read moremost people. My only critique is when the line gets long, the service can be super slow and you'll be waiting a while to order.

We wanted a quick snack while driving from the UP to Green Bay and came upon The Dairy Barn. As we…read moredrove in, we thought the place was inside of the nearby gas station, but we quickly found that it was a separate building with quite a number of cars and customers surrounding it. There was a nearby setup of picnic tables and all seats were taken, with people eating burgers, custard, and other treats. To order, there's a choice of either a drive through, or you can queue up at one of the windows in front. We just wanted a small snack and ordered two items. Service is quite quick; everything only took a couple of minutes to come out. Extra Small Pistachio Frozen Custard ($2) - This was the weekly special and we got the very last dregs in the frozen custard machine. We saw the employee using a spatula on the top of the machine to push through the rest of the custard. As such, we're not sure if the custard was the freshest and best churned or not. The sweetness of the custard, mint green in color, first comes through, followed by a bit of artificial pistachio flavoring. The strange thing is that we had pistachio frozen custard from another place the previous day and this tasted exactly the same. I wonder if everyone just uses the same commercial pistachio custard base and churns it differently? This particular one is quite smooth and creamy, but also a bit on the softer side and less dense than other frozen custard I've had. I can't complain when this is only $2 though. (4/5) Fried Cheese Curds ($4) - I read about the curds here on social media and I have to agree that these are quite good. The batter on the exterior is pretty thick and fried to a fantastic crisp. The interior is stretchy, milky, squeaky as they stick to the teeth and have a more firm chew. The exterior batter has quite a bit of salt added after it comes out of the fryer, making this a treat that almost begs for custard or some other sweet beverage/treat on the side. (4/5) I'm not sure there is anything that they actually make in house, but hey, the prices are so cheap and they execute everything well enough that it makes me not care. I wouldn't make The Dairy Barn a destination for food or anything, but it's a solid place to visit while you're on the road. Note that they change the special custard flavor every week starting on Wednesday until they run out, so if you insist on the special flavor don't wait until Tuesday! Bathrooms - One single unisex room located on the right side of the exterior of the building. Overall rating of the food this visit: 4/5

The butter and cheese are amazing. Specially the different flavored butter's! You can get original…read moresalted or unsalted butter, garlic flavored butter which is really good in mashed potatoes, or melted over veggies, or to slow cook steak in! And the cinnamon butter is good in toast, on top of warm cinnamon rolls. Great little stop for dairy products. Now if they just added fresh eggs for sale too, it could be your one stop shop!

Who says you can't have grilled food from a food truck in January in Wisconsin? Meat N' Treat…read morechallenges that assertion and does so quite nicely. Permanently set up at the Cecil Martin and conveniently located across the street from Shawano Lake. Very reasonable prices for your grilled burger, brat or hotdog. They offer traditional Wisconsin fried goods such as cheesecurds, fries, onion rings & mushrooms. The combo meal includes a sandwich, soda and generous half pound of crispy french fries. A wonderful stop in the summer but an even better treat for one of those more mild winter days.

Meh. The burger was like the preformed frozen kind you get at a cheap bbq. For the money, you'd be…read moremuch better off heading to town to eat a phenomenal burger at J Doggs, or even up the road to Burger King.

Awesome cheese curds good breading and more. Highly recommend give them 8.5 out of 10read more

From the owner: Start your morning—or end your day—at Popp’s Ballpark Diner in Shawano, WI. Enjoy hearty…read morebreakfasts, stacked sandwiches, juicy burgers, and classic dinner plates made fresh daily. Locals love our comfort food favorites, friendly service, and welcoming atmosphere. Come see why we’re a Shawano staple. At Popp’s Ballpark Diner, we’re proud to be a family-run restaurant dedicated to quality, comfort, and community. From homemade classics to warm hospitality, we serve Shawano families, friends, and travelers meals that feel like home. Whether you’re craving a hearty breakfast, a classic burger, or a homestyle dinner, Popp’s Ballpark Diner is ready to welcome you. Visit us on South Main Street or give us a call with questions, carry-out orders, or menu info. Great food and friendly service are just a visit away.

this place has rly nice workers and the portion sizes are very good. they always have lots of…read moreoptions and the location is perfect right next to the lake

Creamy and delicious ice cream, with super generous portions! We had a large group (10 people) and…read morethe service was fantastic. Many flavors were ordered and everyone was very happy with their selection. I had the Daily Grind and Mackinac Island Fudge, both of which were SUPERB!

Cute local spot, tasty hard scoop ice cream, what's not to love? Heads up, this place is cash only!…read moreEat your ice cream on the cute bridge overlooking the river.

We love coming to the windmill every time we're in Tomahawk. They have a great variety of flavors…read moreand plenty to choose from. They certainly give you a good amount in a cone or a bowl and they have great prices. Remember to bring cash!

Door County Creamery may be known for their gelato but their lunch is aces in my book…read more Stopped by here for a little lunch while enjoying a day vacationing in Door County. It's an order at the counter set up and they have a variety of elevated sandwiches. I got the turkey brie, which came with cranberry and greens. It was the perfect blend of sweet and savory and the brie was pitch perfect (creamy without too much bite). We were able to get a table outside since it was a pleasant day which was lovely. The service was kind and their prices are reasonable. Get to it!

Just walking up to and into this place is 4 stars. From the cute signage, to the well decorated…read moreinterior this place it is as welcoming and inviting as they come. But...the food is what I came for and boy did it not disappoint. The hot honey sandwich is a 10/10 in my book. My wife got the Chèvre salad with roasted beets and she was raving about that too. Wanted to go back for ice cream but we were too full. We will definitely be back again!

I've been to the Big Dipper dozens of times over the past several years (most recently last night!)…read more It serves its purpose, which to me seems to be ice cream/food spot in the middle of nowhere! I will say that the hot food is just ok. Ive had burgers, hot dogs, fries...none of which i'd say were memorable. The hot food always seems to take quite a while to make. On a 1-5 rating scale, I'd give the hot food a 2 1/2 score, at best. They have cedar crest ice cream by the scoop. Probably 10-15 flavors to choose from at any given time. This is a plus for me....love cedar crest! They also have soft serve ice cream. My kids always get flurries (the Big Dipper version of a DQ blizzard). I've also gotten a root beer float several times. All of these are big pluses for The Big Dipper. There is seating outside and inside, which is convenient. You can also order either from a window outside or from the counter inside. The employees are always friendly. Seems to always be alot of younger folks working, with one or two adults. Inside the establishment they used to have an arcade and a small store with fireworks and camping-type accessories. Now they got rid of the arcade and only sell small wooden signs with silly sayings on them. And...there are an obnoxiously excessive amount of these signs!! I'm sure the wooden signs have a huge profit margin when someone actually buys them, but in several years of frequenting this place, i've never seen anyone buy one. I wish they'd cut back on the wood signs and go back to selling the camp-style stuff. I like this place and I come here often. The ice cream is good and the food is ok. I'd recommend it to anyone spending time in the area.

Friendly, quick service! Great selection of ice cream and…read morefood. Plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. The best!

We stopped here on Father's Day and I think it was the busiest I have ever seen it. Pistachio was…read moreone of the flavors of the day so I was thrilled. Note, the small is quite substantial. I don't know how people can eat a medium or large without it melting. Keep an eye on who had ordered before and after you so you know when your order is called. They don't use numbers or names, they just call out pistachio cone or whatever a part of your order was. There are a few picnic tables scattered throughout the lawn but keep an eye on the nearby golfers for any golf balls that go off course.

Better than both Culver's and Sweets and Eats (yes I know it's ice cream at S&E)…read moreBut.... This ain't no Leon's in Milwaukee. Very nice people. Service fast. Value for portions excellent. Best in area...just not the best in Wisconsin. Give them a chance!

Such a cute little spot! We were visiting for work and someone recommended we stop in, so of course…read morewe did. They made us really nice, seasonal lattes that tasted great. I love when places like this have espresso! And the chocolate. So many options. My coworker got some truffles and they were so rich and decadent. I grabbed some things to bring home to my husband. Such a cute little local, traditional chocolate shop. Definitely recommend a stop in if you're in the area!

We took a quick detour to peek inside this place before we got back on the road. Beautiful woodwork…read moreinside the display case and seating areas really amplifies the experience. The old fashioned ice cream counter would be fun to enjoy during warmer months, it was somewhat cold outside, so we settled on a few to-go treats instead. We purchased a couple different items including some chocolates, caramels and the sleeper pick of all the items - homemade hot cocoa mix. The mix is basically leftover chocolate shavings and makes for a delicious cup of hot chocolate. They also offer a ton of molded chocolates. Dinosaurs, flowers, race cars, animals, shapes, holiday items, etc. A variety of prices and sizes and in different chocolate types. The chocolate used in the shapes is a creamy, high quality one. Fun pit stop before heading home for the day.