In a state known as America’s Dairyland, it can be hard to narrow down a list of the best ice cream spots. So, we’re not even going to try! Instead, we’ll just give you what we believe are some of the places that offer the best soft serve ice cream in Wisconsin. As always, this list could actually be miles long. This is where you come in! If you think we’ve missed something, let us know so we can include it next time.
- Lee’s Dairy Treat, Brookfield
Lee’s Dairy Treat / Facebook
Lee’s Dairy Treat / Facebook Do yourself a favor and go to Lee’s Dairy Treat for something simple. When we say “simple” we mean a simple, huge, perfect sundae! Top it with a cherry and you’ve got all the makings of the perfect summer ice cream treat. Find them at: 14040 W Greenfield Ave., Brookfield / (262) 782-6680
- Belts’ Soft Serve, Stevens Point
Belts’ Soft Serve / Facebook
Belts’ Soft Serve / Facebook With an ever-changing list of flavors-of-the-day, this awesome shop will give you the chance for something new all the time. The only thing better than great soft-serve is A LOT of great soft-serve and that’s what you’ll get here. Find them at: 2140 Division St., Stevens Point / (715) 344-0049
- Crazy Sweet, Appleton
Crazy Sweet / Facebook
Crazy Sweet / Facebook This spot has been a go-to for things like bulk & old time candy and delicious handmade chocolates and fudge. Nowadays they’re also the place to go for ice cream. If you’re in the mood for something sweet, THIS is the place! Find them at: 201 W College Ave., Appleton / (920) 944-8010
- Dairy Delite Depot, Suring
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Dairy Delite Depot / Facebook Located directly off the ATV trail, this little spot offers on-site hickory smoked pulled pork, hamburgers and gyros. But, we’re really here for the ice cream! For something super unique, try the Cookie Monster sundae. Find them at: 628 Main St., Suring / (920) 590-1555
- La Michoacana Homemade Ice Cream, Madison
La Michoacana Homemade Ice Cream / Facebook
La Michoacana Homemade Ice Cream / Facebook While not entirely soft serve, we couldn’t resist including this awesome spot on the list. With over 30 flavors, including tequila, caramelized goat’s milk, corn, pistachio, and coffee, this Mexican-style ice cream shop offers something unique to the world of ice cream in Madison. Find them at: 6712 Odana Rd., Madison / (608) 841-1123
- Ardy & Ed’s Drive In, Oshkosh
Ardy & Ed’s Drive In / Facebook
Anthony_Nalli / TripAdvisor Around for more than 70 years, most people know this local institution as the best area drive-in, but they serve up some great ice cream as well. Try the soft serve in a root beer float and your life may never be the same. Find them at: 2413 S Main St., Oshkosh / (920) 231-5455
- Frogg’s Ice Cream, Sherwood
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405kylew / TripAdvisor It’s impossible to visit Frogg’s and find anyone NOT smiling. Try it, you’ll see. While you’re checking for smiles, order a gigantic cone of their perfect ice cream and get it covered in a candy topping. Soon you’ll be smiling! Find them at: N370 Military Rd., Sherwood / (920) 749-1672
- Dairy Treat, Wisconsin Rapids
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Dairy Treat / Facebook From soft serve to slushies, this walk-up spot will keep you cool all summer. The strawberry rhubarb sundae gets rave reviews, but then again - so does everything else. Find them at: 1110 W Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids / (715) 421-4060
- Tastee Treet, Black River Falls
Tastee Treet LLC / Facebook
Tastee Treet LLC / Facebook At Tastee Treet, the soft serve is so good it can stand on its own without any hot fudge. But, why keep things simple when you could have yours on top of apple crumble? Find them at: 433 N Water St., Black River Falls / (715) 284-3004
- Briq’s Soft Serve, Wausau
Briq’s Soft Serve / Facebook
Briq’s Soft Serve / Facebook The “Home of the One-Pound Cone” has been delighting locals since 1985. They’re committed to fresh ingredients and even have eight locations where you can enjoy their delicious concoctions. Find them at the original spot: 1605 Merrill Ave., Wausau / (715) 675-3191
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Lee’s Dairy Treat / Facebook
Do yourself a favor and go to Lee’s Dairy Treat for something simple. When we say “simple” we mean a simple, huge, perfect sundae! Top it with a cherry and you’ve got all the makings of the perfect summer ice cream treat. Find them at: 14040 W Greenfield Ave., Brookfield / (262) 782-6680
Belts’ Soft Serve / Facebook
With an ever-changing list of flavors-of-the-day, this awesome shop will give you the chance for something new all the time. The only thing better than great soft-serve is A LOT of great soft-serve and that’s what you’ll get here. Find them at: 2140 Division St., Stevens Point / (715) 344-0049
Crazy Sweet / Facebook
This spot has been a go-to for things like bulk & old time candy and delicious handmade chocolates and fudge. Nowadays they’re also the place to go for ice cream. If you’re in the mood for something sweet, THIS is the place! Find them at: 201 W College Ave., Appleton / (920) 944-8010
dornoreen / TripAdvisor
Dairy Delite Depot / Facebook
Located directly off the ATV trail, this little spot offers on-site hickory smoked pulled pork, hamburgers and gyros. But, we’re really here for the ice cream! For something super unique, try the Cookie Monster sundae. Find them at: 628 Main St., Suring / (920) 590-1555
La Michoacana Homemade Ice Cream / Facebook
While not entirely soft serve, we couldn’t resist including this awesome spot on the list. With over 30 flavors, including tequila, caramelized goat’s milk, corn, pistachio, and coffee, this Mexican-style ice cream shop offers something unique to the world of ice cream in Madison. Find them at: 6712 Odana Rd., Madison / (608) 841-1123
Ardy & Ed’s Drive In / Facebook
Anthony_Nalli / TripAdvisor
Around for more than 70 years, most people know this local institution as the best area drive-in, but they serve up some great ice cream as well. Try the soft serve in a root beer float and your life may never be the same. Find them at: 2413 S Main St., Oshkosh / (920) 231-5455
405kylew / TripAdvisor
It’s impossible to visit Frogg’s and find anyone NOT smiling. Try it, you’ll see. While you’re checking for smiles, order a gigantic cone of their perfect ice cream and get it covered in a candy topping. Soon you’ll be smiling! Find them at: N370 Military Rd., Sherwood / (920) 749-1672
La-Chica-Negra / TripAdvisor
Dairy Treat / Facebook
From soft serve to slushies, this walk-up spot will keep you cool all summer. The strawberry rhubarb sundae gets rave reviews, but then again - so does everything else. Find them at: 1110 W Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids / (715) 421-4060
Tastee Treet LLC / Facebook
At Tastee Treet, the soft serve is so good it can stand on its own without any hot fudge. But, why keep things simple when you could have yours on top of apple crumble? Find them at: 433 N Water St., Black River Falls / (715) 284-3004
Briq’s Soft Serve / Facebook
The “Home of the One-Pound Cone” has been delighting locals since 1985. They’re committed to fresh ingredients and even have eight locations where you can enjoy their delicious concoctions. Find them at the original spot: 1605 Merrill Ave., Wausau / (715) 675-3191
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