Tasty ice cream. Interesting flavors. Small shop. Quick & friendly service. It's awesome that they…read moreare open so late!!

Local ice cream shop run by 3 sisters who are investing in a college education. Very good ice cream…read morewith a "sweet ambiance." There's a super size Adirondack chair in pick outside for pictures. They also have tables outdoors. It's right on Route 20 in Elizabeth. Stop in before or after your trip to Galena.

I would've never thought to see Purple Door Ice Cream in MADISON!!! I was so excited to see this…read morebecause I knew there'd be a wide variety of flavors to pick from. We jumped right into a scoop of the campfire - a smokey, non-marshmallow-based ice cream with chocolate and a cold brew blackberry chip - a caffeinated, not so bitter, sweet with blackberry chunks ice cream. The people who were helping us (who we also presumed had owned the place) were incredibly sweet and had us sample a ton of ice creams without asking. I guess in the same vein would recommend the salted vanilla bean!!

Our family stopped in for some ice cream and absolutely loved it. Wide variety of flavors, tons of…read morefree samples, and we all left happy (especially the kids). Definitely worth a stop in. Maybe next time we'll grab a banana split!

I have grown up my entire life going here and HAVE to go every time I visit home. I'm particularly…read morea fan of the cookie dough flurries and mint shakes, but everything is good. Sometimes can be a long line, but it's worth the wait!

Ice cream with great views next to a lake! What else is there to say…read more.. This is a great local spot to stop in to get a scoop of ice cream and then take a walk around the lake or just sit at the dairy bar and enjoy the view. I don't remember the brand of ice cream they serve, but I think it's made locally. You can also order food here, but I didn't see any menu to order off of. Maybe you just know what's available. Or you have to actually talk to someone to get the menu?!

From the owner: Great fresh food and 18 flavors of ice creamread more

**July 2025: Late Morning Visit**…read more Spotted Cow! The city of New Glarus is basically a Spotted Cow destination! Wherever you go most restaurants will serve this beer, which is very malty. This beer is only available in Wisconsin but if you want the seasonal stuff visiting the New Glarus Gift shop will give you the most options Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-5pm I think the tasting option is $8 for 3 pours. It's a good way to try out all the different options before deciding on which bottles (or cans) you want to buy. The Stone Soup (Seasonal) was my favorite, but you can't go wrong with the original Spotted Cow. I think the majority of the seasonal beers were in bottles. I think they come in packs of either 4 or 6. The prices here are pretty comparable to if you buy them from a Wisconsin Target, but the big box stores have less variety. Since I was doing a big cross country roadtrip my weight allowance could not' accommodate everything I wanted *cries* and they don't ship their booze *cries* Next time I come back I'll make sure to make bring an empty suitcase! If you're visiting New Glarus your trip won't be complete without a visit to the factory (gift shop)!

An Unexpected Hidden Gem! What an unexpected surprise! I was…read morejust driving through the area with no intention of stopping at a brewery when I stumbled across this place. I've been to a lot of craft breweries, and I have to say this is now one of my all-time favorites. The concept is simple but awesome this isn't your typical bar. There's no indoor seating, but there's plenty of outdoor space on the other side of the parking lot. You come inside, pay $8 for a beer, and get to keep the glass. Or you can sample three beers for $8, keep the glass, and get a coin for a free beer in town. They also sell beer to go and other fun merch with their logo. The staff was super nice and friendly, and the vibe was relaxed and welcoming. I tried the Oktoberfest, the Pilsner, and the totally naked. All were fantastic! If you're anywhere near the area, definitely stop by you won't regret it.

My family loves this spot for ice cream! The soft serve was super creamy and perfectly sweet. They…read morehave such a huge menu with tons of options, from classic cones to mini donuts, so there's really something for everyone. I also love that it's dog friendly and even has a menu item for pups. The staff was friendly and the service was quick, even on a busy, sunny day. This is definitely a must stop on hot summer days!

Great road side stop, soft serve ice cream was delicious and creamy. Big menu choices, even has…read moremini donuts. Also dog friendly, with a menu item just for dogs

I cannot tell you how lucky I am to have these chocolatier/candy makers part of our community…read more They have one of my favorite types of chocolate treats. It is a piece of marshmallow covered with caramel and then dipped in chocolate. I think mine was a kind of semi dark. Absolute Heaven. Their caramel and cheese popcorn mix is also a fan favorite.

Fun selection of old school and current sweets, local made chocolates in milk and dark, and so…read moreaffordable! Snagged five dark chocolate cherry cordials for $3.95 and hubby will be thrilled. They were running low on truffles, but got some of those too. Couldn't believe the giant sprinkle covered marshmallows were only $2.75. If this were my college town, I know where my sugar-junky fix would get fixed. They had a few fun fudges, and ice cream and popcorn out the wazoo. Friendly, helpful staff. Great spot!

I went to New Glarus for Polkafest and the Beer, Bacon, and Cheese fest and stayed at the Chalet…read moreLandhaus Inn for one night. The Swiss hotel is very cute and located less than 2 blocks away from the downtown area where the fests were. The hotel is also dog-friendly, which was important during our stay. I'm giving 4-stars because the hotel needs a little upgrading and my husband didn't care for the breakfast he had. The scrambled eggs were watery and there wasn't any butter for the pancakes. Also to note, our room was neat and looked clean but we noticed the recycling hadn't been taken out and I'm certain the shower wasn't cleaned before we arrived because there was a white residue all over the shower handle. Overall, I would stay here again because of the location, it's dog-friendly, and I loved the Swiss charm.

I want to leave a great review, but this hotel is extremely overpriced for the stay. Our AC did…read morenot work, and it was a 90 degree day. We had to bring it up to the front desk THREE times and they really could not have cared less. Sleeping was a nightmare as we were so hot and uncomfortable. Beds are very uncomfortable as well. Pool area definitely could use some repairs. Hot tub tiles are busted up, and sauna area was pretty dirty. It's an old hotel, and I can appreciate that, but for the price, they need to raise their standards.