Top-notch ice cream and friendly service in downtown Madison!…read more I'm visiting Madison for work and am a sucker for good ice cream. Being from New England, I'm pretty picky with my ice cream shops, but this place absolutely hit the spot. They have a huge selection of great flavors, from the classics to new and inventive selections! All the employees are super friendly as well. I've been to the Chocolate Shoppe (which by the way, only sells ice cream, not chocolate) more times than I should admit during my visit to Madison, but I couldn't resist stopping in for some truly excellent ice cream! Favorite flavors: Coconut Almond Bliss, Fat Elvis, and Ultimate Oreo.

Stopped here after having dinner down the street. Always nice to have a little ice cream after an…read moreasian meal. We have had Chocolate Shoppe ice cream before, but never at their actual location. The shoppe is on a bustling corner. It's awnings are outfitted with the brand colors. Pretty distinctive look. Inside is a long counter with many of the most popular flavors. There are table either inside or outside. Got greeted by one of the several servers that were helping the different customers. It was a tough choice but we ended up getting the "This $&@! Just Got Serious" and "Heaps of Love". We got them in cones (my was the chocolate dipped), but because it was warm out we had them place them in a dish - good idea! You can also get prepackaged pints from a cooler. Along with some ice cream cakes. Super yummy treat, served by friendly people, in a nice location.

I love Kilwins so much. It was hard to leave without pounds of goodies. The kid at the counter was…read moreso sweet. He greeted us right away and offered ice cream samples. I got the Madison Munch (I think that's what it was called) and it was perfect for the sunny day! Scoops here are also pretty affordable which is a plus.

Really nice sorbetto, I'll have to come back and try some of the other options here! The chocolate…read moreshop itself is really cute as well. Service is excellent, they asked if we wanted to try any samples while we were deciding what we wanted.

Good News is a great place for a quick ice cream stop. They had a mix between fruity and sweet…read moreflavors. They do offer food but we only got ice cream and a chocolate milk shake. We all got single dishes which is roughly 3 scoops of ice cream. Would definitely go back when back in Madison.

Came here toward closing time for an ice cream treat at the end of the night. I'd never been here…read morebefore and was excited to try it. I don't generally like wild combinations of flavors, but they had an Oreo ice cream that I just couldn't resist. It was incredible - not just some vanilla ice cream with Oreos in it... this felt like the actual creamy ice cream part was also Oreo flavor loaded. I could have eaten the whole tub by myself. The staff person there was very nice. I saw on their menu that they can also make some boozy ice cream concoctions, which is always a fun option so hopefully I'll be back to sample some of that goodness. The spoons also changed colors when it contacted the cold ice cream, so that was super fun. They also had a food/cafe menu if you want a meal with your ice cream!

This location has lots of choices and several tables to enjoy on location. The staff was friendly…read moreand payment was easy. The parking lot is not big enough for the amount of business here but there is some street parking behind the lot.

I scream, you scream, for joy! This place has great selections, and some pretty tasty ones for…read morethose with allergy sensitivities. My husband cannot have dairy or gluten, and they were happily able to accommodate him with a gluten-free sugar cone and strawberry hibiscus sorbet. it is super delicious. Classics like Rocky Road are a delight. My kids always love getting what used to be called the Superman before. Apparently there was a cease-and-desist for using the name. It is now known as superhuman. The parking lot is shared with a lot of other businesses, so parking can be a little challenging at busy times of the day. Great spot to go with the fam or when you are craving something sweet and cold. They do sell some of their flavors in pints. Unfortunately, none of them are the dairy free options. Hopefully one day they can sell pints of dairy free, sorbets and/or ice creams.

I was gifted a six pack of Insomnia Cookies, so really, who am I to complain?…read more If you haven't had late night cookies, available for carry out or delivery, you need to try this. I rate four stars instead of five because there is a truly 5 Star cookie delivery in town. For awhile Insomnia Cookies was the only game in town. But we're a couple years into the Crumbl experience and it is my preferred cookie shop. Insomnia has the edge if you like consistency of flavors, rather than the weekly rotations à la Crumbl. Insomnia Cookies are flatter and to my mind serving size manageable. One cookie (I hope) is a serving. Whereas at the other place, one cookie is multiple servings and you gain weight and take in too much sugar real fast! Insomnia Cookies is the originator of late night cookies in Madison and worth it especially near campus and downtown. Delivery beyond the local area is available so you can even gift your friend! From this insomniac and the company's college student insomniac founder to your eyes and taste buds, try it. Don't sleep on the oatmeal chocolate walnut.

I ordered online at 5:45 and by the time I called the store for the third time at 9:45 I was told…read moreby the manager on duty that "I needed to understand that there was a block party going on." There was no communication from the store that the delivery would take over half a work day to be delivered. We have the option to spend our money at so many places, and I will absolutely discourage anyone to patronize this establishment.

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..

Can't believe I've never been here! Trouble is that it's not easy to get to unless you're on…read morecampus. But if you can make your way deep into the UW Campus, it's worth a stop. Find a parking spot and check it out! Not a huge selection, but what they have is pretty darn good. I had the strawberry and enjoyed it.

The Daily Scoop was the star of our trip the Memorial Union Terrace!…read more My kiddos were starving after a trip to the nearby art museum. We saw the Daily Scoop and its insanely long line (for a Sunday evening...) so we decided this had to be the spot to be! It did not disappoint. The pricing was on point. Portion size was huge. Ice cream itself was delightful with a plethora of options. It is Babcock Dairy Ice Cream, which we had never had but can't wait to indulge on again soon. Scoops were available in dish or waffle cone. There were some sundae options, shakes, smoothies, floats and more. No complaints here! Get a scoop at the Daily Scoop next time you're at the terrace.

Best ice cream in WI! Visited WI for the weekend to see some friends, and they recommended the…read moreDaily Scoop. WI in general has been great for dairy foods -- the milk is extra smooth and creamy here. Got 1 scoop of the blueberry swirl, & was very pleasantly surprised by the flavor (good vanilla, not too sweet) & even 1 scoop was an ample amount!

When you're in the Cheese Capital, your first stop has to be a cheese shop--and Fromagination is…read moreone of the top-rated cheese stores in the U.S. for a reason. This place is a dream if you love cheese (or snacks in general). You can sample a ton of different cheeses, and the staff is super helpful at guiding you toward what you'll actually love. I tried multiple varieties and ended up taking home their top-selling, award-winning cheese--and wow, it lived up to the hype. They also have all the perfect add-ons for a cheese board, so it's an easy stop whether you're building a picnic, hosting, or just want a great souvenir from Madison. Save this for your next trip to Madison, Wisconsin!

Perfect place to pick up a special gift for anyone. Every cheese you can imagine & they have great…read morepairing ideas for you and your entertaining needs! The staff is great they know everything there is to know about Wisconsin cheeses! It's a very well organized little shop right on the square, you must stop in for a bite to eat!

Madison is lacking in good, artisanal ice cream spots - but this one fills that gap tremendously!…read moreThat and the business's continued mission of donating a portion of their profits to local social justice organizations makes it a no-brainer for you to stop by and spend your money here. This is my must-go spot when I have friends visiting from out of town. The flavors are constantly rotating, but if you follow their Instagram they update it with whats in stock. There is some indoor seating and outdoor as well during the summer months. I don't think I've ever had anything I *disliked* here. But the stand out flavors for me includes: lavender honeycomb, harvest moon, and fluffy the mint slayer!

Highly recommend Ice Cream Social the next time you have a sweet tooth! So many delicious flavors,…read moreit was hard to pick! Heads up - not alot of seating here, but it was still a great vibe :)

I have never seen this chain before and I was excited to try their milkshake. I didn't get any…read morefood, but I will say the milkshake was the perfect consistency and had a great flavor! The service was fairly quick, but there is not much interaction with the workers as you order on a screen. The ambiance is fine and just what you'd expect with any other fast food place. I can't speak to the burgers but the shakes are really good!

Outstanding burger crispy edges yummy Swiss and mushrooms-and reasonable…read more Good service too in the middle of crazy homecoming!