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    Ice Cream Social

    4.9 (85 reviews)
    Open 1:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Lexi G.

    Harvest moon flavor is unreal. I dream about it daily. I'm also partial to the browned butter flavor. Such a cute little shop with the friendliest of staff. We make it a point to stop by each time we are in town even if we are already stuffed from our last meal.

    Aw, shucks! (Sweet corn ice cream)
    Natalie Y.

    cute little ice cream shop with creative flavors! the service was great!! the worker helping us was super friendly and she let us sample flavors! and was very generous with the amount too :) i decided to get the sweet corn flavor, "Aw, Shucks!" bc it has corn from a local Wisconsin farm, Nehner Family Farms, and i really love supporting local businesses! It was also swirled in with caramel which made the ice cream taste like a mild kettle corn! really yummy ice cream!! had it with a maple waffle cone and it added some molasses flavor and sweetness! great crunch too~ sampled the basil peach flavor and it was a strong contender, wish i lived in WI so i could come back :( The inside is fairly small, with only a few tables and chairs but luckily we came when there weren't many people so we snagged a seat also i love their cause! they frequently donate part of their profits that support communities of color, women, LGBTQIA, and many other important social issues :) !!!

    All Mallows Eve (Chocolate and Marshmallow)
    Mason H.

    Ice cream social is a really cute shop down near the hospital. It has a fun and quirky vibe that makes it great for meeting up with a few friends. Ice cream has a tendency to be either too expensive or too cheap tasting, but this place finds a nice niche with its creative rotating selection of flavors. It is on the pricey side of ice cream but it's unique and quality enough to justify the price. You never know what you will find at Ice cream social. I suggest trying out the weirdest flavor they have available because it always tastes so unique and yet so good. The people working the counter consistently are nice and seem to have fun serving ice cream. They are fairly generous with offering tastes of different kinds if you are having a hard time choosing. Best ice cream in Madison!

    Sophie Y.

    I had walked past this ice cream shop a few times and it's next to Pasture and Plenty. I generally prefwr frozen custard (Kopps, Giles, etc in MKE). I finally decided to bring home a pint after browsing through their many unique flavors. I chose the Aw Shucks since it's likely the end of corn season--and sweet corn is such a big deal here in the Midwest. A pint was $12, which I first thought was a little pricey, but I learned they use high-quality ingredients, and donate 10% to social justice cause, so it made sense. Once I tried it at home, it was pretty good. The corn flavor was quite subtle. Overall, it was still an enjoyable and good choice of ice cream. I will be back for peach or basil s they rotate their flavors often.

    Double scoop with waffle cone pieces and chocolate chunks, flavors were A Flavor for Lindsey, Harvest Moon, and Honey Black Raspberry
    Ben M.

    Amazing ice cream, the flavors feel really "pure" compared to other ice creams. Also nice service and small shop.

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    Morgan S.

    A go-to for me and my besties in the summer! They have a smaller selection but the choices are always changing and unique. They have several gluten free and dairy free options, these also rotate! A cool aspect of this small business is that part of their proceeds go to local non-profits! The inside is smaller for seating but there are some comfy outdoor seating options as well with sun protection. They place us always clean and well kept with kind staff! One note is that cars often bottom out when going in/out of their parking lot, so I park on the street when it's available.

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    Ellena K.

    Ice cream social is the BEST ice cream in Madison! The flavors change frequently and impress me every time I visit. They are absolutely amazing and so unique. The ice cream itself is always so fresh and thick. Not only is the ice cream amazing, but the business itself is worth supporting. I LOVE that a portion of all purchases go to different non profits. The staff and owner are absolutely wonderful. I am so glad this space is open in Madison and that I have the opportunity so support a business that stands up for what's right.

    Maple waffle cones? Absolutely yes.
    Jeff T.

    This little place was adorable and delicious. Modern branding and decor are met with an incredible smell as you walk in. I quickly learned this was from their maple waffle cones which are to die for. The staff was super friendly and let me sample a bunch of flavors. We opted for browned butter, and honey pineapple. They seem like they cycle flavors a lot but everything I tasted was super good. Nice cream coating, a huge flavor load, and the consistency was perfect. Ice cream lovers, look out for this one.

    Cherry styles, berry corny, cloud 9 with waffles topping
    Sho R.

    I went on a weekday evening. There was some traffic, but not too crazy. I went for a 3 scoop flight - cloud 9, cherry styles and berry corny. All 3 were excellent flavors and the ice cream was really creamy. I am convinced all flavors here will be real good. They have a small parking lot. I could have parked there. But I parked right outside before noticing the lot. There were a couple of tables inside, and some tables outside. Inside, it is a small shop. Someone makes icecream cones right there. And the cones were really good. Try either as an icecream in a cone or the cone as an icecream topping.

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    Corey C.

    Delicious flavors, polite service, bright decor, peppy music. What's not to love. This is our go to spot for a tasty sweet treat. And with 8 ice cream flavors we can always find something we like.

    Deliciousness.
    Laura K.

    Kat and her team are warm, welcoming and fantastic liaisons for a small, local small business. Everything being gluten-free [even the homemade mix-ins] makes it so much easier to decide! She loves her customers, and her caring shows. Each creation I've ever had has been FANTASTIC and I've been a customer since the very beginning. Make a plan to visit!

    Summer at Grandma's in a waffle cone.
    Jessica A.

    Love love love love this place!! Cute little shop not that far from UW Hospital. Their flavors rotate and they are closed on Wednesdays for production. I have been there three times and today's trip was just as delicious as the other two. Service with a smile every time! You must go if you have the chance.

    Ice cream social - so delicious!

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    to die for ice cream, sweetest employees, adorable storefront. I couldn't ask for more!

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