Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Merrimac Scoop

    4.9 (12 reviews)
    Closed • Closed
    Updated 2 weeks ago

    Merrimac Scoop Photos

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Merrimac Scoop

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Shannone G.

    Best ice cream!!! I love the ice cream here as well as the guys running the place. So friendly, they have brats, hot dogs, pizza, yummy!!!! I just wish we had one of these ice cream shops in Illinois. Too good to be true! See you soon.

    Superman!

    See all

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Fun and friendly times in the Lake! Really a cool experience to be able to have ice cream while waiting for a Ferry ride.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    The service at the Merrimac scoop is always fantastic. They set an excellent example for customer service!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of C L.
    0
    60
    3

    4 years ago

    Great stop on either side of the ferry! Prefer cedarcrest to chocolate shoppe, but that's just personal preference!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    We love it! Perfect location and great ice cream selection. A wonderful treat while waiting for the ferry. We look forward to it every year.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Ask the Community - Merrimac Scoop

    Review Highlights - Merrimac Scoop

    “They have a very nice set up on the lake with a dock, picnic tables, bags and a wonderful view of the lake.”

    Mentioned in 3 reviews

    Read more highlights

    Generations Brewing Company

    Generations Brewing Company

    4.9(27 reviews)
    74.8 mi
    •$$

    Checked out this brewery in Freeport after coming across other places that had their beers…read more Generations is one of the main reasons to come here. It certainly has quite a few things on tap. A lot more in cans. They also have a few snacks. By the looks of the outside it wasn't anything special, just like a warehouse or something common. It's a lot more interesting inside. The taproom has enough room for the bar, and quite a few tables. Got a view into the back to see where the beers are made. There's a balcony where bands can play live music too. Beers are why people come of course. It's about $7 a pint. Best one we had of these was the Tawny Ale. This is an Irish Red of medium strength. It's about $12 for a soft pretzel. These are massive so they're great for sharing. One of the dips looked like peanut butter. This was actually fudge if you can believe it, and you can get cheese as well as mustard. For sure it's one of this city's main attractions. It's got lots of beers, and because it's in the Pretzel City, get one of those to munch on. They're closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

    A very cool, relaxing, welcoming place to enjoy a beer, have great conversation with a bartender,…read moreand sit outside when the weather permits. A large bar with well designed beer garden. They have a variety of beers and one named after Freeport the Pretzel City! They have lagers, pilsners and ales. The environment is relaxing and the building stands out ! Since the main road is under construction , GPS did not help, but after we realized it kept rerouting us to the closed road. If in the area, stop in. Also their beer can be found in many locations in the Rockford area and some Binnys.

    Photos
    Generations Brewing Company
    Generations Brewing Company
    Generations Brewing Company

    See all

    Vintage Brewing - Truffle fries

    Vintage Brewing

    3.8(175 reviews)
    8.1 mi
    •$$

    We went out for a Cruz on our motorcycles headed towards the Merrimac Ferry. What a perfect day and…read moreso it was a perfect day to continue on around the Wisconsin River to Sauk Prairie. When we got to the Vintage Brewing we had hoped to sit outside but everyone else had the same idea. It would have been a 20-30 wait so we chose to sit inside at one of their high tops. The area was in the bar and roomy we could see everything that was going on around the bar but kind of in the way of the thorough way of the kitchen where food came out and where they get their drinks from the bartenders. Our server walked by often so we received great service. I ordered the Rueben, it was delicious I'm so happy the have found another so close to home. The corned beef was thick, with just the right amount of juiciness, sauerkraut, thousand Island dressing and the best marble rye bread toasted perfect perfectly. I ordered straight fries well seasoned. I also ordered their homemade root beer, I'm not a fan. It tasted more like black licorice than root beer. I'd definitely go back and order visit its sister establishment in Madison on East Washington Avenue.

    Went out on a Thursday evening with my husband and a small group to see a band play on the patio…read more I am not at all familiar with Sauk City, but thought it looked like a pretty cute little town. It is located along the Wisconsin River a short drive outside of Madison. Vintage Brewing is right on the river, giving the patio a really pretty setting. The patio is large and has a great spot for bands with plenty of tables for the audience. We decided to order dinner while we were there. I am not a beer drinker so I ordered the Wisconsinite ( a blackberry brandy old-fashioned). It wasn't bad, but definitely more on the sweet side than I care for. We shared the fried cheese curds, which had a great flavor, though not the best I've had. I really enjoyed my blackened salmon salad. The salmon was delicious and the salad was fresh. My husband also enjoyed his pulled pork sandwich. They had some fun swag for sale, and I came home with a cute pink t-shirt. All in all, Vintage Brewing is a cool place with beautiful location a great vibe. If you have a chance, catch The Sparks Band (a fun cover band).

    Photos
    Vintage Brewing - Upstairs area

    Upstairs area

    Vintage Brewing - Brisket burger with sweet potato fries

    Brisket burger with sweet potato fries

    Vintage Brewing - Cozy corner near the bathrooms

    See all

    Cozy corner near the bathrooms

    Merrimac Scoop - icecream - Updated September 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...