I stopped by for a quick ice cream. It was all Cedar Crest ice cream here. There were many flavors…read more I went for 3 flavors. Pirates bounty and jumping jersey cow were my favorite flavors. Key lime pie was good as well. There were good outdoor seats and a kids play area outside. That was very cool.

The ice cream was amazing I came with 11 people all of them thought it was amazing I prefer you…read morecome here with or without a group and it's not. At all expensive in my opinion we got 11 ice creams and it was 48 dollars

We heard that this was supposed to be Madison's best ice cream so we had to check it out (we were…read morenot disappointed) As you enter the door you see the elongated freezer display case holding the multitude of unique and creative flavors. They ranged from the classics (think chocolate and vanilla) to the crazy culinary adaptations (raspberry lemon bar & bourbon espresso) We ordered a flight of four scoops so we could try some different flavors. I picked the peanut butter & jelly with pound cake and the bourbon espresso; she picked raspberry lemon bar and party animal. Everything tasted spot on, every flavor came through nicely in the ice cream.. the only con was the serving vessel, it was a wooden beer flight board but there were no cups or anything in the holes, the ice cream was just placed on the board which made for a mess when it began to melt.

One of my favorite spots in Madison! It's so cozy cute here, inside and outside. The evenings are…read moreoften busy, but the service is fast and friendly. The flavor variety is incredible, and the newest special (PB&J) is outstanding. Every seating area is adorable-- the perfect date/hangout spot. I love that it's right off a walking trail. Will definitely be back time and time again.

Fairly busy location looks like there is always a line, but this is the location that is open the…read morelatest and next to great water & seating. The ice cream is creamy, sweet, and thick. Orange custard has the hint of fruitiness paired perfectly with the chocolate chips. Blueberry swirl has vanilla ice cream base with blueberry swirled in that is classic.

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..

A friend and I drove by in the winter and we knew we HAD to come back in the summer to this cute…read morewalk-up ice cream spot. They have some seating in a back patio part. As a peanut butter lover, the peanut butter madness flavor was perfect! I don't think a lot of the places that carry Babcock ice cream regularly have this flavor and I didn't know what I was missing! So good. We sent for a walk in the adjacent neighborhood ice cream in hand. Service was quick and friendly! Couldn't think of better way to spend an evening in Madison in the summertime.

A great alternative to going in campus to get the Babcock ice cream. Parking is much easier (street…read moreparking) and there are no lines. The prices are a little higher than the campus locations. The majority of the same flavors are there.

We were passing through the area with the grandkids so we scheduled a tour and lunch. Got there…read moreearly, so had an early lunch of grilled cheese sandwiches and soup or chips. My habanero grilled cheese and chips were very good, and everyone liked their sandwich and soups. Kids meal included ice cream, which was very good. We enjoyed the tour; especially the grandkids who loved seeing and petting the goats and cows. Nice clean bright facility with friendly service and family atmosphere.

We went on a Thursday in November at 11 am…read more Food 3/5: if you like grilled cheese and nothing else, this will be your favorite stop. Overall not many options besides grilled cheese. We all got grilled cheese variations with apples, salad and soup as sides. The chicken bacon ranch grilled cheese was overall the best. Both of the salads had rotten leaves, so best to avoid that unless you're ok picking through for good leaves. Service 5/5: the food came quickly and the staff was very friendly. Ambiance 1/5: we were very disappointed overall since they hype themselves up as an experience that includes cows. There were no cows in sight. I know during the summertime they will have baby cows, but overall to me there should be more transparency around not actually seeing cows when you visit the creamery. Other than that there is a small parking lot that can get very busy at times, but plenty of places to sit. We did love the kids playground outside but all of the bikes were broken/didn't work and the bags put away for corn hole. Overall we were really disappointed at this trip. No cows and lunch was just ok. If you are looking for a spot just for ice cream, they have amazing options and plenty of room for the kids to play, just don't tell your kids there are cows because you likely won't see any.

This shop was right across the street from our hotel. We decided to check it out and we were not…read moredisappointed. They didn't have a lot of flavors but I did feel like they had pretty unique flavors so I loved that. My mom & I split a flight. We enjoyed all 4 flavors we tried, the peaches, peaches, peaches one was probably one of my favs. It was a smaller shop, only a couple of seats to dine in but I did see that people were sitting outside so that's an option.

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!

Stopped in for some ice cream after a Devils Lake hike. They offer a lot of flavors and even some…read moredairy free options. I decided to go with the honey and fig and I really enjoyed it. The flavor was subtle but just the right amount of sweetness. It was honey forward, but got some chunks of fig which was nice!

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!

I'm going to start off this review by stating that I grew up in the Milwaukee area with Leon's and…read moreKopp's (and Le Duc's further out of the area). My life has been spoiled with good custard. Madison has plenty of good ice cream, but sometimes I want *frozen custard.* Rather than wait for my next trip to Milwaukee, I decided to finally give Michael's a shot. Note: Yes, I know about Culver's. Love their burgers. Their custard is fine and works really in moments of desperation. I decided to also try the basic (single) cheeseburger and fries to complete my dinner alongside my small vanilla malt. The fries were good, and I love that they're a sliced potato style that curls up as touch to create a perfect well for scooping into your custard. The cheeseburger was a very standard burger at $4, the reduced price as part of their 40th anniversary specials. Were I to get another burger, I would likely opt for one of the others that comes with toppings beyond ketchup. My shake was also fine. It was a bit on the thinner side, and I'm unsure if that's the custard or the ratio of custard to milk when mixing. Though I was giving a thicker straw, it wasn't needed. Overall, I liked my meal but was a little underwhelmed given the prices. I am intrigued by the rest of their menu, particularly the signature sundaes, so I will give the custard a further shot in the future. I can see why this is a popular Madison spot, especially on a summer night with its classic diner/soda shop vibes. I just continue to remain a spoiled Milwaukee custard loyalist.

A summer staple in Madison! The turtle sundae is absolute perfection. The caramel, hot fudge, and…read morepecans make for an amazing salty/sweet combo. A friend I was with recommended the cheese curds, and they delivered! Which is a big deal for a born and raised Wisconsinite! The breading wasn't too thick or oily, and they stayed hot. Service was very fast, and the outdoor tables were clean and available to sit at. I love that each table easily seats up to six. Cute spot for a sweet treat. It even drizzled a little, but the umbrella over the table kept us completely dry.