Verified in 2 cities.
Wisconsin frozen custard is a denser, richer cousin of ice cream made with extra egg yolks and slow-churned at low overrun, served in cones, cups and concretes; in United States we have verified places to eat it in Madison and Milwaukee.
Wisconsin frozen custard is a denser, richer cousin of ice cream made with extra egg yolks and slow-churned at low overrun, served in cones, cups and concretes.
Wisconsin frozen custard emerged from Coney Island beachfront stands in the 1910s, then found its Wisconsin home when Leon Schneider opened Leon's Frozen Custard in Milwaukee in 1942. Madison's frozen custard tradition runs through Culver's, the Wisconsin chain founded in nearby Sauk City in 1984, and Michael's Frozen Custard, the Madison-area chain operating on Atwood, Schroeder and Monroe. The dense low-overrun custard with high egg yolk became Wisconsin's defining dessert by the 1970s.
Where to eat in Madison:
Where to eat Wisconsin frozen custard in Madison: the editor picks
Wisconsin frozen custard is a denser, richer cousin of ice cream made with extra egg yolks and slow-churned at low overrun, served in cones, cups.
Wisconsin frozen custard emerged from Coney Island and Atlantic City beachfront stands in the 1910s, but found its home in Milwaukee when Leon Schneider opened Leon's Frozen Custard on South 27th Street in 1942 and Elsa Kopp opened Kopp's in 1950 in Glendale. Both used continuous-churn machines that produce custard at very low overrun, making it denser than ice cream; the high egg-yolk content makes it richer. Milwaukee now has more frozen custard stands per capita than any US city.
Where to eat in Milwaukee:
Where to eat Wisconsin frozen custard in Milwaukee: the editor picks
Guided tour · 2 hours
Uncover the eerie history of Madison's oldest district on the King Street Spirits Ghost Walk. Hear ghost stories and urban legends from expert storytellers.
Private tour · 15 minutes - 1 hour
You are cordially invited to the most memorable experience of your life. Slip on the dress and transform into someone you have never experienced before!
Guided tour · 8 hours
Discover Béjaïa’s history and culture through its museums and old town, then enjoy stunning Mediterranean views from its iconic coastal sites and seaside promenade.
