Nine Best Places in Wisconsin for an Ice Cream Sundae

You don’t have to wait for Sunday to enjoy a great ice cream sundae this summer in Wisconsin! The joy of a delicious ice cream sundae is shared by kids, adults, and ice cream fanatics alike. Madison, Wisconsin is the dairy state’s capitol, and is home to a variety of ice cream scoop shops, venues, and vendors that compete for the best ice cream sundae in town. Other top choices include locations in Milwaukee and small-town Verona. Choose from specialty, gourmet, simple, or homemade treats and you’ll take part in one of America’s favorite dessert experiences.

The biggest ice cream sundae ever made was 12 feet high and made with 4,667 gallons of ice cream and 7,000 pounds of toppings. It was made in Anaheim, California in 1985, and spurred the excitement of the masses. Although your serving may not be quite this large, a monstrous sundae (or two) is still possible in Wisconsin. Whether your tastes gear towards hot fudge, caramel, butterscotch, or a classic brownie sundae, you won’t be short of places to find them.

Here are nine of the best places to find an ice cream sundae in Wisconsin:

1. Hubbard Avenue Diner
7445 Hubbard Avenue
Middleton, WI
(608) 831-6800
The Hubbard Avenue Diner is one of Middleton’s most frequented restaurants for great burgers, and classic desserts and pies. The bakery case will knock your socks off as soon as you enter, but you can hop up to the bar area for one of the best ice cream sundaes in town! Choose from giant three scoop sundaes including: Hot Fudge Brownie, Strawberry Shortcake, Grasshopper, or the Rocky Road.

2. Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano
601 Junction Raod, Madison, WI
(608) 664-9288
This Italian spin on the ice cream sundae is definitely a treat! The delicious fried crepe is filled with your choice of Chocolate-chocolate chip, spumoni or vanilla Italian ice cream or raspberry sorbet, then topped with a homemade raspberry, chocolate, and white chocolate sauce.