Frozen custard, frozen yogurt, gelato, and sherbet are just some names that we know this dessert by. But no matter what it’s called, on a hot summer day, nothing tastes better than a scoop of your favorite luscious ice cream. In a city that’s known for its beer and dining options, La Crosse, WI has plenty of nearby places that will satisfy your craving for this creamy frozen dessert.
The Sweet Shop
This shop is famous for its handmade frozen dessert and candies. Made the old-fashioned way, and still using the same equipment as years ago, they use only the best ingredients in their sweet desserts. With a variety of specialty sundaes like a Banana Split or the Sweet Shop Special, milkshakes, or your own combination of favorite sundae flavors l, it’s no wonder that The Sweet Shop has been in the city for over 100 years.
The Pearl Ice Parlor
Voted the city’s number 1 Dessert and Ice/Candy Shop in 2015, this dessert parlor will take you back in time with their homemade iced dessert flavors. Some popular flavors are Mississippi Mud, Cookie Dough, White Chocolate Raspberry, and Cappuccino Oreo. Then, there’s Key Lime Crunch and Snappin’ Turtle that can be ordered by the pint or half-gallon and delivered to you.
Great River Popcorn & Ice
This family-owned business has over 40 varieties of quality gourmet popcorn that are made in batches in the store. To complement the popcorn. Great River also serves Chocolate Shoppe’s award-winning frozen desserts. Some popular flavors are Zanzibar Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Blue Moon, Bourbon Pecan Pie, and Kitty Kitty Bang Bang. While not all flavors are available all the time, you’ll find one that will become your favorite.
Culver’s
Culver’s may be known for its burgers and cheese curds, but their frozen custards are just as famous. Have your dessert the way you want it with a choice of vanilla or chocolate custard and any two toppings like Oreos, candy sprinkles, fruit, nuts, hot fudge, or whipped cream. You can also choose to have a malt or a milkshake instead. There’s something for everyone at Culver’s, especially when you want a cold dessert to end your meal.
Ranison
Ranison has a wide variety of chocolates and candies that will satisfy any chocolate lover’s sweet cravings. Homemade and with several delicious flavors to choose from, you’ll be hard-pressed to pick just one cone flavor. Malts and milkshakes are also available in any flavor that’s available that day.
Did you know that in 1984, then-President Reagan selected July as the National Month for this frozen dessert, with the third Sunday of the same month as National Day? Visit us at Pischke Motors Nissan to schedule your oil change and car maintenance today. You’ll experience our top-notch service, and you’ll also find our friendly employees have some fun facts to share about their favorite frozen dessert.
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