Looking for real ice cream in Monona? These 5 local ice cream across Monona and nearby Wisconsin are the artisan spots — no chains, just the good stuff.
We currently track 5 ice cream shops and parlors serving Monona, WI in Dane County.
A single scoop in Monona usually runs about $4-$7, with specialty sundaes, shakes, and pints higher. Small-batch and locally made ice cream costs a little more than soft-serve chains.
Many Monona listings also serve hand-dipped ice cream, soft serve, gelato, sorbet, and dairy-free options.
A single scoop in Monona usually runs about $4 to $7, with sundaes, shakes, and pints higher. Small-batch and locally made ice cream costs a bit more than soft-serve chains.
Many Monona shops now carry dairy-free, vegan, or sorbet options. Check the listings above and ask, since offerings change with the season.
Gelato has less fat and less air than ice cream, so it is denser with more intense flavor. Several Monona shops serve both.
Some keep shorter winter hours or close seasonally. Check the hours for the shop you have in mind before you go.
The shops above are the independent, small-batch spots in and around Monona — no chains. The order reflects community ratings, so the more people rate, the better it gets. Tried one? Give it a rating.
Use the category chips to filter Monona shops by gelato, frozen custard, soft serve, sorbet and dairy-free, and rolled ice cream — whatever you're craving.
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GelatoFrozen CustardSoft ServeFrozen YogurtSorbet & VeganRolled Ice CreamIce Cream CakesItalian Ice
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