Go on an ice cream crawl in Madison

Beat the heat, and keep it sweet with these local ice cream spots.

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Orange Custard Chocolate Chip is Babcock’s signature flavor. | Photo by 608today

If you prefer a sugar crash over a hangover, this one’s for you. Skip the bar crawl and join us on a 608 ice cream crawl.

Ice Cream Social | 2421 University Ave.
What we got: Cherry Styles — roasted cherry ice cream with cinnamon sugar cookie dough pieces.
Inside scoop: Ice Cream Social keeps its store 100% gluten-free.

Ice Cream Social is adjoined to Pasture and Plenty on University Avenue. | Photo by 608today

Babcock Dairy | Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St.
What we got: Orange Custard Chocolate Chip — creamy, orange custard with chocolate flakes.
Inside scoop: UW-Madison’s Babcock Hall hosts the dairy plant, Babock Hall Dairy Store, and Food Science Department classrooms.

The Atwood Scoop | 2302 Atwood Ave.
What we got: Amaretto Mackinac Island Fudge — amaretto ice cream with a fudge ribbon and fudge pieces.

Chocolate Shoppe | 2322 Atwood Ave.
What we got: Rhubarb Crumble — cream cheese frosting ice cream with rhubarb jam and shortbread crumble.
Inside scoop: You can access the Atwood Chocolate Shoppe from the Capital City Trail , which makes it a perfect pit stop for your next bike ride.

Take advantage of the Atwood Chocolate Shoppe’s outdoor area this summer. | Photo by 608today

Good News Ice Cream | 117 King St.
What we got: Blueberry Honey Lavender — sweet cream ice cream with whole blueberries and fresh lavender folded in.

Calliope | Garver Feed Mill, 3241 Garver Green
What we got: Hot Peanut Butter — peanut butter ice cream with hints of spicy sriracha.

Did we miss your favorite spot? Let us know by dropping a comment on our ice cream crawl Reel or shooting us an email .

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Ally is based in Madison, WI, where she grew up and received her degree in English from UW-Madison. In her free time, she enjoys craft nights with her friends, spending time outdoors, and going on brunch dates.
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