Since someone actually stated the opinion that Kopp's is better than Leon's and put it out there for the entire internet to see, this topic was needed. What are your favorite custard places? It can be from anywhere, but if you're getting custard outside of Wisconsin, are you even getting custard?
I suppose you can add best ice cream places if you like one more than your favorite custard spot. But really?
For me, it goes...
1) Leon's
2) LeDuc's
3) Murf's
Everything else is behind by a fairly wide margin. In my opinion, Kopp's is one of the most overrated things in Milwaukee. Don't get me wrong, I won't complain about having to eat Kopp's. But people act like it's something you should travel far and wide just to get. It's simply average custard. In the same tier as a Gille's, a step above a Culver's, but clearly behind the top 3.
(I think this topic may have already been made, but I'm heated over this...)
I have not tried LeDuc's or Murf's. Sounds like I should. Problem is, if I am in Milwaukee with my family and I suggest we go anywhere but Leon's, I will be vetoed bigly.
I have tried Kopp's and Gilles and totally agree that neither is in Leon's league.
In addition to being the least-expensive by far -- two big scoops for around $2 -- Leon's is spectacular, both the flavor and the consistency. They take butter pecan custard and wait until the end to blend in crunchy, salty pecans. So when you eat it, the pecans aren't all soggy and wimpy. So good! Vanilla and a few other flavors also are excellent. The chocolate is a little bitter, though.
We had a big family outing to the MU-Providence game in 2019 and then, of course, went to Leon's. My son-in-law got a double and loved it so much that he went back and got another one! (And he's effen skinny, the jerk!) And my daughter-in-law has since talked my son into driving about an hour from the northern Chicago burbs to go to Leon's on multiple occasions -- not that it took a lot of convincing.
For those who live on the N side of Chicago (or nearby), there's a very good mom-and-pop custard place called Scooter's. Pricey but they do a nice job. I think they take a vacation in the winter, so make sure it's open before you go.
Quote from: BLM on December 16, 2020, 02:31:55 PM
Since someone actually stated the opinion that Kopp's is better than Leon's and put it out there for the entire internet to see, this topic was needed.
LOL! ;D
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thrillist.com/amphtml/eat/milwaukee/best-custard-ice-cream-in-milwaukee
Golden Gyros sounds like a place to spoon with.
My wife grew up in "Stallis near Golden Gyros and it is legit the best custard I have had.
Quote from: MU82 on December 16, 2020, 02:47:15 PM
I have not tried LeDuc's or Murf's. Sounds like I should. Problem is, if I am in Milwaukee with my family and I suggest we go anywhere but Leon's, I will be vetoed bigly.
I have tried Kopp's and Gilles and totally agree that neither is in Leon's league.
In addition to being the least-expensive by far -- two big scoops for around $2 -- Leon's is spectacular, both the flavor and the consistency. They take butter pecan custard and wait until the end to blend in crunchy, salty pecans. So when you eat it, the pecans aren't all soggy and wimpy. So good! Vanilla and a few other flavors also are excellent. The chocolate is a little bitter, though.
We had a big family outing to the MU-Providence game in 2019 and then, of course, went to Leon's. My son-in-law got a double and loved it so much that he went back and got another one! (And he's effen skinny, the jerk!) And my daughter-in-law has since talked my son into driving about an hour from the northern Chicago burbs to go to Leon's on multiple occasions -- not that it took a lot of convincing.
For those who live on the N side of Chicago (or nearby), there's a very good mom-and-pop custard place called Scooter's. Pricey but they do a nice job. I think they take a vacation in the winter, so make sure it's open before you go.
Only been to scooters once years ago but it was delicious and my fiancé still talks about it as if it was life changing.
Never went to any of the MKE places other than Kopps which was underwhelming
Quote from: MU82 on December 16, 2020, 02:47:15 PM
I have not tried LeDuc's or Murf's. Sounds like I should. Problem is, if I am in Milwaukee with my family and I suggest we go anywhere but Leon's, I will be vetoed bigly.
I have tried Kopp's and Gilles and totally agree that neither is in Leon's league.
In addition to being the least-expensive by far -- two big scoops for around $2 -- Leon's is spectacular, both the flavor and the consistency. They take butter pecan custard and wait until the end to blend in crunchy, salty pecans. So when you eat it, the pecans aren't all soggy and wimpy. So good! Vanilla and a few other flavors also are excellent. The chocolate is a little bitter, though.
We had a big family outing to the MU-Providence game in 2019 and then, of course, went to Leon's. My son-in-law got a double and loved it so much that he went back and got another one! (And he's effen skinny, the jerk!) And my daughter-in-law has since talked my son into driving about an hour from the northern Chicago burbs to go to Leon's on multiple occasions -- not that it took a lot of convincing.
For those who live on the N side of Chicago (or nearby), there's a very good mom-and-pop custard place called Scooter's. Pricey but they do a nice job. I think they take a vacation in the winter, so make sure it's open before you go.
Murf's is out on the Brookfield/Milwaukee border, so out of the way for an MU game. But they do have good burgers and chicken tenders, which is my only knock on Leon's (not much diversity at all in terms of food). So if you wanted to make a lunch out of it, I personally find it worth it, although the flavor of the day can be the deciding factor (if they have French silk pie, it's absolutely going out of the way for, in my opinion).
LeDuc's is about a half hour drive from downtown, out west in the Kettle Moraine area. So if you want to go out to Lapham Peak for a hike and then get yourself a burger and some custard, it's worth it, but otherwise it's a drive to get to it. I now work with the woman who opened it (along with her husband). She said when they made the decision to open the shop she went and worked at Leon's to learn the way, then I think she mentioned buying some of their machines from them? Could be wrong on that though. But the gap between LeDuc's and Leon's is much smaller than the gap between LeDuc's and Murf's to me.
Leon's, then Adrian's in Burlington.
Scooter's is closed for the winter. I was there for their last afternoon, about five of us were waiting outside for them to open. Just finished off my chocolate. Owned by a friend of my cousin.
Adrian's in Burlington WI for me.
Leon's is spectacular, but I usually go to Kopp's when in Milwaukee because it's my daughter's favorite. I actually think it's pretty good, and I would note that they also add the nuts, etc. when you order, so they don't get mushy. The only other place mentioned above that I've tried is Gilles, but it has been years.
Just to put a non-Milwaukee place out there:
Ted Drewe's. The main location is on Route 66 on the way out of St. Louis, and opened in 1941. Excellent stuff. Not as good as the best of the best in MKE, but probably the best I've had anywhere else.
Based on the ones I went to growing up
Gille's
Kopps
Culver's
Oscar's
Ted Drewes in St. Louis. Honestly, it isn't even close.
And I like Gille's Kopp's Culver's and a few I've tried in Chicago.
Doh- just saw Gooooo! Agree with the endorsement, but not the ranking! And the atmosphere is great too (outside only--a true stand, though a large one with sometimes looong waits
Quote from: LloydsLegs on December 16, 2020, 04:31:25 PM
Ted Drewes in St. Louis. Honestly, it isn't even close.
And I like Gille's Kopp's Culver's and a few I've tried in Chicago.
Doh- just saw Gooooo! Agree with the endorsement, but not the ranking! And the atmosphere is great too (outside only--a true stand, though a large one with sometimes looong waits
To be fair to Ted Drewe's, the only time I was there was on a cold December evening. It was great, but the cold weather might have contributed to it tasting a little 'less great' than it might on a hot summer night.
Maybe I'll have to take a summer roadtrip to make a more scientific comparison.... 8-)
The best thing about Kopps, is they own Elsa on the Park, which has phenomenal broccoli side dish. Maybe the best I have ever had.
Leons
Gillies
Kopps
Oscars
Michael's here in Madison
Culvers
The rest
Quote from: Skatastrophy on December 16, 2020, 04:28:44 PM
Based on the ones I went to growing up
Gille's
Kopps
Culver's
Oscar's
Forgot about Oscar's. Their peanut butter cup sundae might be the best item I've had of all the custard spots. Absolutely amazing peanut butter sauce. I would put that at 4 in my rankings, clearly below Murf's to me but clearly above Gille's/Kopp's.
Custard/ice cream. Shake/malt. Tomayto/tomahto.
It's all the same to me.
I haven't tried most of the custard places listed. I want to try Leon's at some point and my wife tells me LeDuc's is legit. Kopp's is the best custard I've had. Culver's is ok. Not impressed with Michael's in Madison.
But my go to ice cream spot is Sassy Cow, located 20 min NE of Madison.
Quote from: Eldon on December 16, 2020, 05:43:55 PM
Custard/ice cream. Shake/malt. Tomayto/tomahto.
It's all the same to me.
Psshhhhhaaa.
Malt >>>>>> Shake
If anyone has been to an event at Villa Terrace on Terrace Ave near McKinley Beach, but the huge limestone mansion next door is actually the Kopps family home. If you needed evidence of how much those few locations bring in
Just wanted to shoutout a place from childhood in Waukesha in Mack's. Would run into Majeris there every summer when he would be back visiting his mom.
Quote from: GooooMarquette on December 16, 2020, 04:37:48 PM
To be fair to Ted Drewe's, the only time I was there was on a cold December evening. It was great, but the cold weather might have contributed to it tasting a little 'less great' than it might on a hot summer night.
Maybe I'll have to take a summer roadtrip to make a more scientific comparison.... 8-)
They celebrated 90 years in business last year. The St. Louis Hills/Chippewa/Route 66/South City is the main location. But there is another seasonal only location on South Grand, also in South City.
The main location also sells Christmas Trees every year from their family farm in Nova Scotia.
If you can't get to those locations, Ted Drewes is also available at Lambert Airport, and in some grocery stores and restaurants. (It's also previously been available at Ballpark Village.)
But the Chippewa and Grand South City locations will give you the atmosphere, and fun crowds after games and events.
Quote from: shoothoops on December 16, 2020, 10:24:29 PM
They celebrated 90 years in business last year. The St. Louis Hills/Chippewa/Route 66/South City is the main location. But there is another seasonal only location on South Grand, also in South City.
The main location also sells Christmas Trees every year from their family farm in Nova Scotia.
If you can't get to those locations, Ted Drewes is also available at Lambert Airport, and in some grocery stores and restaurants. (It's also previously been available at Ballpark Village.)
But the Chippewa and Grand South City locations will give you the atmosphere, and fun crowds after games and events.
Even though I went in December, the Chippewa location had plenty of business. I can only imagine how great it would be on a hot summer night.
Quote from: BLM on December 16, 2020, 03:10:30 PM
Murf's is out on the Brookfield/Milwaukee border, so out of the way for an MU game. But they do have good burgers and chicken tenders, which is my only knock on Leon's (not much diversity at all in terms of food). So if you wanted to make a lunch out of it, I personally find it worth it, although the flavor of the day can be the deciding factor (if they have French silk pie, it's absolutely going out of the way for, in my opinion).
LeDuc's is about a half hour drive from downtown, out west in the Kettle Moraine area. So if you want to go out to Lapham Peak for a hike and then get yourself a burger and some custard, it's worth it, but otherwise it's a drive to get to it. I now work with the woman who opened it (along with her husband). She said when they made the decision to open the shop she went and worked at Leon's to learn the way, then I think she mentioned buying some of their machines from them? Could be wrong on that though. But the gap between LeDuc's and Leon's is much smaller than the gap between LeDuc's and Murf's to me.
Thanks for the info.
And yes, Leon's food blows. We almost always go somewhere to eat and then there for dessert.
Quote from: Eldon on December 16, 2020, 05:43:55 PM
Custard/ice cream. Shake/malt. Tomayto/tomahto.
It's all the same to me.
GO SIT IN THE CORNER
Quote from: Eldon on December 16, 2020, 05:43:55 PM
Custard/ice cream. Shake/malt. Tomayto/tomahto.
It's all the same to me.
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Ice cream and custard are decidedly different. And there's a time and a place for each.
Shakes and malts are decidedly different. Shakes are great and malts are terrible.
Quote from: Fluffy Blue Monster on December 17, 2020, 12:45:01 PM
Shakes and malts are decidedly different. Shakes are great and malts are terrible.
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Just have to say custard is a very unpleasant word to say and it'd be much more wide spread if it was called "frozen sweet cream" or something
Quote from: Galway Eagle on December 17, 2020, 03:34:34 PM
Just have to say custard is a very unpleasant word to say and it'd be much more wide spread if it was called "frozen sweet cream" or something
That sounds like arctic bukkake.
Quote from: ZiggysFryBoy on December 17, 2020, 03:37:35 PM
That sounds like arctic bukkake.
Note to self: stick with the chocolate custard.
Quote from: ZiggysFryBoy on December 17, 2020, 03:37:35 PM
That sounds like arctic bukkake.
Saami, Samoyedic or Inuit?
I would agree with Adrian's in Burlington.
Their new flavor Butter Beer is my new favorite.
https://www.facebook.com/Adrians-Frozen-Custard-46408855535
Sounds like I'll have to make my way to Burlington next summer.
Imagine if Arby's offered Meats Custard flavors...
Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on December 17, 2020, 04:45:46 PM
Imagine if Arby's offered Meats Custard flavors...
I don't think "Meat Custard" is as marketable as you think it is.
Quote from: Lazar's Headband on December 17, 2020, 04:54:19 PM
I don't think "Meat Custard" is as marketable as you think it is.
Beef n Cheddar Butter Brickle is sounding pretty good for dinner right about now.
Then there would be an angry debate comparing horsey sauce shakes and horsey sauce malts. Along with horsey sauce ice cream versus horsey sauce frozen custard.
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Quote from: Eldon on December 16, 2020, 05:43:55 PM
Custard/ice cream. Shake/malt. Tomayto/tomahto.
It's all the same to me.
In before the lock.