If you've made it to this page, you must have a sweet tooth. Satisfy those cravings with a scoop or two of ice cream in Eau Claire! It's a no-brainer that Wisconsin does dairy well being dubbed America's Dairyland. So if the cheese is good, then the ice cream is too, right? Get a taste for yourself at Eau Claire's favorite local ice cream parlors.

Ramone's Ice Cream Parlor

a girl holding an ice cream cone outside of Ramone's in front of the Cascade mural

Ramone's, located in downtown Eau Claire, has been named the "Best Restaurant for Dessert" six years in a row (2017-2023) by Volume One's Chippewa Valley Reader Poll. Make sure you pile your scoops high at this fan favorite! If you're big into snapping pics, there's a beautiful mural right outside of Ramone's (Cascade) that will make for the perfect photo backdrop. 

44 Below

Smores ice cream from 44 Below in River Prairie

44 Below is located in the arcade on the first floor of 44 North in River Prairie. They scoop up some serious sweetness. Coming here for ice cream is simply not enough. You must try the ice cream nachos too!

Olson's Ice Cream Parlor

two girls holding ice cream cones outside of Olson's Ice Cream

Ice cream is delicious in and of itself but when it's locally made, it just hits a little different. Olson's has a rich history in the Chippewa Valley being that their original ice cream parlor from 1944 continues to stand and operate in the very same spot today over in Chippewa Falls. Their Eau Claire location on Barstow St. has people of all ages lining up outside of the door waiting for their sweet treat.

The Ice Cream and Bakery Shop

the exterior of the Ice Cream and Bakery Shop

Ice cream, donuts, and daily baked goods... The Ice Cream and Bakery Shop is exactly what it sounds like! This little bake shop on Birch Street brings Eau Claire tasty Mexican treats and plenty of ice cream to cool off with on a hot summer day. 

Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery

two dishes of ice cream at Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery

Of course, Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery has mastered the art of cheese making. So when you're stocking up on cheese curds, cool off with a scoop of ice cream at the shop! Here, you can also order pizza, soup, & sandwiches, purchase local beerwine, and shop for other Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery goods!

Casey's Creamery

Exterior of Casey's Creamery

Another stop for some locally made ice cream is Casey's Creamery. Once you open the door and step foot inside, you'll be hit by this invisible force of an aroma that will have you wanting to scream for ice cream!

Eau Claire Cheese & Deli

Ice cream at Eau Claire Cheese & Deli

A place that serves ice cream AND cheese? All our Wisconsin dreams come true here. Eau Claire Cheese and Deli rotates their flavors of ice cream and always has something rich and savory for your sweet cravings.

Acoustic Cafe

Close up of Ice Cream at Acoustic Cafe in Eau Claire, WI

Acoustic Cafe delivers when it comes to cold sweet treats and good music. Kick back here with your ice cream and give your ears a treat too by catching some live music.

Danc'n Bean

Ice cream and treats served at the Danc'n Bean

Whether you need a place to go relax, study, or meet up with some friends, Danc'n Bean has a seat and a scoop for you. Their ice cream is so good, it'll have you DANC'N in your chair! Ha, get it?

Jimbob's Pizza

Chocolate ice cream served in a cone at JimBob's Pizza

Although Jimbob's has "pizza" in its name, they also serve ice cream. Pizza and ice cream? Sounds like the ultimate party!

La Michoacana

two mangoanadas at La Michoacana

Say hello to refreshing, fruity, and tropical sweet treats at La Michoacana! With over 100 items to choose from, you'll be sure to find something to cure your summertime sweet tooth cravings from their GIANT menu. Find popsicles, Mexican ice cream, Mangonadas, Auga Frescas, and many more Mexican snacks!

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