The “Scoop” on Cold, Specialty Summer Treats

Located on Pearl Street in Historic Downtown La Crosse, The Pearl has become a local summer staple. Travel back in time at the authentic 1930’s shop with an old, wooden counter, vintage milkshake machines, and more. The Pearl sells over 20 homemade ice cream flavors made from their vintage soda fountain. Whether you prefer classic vanilla and mint chocolate chip or are more daring with blue moon and black licorice flavors, make sure to get your scoop served on a fresh waffle cone! If hard-serve ice cream or milkshakes are not your style, don’t worry… they have Ice Cream Pops, Ice Cream Sandwiches, Coffee and handcrafted chocolates to try too!

“We may be small in size, but our selection of Wisconsin Cheese is large!” Started in 1980 by experienced cheesemakers, Le Coulee Cheese Castle is located in West Salem and is known for its Wisconsin cheese, Wisconsin sausage, ice cream cones, and gifts. The family-owned business features 8 flavors of ice cream, hand-dipped to perfection. Cool off while you shop around for unique cheddars, artisan cheeses, Wisconsin maple syrup, fudge, and more!

Welcome to The Sweet Shop in La Crosse! Specializing in homemade, hand-dipped chocolates and homemade ice cream, this local shop is a can’t-miss this summer. Did you know the local sweet-spot also offers seasonal specialties? Visit them all year with their pecan, Easter Eggs, custom Shamrock Shakes, sweet treats on Valentine’s Day, and Pumpkin Spice ice cream!

The Holmen Meat Locker was opened in the 1940s as a meat processing plant for local farmers and has since grown into a famous location for smoked meats, cheeses, micro-brew beers, wines, ice cream, and housewares. After you do a little browsing in their specialty market, satisfy your sweet tooth with a variety of ice cream flavors, a malt, or a shake! It is truly a one-stop-shop to support local and fix all your sweet and salty cravings!

Rudy’s Drive-In is an authentic 1950s drive-in restaurant with roller skating carhops. They offer burgers, chicken and fish sandwiches, hot dogs, chicken tenders, cheese curds and much more! On a hot summer day, join them for their amazing Root Beer floats, frozen yogurt, dole whip, and unique flavor burst ice cream.