Green Bay is a seriously sweet city, packed with local ice cream spots that are begging to be explored before the summer ends. From creamy custards to towering sundaes and funky flavor experiments you didn’t even know existed, we’ve tracked down all the scoop-worthy spots in the area. Grab a spoon and bring your sweet tooth. It’s time to go on the ultimate ice cream tour of Green Bay!
Zesty’s
508 Greene Ave, Green Bay, WI 54301 & 2639 Lineville Rd, Green Bay, WI 54313
The OG spot for your custard cravings since 1988, Zesty’s tops the list as a local favorite. Find your favorite flavor of the day at one of their two locations in Allouez or Howard/Suamico
Our menu pick: the Uncle Mike’s Kringle flavor of the day! Keep an eye on the Flavor Forecast to find out when it’s on the menu.
Sara’s Artisan Gelato
A beloved Green Bay staple, Sara’s Artisan Gelato serves up the very best authentic Italian gelato in traditional flavors like pistachio and stracciatella, as well as unique hand-crafted flavors like unicorn cake batter and rocky road. Visit the website to find out where to grab your next scoop!
Our menu pick: Lemon Bar! Sweet gelato with tart lemon curd and pieces of shortbread.
La Princesa Michoacana
1719 University Ave, Green Bay, WI 54302
La Princesa Michoacana offers something for everyone with 97 different ice cream bars, 30 handmade flavors, and over 100 glowing local reviews praising it as the best ice cream in Green Bay.
Our pick: Queso. Yes, that’s right, CHEESE ice cream. Is there anything more Wisconsin than that?
Sweets & Eats
2630 School Ln, Suamico, WI 54313
Is there a better combo than mini golf and a post-game ice cream treat? If that sounds like your kind of evening, head over to Sweets & Eats, sink a hole-in-one, then reward yourself with a sundae.
Our menu pick: the Mudslider sundae. Vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, Oreos, whip, and cherry.
BrainFreeze
1773 Cardinal Ln, Green Bay, WI 54313
Get a crunchy cone filled with one of 40 premium flavors at BrainFreeze, like apple cider donut, peach, and party animal. Their ice cream is hand-scooped but oh-so-soft and creamy.
Our menu pick: Gumball! The vibrant purple color makes it the most perfectly Instagrammable item on the menu, and it doesn’t hurt that it’s delicious, too!
Suamico Creamery
1757 Riverside Dr, Suamico, WI 54173
This sweet creamery, located in the heart of Vickery Village in Suamico, has been calling your name all summer. It’s time to go find your favorite flavor!
Our menu pick: Fruity Pebbles shake. This is one of their shakes of the month, so get it before it’s gone!
Ice Clouds
2271 True Ln, Green Bay, WI 54304
For the fluffiest, most colorful, sweetest treat on the block, head over to Ice Clouds and get an order of shaved ice that screams “summer!” Even better? Book the Ice Clouds truck and bring your favorite flavor to your next event!
Our menu pick: the Ultimate Rainbow. The more colorful, the better!
Java Cream
571 Swan Rd, De Pere, WI 54115
Your one-stop shop for coffee and gelato, Java Cream serves up the best of both worlds — hot and cold! Their flavor selection rotates slightly, so stop in often to see what they’ve got.
Our menu pick: Javaccino Mint Mocha. A hint of coffee, a hint of sweetness. The perfect combo.
Als’ Hamburgers
131 S Washington St, Green Bay, WI 54301
Want that old-fashioned malt shop vibe with a side of fries? Head over to Al’s for a picture-perfect milkshake with sprinkles on top. Don’t forget to grab an extra straw for your sweetheart!
Our menu pick: Butterscotch Malt. Classic, flavorful, and perfect for sharing.
Happy Joes
1675 E Mason St, Green Bay, WI 54302
A great place to bring the kiddos for a slice of pizza, some ice cream, and a few quick rounds of skee-ball, Happy Joe’s has family night covered.
Our menu pick: Circus Funny Face. This crowd pleaser is made of vanilla ice cream with a chocolate syrup collar, sugar-cone hat, two Spanish peanut eyes, and a cherry nose.
