When it comes to the best ice cream, Wisconsin is the clear national leader. Everywhere you turn, there is a great ice cream shop. But what about a place that makes you feel like an absolute kid again when you head to the counter? There's no place like Cedar Crest in Manitowoc. You'll notice right away the giant cow in front of the building; her name is Bernice.
When you come, there are 32 hand dipped flavors to choose from. In addition to just cones, they also have sundaes and malts. If you can't get enough, there are even half gallons to take home.
So what makes this ice cream place different than the others? Well, for being such a large manufacturer, the ice cream is still made in small batches. In all, they make 80 flavors. This ice cream is sold in stores across Wisconsin. Still, there is nothing like getting it right from the parlor in Manitowoc. Make the trip; it's worth it.
The quirkiest street in Wisconsin’s quirkiest city delivers a breakfast treat you won’t forget. Lazy Jane's Cafe and Bakery in Madison has the best morning bun in Wisconsin. It’s a sugary and sublime treat that brightens even the gloomiest day and if you love sweet and flaky bakery treats, you’ll want to order one. These Lazy Jane's Cafe and Bakery photos will show you why.
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William Street, A.K.A., Willy Street, is a street that runs southwest toward Madison’s Capitol Square. While the downtown is home to many attorneys, politicians, and lobbyists, there’s a much different vibe on Willy Street.
Here, you’re unlikely to see crowds of men in power suits - you're much more likely to see a man riding a unicycle while playing a banjo. You’ll find some quirky and inventive businesses, and catch a waft of something in the air.
That “something” might be a controlled substance in Wisconsin, or if you’re near Lazy Jane’s, it’s something so addictive it probably should be regulated by federal law.
The morning buns at this little restaurant and bakery are simply out of this world. Lazy Jane’s was the creation of restaurateur Jane Capito, a force in the Madison culinary scene. This Willy Street enterprise has a huge following, and on weekend mornings, customers queue up and a crowd spills out onto the sidewalk, just for the chance to eat breakfast here.
The restaurant is as quirky as the neighborhood – it feels a bit like stepping into someone’s home. The décor has lots of unusual touches, but this is a place where you come for the food more than the atmosphere.
Order a hot beverage and take a bite of a morning bun and you’ll understand why – they are sugary perfection! If you feel like something savory, the restaurant also has a lot of classic breakfast and lunch items, including omelets, bacon, egg and cheese biscuits, and hash browns. Be sure to arrive hungry!
Have you ever started your morning at Lazy Jane's Cafe and Bakery in Madison? Did you like the morning bun? Let us know in the comments. Learn more about Lazy Jane's Cafe and Bakery menu on the restaurant’s Facebook page. Once you’ve filled up on morning buns, there’s another delicious treat in Madison that can be purchased just down the street – monkey bread:
There’s a lot more to Sheboygan, WI than a great brat. Start your day in this lakeside city with a sweet treat that takes a breakfast classic to a whole new level. Sunday Dough turns out some of the most amazing donuts in Wisconsin. They are almost too pretty to eat – almost – and they are sure to put a big smile on your face. Here’s why.
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If you haven’t been to Sheboygan in a while, you should pay the town a visit.
Located about halfway between Milwaukee and Green Bay, Sheboygan has a picturesque waterfront along Lake Michigan and it’s a hub for outdoor activities, especially fun on the water. You might find yourself burning a few calories, but Sheboygan has the answer.
This little gem of a shop started as a home-based side hustle before blossoming into a full-fledged brick-and-mortar establishment. It’s an amazing development.
It offers a menu that always has fresh additions, and they are masterpieces – like the Lavender Vanilla. It’s based on an overnight brioche dough that’s fried and hand-dipped in vanilla glaze before it’s topped with lavender buttercream and drizzled with lavender icing.
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The menu’s standards are all great, too, and include treats like lemon cheesecake, strawberry shortcake, maple French toast, s'more, and cereal milk.
Just order a boxful – the staff will be happy to fill one of the shop's little pink boxes with all of your dreams!
I love a great donut and can’t wait for my next trip to Sheboygan to fill up on these amazing donuts in Wisconsin at Sunday Dough. Learn more about Sunday Dough on the shop’s website. Planning a road trip to Sheboygan? Here are some travel products that are also good for the planet.
