There's no wrong season for ice cream, in our opinion - and there are certainly endless ways to enjoy it: cones, bowls, shakes, sandwiches... dipped, sprinkled, swirled... yum! But many of the best ice cream shops in Wisconsin can be found in some of our state's smallest towns, which can make them a little tough to find if you don't know where to look. In the little Village of Campbellsport, a cute little walk-up ice cream shop serves up some seriously big cones. The Hamburger Haus in Wisconsin may tout burgers in its name, but it’s the perfect excuse for a scenic drive in the Kettle Moraine Region and an excellent spot to indulge in something sweet. Just arrive a little hungry - its cones are huge!
Hamburger Haus is located about 10 minutes from the heart of Campbellsport, pop. 1,800. It’s a perfect place to refuel after you’ve been biking or hiking in the nearby Kettle Moraine State Forest and it’s also a perfect rest stop if you’re enjoying a scenic drive through the area on the nearby Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive.
Motorcycle riders also sometimes fuel their adventures with a stop at the Haus.
The shop was established in 1984 and it’s a throwback sort of place that’s fast disappearing. This is no big chain restaurant – it’s the kind of place where you chat with other customers in line, order your food, and stake out a picnic table.
But while this is a "haus" of hambugers, this hidden gem also serves some of the best ice cream in Wisconsin!
Every cone comes with a side of nostalgia, and you might want to take a few photos. Harley Davidson even did a photo shoot here!
As charming as this little shop is, the big draw is the ice cream.
They serve up Cedar Crest ice cream and they have all the popular flavors, as well as a few seasonal options.
Customers rave about the ice cream cone portions – they really don’t skimp at the Hamburger Haus!
I mean, when just the "baby" size is two massive scoops...you know your every ice cream craving will be cured here!
While the ice cream can’t be beat, the food is also really good at Hamburger Haus as well, so it’s the perfect place for a meal on a warm summer day. They have plenty of family friendly options, like hot dogs, French fries, grilled cheese sandwiches, and of course, hamburgers!
The Hamburger Haus in Wisconsin is open seasonally, from mid-April until mid-October. You're not going to want to miss a visit to one of the best ice cream shops in Wisconsin! Stay on top of seasonal hours by giving it a follow on Facebook.
After indulging in some delicious ice cream, walk it off on the Boardwalk Trail at the Pike Lake Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest, which isn't far from this charming community. It's short-and-sweet, oh-so scenic, and incredibly peaceful!
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/wisconsin/boardwalk-trail-wi/
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