MANITOWOC – Screaming for ice cream? It’s June Dairy Month, so we don’t blame you.
We polled Herald Times Reporter readers online for their favorite places for ice cream in the area. These were the top five vote-getters.
Cedar Crest, 2000 S. 10th St., Manitowoc
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What do they have? No surprise the Manitowoc landmark with a 14-foot fiberglass “Bernice” the cow out front is readers’ top choice. In addition to being a landmark destination, the parlor also offers factory fresh ice cream served to order along with sundaes, shakes and malts. A variety of hand-dipped ice cream flavors are available with more than 100 flavors possible.
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Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, March 18-Memorial Day; 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays-Sundays Memorial Day-Labor Day; 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. after Labor Day-October; and closed November-February.
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Pine River Dairy, 10115 English Lake Road, Manitowoc
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What do they have? Pine River is second on readers’ list. The rural Manitowoc shop has offered hand-dipped scoops since 1978. Cones used to be 25 cents, until the cost doubled to a whopping 50 cents this year. Thousands also visit Pine River’s retail shop to buy locally made cheese, bacon and meats, butter, cookies, soups and souvenirs, and, of course, the hot-selling ice cream cones. An observation window allows visitors to watch the butter-making process. The store scoops ice cream cones throughout the year, except for the holiday period from Thanksgiving to after Christmas.
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Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays; closed Sundays
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FILE – Beerntsen’s Confectionary is at 108 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc.
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What do they have? Another Manitowoc landmark, Beerntsen’s dates to 1932 and is third on readers’ list. In addition to handmade chocolates and candies, the shop has a dining area with a full food menu featuring several kinds of sandwiches — and ice cream! Beerntsen’s offers several specialty sundaes, build-your-own sundaes, shakes, malts, floats, scoops of vanilla or chocolate, and handmade waffle cones and bowls.
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Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
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Culver’s, 4201 Calumet Ave., Manitowoc
FILE – Culver’s is at 4201 Calumet Ave., Manitowoc.
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What do they have? The Wisconsin original is fourth on readers’ list. Culver’s offers fresh-made frozen custard in several varieties, from hand-dipped in a cone (cake or waffle) to sundaes and the Flavor of the Day. Some specialties include Andes Mint Avalanche, Butter Pecan, Caramel Fudge Cookie Dough, Chocolate Heath Crunch, Georgia Peach, Really Reese’s, Snickers Swirl, Turtle Cheesecake and Turtle Dove.
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Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
FILE – Baskin-Robbins is at 3506 Calumet Ave., Manitowoc.
Baskin-Robbins, 3506 Calumet Ave., Manitowoc
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What do they have? Fifth on readers’ list, Baskin-Robbins, a national chain, offers a variety of flavors — hand-dipped or packaged to go — from classics like chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and chocolate chip, to special options like Pralines ’n Cream, Jamoca Almond Fudge and Love Potion No. 31. They also feature frozen treats and sundaes, like the Banana Royale Sundae and the OREO Layered Sundae. And don’t forget the ice cream cakes! Baskin-Robbins also some non-dairy frozen treat options.
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Hours: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, including drive-thru
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Honorable mentions
Several places received multiple votes from readers in our poll, including the following:
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Berners’ Ice Cream Parlor aka “Birthplace of the Ice Cream Sundae” at Washington House Museum & Visitor Center, 1622 Jefferson St., Two Rivers
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Late’s at 1924 S. Ninth St., Manitowoc
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McDonald’s at 3512 Calumet Ave. and 5050 Hecker Road, Manitowoc; and 1414 Lake St., Two Rivers
Contact Brandon Reid at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter: Where is the Manitowoc area’s best ice cream? Cedar Crest, Pine River Dairy
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