Leon’s Frozen Custard
3131 S. 27th St.
383-1784
Really, you can’t go wrong with any frozen
custard—by nature of its rich ingredients, this treat is inherently delicious
no matter who serves it up. Still, plenty of Milwaukeeans will drive miles out
of their way for Leon’s, which they loyally tout as the city’s one true custard
stand. It’s certainly one of the oldest. Built in 1942, and purportedly the
inspiration for the “Happy Days” drive-in, Leon’s is lit up by dynamic, neon
signs straight out of the ’50s. On hot summer nights, Milwaukeeans mingle as
they wait in long lines for old-fashioned sundaes and floats. Great custard is
ubiquitous in this city, but a trip to Leon’s is as much about the experience
as it is the dessert. (E.R.)
Runners-up: Culver’s, Gilles
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