Leon’s Frozen Custard

A very cool, old time, custard stand. Food is excellent, but the custard is out of this world!

Amazing ice cream, me and family loved it. Will go back every time we are in Milwaukee.

Great place to have custard went there and most of my life as a child. Reasonably priced little runny though

This is definitely the spot to be at for custard, it’s apparent by its packed parking lot and near accidents trying to get out of the place. The custard is limited to 4 flavors for the day so I chose the best of the 4, butter pecan. Was amazing. So silky and smooth. It melts fasts so get your tongues ready at the delivery lol. The prices are fair and it cost less than $ 4 for a double and a single cone. Definitely a must for custard.

Love the custard! Best in Milwaukee and love the nostalgia surrounding it. Had my first custard there in 1971! Butter Pecan is my favorite!

Better than Kopps!
One lick of the vanilla, and I knew this was the best custard I’ve had in Milwaukee. The butter pecan was equally delicious, but I don’t know if this is a rotating flavor or not. It’s also super cheap — $ 5 will afford you a giant double scoop for 2 people.
It may get crowded, but there are several windows to order at, and the lines move really fast. The only thing that you might have trouble with is parking. But more often than not, it’s not really a big problem.
Get your custard at Leon’s!

Leon’s is by far my favorite custard place. It’s delicious, it’s dirt cheap, and highly addictive. It’s not in the best area but nobody cares because the custard is just that good. It’s really creamy and the service is quick. ¹⁰⁄₁₀ would recommend

If there is only one place you can visit in Milwaukee, make it Leon’s!!! I grew up with this amazing custard as an occasional after-​school treat, and it’s one of the few things from childhood that really holds up. I know it’s simple, but a few hot dogs with ketchup and a scoop of vanilla or chocolate is all I need. However, if you’re looking for a refreshing beverage too, try their root beer or a fantastic phosphate.
There is a reason Leon’s is a hometown favorite — take it from someone who was born and raised right here in Milwaukee.

I have decided that my lack of a sweet tooth is keeping me from going to certain certain and since eating sweets will not kill me so I’m going to start trying sweet tooth places, it’s not that I hate sweets in any way.
Leon’s has been on my list for a while and since this weekend was our first sunny warm weekend I felt I would try some cold custard and there food.
The place looks like it’s out of the happy days tv show and a era long gone. This place must be good because there was about 40 people between the two lines. I would try the raspberry cone, chili dog and there sloppy joe burger. This place had people of all ages from children to older people so it has a great following.
The chili dog was a poor quality frank on a bun with a chili spread on the bun with nothing else, pathetic looking. The burger was just the same with a bun with the chili spread. The chili didn’t taste like conventional chili. This in not a food destination spot people, see my pictures.
The raspberry custard was good looking and the star of the show. It was not really sweet at all but very creamy/​cold and hit the spot on a nice day. I like the fact that the custard went all the way to the bottom of the cone.
Since this is a custard stand and really what people come for I’m not going to factor the food in this review in all fairness because it would seriously drag down the stars. I would definitely go back and try other flavors and I can see the mass appeal.

Previously from St Louis and in Milwaukee for a side trip. Needless to say, being minutes from Ted Drewes, we’re no frozen custard rookies!
3 of us stopped by to compare. Service was lighting fast & at $ 7 for 3, prices were definitely reasonable.
Raspberry cone, vanilla malt, & butterscotch malt. All were spot on for texture, temp, & flavor. Excellent variety of sizing options and flavor options. Perfectly creamy, taste of frozen heaven in a cup or cone! We will be back tomorrow!

Pretty much the gold standard in frozen custard in Milwaukee! Come here after a burger from Mazo’s across the street for the complete experience.
Get the butter pecan, day or night, summer or winter. It’s good every time. I never carry cash, but when I’m in the area I’ll find myself digging for every last piece of change in my car/​wallet/​pockets for a single scoop of butter pecan, which is $ 1.45.
Go!

This is a nice little spot. You can tell it’s a popular spot with locals as there was always a person ordering while we were there.
The sundae was good. They give you your money’s worth in regards to the toppings you request.
I got the chili dog. I have to admit that i was upset at first. It was tightly wrapped which made me think that maybe they gave me a hotdog and not a chili dog. When I unwrapped it, i didn’t see any chili. It wasn’t until i opened the bun that i saw the seasoned ground beef underneath, not on top. Nonetheless, for about $ 2 and some change, it’s still tasty. I’d still get another one.

It was –2 degrees Fahrenheit, and my friend insisted on ice cream after dinner.
I tagged along out of courtesy, as I was hardly in the mood for anything cold. That being said, after I took my first lick I felt spellbound.
Never have I tasted frozen custard this amazing! Kopp’s has nothing on this place! The way the cream rolls off your tongue… pure bliss.
There really isn’t much else to say about Leon’s, because you’ll just have to try it for yourself to really understand what I’m talking about.
Quality + Price + Speed — Top Notch!
If you’re ever in Milwaukee, seriously try this place out. Your taste buds will thank me.

Leon’s was the first frozen custard I had ever had as a child and no other restaurant that serves custard can compare. The simple flavors and freshness are unmatchable. It’s creamy and smooth. Their flavors of the day are simple, but I for one enjoy that. I really dislike hard things in my custard and many of the other chains seem to like to add chocolate chips to their daily flavors, which with cold custard make them as hard as rocks. My favorites are their vanilla and chocolate which I usually take a scoop of each. Sometimes I’m lucky enough to visit when their daily flavor is mint. That’s also a personal favorite of mine.
Leon’s was always a very special treat for me as a child and it’s so nice to still have them around so my child can experience the same treats I did.

Great custard! Prices were low and quantity and quality were high. My only complaint would be the variety. Just not enough of them. The cinnamon was more on the Red Hots side which I am not found of but if you like Red Hots then this is the custard for you.

They’re not kidding, this is amazing custard! I’m normally an ice cream person (I eat it almost every day actually…), but Wisconsin seems to be known for their custard, so I thought I’d check out a well-​known place while I was in town. And though I’m no custard connoisseur, this stuff is pretty darn good. I went for the Banana Split, which theirs comes with bananas, a ton of vanilla custard, some frozen strawberries, maraschino cherries, and a bit of marshmallow sauce. I almost didn’t miss the chocolate sauce I thought would be on it (my bad, I wasn’t paying close attention to the sign), which is a huge thing because I’m a little obsessed with chocolate. My mom got a chocolate sundae and said that the chocolate sauce was amazing too. Leon, you’re a winner!

I visited Milwaukee back in November, the «unofficial frozen custard capital of the world» (among other monikers). To say it was cold would’ve be an understatement.
From my vantage point I could see ice cream machinery churn out ebony and ivory goodness, as well as their huge neon sign. A sign which indicated this was the place to go to for frozen custard known all over the world. Custard which could be had during all four seasons of the year.
So I wasn’t gonna let below 10 degree weather stop me from having the best custard I’ve ever eaten. I decided on vanilla topped with hot fudge and Spanish nuts. A favorite of my family, who live just a few minutes from Leon’s. When in Rome, right?

I am not from Milwaukee, bust stopped in late on a November night for custard at Leon’s. First, I love that Leon’s is open so late. To many ice cream and custard shops close way too early.
Second, I had one of the best chocolate malts in my life at Leon’s. Just the right amount of chocolate and malt flavor. I love chocolate malts and too many places mess them up but not Leon’s. It is among the best.

This place has HANDS DOWN best custard around. I’ve had Kopp’s, Oscars, and even St. Louis’ famous Ted Drewes and none compare to Leon’s.
Of course their butter pecan custard is to die for, but you really can’t go wrong with any of their custard flavors/​treats.
PECANS. Did I mention that they give you insanely generous portions of pecans on their sundaes? It’s incredible. If you’re a fan of pecans, you’ll be in heaven. Having been to my fair share of ice cream and custard joints where they frequently require you to pay extra for pecans (in pathetic portions, at that), extra scoops are standard here and they give you more than your fair share for no extra charge! As a turtle sundae fanatic, I’ve got to say, Leon’s is the best around!

Leon’s Frozen Custard is my childhood in a cone. I grew up eating at this legendary (and historical Milwaukee landmark). What is frozen custard? It is ice cream with more milk fat, egg yokes, and less air. It is denser and creamier than ice cream. Frozen custard is simply better. Opened since May 1942, Leon’s has been serving up two main favors for years — vanilla and chocolate. Since opening, they have added butter pecan with fresh crushed pecans on top as their third daily favor. Leon’s butter pecan frozen custard was my gateway and the reason why I love butter pecan ice cream. On rotation daily, they will have a fourth flavor either mint, strawberry, raspberry, cinnamon, and maple walnut. Frozen custard is ordered in a cone or a cup with double, triple, super (4 scoops), or jumbo (5 scoops). Rather have a sundae? Sure! How about their Tin Roof made from their vanilla frozen custard with chocolate syrup and topped with Spanish peanuts and a cherry. Besides frozen custard, you can order a shake from their 15 flavors. They had homemade sodas you can choose from as well as root beer floats. For some hot foods, they serve up hot dogs, chili dogs, and their Spanish hamburger which is like a sloppy joe. Want to take some home? They have made to order pints, quarts, ½ gallons, and gallons containers of their frozen custard plus Leon Burger-​Mix if you want to make Spanish hamburgers at home. If you choose to take frozen custard home, make sure you have an extremely cold container as frozen custard need to be stored extremely cold temperatures and it is only fresh for three days. Leon’s 1950’s iconic sign shines bright 365 days a year open till Midnight daily. Many have stopped at this iconic frozen custard spot including Travel Channels «Bizarre Foods» Andrew Zimmern and «Man vs Food» Adam Richman. Some say Kopp’s is better but they just have great unique flavors. Some say Gilles is better but they only because they were the «first». To me, no other frozen custard has been better than Leon’s.
Food /​Drink — 5
Décor — 5
Service — 5

Best custard I’ve had … but love their chili cheese dogs. They use their sloppy joe mix to top off a nice size dog and the American cheese. Grew up on these chili cheese dogs…
Parking can be a pain on a busy nice, gotta wait in line to get served, they always give you a receipt…
Think the experience of going is half the fun!

So, I was in the mood for custard. I am originally from Utah and although Culver’s has invaded the state, custard is not a huge thing there (yet). Leon’s was the answer to my custard craving today.
The line moved quickly and I ordered a triple dip and a Spanish hamburger. My triple cone has three flavors (vanilla, butter pecan, chocolate) so I could test out my thoughts on each. The vanilla scoop was perfect– everything I love about vanilla– smooth as can be. Butter pecan was delicious and nutty. The chocolate was not for the faint of heart– a little too chocolatey for my tastes. But if you are a chocolate lover you will die from delight.
The Spanish hamburger was an impulse buy– I was just curious to be honest. Not going to lie, when I looked at it I thought it looked nasty. But it was hot in my hand and I have a serious pet peeve for people who don’t try things so I took a bite– strangely appetizing. I don’t know if I was just really hungry or what but if I find myself in a hungry state there is a small chance I may get another Spanish hamburger. It was cheap hot and tasty. Not bad at all.
I loved the store itself. You feel like a true american at Leon’s– a part of Americana. The only downfall is that there was no in-​store service so once it gets really cold I don’t see myself standing outside in line. Also, Leon’s is cash only!
I can see myself coming back for sure!

I love ice cream, gelato, custard– basically anything creamy. However, the hype about this place may have made my expectations too high. Good custard but not OMG amazing. I also didn’t like the lack of flavor choices. The maple nut was way too creamy, and the chocolate was too rich. Still delicious, but I wouldn’t travel far for this.

CASH ONLY! Don’t be a doofus like me and stand in line for ten minutes and then realize you have no cash… Although we were able to walk into the hospital right across the street and access the ATM there.
The long lines in front of this place says it all. My fiancé and I were recommended to come here by a Milwaukee native, and I’m sure glad we gave it a try. Prices are very reasonable and service is quick. I got a one-​scoop cone of the butter pecan after reading all the recommendations here on Unilocal,and it was amazing just like everyone said — smooth, creamy, but not overly sweet. My fiancé got a chocolate malt that was also quite good. We’ll be back the next time we’re in town!

Custard, the fatty cousin of ice cream is pleasantly found in this nostalgic, charming ice cream shop. You can’t go wrong with spending $ 2.15 on 2 scoops of custard on a cone with smiles from a man with a bow tie. There were four flavors available on our July visit: Vanilla, Chocolate, Butter Pecan, Mint. Take home custard offers way more flavors like raspberry, strawberry, etc.
Cars come and go in this parking lot, the folks inside hustle, lines moves fast. You can see the custard pumping out the machines through the glass. Such a lovely place to stopby — make memories here, get a cone, a cup, or a sundae!

I have a co-​worker who absolutely hates sweets. He won’t touch cake, cookies, brownies, or really even doughnuts. Doesn’t eat candy bars. Generally opposed to anything that resembles dessert. But this guy LOVES LEON’S BUTTER PECAN. This ice cream has the power to convert even the crustiest dessert-​haters, it’s true. And it really IS that good. Always fresh, creamy, and flavorful, Leon’s I think may boast my favorite vanilla custard in the city. This place is ultimately charming with the old-​fashioned walk-​up, the cash only service (BRING CASH PEOPLE!), and the fantastic neon sign. There’s no other experience like Leon’s in Milwaukee. It’s really a must-​visit.
PS I don’t like butter pecan ice cream at all. But theirs is amazing. If you think you won’t like it, you probably will love it, too.

Butter pecan! The perfect flavor for a place that takes you back in time.
The custard is great not overly cloying like some really high fat custards. The experience is what makes this place great. Was fun to take the kids there with the old fashioned neon and the uniforms of the employees.
Leon’s truly appeals to a broad crowd — while in line were impressed by the diversity of our fellow custard lovers. In front of us was a large multigenerational family from India and behind us was a guy with a sleeve a tattoos with a Skyrim and Assassin’s Creed theme, in the line next to us was a guy that had an Afro and a big comb in his back pocket. #flashback

I came on a chilly day and the parking lot was packed.
I’m not from Milwaukee, so I don’t know much about Leon’s other than the custard I had was delicious.
The girl working the window wasn’t very pleasant and shorted me cherries for my topping, but whatever it was still good!
Whenever I come back to Milwaukee I’ll definitely be stopping by for some good ol custard.

Cash only! Leon’s is classic Milwaukee nostalgia with lots of bright Neon. My folks would take me here for a treat when I was a kid, and my friends and I would go here for lunch back in the day when you could leave Pulaski for lunch.
Counter service, and no indoor seating. I haven’t had their food in years, and don’t remember it being anything special. They have good custard though, and that’s why we go there. We went on a Sunday night in April and it was cold and raining, and the parking lot was nearly full! Both windows had a line.
Kopp’s or Leon’s? …They’re different, but I like them both! Leon’s doesn’t offer a whole lot of flavors, and that’s fine with me, and even better for those that have trouble making those tough decisions. Leon’s also has a more urban feel to it.

There’s frozen custard and then there’s Leon’s.
Butter pecan. There are no other options when you have the choice to pick butter pecan. I like cinnamon if I have to stray from the front runner at Leon’s. Chocolate malts are worth the indulgence too.
Leon’s is a perfect treat anytime of year, even when it’s frozen outside already.
They’re a cash only stand and don’t think you’re the only one who will have the bright idea to grab some custard on a nice sunny day.

A Milwaukee institution! I imagine my mom hanging out here in pedal pushers and saddle shoes when she was a teenager (look those up, kids).
The cones are great, but limited to only 3 or 4 flavors. My favorite thing to get is the raspberry malt. It has great flavor and lots of real raspberry pieces. Sure, the pieces get stuck in the straw sometimes, but that just means you get to enjoy your treat that much longer!
In reality, I don’t think that there is a bad item on the menu, so make sure you try everything at least once!
Also, the parking lot is always crowded… summer AND winter, so you may have to park on a nearby street and walk. It’s totally worth it!
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