Olson’s Ice Cream

Visiting from out of town, and this was our first time at this location (we’ve been to the one in Eau Claire). It’s a cute shop with a fun, oversized ice cream seat out front. You can enjoy your treats there or grab a table inside. We got a warm greeting from a young woman who helped with our order. We chose a couple of malts, a dish, and a double scoop in a waffle cone. The portions were very generous (maybe I should have gone with a single?). Everyone loved what they got. They also sell other items, including bulk coffee, apparel, and various merchandise. Would definitely come back again.

Olson’s always reminds me of home, so I had to stop by for some nostalgia—especially on a hot day at the air show. For the most part, it’s still the Olson’s I remembered. The exterior has gotten a nice revamp, which looks great and freshens things up. Inside, it was very crowded with people lined up wall to wall, but that just speaks to how popular it still is. I got a root beer float, which was awesome and hit the spot. I also had to get my longtime favorite—cotton candy ice cream. But I think they may have changed something in the recipe. It used to have these little rainbow chips that gave it a fun texture and flavor, but it just didn’t taste the same this time around. A bit disappointing since that flavor was such a childhood staple for me. Still, it’s always nice to return to a place

They have so many flavors of ice cream there that is amazing and it is all homemade. Fortunately, I am a large chocolate shake guy. Best ice cream around and the atmosphere is awesome. Took my nephew, my great nephew and my great niece there yesterday and we all had a great time. Makes for a great memory.

Large variety of unique flavors. Indoor and outdoor seating. They also offer catering. Their grapefruit sorbet was delicious. Being ice cream (not custard, for that please find a Culvers) their product is very fresh, served at the proper temperature- not too hard or soft, not grainy, and not too airy. It is “homaid” (not home made) so it does contain ingredients like cellulose gum, guar gum, mono & diglycerides… all legally allowed food ingredients in the USA. See pic

Once you’ve had frozen custard, you can’t really go back to regular ice cream. But the ice cream was still good! If you’re wanting something sweet and happen to be in the Chippewa Falls/Eau Claire area, check out Olson’s ice cream.