Leon's Frozen Custard

Ice Cream & DessertMilwaukee, WisconsinHours

Family-owned drive-in serving housemade frozen custard and fast-food eats

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Famous, family-owned drive-in providing housemade frozen custard, milkshakes & other fast-food eats.

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Ryan Mackman, MBA, MHA
a month ago

Leon's is one of the Big Three Milwaukee-area frozen custard stands. The atmosphere is really cool...very retro, right down to the prices. Just know that there's no indoor seating (or bathrooms), so plan to eat in your car. We had hot dogs and Spanish hamburgers. They were okay. At $2.30 per hot dog and with burgers under $3, you're getting a great deal. Fries weren't offered, though, so that was a bit of a bummer. At the end of the day, Leon's is all about the frozen custard, so going for the whole meal experience was probably the wrong move on my end. The custard was very good. Creamy, with a lot of different sundae options. I went with the basic butter pecan because I like to try my custard "neat" the first time I have it. It's been around since 1942, it's a Milwaukee staple, and it's good. So expect a line every time you go. There's a reason for it!

Drew R
3 months ago

Blast from the past. Great prices, minimal selection with options for ice cream changing daily. Service is very fast and efficient. Great place to grab a cone with the family.

Dain Vossar (Galaxy Wanderer)
3 months ago

Worth the wait? Absolutely. The line moved faster than expected, and after one bite, I understood why people keep coming back. I ordered the butter pecan custard sundae topped with caramel, pecans, and cherries. Frozen custard hits differently than regular ice cream—denser, silkier, and rich without feeling heavy. This was some of the smoothest I've ever had. The caramel added just enough sweetness, the pecans brought the crunch, and the cherries disappeared long before the custard did. Despite the crowd, the staff kept things moving with impressive efficiency. For a place this busy, the operation was remarkably organized. One thing to know if you're visiting with little ones: the parking lot is busy and sits right alongside the ordering area, so keep them close while you're in line. The line makes sense once you take that first bite. To my favorites, this one must go.

Mohammed Junaid
3 months ago

Must visit place for an old school vibe and the best frozen custard in town! The butter pecan in particular is the best I've ever had and the staff is always so friendly. It's worth getting the sundae with those amazing roasted peanuts.

Calla Bjorklund
6 months ago

Leon's seems like THE place you go if you're looking for custard in Milwaukee. I was not at all disappointed! The prices were super reasonable - I got a single scoop of chocolate custard, and it was just over two bucks. It was creamy and delicious; just what custard should be. I will definitely be back!

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