![]() ![]() ![]() Kopp’s was founded by Elsa Kopp in 1950 and quickly became a legend. But Portland’s ice creams just cannot compare to the silky, creamy goodness of a cup or cone of Kopp’s soft serve custard. And these shops definitely do not disappoint when it comes to delicious (and quirky) ice cream. Portland, Oregon, where we live, has some pretty awesome ice cream shops - Ruby Jewel, Salt & Straw, Scoop, Fifty Licks, and more. Of course we love to go down to the lake in summer, give the secret password at the Safe House, and stroll around the MU campus, but the one place we never miss visiting when we’re in Polkatown is Kopp’s for their delicious frozen custard. And no, this post is not sponsored in any way.Do you have any places you visit where you must do X, Y, or Z while you’re there? Milwaukee, Wisconsin is where we met (at Marquette University) and is a place we visit frequently. If you’d like to sample some of their incredible flavors of the day, you can enjoy Kopp’s in your home by ordering it here. Knowing how much I missed Kopp’s over the last 4 years, my sister actually gifted us a set of 10 pints delivered to our door using their shipping service! While not as amazing as fresh off the line over that classic metal counter, the delivered custard definitely did help scratch the itch. I know it made a strong impression on the girls and I hope it helps them to embrace a sense of spontaneity in their future travel adventures. It may seem ridiculous to make such a big deal about something so seemingly insignificant as ice cream but this light hearted and whimsical little mini-tradition was one of my favorite parts of our trip. They became experts at picking a flavor and scooping it up with the traditional triangle wafer cookie that garnishes Kopp’s custard. They learned that custard is yummier in a dish than a cone because it melts so much faster than regular ice cream. They quickly developed a routine that involved us sitting on the same sunny bench outside the shop where we could watch the sky turn colors as the sun set. My girls were tickled pink at this “naughty” little adventure we had together. I am so glad I had my camera out and didn’t miss it! But, I’m even gladder that her first cone was properly filled with frozen custard. Somehow I didn’t realize that on night 1 Little Pea finally had her first ice cream in a CONE. We tried (clockwork starting with the big pic on the left above): Heath Bar, Blueberry Muffin (my favorite), Pralines & Cream and Mint Chip before we got hot fudge sundaes and a beloved Turtle sundae for me on our last evening. Sundaes allowed only once before we left. My only other rule of our little experiment was that our only choices for 3 of the 4 nights were to pick a flavor of the day in a cup or cone. Veggies have never disappeared so quickly. “As long as everyone eats a reasonably healthy dinner including their vegetables, we will go out for dessert at Kopp’s EVERY SINGLE NIGHT we are here!” Upon arrival in Milwaukee, I promised the kids: The best part about traveling? The ability to say YES to something totally crazy that would never be allowed during the normal routines of home. I was so excited to finally show them the gold standard during our trip. ![]() We’ve tried (and failed) to find the good stuff down in the Carolinas so they’ve tasted mediocre substitutes. My girls had no solid memories of visits to Kopp’s but they are familiar with frozen custard. Our favorite location just happens to be conveniently located up the street from my parents’ place in Brookfield. I have loved many frozen custard stands in Wisconsin but Kopp’s reins supreme. You know you’ve found a good spot to buy it when the only flavor options on the menu include vanilla, chocolate, and one or two “Flavors of the Day” which rotate throughout the month. It is best served fresh from a local stand and an absolute staple of summer in Wisconsin. For weeks I’ve looked forward to finally enjoying it after 4 years of missing out.įrozen custard is a richer, creamier, smoother ice cream than anything you’ll find on the grocery store shelves. Knowing this road trip was coming up more quickly by the day, my memories of our visits to Kopp’s Frozen Custard in Milwaukee started taunting me with my favorite frozen treat of all time. Nightly text from me in reply: “Yes, a Kopp’s Turtle Sundae.” Nightly text from Tim: “Heading home, do you need me to stop and get anything?” ![]()
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