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Pearl Ice Cream Parlor

207 Pearl St, La Crosse, WI
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Ranked #1 of 83 restaurants in La Crosse
Cuisines: Dessert
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

This is a remake of the ole time ice cream parlor. Ice cream was outstanding and so was the ice cream soda! Sit in or outside and enjoy.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

I absolutely love the cappuccino Oreo ice cream. It is the only thing I get when I go to the Pearl. There are many different flavors, in addition to malts, shakes, and candy.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

This is the best ice cream place I ever had, not only about quality of the ice cream, but also the atmosphere. Love the service, love the music, love the architecture of the old-fashion building but still very classical. Overal, if any has visited La Crosse and they said they hadn't tried this place, that meant they have never been... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

They make their own waffle cones. Have an old-fashioned candy counter. Wear adorable little old-timey outfits. There is nothing to dislike about this place! So much character, awesome service and delicious ice cream choices! I visit year-round!!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

The Pearl has been a local icon for decades...especially in the summer, travelers and locals both can be found anxiously awaiting their turn to select the flavor of their choice. Whether it be huge waffle cone or a small wafer, The pearl offers a wonderful selection of homemade ice cream and old-time candy . How fun it is to shop... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

Unique old-fashioned ice cream parlor known for homemade ice cream, malts, shakes, and phosphate fountain drinks. It also has an area with old-fashioned candy. Definitely a must-see!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

THe real deal. Lots of good flavors. Great candy, especially stuff you have not seen in a while. This place is not trying to be old fashioned, it never changed.

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See 7 more reviews by 60403Mary for La Crosse
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2013

Nice clean place to get an ice cream cone after dinner at Buzzard Billy's. We stop EVERY time we're in downtown La Crosse for dinner. Good selection of ice cream and unusual flavors. All waffle cones appear freshly-made. The wide array of "dime store" candies always spawns conversation among my adult friends--like wax mustaches.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2013

If you are going to visit La Crosse, historic downtown Pearl Street is a must. This old-fashioned ice cream parlor is the best in town and I go back over and over! Great homemade ice cream, chocolates, old fashioned sodas and atmosphere. I love The Pearl, as does La Crosse!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2013

The ice cream was great but the charm of the place is the best. They have done a good job at keeping with the old ice cream parlor charm.

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