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Leon's Frozen Custard Drive-in


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4 of 5 stars 29 ratings
29 ratings
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#6 of 968 restaurants in Milwaukee
  • Cuisines: Dessert, Californian, Ice Cream
  • Price range*: $1-$20
  • Address: 3131 S 27TH St, Milwaukee, WI 53215-4337
  • Phone:  (414) 383-1784
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5 of 5 stars
BlueRidgeBadger 28 contributions
Milwaukee
Jan 22, 2009

My 5-star ranking is based purely on the custard, not the burgers, not the ambiance. Leon's is an institution, rumored by many to be the inspiration for the Happy Days diner, though it would have to be quite a loosely-based inspiration since you can't actually enter Leon's if you're not an employee--you just stand at the window and place your... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 16, 2008

Went last night for some custard and a Spanish hamburger... This place has the closest you can get in WI to a Michigan Coney...except there are no onions. WTF? Anyway it was great. Poppy got her own hot dog which she ate too fast and puked and then ate again. I think she has an eating disorder. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 13, 2008

fun place to go with friends more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 6, 2008

Tasty ice cream at an old fashioned sort of ice cream stand more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 27, 2007

Best Custard in Milwaukee, puts Kopps to shame if you like pure custard without all the extra fillings. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 22, 2007

How can you not love Leon's more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 15, 2007

CLASSIC architecture and atmosphere. Exceptional custard :) more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 25, 2007

Got the best ice cream around. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 16, 2007

Whole Cherry Sundae Over Chocolate more

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2 of 5 stars
foolonthehill58 5 contributions
milwaukee
Oct 27, 2006
0/2 found this review helpful

How the heck is a custard stand in the top ten restaurants in Milwaukee? Okay, okay, we're famous for custard and Leon's is one of the best but they're a drive-in for pete's sake! They don't have 'real' food if you will. Their burgers are sloppy joes, good, but nothing I can't make with a can of Manwich. Their hot... more

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Leon's Frozen Custard Drive-in Address

3131 S 27TH St, Milwaukee, WI 53215-4337
Tel: (414) 383-1784
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.