About This Venue
Leon's Frozen Custard is a family-owned Milwaukee institution serving handcrafted frozen custard since 1942 on the South Side.
Operating continuously for over 80 years, Leon's remains a beloved neighborhood destination where the original family still owns and operates the business with the same dedication to quality that defined its opening day. Located at 3131 S 27th St, the shop maintains its charming early 1950s design while offering a full soda fountain experience with made-fresh-daily frozen custard in classic flavors like vanilla and chocolate alongside rotating daily specials such as Blue Moon, Mint Maple Walnut, and Strawberry Raspberry.
Beyond premium frozen custard cones, sundaes, and shakes in multiple sizes, Leon's rounds out its menu with old-fashioned offerings like malts, floats, and a limited selection of hot sandwiches including chili dogs and hamburgers, making it an affordable neighborhood treat open year-round. The shop's reputation for quality has earned it recognition as Wisconsin's top frozen custard destination, drawing devoted customers seeking authentic Milwaukee nostalgia and genuinely fresh, creamy custard that tastes like it did in 1942.