Purple Door Ice Cream — Restaurant in Milwaukee

My wife and I aren't cake people so we decided to go with Purple Door as our wedding dessert. It is one of our absolute favorite places to finish date night. If you are having an event Purple Door has some of the best catering options around at very reasonable prices. We also love how they use local businesses to source their ingredients.

The best value is going with a flight. That way you get 4 mini scoops and are able to try many flavors. I think it is safe to say that I've tried and reviewed more flavors of their ice cream than anybody that doesn't work there!

Flavors Ranked in Order From Most to Least Favorite: *Clearly I have a bias towards the alcohol flavors :) * Brandy Old Fashioned - 5/5 Whiskey - 5/5 Beer & Pretzels - 5/5 Raspberry Sorbet - 5/5 Juniper Lime with Gin - 5/5 Cinnamon - 5/5 Espresso - 5/5 Rum Horchata - 5/5 Milk & Cookies - 5/5 Purple Moon - 4/5 (Their version of almond blue moon ice cream) Graham Cracker - 4/5 Balsamic Strawberry - 4/5 (The most surprisingly good flavor) Peanut Butter S'Mores - 4/5 Bourbon Praline Pecan - 4/5 Lime with Blackberries - 4/5 Door County Cherry Chocolate Chunk - 4/5 (Just like Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia) Jelly Donut - 4/5 Caramel Apple - 4/5 Chocolate - 4/5 Mint Chip - 4/5 Strawberry Chocolate Chip - 4/5 Mt. Mary Berry - 4/5 Mint Quark - 4/5 Rum Punch Sorbet 3/5 Toasted Oatmeal - 3/5 Blueberry Crisp - 3/5 Tropical Sorbet - 3/5 Road Gravel - 3/5 Nutella - 3/5 Green Tea - 3/5 Chocolate Peanut Butter - 3/5 Raspberry Chocolate Chip - 3/5 Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough - 3/5 Spiced Pear Sorbet - 3/5 Cookies & Cream - 3/5 Butter Pecan - 3/5 Espresso Bourbon Chocolate Chip - 3/5 Blueberry Buttermilk - 3/5 Cranberry - 3/5 Lemon Sorbet - 3/5 Chocolate Cinnamon 3/5 Malted Chocolate - 3/5

Anything under here I probably would not order again but the quality is still there so if any of these flavors sound good to you then by all means! Sour Passionfruit Orange - 2/5 Banana Pudding 2/5 Strawberry Kiwi - 2/5 Nutella Brownie Blast - 2/5 Chai Peppercorn - 2/5 Salted Caramel - 2/5 Mexican Hot Chocolate - 2/5 Lemon Lavender - 2/5

Root beer floats with Sprecher Root Beer and a scoop of any flavor of ice cream they have.

Parking - 3/5 (I always end up parking in the lot about a block west of the shop and 90% of the time there is a spot) Service -...

On a hot day like yesterday, Purple Door Ice Cream was the perfect spot to cool down and indulge in some delicious treats. The laid-back vibes of the place were immediately inviting. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by the delightful combination of the rich smell of chocolate and the sweet aroma of freshly made waffles wafting through the air. It was impossible not to feel instantly at ease and excited for what was to come. The relaxed atmosphere, complete with cozy seating and friendly staff, made it a great place to unwind and enjoy a treat. I decided to order a chocolate milkshake, and let me tell you, it was a home run. The milkshake was incredibly creamy, with a smooth texture that was both refreshing and indulgent. The iconic dark chocolate flavor in the background was perfectly balanced, making each sip a delightful experience. This drink truly made my day, providing the perfect blend of rich chocolatey goodness and cool, creamy satisfaction. Whether you're looking to beat the heat or simply enjoy some high-quality ice cream, Purple Door Ice Cream is definitely the place to be. I can't wait to go back and try more of their delicious offerings! I will definitely be...

I made my way to Purple Door after a meal in the Historic Third Ward. They produce and churn their own ice cream, which is really impressive. There were plenty of people eating outside and a substantial line to order. Waffle cones, sugar cones, GF cones, as well as some vegan ice cream are available.

I tried Butter Pecan and Road Gravel. Both were very smooth and creamy. In my opinion, the Butter Pecan wasn't sweet enough, and the Road Gravel was a touch too salty. But both tasted like their respective ingredients and flavors.

I think this establishment should consider descriptions of the flavors underneath the names. Flavors like Sour Cream Strawberry and Vanilla are self explanatory, however, The Bees Knees and Road Gravel are ambiguous names and almost everyone in front of me asked what both of these were. This would go a long way for speeding up the line and helping customers narrow down their selections.

Overall, I think the ice cream was creamy and tasty, but think I may have picked the wrong flavors. Definitely worth another visit and like that they make their own ice cream. But far from the best ice cream shop...