Wisconsin’s Best Cult-Favorite Restaurant Has Been Serving Since 1950

Some restaurants are so legendary, they become more than just a place to eat, they're a pilgrimage. If you're planning a summer road trip and want to cross a true Wisconsin food icon off your list, this one's a must.

The Cult Classic Burger-and-Custard Combo You Need to Try

Look, we all love our regular spots. Culver's is practically a love language in the Midwest, and don't even get us started on a good ButtterBurger. But if you're up for a little summer adventure (and you absolutely should be), it's time to point your GPS toward Milwaukee and make a necessary detour to Kopp's Frozen Custard. Just named Wisconsin's Best Cult-Favorite Restaurant by lovefood.com.

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This place isn't just a restaurant—it's a culinary rite of passage. Since 1950, Kopp's has been slinging thick, dreamy custard and burgers so good, locals claim it's their first stop when they come home. That's not just nostalgia, that's legend-level loyalty.

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I've Been to Milwaukee. I've Missed Kopp's. I'm Ashamed.

Despite a number of visits to Milwaukee, I've somehow never made it to Kopp's. I know. I'm questioning my own life choices, too. Especially knowing there are three locations and I've had every opportunity. If you've been smarter than me and already tried it, feel free to rub it in. Or better yet, tell me what to order so I can live my best custard-filled life on my next trip.

Worth the Drive. Worth the Calories. Worth the Hype.

This summer, let's make it right. Pack up the car, crank up the playlist, and head north for a meal that's earned cult status for good reason.

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