Babcock Dairy Store
Ice Cream
1605 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706 (608) 262-3045 babcockdairystore.wisc.eduAbout
Babcock Dairy Store, a cherished institution on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus since 1951, honors the legacy of Stephen Moulton Babcock, a pioneering UW researcher. The plant and store are integral to the UW Food Science Department, actively supporting its vital mission of research, teaching, and outreach. This commitment ensures that every product not only delights customers but also contributes to agricultural innovation and education.
While widely celebrated for its iconic ice cream, made with a recipe unchanged since 1951 and available in over 20 flavors, Babcock Dairy Store offers much more. Visitors can indulge in a wide selection of award-winning cheeses, expertly crafted by student employees under licensed cheesemakers, and purchase locally produced milk. The store also provides a delightful dining experience with fresh breakfast and lunch items, including sandwiches featuring their signature cheeses. An observation deck offers a unique opportunity to witness the dairy production process firsthand.