Pearl Ice Cream Parlor & Confectionery

La Crosse, United States

4.9

Open now

20 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 608-782-6655
Website:
pearlstwest.com
Address:
207 Pearl St, La Crosse, WI, 54601
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
1.5 miLa Crosse
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Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Parking
Street
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Wi-Fi
No

Today

Today 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Open now
Local time (La Crosse) 2:11 PM Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Business hours

Monday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 10:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 10:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

Description

Specialties

This authentic 1930’s Soda Fountain is a step back in time. Award winning home-​made ice cream and chocolates are made with old fashioned patience by Oscar; the State’s award winning senior. Other candies– old fashioned and modern, sundaes, banana splits, malts, and shakes are among other sweet treats not to be forgotten on a trip to The Pearl Ice Cream Parlor– a place visitors and locals never forget.

**We now accept Visa and Mastercard**

History

Established in 1993.

The Pearl Ice Cream Parlor has been family-​owned and operated since its inception in the early 90s. It has been recognized for numerous local and statewide awards, from being voted La Crosse’s Best Ice Cream to having Oscar; the State’s award winning senior and the driving force behind the homemade ice cream and decadent chocolates.

Meet the Business Owner

TJ and Michelle P.

Business Owner

TJ and Michelle Peterslie opened The Pearl back in 1993. Shortly thereafter, TJ’s father, Oscar, insisted on making homemade ice cream and chocolate specialties and The Pearl has been ‘homemade’ ever since. A trip to The Pearl has been topping itineraries of travelers and locals alike in the La Crosse area for many years. This fall will mark the 20th anniversary of the La Crosse staple!

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20 reviews of Pearl Ice Cream Parlor & Confectionery

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Place rating: 5
La Crosse, WI
Love the ice cream!
The Pearl is a family favorite. I love taking the kids here for a treat a few times a year. The staff is always ready to help and super friendly. Everything looks pretty clean, I have never noticed anything dirty or in need of a wash.
Place rating: 4
Rochester, MN
The BEST waffle cones I think I’ve ever had and you even get to watch the workers make them fresh. The first thing you’ll notice when you walk in is all the different kinds of chocolate treats they have. You cannot go wrong with any selection. However, as good as their chocolate is their ice cream is even better. It’s a cute little ice cream shop with great ice cream flavors. If you’re in the area you have to stop, no matter what season it is.
Place rating: 4
Acworth, GA
I like it, has a good feel to it. Great location.
Choice were good. Candy expensive.
Place rating: 5
Brampton, Canada
My son loved the Blue Moon ice cream. It had a slight almond and fruit loops flavor!!!
Place rating: 5
Annandale, VA
What a wonderful place. The ice cream was fabulous!!! If I only lived closer… I was able to bring my dog as there is seating outside. This is a very friendly place with fresh, delicious ice cream!
Place rating: 5
Onalaska, WI
Great ice cream at a great price! Try the chocolate peanut butter ice cream.
Place rating: 5
Mill Creek, WA
The ice cream flavors are awesome. I tried to maintain my composure and only get a one scoop. The next day I went back for triple. This is such a friendly establishment and an iconic landmark in La Crosse.
Place rating: 5
La Crosse, WI
I love going to The Pearl best ice cream in La Crosse hands down. The Pearl vanilla hits the spot every time.
Place rating: 5
Green Bay, WI
I live for finding old school ice cream shops in the Midwest! The Pearl is a vintage confectionary and I’ve cream parlour on Pearl Street and their selection, service and quality do not disappoint! I enjoyed a delicious sundae with their homemade ice cream. They had a wide selection of homemade chocolate and hard candy, too. Service was prompt and very friendly. Prices were good, too — under $ 5 for most menu items.
Place rating: 5
Winona, MN
Most likely, you will wait in line, but it is as an event… an exciting, celebratory event where everyone is excited and nobody is huffing and puffing about a small wait. This is by far the bet ice cream parlor I have ever been too. It is such a treat! I am from CA, I’ve lived in the South for a decade, and kind of an all around geographical hopper… this place is wonderful. Highly recommend. If I wasn’t afraid of getting a badonkadonk, I’d have their ice cream and sweets everyday.
Place rating: 5
La Crosse, WI
Old school ice cream parlor with treats and penny candies, though they are not priced as pennies now. Excellent place for a cone with waffle cones made on the spot. Try a piece of the mint dipped fudge!
Place rating: 5
Fairport, NY
FANTASTIC ICE CREAM and lots of other goodies for sale. Worth a stop in a cute little downtown.
Place rating: 5
Akron, OH
In Lacrosse for the 2014 Freedom Fest and stopped for ice cream on Friday night.
There was quite a line which moved quickly.
Employees all friendly and lots of retro candy in the candy cases.
Had the waffle cone with a double scoop of chocolate peanut butter.
Delicious!
Recommended.
Place rating: 5
Kansas City, MO
A hyper-​quaint, small-​town, old-​fashioned ice cream shop tucked into downtown LAX, Pearl is quite the find. I’ve gone here twice now, getting a single-​scoop cone both times — once going with the Cappuccino Oreo and once the Mississippi Mud. Both flavors are jaw-​droppingly phenomenal, and you get a ton of ice cream for your money. Besides Glacé, a ritzy, chef-​inspired ice cream parlor in KC, Pearl has the best ice cream I’ve ever had. If you’re in LAX and you don’t go here, you’re missing out on a gem.
Place rating: 5
Pomona, CA
Great homemade Ice cream! They’ve also got old school candies. And it smells amazing In there … Go check it out
Place rating: 5
Torrance, CA
This place is a city treasure for a reason!
It’s one of those old school ice cream parlors that you never see in the big cities. First time I came in, I was immediately greeted by two nice girls behind the ice cream bar. They gave me some great recommendations and suggested that I get a two scoop waffle cone. It was by far one of the best ice cream treats that I’ve had in a while. It was right across from our Holiday Inn, so we made it a habit to stop in and get some desserts after dinner. If you ever find yourself in downtown La Crosse, you gotta go here.
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
waffle cone.
cappuccino oreo.
mississippi mud.
you’re welcome.
Place rating: 5
De Pere, WI
Awesome little place, the pumpkin ice cream was delicious. Prices were so cheap
Place rating: 5
Madison, WI
What’s not to like about this place. The ice cream is phenomenal. Between my wife and I, we have tried a third of their flavors. My favorite is Mississippi Mud.
My favorite dessert to get is simply their chocolate malts. I love this place. I wish we had one in my hometown.
Place rating: 5
Champaign, IL
Restaurant Review
Good ol fashion ice cream shop. This is something I have not found in the chicago land area. As soon as you walk in, you are whisk away to a old fashion ice cream parlor where you can buy fountain drinks and even candy by the piece. The ice cream itself in the freshly made waffle cone was likely the best ice cream I have ever had. The staff was super friendly and the menu is a ice cream lovers dream. I would highly recommend this place even if you are full!
Pro– Inexpensive, kids will love this experience, super nice staff
Con– None
Hidden deal– This is a piece of americana that you can’t miss!