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FAVORITE ICE CREAM

FAVORITE ICE CREAM

Janesville Buzz

Posted On: June 4, 2024

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We take our ice cream a little more seriously in the Midwest because we only get to truly enjoy it 3-4 months out of the year, so where are you getting your summer Sundaes, shakes, and cones? 

Vote for you favorite ice cream place this summer? 

Favorite Ice cream joint | Total Votes: 100

Ended June 23, 2024

Cone zone

37 votes | 37%

Frostie Freeze

29 votes | 29%

Chocolate Shoppe

22 votes | 22%

Flippin Frog Ice Cream

5 votes | 5%

La Michoacana Janesville

5 votes | 5%

Ice ShanTea

2 votes | 2%

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