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Fun and historic. Butter pecan ice cream has lots of pecans but otherwise lacking flavor . Wonderful place to just sit and enjoy being.

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Great old fashioned ice cream and candy store. Cool inside seating area. A must see.

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★ 5

Best dubai chocolate ever!

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This is a great little shop that’s full of history and handmade everything. The owners were the nicest people ever and the chocolate was fantastic.

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Best old school sundaes the area has to offer. Quaint ice cream parlor with an old fashioned feel.

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This shop is a step back in time. The beautifully cared for booths, mirrors, candy cases and tiles are a treasure. The many varieties of treats brought joy to everyone in our group. The hardest part was deciding what to pick. We will definitely have this on our repeat list when we visit the area again.

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★ 5

The best Turtle Sundae I've ever had in my life!!

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Great candy and atmosphere

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Nice old time candy store and restaurant in downtown Manitowoc. Close to the lake and near the SS Badger. A variety of chocolates and Caramels. Friendly service.

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★ 5

Ice cream and milkshakes are delicious, very flavorful. The chocolate is so creamy it is very addicting. Really cool vintage vibe inside, staff is really nice prices are very reasonable.

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Definitely a time capsule candy and lunch spot for generations of family to enjoy!

Located in downtown Mantiwoc!

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Beerntsen’s had some of the best chocolate I’ve had for cheaper prices than most confectioners. The staff were very nice as well.
I’d recommend the dark chocolate covered lemon peels.

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★ 5

A wide variety of ice cream desserts served to at your table. Plenty of chocolate molded into fun, interesting shapes.

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★ 5

Great little small town sweet shop. Friendly staff that were very accommodating. They have a great selection of mostly chocolate. We didn't eat lunch, but it's available. Great old school feel and great staff!

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Overpriced disgusting chocolate and no warm welcome. My kid puked up the $15 Dubai chocolate bar.

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★ 5

Only stopped in for a few small treats, did not make it into the whole shop. Grabbed some pre-packaged goodies and had minimal interaction with staff, so cannot speak to customer service much. Would definitely return.

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★ 5

Lovely place with delicious treats. Staff was very friendly.

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Classic ambiance with timeless subdaes.

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Transport yourself back to a simpler time and visit Beerntsen’s in Manitowoc.

It was originally founded in 1932 by Joseph Beernsten and remain a family owned business until 2003. The new owners, Dean Schadrie and his family have a background in making chocolate and stated that they would keep it the exact same.

I had not been here since I was probably in my early teens and 30 years later it was everything I remembered growing up. I was even able to get the same sundae, the Teddy Bear, that I got as a child, and it was EXACTLY as I had remembered. Even the menu was the same!

They have 32 different sundae options for you to choose from. They also have a small lunch menu.

Afterwards I had to get some chocolates and taffy.

It was a wonderful experience and walk down memory lane.

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Neat candy store, ice cream shop with an old world feel. We had sandwiches and they were delicious. All of the chocolate and candy is made in-house and looked amazing! We'll definitely be back next time we're in town!

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Would have happily given 4 or 5 stars had their customer service not been so dismal and they weren't so senior unfriendly. Boxes received have miniscule silver address and website but no phone number. I have received two hand packed that were instructed by buyer to be NO CARAMELS only to receive 6 to 8 caramels per box. Manager McKenzie gave me permission to be upset as she endlessly defended their inept teen age staff "that make mistakes" and further demonstrated the inability to take a telephone complaint. 5 star product with 1 star customer service.

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Awesome candy and ice cream parlor

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What an amazing place! Chocolates made right here in Manitowoc. Beautiful decor, great ambiance and delicious treats! I highly recommend, and will visit here again.

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ETA Just tried their new Dubai chocolate bar and oh my goodness it's delicious!!
We've been coming to Beerntsen's in Manitowoc for decades and now we are lucky to live nearby so we can keep trying new treats. The employees are friendly and attentive and the place is nostalgic and historic, with gorgeous woodwork. We're looking forward to continuing to enjoy all that Beerntsen's has to offer.

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Wonderfully delicious candies, especially that new Dubai chocolate bar! 10/10, will for sure being going back.

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overpriced kitkat bar for $15 don’t buy… barely any filling. tastes like it’s worth $2 .. if i could get a refund i would lol!

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Such a cute shop. All types of chocolate and goodies, the “Dubai chocolate” pistachio cream bar was a little deceiving, they advertised a picture of the bar, but the three bars that I bought did not have no where near the amount of filling in their photo. The chocolate is delicious but definitely needs more filling, as the bottom layer of the chocolate is very thick. I would have loved the amount of knafeh like their photo but still a very delicious chocolate bar!

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★ 5

Highly recommend the chocolate covered expresso beans or the chili pepper chocolate bar! Both are the fire!! !

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★ 5

Yummy chocolate malt shake!

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Tasty treats all around! Ice cream and candy are delicious in this old school classic. Can't say you can go wrong with a stop here. We've yet to try the food, but the treats are worth the stop!

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We had some ice cream as a snack and also got a few of the chocolate treats as well. The ice cream was good and the chocolate was better. I got a malt that tasted very good and my wife's sundae must have been good as it was gone about as fast as possible.

Overall this was a great treat and really hit the spot.

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★ 5

Cute old fashioned ice cream parlor and chocolate shop. Chocolate malt and phosphate soda were both delicious and not too expensive

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★ 5

We just stopped in to check it out and grab some local candy and nuts! Love the atmosphere and the chocolate. We didn't expect the food and ice cream. We will be back for a lunch stop during summer this year for sure!

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Food was good

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Good food and service though sometimes there are loud kids in there but not all the time which is why they got a four star for atmosphere
I usually get their chocolate it’s very good

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Wife's favorite place in town when we come here. Excellent candy choice and limited food if you want it. Always a homey feeling to it. Quaint. Bought the angel food chocolate and some fudge.

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First time trying this chocolate place!
Got a small size box of chocolate.
The peppermint chocolate and the milk turtle was good.
Will visit again when in town!

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I'm not sure how this store stays in business. Servings were extremely small and pricey. The staff acted like it was a terrible burden to wait on others.
We won't go back.

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If you haven't been, you need to come here and live the chocolate dream you've been looking for.

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Nostalgic candy and ice cream shop. The chocolates are always a delicious treat. Nice menu of lunch items. Very friendly service. This place is a treasure in Manitowac.

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We found the icecream a bit disappointing, esp. my 'chocolate-covered waffle bowl' (which turned out to be a sticky mess of overly sweet choc syrup on the waffle).
The atmosphere & service, however, are to write home about!!

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Stopped in for lunch and some candy. The classic dining area was beautiful with its original black walnut seating and tables. The menu of food items was short, but delicious and thoughtfully put together (the ice cream and drink selection was huge though!). My wife and I both enjoyed our food (BLT and chilli ❤️) and ice cream drinks (I had a chocolate phosphate and she had a chocolate malt). The chilli was a surprise hit for us. Perfect seasonings, not skimping on meat, and not one bit greasy. Service was kind and quick. After our lunch we picked up candy including these mints that tasted like I went back in time to my grandma's house. I've never found mints that taste exactly right and have tried many places. If you're in Manitowoc, this is where you should be having lunch.

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This is a great little old-fashioned ice cream and chocolate shop that also serves food. The ambience is quintessential, small town ice cream sundae parlor. This is where we stock up for Christmas chocolates and other treats.

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★ 5

Took a family daycation to Manitowoc and this was one of stops. We literally had "kids in a candy shop" and it was great! We took some time to enjoy some ice cream and the Sundae News, then explored all the options for chocolate behind the displays. We loved seeing all the various molds and candies. The workers were all very helpful and even pointed us in the direction to other food stops and a beach in the area to enjoy. They were the best!

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A definite stop if you haven't been. My husband saw it on Facebook, and we stopped in on our way to Door County. The chocolates and ice cream are the reason to stop.

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Had a teddy bear Sunday... it was delicious

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We had a great experience!

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Staff was very nice. Ice cream is made in house. A few ice crystals in the ice cream. Great candy selection.

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Yummy chocolates. Great old fashioned candy store with great sandwiches and sundaes. Never can go wrong! Love the decor.

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Their chocolate is amazing and they have the best peanut brittle in the world!

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Great ice cream! Chocolate and candies looked delicious, but I controlled myself, maybe next time

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Amazing sundaes! The best local stop for a quick lunch and treat with kids.

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This place has been around since I was a kid. I remember my mom taking us here a handful of times for icecream. Never really went back because I never really thought it was that good/worth the money. Well, it was my step son's bday and he wanted chocholate so I figured I'd give it a shot. Highly disappointed honestly. He got 10$ in chocholates, fine that's cool he was happy. We got some rock candy's. Those seem fine. I got a chocholate peanut butter frog it was ok. Ended up getting these chocholate disks with sprinkles and I always loved those and honestly. They tasted like chocholate that had been sitting in my gmas basement for years! I literally couldn't even eat one. Ended up spitting it out. Idk if they don't check their inventory or if it's the way they were made but it was definitely stale tasty chocholate with a funky after taste. I won't be back. No hard feelings there but I'll drive to the chocholate chisel before I come back for stale dog butt chocholate. Also, the choices are insanely limited. Like cool you have a bunch of milk chocholate shapes. It's all exactly the same. Those weren't even really good either but hey the kid was happy so can't complain there. 4/10*

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★ 5

very good food at nice prices. the youngest kiddo loved the chocolate phosphate.

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Well taken care of vintage architecture and quality chocolate. The set up has most products behind cases so most selections require staff to assist and get. It was busy when we got there and very tight ti move around. It honestly it took over 20 minutes to buy a box of chocolates. There were 3-4 staff there but not the nicest bunch to interact with.

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Their double dipped chocolate peanuts, malt balls, and the chocolate covered biscuits are all worth the buy! They're creative with their chocolate mold designs as well!

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Always great ice cream stop

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We stopped for ice cream and wished we could have stayed for the atmosphere and food..

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Cute place. Pictures from other reviewers made it seem bigger. Inside candy area reminded me of a small fountain shop.

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Now, those chocolates here are my favorite.

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Good thick and meaty chili. The hot chocolate was the most chocolately I've ever tasted.

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It's a chocolate shop and it has wonderful chocolate candies. The store is old and looks great. Like an old-fashioned soda pop store. Definitely would recommend this shop!

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On Google it says it closes at 9 but it says on their door not on Google closes 8 pm we came 1 minute later and they refused to serve us.

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★ 5

Love the homemade candies

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Fun candy shop with a huge selection! If you are in the area, make sure you stop in and get something sweet.

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★ 5

Stunningly beautiful woodwork in this restaurant. Great candy, good prices, good service, great place for lunch.

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★ 5

Amazing candy and ice cream.

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Adorable, sweet staff and great selections. Loved the olive sandwich

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They had everything we wanted! Super cool place, and great atmosphere. Like going back in time. Check it out, you'll not be disappointed!!!

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★ 4

Fudge is good, both with and without nuts. Friendly staff.

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Girlfriend loves this place, it pretty good...

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Cute place with friendly service. Ice-cream was yum on homemade waffle cones.

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A truly wonderful "blast from the past"! The hands on, on premise making, of most of the offerings, makes this a rare gem find. The ice cream shop is almost entirely original from the early 1900's. The candies, ice cream, toppings...are what will keep you returning to living museum. All treats, no tricks:)

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Good food pretty

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Yummy sandwich, great sundae, and we picked up some fun candy. All of this in a historic old time atmosphere.

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Great ice cream and friendly service here. I just dropped in on a whim and was super surprised that the place had Blue Moon flavor. I got it very quickly and it was delicious + exactly what I needed. Highly recommend stopping here!

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All around great atmosphere

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Delicious desserts and sweets, and very friendly staff. Parking in front of the shop makes it even better. Recommended!

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I loved reading about the history of the shop. I am a chocolate lover and also love old buildings. The beautiful classic vintage aesthetic of the chocolate shop and cafe was charming and overall as a business adds so much to Manitowoc. I loved my ice cream sundae…there was a lot of variety to the menu. I only wish my sundae was served in a cool looking glass dish. I ordered the Cony Island sundae and fell in love with the delicious marshmallow topping!!!! As for the chocolate, it was good, however I sadly was disappointed in the salted dark chocolate candy, in my opinion there was way too much salt crystals on top and inside the chocolate piece. It could have just been that piece but I think it would be good if they added a little less salt so it adds to the chocolate instead of overpowers it. I am a lover of salted chocolates. Overall though I would recommend this shop. One thing I think would add to the experience is if you played some good classic oldies tunes in the background for some ambient music.

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If you want some high quality chocolate/caramel goodies in the Manitowoc area, this is THE place to go. Never had their ice cream, but judging by the quality of everything else, I bet that it, too, is very good.
Only downside is that it's a little expensive for any of the more complex treats, but that's to be expected.

Edit: I've had their ice cream since making this review, and it's also quite a good quality (and you get a whole lot of it!)

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Absolutely breathtaking!

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Nice place to take your date

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★ 5

Excellent service. Delicious. Fun

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★ 4

Food is really good (4 out of 5)
Service is kind (3 out of 5)
Atmosphere is really friendly (4 out of 5)

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Great ice cream 🍨

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The angel food candy here is amazing. The other chocolate items were good, too. It was like stepping back in time when you entered the store. I would highly recommend visiting this delightful candy store.

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Best store to buy chocolate in Manitowoc, Wis.

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Delicious local chocolates in any shape you could imagine. Especially fun are the Wisconsin-themed shapes. Definitely recommend!

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Just like confectionery at the beginning of Willy Wonka!! Tons of sundaes and they are amazing!!! Handmade fizzy raspberry soda was great! Tasty egg salad sandwich. Grilled peanut butter and marshmallow sandwich was great! Homemade Marshmallow topping here was the highlight! We visited twice in 16 hours on vacation even!

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Beernsten's is a Manitowoc staple that has been serving ice cream and unique chocolate items and other goodies for decades. Hot fudge and caramel Sundays are the highlight in my opinion. The hot fudge and caramel are homemade, and if you enjoy it as much as I do you can even buy some at the counter to take home. I stock up on at least a few jars of each whenever I'm in town.

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Outstanding chocolate and ice cream

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I am new to Beerntsen's. I didn't grow up in the area but people I know that did recommend this place a lot. So after trying it I can see why. All the confectionaries are magnificent. I love the choice of milk or dark chocolate for just about everything which gives me an excuse to buy two of everything. Their turtles are amazing. Their fudge is great. And this location has a little ice cream bar and they go heavy on the chocolate in their flavors. It's really worth a visit if you're in the area.

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★ 5

Wonderful lunch.

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Very nice selection of chocolates and the staff were very helpful

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★ 5

loved it. amazing food and chocolate collection. 10/10 reccomend.

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Talk about a throw back to the future, lol. Picture a soda/ice cream shop from the 1950's , this is the place. Over a dozen sundaes and shakes/malt. Plus hot food too. Usual fast food, burgers, hot dogs, etc. Add in a chocolate addiction for the person who craves dark & light. My wife! I don't complain, because I love it when she shares. Can't imagine leaving without a cone to go or a bag of brittle . Have fun.

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Always great!

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Their ice cream and candy is always amazing! We live it here!

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Love Love Love coming to this historic confectionery. They have more than sweets. The lunch was amazing. Get the Tuna salad sandwich, it was delicious. The chicken salad sandwich is very good too. Their pasta salad is also good. Honestly, whatever you order will be good. They also have old-fashioned phosphates and old-fashioned milkshakes. You gotta go, you won't regret it !

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I love this "old-fashioned" ice cream parlor! It's been around a very long time, and the quality of their candy and ice cream creations proves WHY. A wonderful experience for young and old. I highly recommend Beernsteins!!

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★ 5

This place is great! Ice cream and candy are awesome. Great old time 1930s original decor and atmosphere

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★ 5

Great place to visit, family members had great memories. The shakes were very good.

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★ 5

Great ice cream treats and chocolate confections. Their butter almond toffee is amazing. It's the best I've ever had.

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It was the first time i had been there, and i lived in the area for quite a few years. My daughter and I went for a sundae to celebrate her report card. Great staff, atmosphere, and we loved the sundae! We will surely be regular customers

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★ 5

The best chocolate comes from here! They also have been wonderful with special orders and filled chocolate.

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★ 5

Excellent chocolate and service, a bit pricey but you get what you pay for.

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Really cute place, been going there since I was a kid. The food and service is excellent.

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★ 5

Good selection of gifts and candies. Used to have a good menu for food and now it's really not good. I ordered a bacon grilled cheese and there was hardly any bacon on it. I was pretty disappointed because it wasn't cheap.
The staff is nice and friendly.

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Lots of good selections of chocolates and ice cream favorites and other things!

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You should be ashamed of yourself. Your a liar!

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★ 5

They've been around as long as I have. I have been here for malts and lunches...and chocolate since the 60's. A Manitowoc icon that is open when the rest of the town is closed for the night. The dining room is wood booth old school. Menu is mostly soup and sandwiches. A great place to get tasty ice cream, sundaes, banana splits, malteds, or two scoops on a waffle cone.
But the main attraction is the chocolate. It's house made and the variety is near endless. The chocolate covered coffee beans will jack you up.
Bottom line, if you're in Manitowoc, it would behoove you to check this place out.

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Everything was great the best ice cream

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★ 5

Grown Up Grilled Cheese, so very good! Tomato Bisque- I'm not a fan of blue cheese, but the blend was perfect with the garlic & tomato! Raspberry Lemonade for me and a Macchiato with complimentary cookie for him. Add a Turtle Sundae- yes, please! Everything was very yummy! On the way out, we picked up some Sour Cherries & some Cinnamon Bears. Glad we stopped in!

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★ 5

So many nom noms! Delish, baby, delish!

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My favorite place!!!

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Milk shakes are absolutely GREAT!

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Cute old fashioned candy shop! Friendly staff. So many options for chocolates. Also sundaes and ice cream options. Coffee drinks too. Can't wait to go back! Picked up a gift certificate for a Christmas present to go back!

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This is a neat candy store. There is a restaurant inside as well, with old-fashioned booths. You can order seasonal food like salads or sandwiches from a small menu, and there are also seasonal ice cream sundaes. They have a small but good selection of homemade frozen custard flavors. They have many chocolates and candies, and they do gift boxes.

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★ 5

Cool woodwork and even cooler ice cream sundae choices.

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★ 5

The best confections, hands down.

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Absolutely wonderful!

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Favorite local stop!

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Beautiful historic candy store. Everything is delicious!

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Ice cream and coffee was great, however blonde worker was really rude when I asked for coffee got all huffy about it. Other worker was very nice about it.

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Best homemade candy in Wisconsin

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Great ice cream sundae selection, chocolates, and old school atmosphere.

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Best chocolate 🍫

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Time tested, best chocolate flavors.

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★ 5

Was there 30 years ado better then ever a little pricey but good stuff .

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Family favorite for many years. Their custom chocolate sculptures make great gifts.

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★ 5

Can't go to Manitowoc without a stop at Beerntsen's! Always find a delicious treat.

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★ 5

Cute shop. We had a yummy Reuben sandwich with pasta side, a refreshing strawberry lemonade and for dessert a turtle sundae. My granddaughters into skulls so I got her a chocolate one.👍

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★ 5

Most excellent malted milk balls. I'm craving them now!

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★ 5

On a date, on business, or with your in-laws, this hidden gem is the perfect blend of quaintness, quality, and cafe/chocolate shop MOJO. Go there, for you.

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★ 5

Great ice cream/custard and chocolates! Staff was excellent both at the counter and waiting tables.

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took forever to get simple ice cream. also ignored us when we asked for water.

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Friendly employees. Nice atmosphere. Prices are a little on the high side

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Always love this place for buying chocolate for the grandkids.

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