The name is a bit misleading: the refurbished building no longer produces cheese, but the shop carries a big stash of Wisconsin hunks, and the cozy wine bar serves 'em on tasting plates. The lines, though, are for the ice cream (emphasis on cream, which is used in abundance in the mega-rich treat).
Nelson Cheese Factory
Wisconsin
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