I’ve only been to this location twice but both times I went the people working there were not exactly the kindest. The second time I went here (about a month ago), I ordered online and got a superman (supposed to be cake batter flavored) blizzard that came with cookie dough and I also ordered some pretzel sticks with queso. When I got there to pick up the food, the pretzel sticks were cold and I got no queso to go with it and the worker said that they don’t normally make food this late in a passive aggressive way and that’s the reason why I wasn’t able to get the queso that was supposed to come with it. She made it seem like it was my fault for ordering what is literally displayed on their menu. I ended up giving the pretzel sticks to my boyfriend to eat and I was excited to eat my superman blizzard on my walk back home, but when I opened it and tried it it came with zero cookie dough and it wasn’t cake batter flavored, it was essentially just vanilla with blue food coloring and sprinkles in it. Personally, I would never order a vanilla ice cream with sprinkles (it was supposed to be cake batter with cookie dough), so I was pretty disappointed and ended up not eating that either. I am less bothered by the mess up on BOTH my items than I am by the lack of kindness from the employees. I was super excited to know that where I moved had a Dairy Queen close by since I always ate there with my family as a kid, but my experiences have been unpleasant enough that I can’t manage to go back there any time soon. When I made this mobile order, it was after a pretty bad and long day at work, so I was really excited to just get some food and ice cream. Once I left the dairy queen with both a bad experience and the wrong food, I literally just broke down crying. Although maybe dramatic, that really just sent me over the edge after an already difficult day and made me not want to go back to this location despite loving Dairy Queen my whole life. Both times I went there I felt like such an inconvenience for simply getting ice cream at the place that is supposed to make ice cream (my roommates felt that same way after we went together, which was the first time I went to this location)
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Jackson Daley
Jun 4, 2025
4.0
Small and quick. Clean and order was correct. No drive thru. In a strip mall, easily accessible off university.
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Ryan Baker
May 31, 2025
5.0
Excellent instance of a dairy queen. Only downside is no indoor seating.
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Bryan
May 8, 2018
1.0
Worst dairy Queen I've ever been to! The food was horrible and service was lacking.
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Jeff Wagner
Mar 30, 2018
3.0
Their spring free ice cream event was a joke. 11 till 1pm and was identified as an all day event on corporate webpage. Oh well....
Frequently Asked Questions About Dairy Queen (Treat)
What type of treats does Dairy Queen (Treat) offer?
Dairy Queen (Treat) offers soft-serve ice cream and signature shakes as their main menu items, known for classic frozen treats.
What are the operating hours of Dairy Queen (Treat) on weekdays?
On Monday through Thursday, Dairy Queen (Treat) is open from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and on Friday from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Does Dairy Queen (Treat) have special holiday hours?
Yes, on October 31, 2025, Dairy Queen (Treat) will be open from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Is Dairy Queen (Treat) family-friendly and do they have seating available?
Yes, Dairy Queen (Treat) welcomes families and children, and they have seating available for customers.
Does Dairy Queen (Treat) offer mobile ordering and rewards?
Yes, customers can use mobile ordering and participate in rewards programs through their app, which offers exclusive deals.
Where is Dairy Queen (Treat) located?
Dairy Queen (Treat) is located at 2856 University Ave, Madison, WI, 53705-3644, United States.
How can I contact Dairy Queen (Treat) to place an order or ask questions?
You can call Dairy Queen (Treat) at +1 608-238-4511 or place orders online via their website.
What nearby places can I visit along with Dairy Queen (Treat)?
Nearby places include Ginkgo House Architecture, Great Clips hair salon, MADabolic gym, and La Brioche Bakery. You could enjoy a workout, get a haircut, or grab a coffee nearby before or after your ice cream visit.
Is there a convenient gym close to Dairy Queen (Treat) for post-treat workouts?
Yes, MADabolic, a gym and sports recreation venue, is nearby and offers boot camp workouts for fitness enthusiasts.
Are there other food options near Dairy Queen (Treat) besides ice cream?
Yes, nearby you can find La Brioche Bakery for breakfast and brunch, Sa-Bai Thong Thai Cuisine for Asian food, and Subway for a quick sandwich meal.