Melody Gardens Ice Cream Parlor

My first time skating recreationally at Melody Gardens, and unfortunately my last. While there seem to be rules posted, they definitely aren’t followed. The place was full of foul mouthed teens – not a family environment, a lot of whom were skating dangerously among really little kids, and occasionally causing falls or collisions.
Granted, it’s expected that kids will fall while skating, but it’s entirely possible to crack a few teeth or get a concussion on the skate track. It’s a liability to allow people to skate dangerously.
The owners were skating with and talking to some of these teens, which leads me to think the behavior was totally okay with them.
So, I guess if I’m driving an hour to go skating, I’ll drive to Appleton and go to Skaters Edge. Better floor, and way less jackass skaters. When I’m there, I don’t worry about myself or my kids getting seriously hurt.

This place is an institution! I returned to Marshfield, Wisconsin after being away for many many years and this place has not changed. I took my niece and nephew here for ice cream and I was blown away. This is the way ice cream is supposed to taste! Exploding with flavors, fruits and nuts. Thank you Melody Gardens I loved you as a kid and now 30 years later I am still in love!

Consistent food, the breakfast and lunch menus are varied and cost is reasonable
Clean and a friendly staff. Good parking, quick service if time is an issue
Ice cream is exceptional and a real treat.

They don’t accept DEBIT or CREDIT. They have an ATM but charge you $ 2. A burger and mashed potatoes took 15 minutes to get to me despite NOBODY else in the dinning room area.

My grandparents who are in their 90’s eat at this place 2 – 3 times per week for decades. They brag on how cheap the food is and probably tip poorly. My grandma went to the hospital last year for a few days and I came up to take care of my grandpa.
We ate at Melody Gardens every day. The food, service and prices were great. I was pleasantly surprised!

Go here for icecream! Yum!