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Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 2823 reviews

What User likes about Mad Dog Jakes:
My family and I stop here every summer because it's THE staple in the Boulder Junction Community! They offer outside seating, fresh food and various flavors of ice cream to choose from. Service: Dine in Meal type: Other Price per person: $1–10 View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
5.0 ★ from 50 reviews
Stephanie
27.09.2024 - 07:25

The best ice cream and cold brew in Boulder Junction! The staff is very friendly, and there are countless ice cream options, cones, and quick lunch or snack ite...

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John
27.09.2024 - 07:25

The ice cream here is truly the best around! We also enjoyed the Chicago Dogs, and it was great to see the owners on-site working; they were very friendly. It's...

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Daniel
27.09.2024 - 07:25

Excellent service, a wide variety of options, and very budget-friendly. I'm glad I made the drive from Manitowish Waters to visit this fantastic place!

Guy
27.09.2024 - 07:25

Awesome ice cream, good and friendly home town service, but crowded shop. Would stop again!

Jeff
27.09.2024 - 07:25

We love Mad Dog Jakes! We try to stop when we are trailering our machines through town. It would be amazing if the 3 Boulder Junction 's leaders would allow UTV...

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Google
5.0 ★ from 27 reviews
Faith
26.10.2023 - 14:47

The hot dogs and fries were fantastic! Plus, the Fat Elvis Ice Cream is simply the best! I absolutely love Mad Dog Jakes!

Kim
26.10.2023 - 14:47

It’s somewhat expensive, but the quality remains just as excellent as it has always been.

Briana
26.10.2023 - 14:47

Honestly, this is the BEST ice cream shop in the Northwoods! Their Chicago dogs and soft pretzels are also fantastic. The ice cream is super-premium, which is t...

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Chris
22.02.2025 - 20:28

Service: Take out Meal type: Other Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Single Scoop Cone or Dish, Double Scoop Cone or...

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Daniel
22.02.2025 - 20:28

Great service, lots of options, and very affordable. Happy to drive in from Manitowish Waters for this terrific spot! Service: Dine in Meal type: Other Price pe...

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Heyrestaurants
3.1 ★ from 2117 reviews
Jamie
07.11.2023 - 20:56

Such a great place! Everyone is so friendly. We go there at least once a day every day of our vacation!

Andrea
07.11.2023 - 20:56

Best ice cream in the north woods! Most wonderful friendly owners!!!! Thanks for still serving us even when we showed up late :

Ben
07.11.2023 - 20:56

Fantastic! If you don’t make a stop here while you’re in town, you’ll miss out on the best service in the area and the most amazing ice cream in the world!

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Larry
07.11.2023 - 20:56

I truly dislike this place; unfortunately, I found myself going there almost every day while I was in the area! I'm pretty sure I gained at least 5 pounds! The...

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Christine
07.11.2023 - 20:56

Our favorite spot away from home! It's absolutely fantastic, and the owners are amazing! You all are the best!

Yelp
3.9 ★ from 17 reviews
Briana
26.10.2023 - 14:47

Honestly, this is the BEST ice cream spot in the Northwoods! Their Chicago dogs and soft pretzels are fantastic as well. The ice cream is super-premium, which i...

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Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 66 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.6 ★ from 305 reviews
Menupix
4.7 ★ from 19 reviews
Gastroranking-us
4.7 ★ from 222 reviews

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