Chocolate Shoppe Opens with Free Ice Cream Giveaway

New artisanal ice cream shop celebrates grand opening in downtown Monona.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 7:17pm

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A bold, colorful silkscreen illustration featuring a repeated pattern of a single ice cream scoop in a waffle cone, conceptually representing the opening of a new specialty ice cream shop.The grand opening of the Chocolate Shoppe will bring a sweet new artisanal treat to the Monona community.Monona Today

A new specialty chocolate and ice cream shop called the Chocolate Shoppe is celebrating its grand opening in Monona, Wisconsin by offering free scoops of ice cream to the first 500 customers who visit on Saturday. The shop features homemade, small-batch ice cream flavors made with high-quality ingredients as well as a selection of handcrafted chocolates and other confections.

Why it matters

The opening of the Chocolate Shoppe represents a positive economic development for the Monona community, bringing a new small business and artisanal food destination to the downtown area. It also highlights the growing consumer demand for premium, locally-produced ice cream and chocolate products.

The details

The Chocolate Shoppe is owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Sarah and Michael Daniels, who have over 15 years of experience in the specialty food industry. The shop will offer a rotating selection of 24 ice cream flavors made in-house, including unique flavors like lavender honey, maple walnut, and dark chocolate sea salt. In addition to the free ice cream giveaway on opening day, the Chocolate Shoppe will also be hosting live music, raffles, and other festivities to celebrate its grand opening.

  • The Chocolate Shoppe is celebrating its grand opening on Saturday, April 5, 2026.
  • The free ice cream giveaway will take place from 11am to 3pm on opening day.

The players

Chocolate Shoppe

A new specialty chocolate and ice cream shop opening in downtown Monona, Wisconsin.

Sarah and Michael Daniels

The husband-and-wife owners of the Chocolate Shoppe, with over 15 years of experience in the specialty food industry.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to bring our passion for high-quality, artisanal ice cream and chocolate to the Monona community. Our goal is to create a warm and welcoming space where people can come together to enjoy delicious treats made with love.”

— Sarah Daniels, Co-owner, Chocolate Shoppe

What’s next

The Chocolate Shoppe plans to host monthly special events and promotions, including seasonal flavor launches, chocolate-making workshops, and ice cream socials.

The takeaway

The opening of the Chocolate Shoppe represents a sweet addition to Monona's growing food and beverage scene, offering residents and visitors alike a new destination for high-quality, locally-produced ice cream and chocolate treats.