Tucked along West Bluemound Road in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Gilles Frozen Custard has been a neighborhood treasure since 1938. For over eight decades, this family-owned stand has served up creamy frozen custard, juicy burgers, and classic American comfort food to generations of loyal fans.
Still run by descendants of founder Paul Gilles, the spot holds the title of Wisconsin’s oldest continuously operating fast-food restaurant and frozen custard stand. Whether you are a lifelong local or a first-time visitor, Gilles is the kind of place that makes you feel like you have stepped back in time.
A History That Spans More Than Eight Decades
Back in 1938, Paul Gilles opened a small frozen custard stand in Milwaukee that would go on to outlast countless trends, businesses, and entire generations. That kind of staying power does not happen by accident.
It takes consistent quality, community loyalty, and a family that genuinely cares about what they serve…