"Operating seasonally since 1906 in a lakeside village, this red-and-white–awned parlor channels a nostalgic beach-town vibe with jukebox booths and a focus on summer traditions: home-brewed draft root beer, an annual ice-cream–eating competition, playful flavors like Firecracker (strawberry with pop rocks) and Playdough, and the over-the-top Wilson’s Banquet—five flavors with three chosen toppings, whipped cream, roasted pecans and cherries—cementing its role as a Midwest summer institution." - Veronica Stoddart