Beerntsen's Confectionary

A true confectionary! Feels like a step back in time. All your classic sweet needs from malt floats to chocolate molded treats. We enjoyed a hot fudge sundae and chocolate cookie dough custard at one of their tables--so good! It seems everything from the recipes to the decor is as it was when it first opened in 1932. Even the kitchen had copper mixers and frosted glass light fixtures. All the sugar candies and chocolate are made with care and detail. We bought a bag of cherry candies on the wire--you won't find gems like that at most candy stores. Prices were affordable. Wouldn't mind coming back here for lunch, they serve sandwiches too. Whether driving through Manitowoc or here for a long stay, make sure you to check this place out!

The turtle Sunday is one of the best things you can order in manitowoc. Love the old time feel and the old school vibes. They also make fun chocolates and gifts for special occasions or holidays.

This is a great little old-fashioned ice cream and chocolate shop that also serves food. The ambience is quintessential, small town ice cream sundae parlor. This is where we stock up for Christmas chocolates and other treats.

Beerntsen's has been here forever! Owners have come and gone over the years, but all of them have been smart enough to keep this historic name.They have also kept the place pretty much unchanged... which is pretty cool. The show room in the front is full of chocolates and candies and the parlor in the back has old wooden booths where you can eat lunchor enjoy some old fashioned ice cream sundaes. Sure, the menu is not huge, and you can get ice cream at the chain stores cheaper, but taking a step back in time makes this place a must see in Manitowoc. So if your coming off the Car Ferry or visiting the Maritime Museum, or just busting downtown Manitowoc, add a trip to the past and enjoy a treat at Beerntsen's.

Having had chocolates from here for YEARS from my grandparents and parents, I finally decided that I needed to stop in myself! Located right in the heart of downtown Manitowoc, it was a nice little walk! Couldn't miss the entrance with their awesome neon sign! You could also smell the enticing aroma of chocolate before you even get through the front door :)I was surprised to see a fun back dining area, I had no idea! Definitely would be a fun spot to catch up with friends or bring family/kids. I picked up my favorites, chocolate covered raisins and malted milk balls! I will say that as it was my first time purchasing the items myself, I was a little surprised at the pricing, but it is high quality and homemade, so you get what you pay for! Can't wait to come back again to treat myself, and will think of Beerntsen's in a whole new way now that I've been into the shop after only ever partaking in the goods for so many years!

This place is so cool! So many different shapes of chocolate - I'm talking pianos, dogs, pumpkins, horses - all of it. Really good homemade ice cream too. It's a cute spot!

We stumbled upon this cute place downtown and the ice cream and chocolates hit the spot. I love that they have kept the nostalgia of the original sign and location alive because that is the biggest draw to this gorgeous little establishment.

We saw Beerntsten featured on "Around the Corner" and we're both like "what? How did we miss an old-timey candy shop in Manitowoc?" So we made it a point to stop on a recent weekend drive. Though Beerntsen is right on the main drag, it does fly under the radar - the storefront is relatively unassuming and easy to walk right by. That all changes when you walk in the door - you'll be greeted by the smell & sight of chocolatey delights and experience an intact antique interior. All the cases, woodwork and beautiful wood booths are original and impeccably maintained. The back half of the store is an ice cream parlour where you can get sundaes, phosphates, malts and other frozen treats. The Mister had a chocolate malt, and liked it but wished for a stronger malt flavor. I had a S'Mores sundae and really liked it - it was just the right mix of each ingredient. Service was friendly but a little slow. If you don't want ice cream you can get simple sandwiches and soup too. Be aware that the candy part of the store is very cramped and isn't fun to be in when there's more than a few people inside.

Great place for a sundae and sweets. Many formed chocolate options and hard candies. Prices are reasonable. They also carry small sandwiches and soup in the back portion of the shop. Old-fashioned feel with quality chocolate. Consider calling ahead as they claim their hours are 10 am to 10 pm. I arrived last night at 9 pm with my family for a hot chocolate after doing an escape room nearby and the staff had already locked up and were cleaning. When we pantomimed asking if they were closed they nodded, snickered, and ignored us.

Very historic area and place . Great vibe and great building and all of the chocolate displays are really cool. The food and ice cream are both pretty good. My only problem is that the price is way too high. The portion is really low on the food and my meal total came up to 30 dollars just from ice cream and a small meal of a sandwich and chips. I would recommend if you come from the carferry or are visiting manitowoc because it's mainly a place for tourist.