“I work right down the street from here and come here often for French vanilla coffee and muffins before work. Always had friendly service and good quality food. The mornings will be packed but the line moves fast. I use their bathroom a lot because my place of employment is a construction trailer with no bathroom, lol. They have never complained about it, but I always make sure I buy something so they don't think I'm just their for the bathroom“
“So many delicious flavors, it was hard to pick. Our family of four enjoyed our different choices. It's a beautiful ambiance for the beginning of summer with indoor and outside space. Staff was very friendly and helpful in helping us decide which flavors to try. Def recommend and we'll be back to try new flavors!“
“Really good ice cream. Me and friends went here today since everything was closed and we thought this place would be mid.But, man this ice cream really is good. I would say it’s even on par with basking robins or prolly even way better than that. I would recommend the dark cherry and coconut scoops which was recommended to me by one of the employees. Also, I gotta say this is also the only place in Chicago that is very hospitable and service is amazing. The employees gave us many flavors to try before proceeding with our order.Vegetarian options: Vegan marshmallows“
“Scooters is the spot for custard in Chicago! They have such a great mix of pure custard, concretes and sundaes that you could visit here endlessly. I particularly love anything with peanut butter and chocolate and my wife always goes for a chocolate strawberry mix. The neighborhood is quaint and the service is always excellent - even on those crazy hot summer days. Choose local and definitely choose Scooter's!“
“Vaca's Creamery - The Windy City's Best Ice Cream SpotAs a lifelong Chicagoan, I truly appreciate a good ice cream shop. And Vaca's Creamery, located in Wicker Park, is the real deal. This cozy spot offers over 40 inventive ice cream flavors that rotate frequently based on seasonal ingredients. On my recent visit, I indulged in a scoop of Salty Caramel - made with Nutella and flecks of sea salt. So decadent!The staff is extremely friendly and they clearly take pride in their craft. I had some fun chats with the owners who shared how they source dairy from local farms. It's nice to support a small business committed to Chicagoland.After treating myself, I enjoyed my ice cream while strolling along North Avenue, taking in the funky shops and colorful murals that give Wicker Park its edgy vibe. Vaca's is also just a few blocks from the iconic Buckinghams fountain, making it a perfect post-Millennium Park treat.Whether you're a lifelong resident or visitor checking out The Chi, do yourself a favor and experience what makes Vaca's Creamery worth the wait on those hot summer days. You'll leave with a cool scoop and a full belly - even on the windiest of days! I'll be back again soon for another taste of home.“
“The flavours were exceptional, I tried a bunch of flavours while I was there and ended picking two of my favourite the goat cheese caramel and the non dairy strawberry (which was really yummy with the coconut milk in it)Dietary restrictions: They have non dairy optionsWheelchair accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible“
“The place is cozy and welcoming, the aroma inside is divine. We went in for a quick to go order of freshly baklava and there were so many varieties.Husband and I will definitely be back to enjoy more than the desserts. A perfect place for a coffee date.“
“Good ass Italian ice. Fresh fruit. So natural. Love it. They give you free "flight" (four flavors in a container) for 10 stamps for every purchase. To all the lovers of syrup who dislike sugary Italian ice, do what you do cause you're not tasting real goodness. Best Italian ice.“
“A friend told me about this neighborhood gem. I'm blown away by the friendly atmosphere and staff. If you're looking for something special and authentic this is the place to visit. Everything made in-house and freshly prepared with care and love“
“Logan Vegan easily has the best vegan Ice Cream I've ever had, and the owner John makes it himself which I find even cooler.It's coconut based, but doesn't taste coconutty at all. The taste and texture is just like normal ice cream. I'm lactose intolerant and used to just take a bunch of lactaids when I go to Jeni's ice cream but now I just go to Logan Vegan and I'm good - haven't been back to Jeni's in months. My personal favorites are the mint chip and cookies & cream.“
“I love the concept and I love shopping small business. This cute shop offers tasty ice cream in a laid back atmosphere.The guy assisting me was SO NICE!! I loved exploring all of the cool flavors and his enthusiasm was as high as mine.I bought a ton of flavors for my family. My daughter in law texted me that she cannot live without the orange creamsicle and refused to share even one bite. I loved the horchata cinnamon which was so creamy and smooth.I love everything about this place!“
“Great historic ice cream and candy shop in Chicago. We came at a busy time and had to wait awhile for service. We had the classic Turtle sundae and it was good. I found the decor to be the most charming of all, although it sits on the border between kitschy and vintage.Kid-friendliness: There were lots of kids there“
“Everytime I stop by for a snack, they always welcome you with a big smile, they are very friendly, customer service is great, love coming to this michoacana ?. Love the strawberry yogurt with mix fruits. Thank you for your great customer service.“
“Awesome place for smoothies and frozen yogurt , haven’t had a bad experience in the year I been going , always has the freshest fruit and everything is clean and on point , definitely recommend to anyone , owner is super nice and easy going as “
“We brought a big group here for a Sunday kids' magic show. They had so much fun and were truly amazed - best comment from a parent sitting amongst the kids "they didn't know what to do with their faces."Out in the shop, Mr. J and staff were patient, kind, and helpful, unflustered by the chaos, and seemed to take real joy in little impromptu performances of various kinds. Tasting spoons for all and excellent fresh gelato.“
“Delicious cookies! My favorite is chocolate chip! Staff is super friendly and the place looks super clean. Recommend 100%.Parking: There is plenty of parking spaces.Kid-friendliness: Kids can actually see the staff baking and packaging the cookies.Wheelchair accessibility: The store is spacious for wheelchair.“
“This place has the most incredible crepes, both sweet and savory. The only bad part is choosing what to get. We always go way overboard and get a couple different ones to eat as a family, but you can't help it. It's all delicious.“
“Best local spot for gelato or food!! They always have a huge variety of gelato and ice cream flavors. I love coming here, the portions are always big as well. Their food is served hot and tasty! I also really like the small and intimate environment. I always have great service!“
“I was told this Dairy Queen was at this location for over 65 years and had that fantastic atmosphere for my day gone by. I enjoyed my ice cream treat and so did my wife and we were very happy coming to this location and we'll again. This location at a narrow parking lot in back because it was on a major corner but I no problem in parking or enjoying my Ice cream.“
“Awesome little spot! My family and I stumbled over it just because it was a local spot which was just walking distance from where we live. Even though Ice cream can pretty much sell itself, this spot's customer service was on point. The lady helping us behind the counter was nice and helpful. Another guy came from around back to greet us and handed all 4 of my kids gum off the display rack. We all got ice cream or milkshakes, while I was waiting I noticed they had little Hispanic street food menu. I ended up ordering some "Elote" with Flaming Hot Cheetos. I would upload pictures, but I finished the elote before I could get home. We will definitively be back soon.“
“When I come in to Chicago to visit family and friends I always make an attempt to come here to eat. Great food and atmosphere. It is a very tiny place inside a bowling alley but very busy because of the staff and food. 5 Sears Towers because after five years he is still consistent.“
“I have been going to this place since it opened and i had always only gotten the nachos extra cheese and peppers because they reminded me of my childhood. But then i tried the ice cream it is the best. Look the owner she is the best and the most sweetest person in the world. And i am so happy for her that she expanded the shop. If you haven't been there go. Take the kids parents and just treat yourself.“
“This place and concept are too cute! We stopped here for dessert during our trip to Chicago. Once in line, the staff are extremely helpful and work efficiently in an assembly line to get what you want. They also offer samples, so you can make sure you're satisfied with the flavor you order. We ordered a monkey in a banana flavor, a pig in a fruity pebbles flavor, and a panda in a cookies and cream flavor. The ice cream was so delicious and creamy, and it was just too stinkin' cute! I almost didn't want to eat it, but it sure was tasty.“
“We had dessert only but service was a bit all over the place, we got there and had to wait for a table and the people behind us got thier order taken before us and served 1st although we had been waiting. Overall, the dessert Sunday was delicious... My brownie was nice and warm, and so was the chocolate syrup.“
“I love this place and appreciate having an Italian bakery being near by. An authentic one serving lots of delicious baked item and Gelato /sorbetto,coffee. I was sad becaus3 a couple times I ordered some pasteri3s,they were old and also the Gelato and sorbetto were freezer burned. I guess I'll stick with the cannoli which is made fresh and probably in summer the Gelato will be fresher.“
“I've never had a bad experience here at Crumbl Cookies!Since moving to the area a few months ago, this has been our go-to Crumbl Cookies spot. We get it probably once a month - yikes! Every time here, though, has been the opposite of yikes - the staff is friendly, the cookies are fresh, it's never busy, always clean, and there's ample parking outside. At my old Crumbl Cookies location in Schaumburg, it was always a tight squeeze and hustle-and-bustle situation inside the store and in the parking lot because it was so busy. This location is bigger with more parking, but it's never busy which I like. Let's be real, Crumbl Cookies are freaking good. There's 4 rotating flavors every single week and 2 constant flavors (chocolate chip & sugar). I always love the chocolate chip and will get it in replacement of one of the rotating cookies when I get a 4-pack. In my opinion the warm cookies are always better than the chilled, but some of the chilled ones are great, too. They also sometimes include a mystery cookie which yes, is a mystery when you get it. I love that they do that, I think it's a fun concept especially if you really don't know which other cookie to get or want to try something new.There's TONS of flavors in general at Crumbl, I can't even select my favorite one. When they have these flavors, I do really enjoy their cinnamon swirl cookie, s'mores, cinnamon fry bread, dulce de leche, Biscoff lava, chocolate cake, buckeye brownie, and basically any flavor that has cinnamon or caramel in it, or that's super chocolatey and gooey. You already know I'll be coming to this location again!“
“Nice place for an ice cream cone! The raspberry sherbet was delightful and portions are generous. The staff members working were both nice! We didn't sit inside but there is space for it. Lots of options for ice cream flavors and treats in addition to the candies.“
“Ice cream was really tasty but portion size was inconsistent. Some people got scoops the size of golf balls where others got scoops much bigger when ordering the same thing. So every time you go it is questionable what you’ll actually get.“
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“Do NOT sleep on the pineapple Dole whip or even just visiting Hole in the Wall! It is so, so delicious, especially the pineapple Dole whip (did I already say that?). It's so good that my chocolate-loving 5-year-old asked to go back before they close for the season for more pineapple Dole whip, because it in her words "It's even more yummy than chocolate!" Hurry, & stop by before they close for the season on October 8.“
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“"Hey everyone! I recently had the chance to try the strawberry ice cream at Rita's, and let me tell you, it was absolutely amazing! ?? The flavor was so rich and creamy, and you could really taste the freshness of the strawberries. The staff was super friendly and helped me pick the perfect flavor. If you're a fan of strawberry ice cream, you definitely need to give Rita's a try. Trust me, you won't be disappointed! ♥️“
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“Excellent eating experience, the food was absolutely wonderful, from preparation to presentation, very pleasing, all staff are friendly, helpful and kind, We highly recommend..Thank you so much for taking such wonderful care of our family during our visit to the Sauganash Grill.“
“Cookies were amazing! Someone bought a box to the bar and I was really impressed. The flavors and the taste were so different. I loved them so good I had to order a box the next day for my coworkers. Although, some of the flavors were different as they offer different flavor daily, they were still yummy. My co-workers were just as pleased as I was. Parking in Wicker Park to get to the cookies was a challenge but I managed. A lil bit pricey but worth the treat every now and then.“
“The shop is located right downtown elmhurst. Perfect for those evening summer strolls! The customer service is great. The people working just want to provide you with a great experience and give you some good ice cream. The treats themselves are on the pricier side, but they are really good as well. We have had sorbet and ice cream and both were really good.“
“This is a gem, and I'm lucky to live near it. You don't find an ice cream shop like this in every town. Friendly staff, an excellent product, and a charming atmosphere. Bring your out of town guests for a treat, bring the kids on a hot day, or just get a little something for yourself - you won't regret it.“
“More than helpful on the different sweets,Cannoli's were delicious and made to order, fresh! Everyone friendly, took my order with a smile...and a cookie for my grandson! :)Kid-friendliness: Person who took my order offered my grandson a cookie, sweet.“
“The ice cream was creamy and rich, with a perfect balance of flavors.You can also sample the different flavors before deciding on the ones you want.I chose the Browned Butter Almond Brittle flavor,Gooey butter and the nutty, caramel notes were absolutely divine. The 3 scoops were generous . I loved that the ice cream was made with high-quality, all-natural ingredients. Jeni's has definitely earned its reputation as a top-notch ice cream shop. I can't wait to try more flavors!Dietary restrictions: Dairy free available“
“Great ice cream but there a lot more on the menue, this is my go to spot for a quick breakfast on the go, my favorite is their yogurt with fresh fruit and granola and a nice strong cup of coffee to go or enjoy it there while watching a morning show. Their home made ice cream is delicious and it always helps to have great customer service, the owner Victor is super nice and is always so kind when I come and visit.“
“I come here often, and the cookies & service is always exceptional.HOWEVER, I want to make note of my experience on Friday night of 2/23/2024. The staff that night provided the best service I've experienced anywhere in years. Their phenomenal energy and service always makes my visit memorable. The two working tonight are by far my favorite across the board. Boss, if you're seeing this, please give them the full raise! They're the best ?“
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“They say I am the only customer who can make their snow in yogurt base and logically there is an extra charge which I do not refuse and I do not even care about the price the only thing that happened is that when serving me in that glass it does not account for packaged balls Since they charge me at the price of yogurt, logically it shouldn't have air bags, and if those are orders from the owner to serve snowballs in a yogurt glass and charge them at the price of yogurt, then he doesn't want my money, not my business, I don't KNOW. If you understand me..... The owners......“
“This is a great place to pick up a quick lunch. Prices are fair and I love that the soups constantly differ. Usually when I go I pick up a cold soup from the fridge as well! I don’t think I’ve ever had a bad soup. Sandwiches are a bit lacking in my opinion. Ice cream is also amazing. Not the biggest space so I usually treat it as a grab and go more but there are a few tables available.“
“We visited an ice cream shop for the first time in Park Ridge, and what an experience it turned out to be! The establishment boasts a modern and impeccably clean ambiance. The array of ice creams and donuts, coupled with a plethora of toppings, was truly impressive. Additionally, their menu offers a delightful selection of sundaes, shakes, and floats. Opting for two scoops each, we found it to be more than sufficient to satisfy our sweet cravings. If you find yourself in the area, I highly recommend paying this place a visit. The delicious flavors are definitely worth trying!“
“Insanely yummy, creamy and massive soft serve with chocolate hardshell dip on waffle cone (with a little up charge).My friends enjoyed their scooped ice creams (probably a pint's worth per 2 scoop order) too!Prices are very reasonable for the amount of ice cream we got. Service / assembly line was organized and friendly so the line moved quickly.I'm so glad this ice cream joint is no where near my home for the sake of my thighs and belly!“
“I love this cafe so much u will always catch me here studying or having lunch w friends after school. The atmosphere is amazing I love the vibes and the setup it’s so earthy and peaceful. It gives studio ghibli cozy cafe and the food is super hearty and filling. Also love their drinks menu they have so many delicious drinks like milk teas, loose leaf tea, boba, smoothies, and milkshakes. Their deserts are also so good I will 100% reccomend this place.“
“My favorite ice cream place for now!! The ice cream is so delicious, creamy, and fresh!! Every flavor is so flavorful and yummy! I enjoyed the Boston cream ice cream, dark chocolate, and mint chip! I would 100% recommend this place! Customer service is great too!“
“La Michoacana Fire is a hidden gem when it comes to Mexican drinks and fresca delights. This small cafe offers an authentic taste of Mexico right in the heart of Bridgeview. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with a warm, cozy atmosphere that immediately transports you south of the border.The menu is a delightful journey through Mexican beverages, featuring an impressive array of aguas frescas, horchata, tamarind, and more. Whether you're a fan of traditional flavors or looking for something new to try, La Michoacana Fire has something for everyone. The staff is friendly and always ready to provide recommendations if you're feeling adventurous.One highlight of this place is their paletas, or Mexican popsicles. The variety of flavors and the freshness of the ingredients make these treats an absolute must-try. The paletas are a perfect way to beat the heat or satisfy your sweet tooth.While the cafe is relatively small, it adds to the charm and coziness of the place. Whether you're looking for a quick refreshment or a place to relax and enjoy your drink, La Michoacana Fire is an excellent choice. The prices are reasonable, and the quality is top-notch.In summary, La Michoacana Fire is a delightful spot for anyone craving the genuine taste of Mexican beverages and treats. It's a place where you can experience the rich and refreshing flavors of Mexico in a welcoming and intimate setting. If you're in the mood for an authentic Mexican drink or a delicious paleta, make sure to visit La Michoacana Fire; you won't be disappointed.“
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“Wow. Big Bro’s Ice cream is SUPER accommodating and professional. So many options and some of the best costumer service I’ve had living in Chicago. If you’re looking for someone who truly cares about creating a magical experience for your party, let Big Bro’s cater your next event! Can’t recommend them “
“Open seasonally. Neighborhood burger and treat stand. Vintage signage and seating inside. Summer treats for all ages.We've always had good counter service from the people working there. Usually teens/college age staff that does a great job.Kid-friendliness: There is seating inside to be a bit more secure. Outside seating available but in parking lot.Snack foods (burgers/fries) but we always go for the frozen treats.“
“As far as fast food restaurants go, I would rank Culver's above McDonald's Burger King and Wendy's. Wendy's is closer and quality to this place though. But service is always quick as it can be as your food really is cooked fresh. Have yet to not get hot french fries and my food is always good to go. Prices are about the same as all of them. But on the overall their food is actually good. You won't see me getting snarky about this place, they're okay.“
“I only write a review when I have overwhelmingly good things to say and want to make sure credit is paid where it is due. We just hosted my sons 4th birthday at the Brown Cow and it was awesome. Cassidy and Caleb were incredible party captains. We joked that we will be hiring Cassidy to MC every party we host from now on. The kids had a great time. The parents all got to chat because the kids were entertained. The ice cream was great and we were able to accommodate everyone's allergies and food preferences. And I barely had to plan a thing. Win-win-win-win. We may even host our other sons bday party there again this summer. Just a great experience overall. We will be back!“