50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Barrington

“I have come to this candy shop for the last 10 years. That should speak for itself. If it doesn't, I'll say more:I absolutely love chocolate malts. Any place I go that has them, I always order one. SweetSpot makes the most INCREDIBLE malt I have ever had anywhere, and not once in 10 years has it been less than amazing! I took a friend a few months ago, telling them that the malts are the best and she was skeptical. Had one sip and said it was "50/10."However, if you aren't into malts, there are many other things to love. They have the widest variety of candies I have ever seen at one shop, plus some types of candy that I haven't seen anywhere else in 15 years, not to mention soda in actual glass bottles! Good luck finding those in your local grocery store! It seems impossible to find a real *candy* store anymore, as opposed to a store with a candy section.If you're in the area, SweetSpot is a must-visit. I'm moving several hours away tomorrow, but you can be sure that any time I come back to visit, I'll be stopping here for a malt!“

“My kids beg me for frozen yogurt from here and they have fun adding the toppings. I tried the pomegranate açaí mixed with mango sorbet and it is delicious and so refreshing! The staff is so friendly and it is always so clean. Perfect neighborhood place!“

“They had every candy imaginable from novelty pieces to current new favorites. They also had ice cream, Italian ice, pretzels, nachos & funnel cakes. I’ve been to the shop plenty of times as well and they have even more sweet treats there. Definitely stop by and support this great local business!!“

“We love this new place in town! My kids LOVE ❤️ Clean and really cool environment to hang out at to grab a drink and chat with friends. Free amazing smells lol 😂 Smoothies are delicious. PB mocha is my favorite. The bowls are so good too packed with goodness. The shots taste fresh and healthy as well!!!! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“Delicious, fresh, healthy smoothies on a hot day were absolutely perfect. William made our daughter a minion milkshake (and secretly made it healthy without her knowing, which was perfect for our very picky eater), and our son enjoyed a taro boba tea with popping mango boba. Such a great find, and fabulous owner!“

“Cassandra made my visit such a great experience! She was super kind, very friendly, and went out of her way to answer all my questions. I really appreciated how patient she was, letting me try different flavors until I found the perfect mix (pistachio, mango, and chocolate — amazing!). The gelato was delicious and fresh, and Cassandra’s warm service made it even better. Highly recommend stopping by if you want both incredible gelato and wonderful service!“

“The Greatest Custard In The World in texture, taste and freshness! Greg is a genius of a restauranteur and the nicest guy you're ever going to meet!“

“Many Oat milk ice cream options, and so many delicious flavors for ice cream, shakes, sundaes and shaved ice. Love that your dog gets to come into the restaurant and gets free ice cream. Chairs to sit inside or outside.“

“I am SOOOO lucky to live right across the street from this ice cream shop. It’s a bit more pricey than some places but the cost reflects the incredible quality of their premium ice creams. My faves are Peanut butter cookie dough; Coconut chip; Fat Elvis & Zanzibar (a rich dark chocolate). There’s a flavor for everyone. I think there’s like 50 different kinds. Open from mid-March to mid-October & on the last day of the season, you can buy whatever is left over. I got a whole tub one October for about $50–it lasted the whole winter! Yummmmm🥰“

“Muy buena👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍“

“We love Cary Dairy so much!“

“If you haven’t tried this hidden gem, GO! Great food, great prices, friendly owners. Everything is fresh and delicious! In my opinion, they blow away the local competition.“

“We were so sad to hear the store close in McHennry! It was our family tradition to visit you as well as my child. We always make it priority to visit you! While visiting for a week it’s normal to visit 2-3 times before we go!!“

“Mmmmm Good Stuff! Best frozen dessert ever“

“They have and make the best fruit smoothies ever!“

“Kurimu is such a fun spot for Japanese-style soft-serve ice cream with creative and unique flavors! Their soft-serve is creamy, delicious, and definitely the highlight of the menu.

The staff are friendly and the service is really good, which makes the experience even better. We also tried their bubble teas, just a heads-up, they’re more subtly sweet compared to the usual bubble teas, so if you’re looking for something super sweet, this might not be the place for that.

But if you’re here for soft-serve (which you absolutely should be), you won’t be disappointed. Definitely worth a visit for anyone looking to try something different and tasty! 🍦🧋✨“

“Crumbl in Hoffman Estates is a sweet stop for anyone with a cookie craving. The rotating menu keeps things exciting, with new flavors to try every week alongside the classic favorites. The cookies are big, fresh, and usually warm, making them perfect for sharing (or not!). The store is clean, and the service is quick and friendly. Prices are a little high, but the quality and unique flavors make it worth it.“

“Great for families- large play area and super clean. Large variety of ice cream, sorbet and popsicles as well as fresh fruit treats. I had the coconut ice cream and it was fantastic. Super friendly staff-“

“Very clean store with a hand-sanitizing station with great variety of flavors and toppings. Delicious frozen yogurt and friendly staff.“

“Mmmmmmmm! We love the Creamery! Many great memories here.🙂❤️ Great ice cream and the affogato is so good!“

“They are by far the best dq in the suburbs. They are not stingy with toppings. Sure the price reflects that sometimes but will you rather pay $8 for a blizzard with 2 Oreo cookies in it or $10 for one with 8 Oreos in it? I love the Oreo blizzard and Reese’s. Though no fault of their own…I wish the Reese’s had less choco chunks and more peanut butter stuff ❤️. Regardless i appreciate them and always thank them!“

“The best food efer

Vegetarian options: No meat

Dietary restrictions: Might get stomach issues

Parking: Perfect

Kid-friendliness: Fire

Wheelchair accessibility: Perfect“

“Quality custard at a fair price! I really enjoyed the seasonal pumpkin spice frozen custard. The product is very rich and has a delicious creamy texture. Everything from the friendly customer service at the window, the cleanliness of the shop, and the unique taste of the frozen custard, was top notch. Will definitely be coming back!!“

“El señor atendiendo es muy amable la agua Fresca de guayava que me recomendo estaba deliciosa 😋“

“The cookies are very good. The frosting is yummy! The person was very nice. I would recommend it for those who have a sweet tooth. 😉 I did not take pics but it is the same thing on the website. They have 7 different kind of cookies, large or small.“

“We recently visited Cloud Tea and it instantly became our favorite spot! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, the drinks are absolutely delicious, and everything feels so fresh and high quality. The staff is super friendly and helpful, which makes the experience even better. And the fish waffles—absolutely amazing! Whether you’re in the mood to relax or grab something refreshing on the go, this place is perfect. Highly recommend!“

“I love this store my family and I have been going to this store since I was a little kid. I got my wife a custom Ice Cream cake for her Birthday and she loved it. Highly Recommend!“

“Yummy 😋 Good ice cream 🍦“

“My husband Gary and I and our adorable baby fefe just walked over to Dairy Queen for the free vanilla ice cream cones. And I got my vanilla ice cream cone with the chocolate coating and it was absolutely delicious! the ice cream is always fresh and delicious and the employees are always so friendly. Keep up the good work and thank you so very much for our free delicious vanilla ice cream cones they were so delicious and very yummy. My husband Gary and I and our adorable baby fefe are really looking forward to seeing you guys at mundelein days and Vernon hills days this year as well. ??????????‍⬛“

“Recomendadisimo, ssta delicioso y el servicio al cliente de lo mejor, la duena siempre nos atiende personalmente y es superlinda y nos explica y ofrese que tratar de nuevo cada vez que visitamos. Se acuerda de nosotros y es muy amable igual que el resto de su personal. Son un amor y todo esta super delicioso. Nuestro postre favorito son las fresas con crema y pedacitos de cheesecake. Pero todo esta super delicioso al igual que limpio y muy higiénico. Los mejores precios y te atiende super rapido.“

“I went here the other week with my girlfriend and it was awesome, the Orange Beef and Spicy Wontons were the best! We stayed to eat outside and got to talk to the owner (who by the way is super friendly). We're definitely going back soon :)“

“girls are very friendly and portions are very decent 👏🙌💥🎊🎉“

“Thank you so much, Duck Donuts for making 100 plus donuts fresh to order for our amazing homeowners at Aloha Construction, Inc. Our families enjoyed getting your warm and delicious donuts delivered this evening on this cold night. Also, Maulesh thank you for making Evelyn her special donut while we got to enjoy watching you make our special order and getting Thank You's wrote.🥳🍩🙌“

“The ice cream here and creamy milk is very tasty and delicious!“

“awesome awesome ice cream“

“Usually great service and people, but you guys missed the mark tonight. The delivery person outside tried to give me at least 3 different orders that weren’t ours, and when we got home the chicken nuggets were missing the sauce, and the chili was missing the toppings and sour cream. Not a great outing tonight.“

“I don’t usually write reviews, but I had to share how exceptional the service was today. I visited the Deer Park store with my son, and when he had a meltdown over losing his favorite toy, the crew member (Sri) went above and beyond. She directed us to a quiet area to help calm him down, then checked in on us with a thoughtful gift for my son, which made his day (it was his birthday!). She was kind, empathetic, and made us feel so comfortable. Thank you, Sri, for making this experience so special!“

“Small little place with SO MANY options. Love it here! Even when we come in close to closing the staff is friendly and helpful and makes our orders correctly and lets us take our time deciding what we want. Cute place with a few seats inside and more outside. Will be back soon!“

“I was very happy with the employees that worked there, but i gave it a one-star for the food. I was very disappointed in the twist cone I received. It was like eating whipped cream. Don't get me wrong, I like whipped cream but not as a cone. The reason why it was like this is because the machine wasn't calibrated correctly in the beginning, or they ran out of mix, and when they added more mix. And then the machine when out of calibration. I know this because I worked in the food industry for 35 years.“

“Los mejores tamales que eh comido en mucho tiempo y el champurrado igual , muy buenos !! espero que no cambien su forma de hacerlos“

“Well, this is one of my favorites, I know many but this is the one I like the most.

1.- You can order online and you can pick up
2.- you sign up I know their rewards and you can have free ice cream.

They have an impressive variety of ice creams and popsicles, when you enter you will crave everything….

The last time I ordered some dorillocos... I'm a little harsh with the rating and I give them a 3, they could include lemon, cucumber and more cueritos, they almost didn't have them.

The ice creams pffff are a delight just like the horchata water.

Parking: Well, it's not very big but cars come and go constantly, which means you won't wait more than 3 minutes to find your box.

Kid-friendliness: Nothing dangerous and a place that will surely fascinate you.

Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp so they can access“

“I absolutely love Kiki’s Cotton Candy! World’s best lemonade is an understatement. Honestly the nicest people too. Try everything- it’s all delicious!“

“Everything tasted great tonight but for some reason the bun just fell apart...“

“AWESOME MICHOACANA WITH GREAT EMPLOYEES🙌🏽❤️“

“If you’re looking for a slice of heaven in a cone, look no further than la Michoacána paleteria y tortilleria This charming little gem is more than just an ice cream shop, it’s an experience that makes you feel like a kid again, no matter your age.

I cannot recommend this ice cream shop enough. It’s the kind of place that turns a good day into an amazing one. If you’re an ice cream lover and let’s be honest, who isn’t?!, this shop is an absolute must-visit!!

Five stars isn’t enough – this place deserves ten!“

“Dairy Queen has always been about the ice cream and sundaes. However some people like myself eat the Chilli dogs and other food items offered. The food is average and definitely could use a new updated menu with more options. The customer service was great and she helped explain the menu items for me. The reason I gave 3 stars for atmosphere is because it's quite drewy in the building and it also could use an update. ENJOY!!“

“Best shaved ice around! Or add a swirl of ice cream on top for a real treat!“

“Unique place to visit with my granddaughters! <3“

“Very large selection of Indian ice cream for a very good price. You get 2 scoops of ice cream for $3. The owner was very friendly, he let us try almost every flavor and gave a good portion. I really enjoyed my experience here and would definitely recommend anyone looking to try real Indian flavors. We got cassatta, raj bog, chiku and mango dolly ice cream.“

“Los mejores tamales que eh comido en mucho tiempo y el champurrado igual , muy buenos !! espero que no cambien su forma de hacerlos“