50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Barrington

“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!“

“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!“

“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!“

“Absolutely loved my visit to Amorino! The gelato was delicious, beautifully made, and generous—but the real highlight was Liz. She was incredibly kind and gave me a wonderfully big ice cream with the biggest smile. Amazing service like that makes the experience unforgettable. Thank you, Liz—I’ll definitely be back!“

“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🥰“

“We love Cary Dairy so much!“

“Muy buena👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍“

“Mmmmm Good Stuff! Best frozen dessert ever“

“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.“

“It was small but pretty cute. Shout out to the staff, she was pretty nice and accommodating. She let my husband try two types just so he knows what to get lol

He got a Mango Pomelo and I got Chocolate with mint chips.

I love the decorations and a good amount of options to either eat or drink.“

“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.“

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

“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!!“

“The best food efer

Vegetarian options: No meat

Dietary restrictions: Might get stomach issues

Parking: Perfect

Kid-friendliness: Fire

Wheelchair accessibility: Perfect“

“I stopped by Cloud Tea recently and had a really good experience. The menu has plenty of bubble tea options, and everything tastes fresh. I ordered a Coconut smoothie and the sweetness level was perfect, with nice chewy tapioca pearls,The staff was friendly and the place had a relaxed vibe great for a quick drink or hanging out with friends. I will definitely be coming back to try more flavors!“

“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-“

“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.“

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

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

“The people working are very nice, and they will make whatever you want if they have the ingredients. Ankit the owner is very community oriented. every time I walk in there I'm just visiting some friends.“

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

“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. ??????????‍⬛“

“Muy buen cervisio muy amables les doy un 10“

“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.“

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

“I usually come to have ice-cream in this Dairy Queens. I love the taste of each & every flavor here. Very very mouth watering items are always there. The behaviour of all staff members is so good & polite with happy gestures that one would like to visit here frequently.
I am a Big fan of this place… I love Dairy Queen’s Ice-cream especially at this place.“

“Amazing ice cream :) great place to get a scoop“

“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 :)“

“I recently visited Cold Stone Creamery and had a great experience. The store was clean and very well-maintained, which made it feel comfortable right away.

The staff was friendly and welcoming. They were patient while taking my order and made sure everything was prepared just the way I wanted.

I tried the “Mix & Go Create Your Own” and also the Chocolate Devotion, both were delicious. The ice cream was rich, creamy, and full of flavor. The Chocolate Devotion was especially amazing, very rich in chocolate and absolutely yummy. The mix-ins were fresh and blended perfectly.

Overall, I really enjoyed the experience. I’ll definitely be coming back again!“

“awesome awesome ice cream“

“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!“

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

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

“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.“

“The food was good. I ordered 2 grilled chicken sandwiches at around 9pm from the drive through. The order took not even 5 minutes and it was so good. You could tell everything was fresh and of high quality. Also, both the drive through window girl and the gentleman that walked out my order to me were nice. Good job Culver's!“

“i don’t care how much he’s already making, the employee Carlos deserves a raise and a promotion! i was in town for a convention at the center across the street this past weekend, and culver’s was SLAMMED every time i came in for a meal; that never stopped carlos from making sure every aspect of my meal was just right. i hope his excellent service is recognized!“

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

“AWESOME MICHOACANA WITH GREAT EMPLOYEES🙌🏽❤️“

“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!“

“ordered small concrete mixer.. asked for chocolate custard with Reese's peanut butter cups but received a medium size cup of plain custard“

“My 2 1/2 year old grandson and I had lunch there today. The staff treated us with kindness and good service! We also enjoyed the beautiful fish pond!“

“I recently tried a whipped cream chocolate swirl ice cream cake, and it was absolutely amazing. The texture was light and creamy, with the whipped topping perfectly balancing the richness of the chocolate swirl. Every bite had a smooth blend of flavors without being overly sweet.

The cake layer added a nice contrast, giving it just the right amount of structure while still letting the ice cream shine. It was fresh, well-made, and a huge hit with everyone. Definitely a great choice for any celebration or even just to treat yourself.“

“If you're having a hard time choosing between the dairy queen across the street and here, go here! Nice venue, staff, and atmosphere. But most importantly, the ice cream is delicious! Best custard in the area, you have to try it.

Edit: Seems like the location has relocated west of the river. It used to sit diagonally from the dairy queen that's a few mins drive east of the new location.“

“It has a very simple menu that packs a lot of flavor to the meal... Mmmmmmmm😋👍🏼 This was our first time, but not to be our last. We traveled about 1 hour and 40 minutes to discover I want this in my life. The buns were so good, & that cheese sauce...Mmmmmm😋👍🏼“

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