50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Forest Park

“My adorable little niece turned 3 over the weekend and she could not get over her Barbie cake made by you guys!! Aside from the cake completely nailing the Barbie theme, it also tasted amazing!! Prior to this, my husband and I who live in Oak Park, have only frequented The Brown Cow for ice cream and shakes but now we will absolutely be coming here for cakes for special events!!!“

“Fast & friendly service & clean“

“First and foremost The Service Was Amazing Considering We Came In 30 mins To Closing 🤪 The 2 ladies were so sweet!!!! Gelato was delicious Highly recommended!!! Definitely found our new spot!!!!“

“Cute and delicious! Koalas, unicorns, piggies and pandas for the win!“

“Went yesterday to see what all the hype was about and boy was I blown away! The helado de coco is the best I have ever had and I am born and raised in PR!! Keep up the great work!“

“My favorite ice cream in all of Chicago. Homemade fresh every single day so when they run out that’s it! I love that this is a small business with so much heart. The flavors are incredible. The goat cheese cashew caramel is my go to and a fan favorite. The Italian Cookie tastes exactly like biscoff cookies. Serving size is perfect. Each scoop is not too big nor too small, and every bite is packed with flavor. They have amazing options for vegans too, so many dairy free options and days where they only serve dairy free! Staff are super sweet, there is lovely little outdoor patio area with string lights and tables under shady trees. My favorite spot to grab ice cream with friends (or solo!) and sit awhile. I have been eating Black Dog for the last 5 years and I can’t recommend it enough.“

“The most amazing ice cream treat I’ve ever eaten. Highly recommended“

“Service was amazing and ice cream was excellent! We went without reading reviews with our 3 year old. He doesn’t scare easily, but the super loud music and scary animal farm theme was… a lot. Just not what I normally expect at an ice cream “shoppe” (shoppe with that spelling always has a quant vibe), with quotes on the walls about dead humans and such. Clearly a lot of love goes into the decor, and I’m not tucking anyone else’s yum- hence the five stars. But I did worry that the mannequins and paintings might give a young kid some nightmares. Fortunately he mostly looked at the ceiling, which is a super cool cloudscape. So, yeah. Amazing service, ice cream, and super friendly… just feels at odds with the decor.“

“Great neighborhood place for an easy family outing.“

“First time there today, but I'll be back again soon. The coffee milkshake was so good, as was their cheezy bread! Can't wait to try more!“

“Sweet Oasis is Awesome . Great selection of ice cream . We absolutely ❤️ LOVE this place.! Generous amount of ice cream & fair prices. U guys ROCK ! I think you guys should have T-shirts made for sale. The retro T-shirts that your employees wear are super cool 😎. And I know you’d sell them like hotcakes.. ( trust me ) great way to make extra money for all your hard work. Keep doing a fantastic job.. A+“

“Amazing vegan sandwiches, ice cream and service! 10/10“

“Thank you for amazing tasty ice cream!“

“Great Custard, hot dogs, & Service!“

“Holy sweet mother of god. A four panel menu of ice cream is amazingly overwhelming. The sundaes don't skimp on the ice cream or the toppings. They're huuuuuge and delicious. The ambiance takes you back on time where one didn't need to worry about pesky things like calories. Service was prompt and attentive and the only down side is that now I need to work off an ice cream induced coma. Oof.“

“Came here after the Zoo this evening with the family. The young man and young woman running the shop were really nice and polite. I got the cucumber lime and spicy watermelon ice cream. it was amazing. Reasonably priced also.“

“Best ice cream ever! Staff is amazing!“

“I love these ice cream they are unique and very creamy“

“Amazing place best customer service and everything is delicious 😋“

“Excellent service! Nato let me sample every flavor before serving me a berry, strawberry, and banana cream trifecta 🔥 definitely coming back!“

“I really enjoyed my experience at Xurro. The churros were fresh, crispy on the outside, and perfectly soft inside — exactly what I was hoping for. Their variety of dipping sauces added a fun twist, and I appreciated the creative flavors beyond the traditional chocolate. The atmosphere was lively and inviting, making it a great spot to hang out with friends or grab a sweet treat on the go. The staff was friendly and attentive, though the service was a bit slow during peak times, which is understandable given how popular the place is. I’m giving 4 stars because while everything was delicious and enjoyable, there’s a little room for improvement in speed and seating comfort. Overall, I’d definitely recommend Xurro for anyone craving authentic churros with a modern twist!“

“Crepes were delicious 👍“

“If you are a fan of Ice cream, this is a great place to go. With dozens of ice cream flavor, package candies such as chocolate covered cherries, and half a dozen Sundays this is a great place to go.
The restaurant has a lovely antique vibe with little stereos at each table and a glass memorabilia case filled with the heritage of Margie’s Candies.
The service is great, you get your food within minutes of ordering. All the waiters are very nice and can help you pick your order. You’re seated quite fast and can easily have a to go order if you would like.
I would say Sundays are their specialty. The Sunday comes with hot fudge, wafers, and three scoops of your choice of ice cream. The portions can be shared or finished on your own. If you don’t want all that or for some reason that doesn’t sound appealing you could also get a shake. The shakes are very good, they aren’t too thick and aren’t watery. The flavor is very good and can easily substitute for a meal.
Margie’s is a great place to go whether you want a Sunday or if you looking for a fancy treat. Margie’s if a wonderful affordable way spend your afternoon.“

“Bug in my ice- cream. no thank you. when I brought this to the workers and they just said sorry and continued working... what about the ice cream with the bug? how many bugs are there. my son had oreo ice cream.. YUK! Never again we will go there...“

“Triple Scoopd is our go to ice cream shop in Park Ridge. Not only is the ice cream delicious but the shop is so cute and the staff goes above and beyond. Best ice cream shop in Park Ridge by FAR!!!“

“Soft surf ice cream was good“

“By far the best Italian place for breakfast,lunch and dinner !! The atmosphere here is the best from the cashiers to whoever serves you your food ! Ann Marie was the sweetest I came when I was 8 months pregnant and ate everything!! From a meatball sandwich to the chicken limón to everything else my husband ordered off the menu !! Ann Marie made me feel the best straight out of the hospital this day!! She gave me a good long list of baby names that I will appreciate forever !! I cannot wait until my baby boy gets a taste of this place !!! If I can rate this 10 stars I would ! ❤️“

“The seasonal specials are not only creative but delicious! Tried the Carmel apple cider sundae. In a word fantastic! Worth the trip from Schaumburg! Fun atmosphere. Highly recommend. See you soon!“

“Tasty, tasty, tasty! Husband and I both loved our choices!“

“Some f he best pineapple soft se even we've ever had. They have good portions and very fresh ice cream
We love heir babnana split with fresh ingredients and extra nuts. Been here for over twn years. Quick spot. Some seating area and no bathroom“

“Sweet Maria welcomed 3 of us in last night an hour after closing, while cleaning up, and then TREATED us to our ice cream! Thank you again!“

“Amazing milkshakes ( fresh banana and orange ) topped with real whip cream- crowd feels like the United Nations“

“Gelato is good, the floor layout is wack. For some reason you have to check in at the center of the counter and then wait in the middle of the entry-door until you get called, which is confusing AF for people who come in and think they're standing in line. (Sorry guys the 8.5x11 laminated signs don't rectify this).“

“If you need your teas, they have them.
If you need your pomadas, they have them.
If you have a taste of delicious Mexican candy, they have it.
Now if you are thirsty well they can help with that too.
Your child wants ice cream? They have that too.

Kid-friendliness: They help your child with all delicious option for whatever they select.“

“OMG Betty ice cream is the very Best ice cream in Chicago. I been coming here for many years. The elderly husband and wife are so kind and wonderful service. Best prices and great large portions and please ask them to dipp your cone in frozen chocolate is incredible. Sometimes is big line but is worth your wait and bring cash. There old school elderly couple with no credit card. Only cash“

“Amazing custard and the waffle cone is bomb“

“The best chocolate shakes!“

“We ordered a large cookie order for a work event from this location. The team turned around the order quickly and accurately. Nicky and Bill were both pleasant, responsive, and a pleasure to work with! I would highly recommend this location.“

“Fast and friendly service. Food was amazing and at a great price. Definitely a new favorite spot!“

“Very good I love it in my neighborhood“

“The best cookies that I tried!
When I went for the first time I needed a seller because this work like self service, they help me and were so kind. Cookies are expensive but so delicious. The store is too small and it’s confuse because there are two lines, one for order and one for pickup, because of the size of the store it’s kind a mess“

“Came here on my lunch break and was very impressed with the menu. The fact that they were able to make me exactly what I wanted was even better. A Pepino and Line Smoothie with Tajin. ? Zayra took our order and was just the sweetest thing. Thanks girlfriend! ?

One more thing, it was so delicious.“

“Thankful to have a couple vegan options. Very good 😌“

“I haven’t found “chocomania” anywhere else ❤️“

“Love their yogurts, cleanliness and service.“

“I have to say I have had a wonderful experience at this location the first thing I look at when I walk in to the store is it clean this location is always well maintained friendly staff and quick service. Product quality is excellent I will be visiting crumble at brick yard more often thank you for your service“

“Saw this place on TikTok. Did not disappoint! The fresh pasta is awesome and the paninis out of this world. Not to mention, large selection of fresh gelato was a plus.“

“I used Big Bros ice cream truck to cater an event I was running at the high school I work at. Peyton was very responsive and attentive during the planning process and accommodated our scheduling needs. The staff members who catered that day were professional and efficient and the students loved the ice cream!“

“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.“

“affordable with lots of new choices for a simple dessert. Yummy ice cream and smoothies“