50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Lake Forest

1 The Peanut Gallery

4.8 Superb 130 Reviews

588 North Western Avenue, Lake Forest

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“Best burgers in the area!”

2 Sweet's

4.6 Superb 123 Reviews

260 East Deerpath Road, Lake Forest

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“Often drive over an hour for their delicious offerings! This shop is a must for any sweet lover!!”

3 Billy Bricks Pizza & Ice Cream

4.6 Superb 180 Reviews

428 Green Bay Road, Highwood · 4.06 miles

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“So so so good! We got pizza and ice cream. Both were perfect! We are so excited for summer with many dinners here!”

4 Graeter's Ice Cream

4.3 Superb 190 Reviews

1347 Shermer Road, Northbrook · 9.03 miles

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“Ice cream is the best around”

5 La Michoacana Bella

4.5 Superb 136 Reviews

2641 Waukegan Avenue, Highland Park · 4.35 miles

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“Delicious 🤤 10/10 recommend!!”

6 Sugarville

4.6 Superb 96 Reviews

107 West Church Street, Libertyville · 6.14 miles

“Every time I have been here the employees are super nice and their edible cookie dough is to die for”

7 Scoops and Cookies

4.5 Superb 114 Reviews

740 Waukegan Road Ste 108, Deerfield · 6.46 miles

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“WOW WOW WOW !!! AMAZING cookies and so beautiful too”

8 Crumbl

4.6 Superb 252 Reviews

875 North Milwaukee Avenue Unit 500, Vernon Hills · 5.42 miles

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“Jaziel was amazing! His energy and passion stood out the entire time, and his performance was powerful from start to finish. His team was also super welcoming and created such a good vibe , you could really feel the unity and love for what they do!”

9 Tutti Frutti

4.7 Superb 55 Reviews

122 Hawthorn Ctr, Vernon Hills · 5.7 miles

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“Yummy froyo with yummy toppings 😘”

10 Dairy Queen (Treat)

4.4 Superb 127 Reviews

502 South Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville · 5.85 miles

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“After a bday cake fail at home (eek) we called and this DQ saved the day! The employees are so kind and patient and we’re so cute writing birthday notes on my daughter’s cake! And the ice cream is delish! Five stars!!”

11 Dear Franks Ice Cream & Boba Tea

4.6 Superb 41 Reviews

841 Waukegan Road, Deerfield · 6.24 miles

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“This is a great place to get food, it’s all delicious and not that expensive..”

12 Cafe De Oro

4.5 Superb 219 Reviews

2175 Deerfield Road, Riverwoods · 6.67 miles

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“GREAT ATMOSPHERE- GREAT COFFEE & that Ham & Cheese Roll was amazing”

13 MILKCOW Cafe

4.2 Good 187 Reviews

240 Hawthorn Village Commons, Vernon Hills · 6.15 miles

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“Found my favorite childhood snack — egg waffles 🧇 — at MilkCow cafe near home! Definitely coming back again! Their ice cream was amazing too — super creamy and full of milky goodness 🍦💛”

14 Sweet Home Gelato Highland Park

4.3 Superb 94 Reviews

Terry's Toffee, 1853 2nd Street, Highland Park · 5.39 miles

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“Hands down the best ice cream I’ve ever had. Real fruit in every scoop,especially the blueberry and peach, which taste like homemade jam. This place is a hidden gem and way better than the chain spots nearby. I really hope more people discover it-it deserves so much more attention”

15 Graeter's Ice Cream

4.2 Good 162 Reviews

940 Green Bay Road, Winnetka · 10.95 miles

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“My husband walked by Graeter’s with our daschund Teddy today. One of the employees was handing out super cute Graeter Icecream dog leashes and a cup of dog icecream. What a treat! We already loved Graeter’s icecream and the delicious flavors, but now Teddy is a huge fan too! Thank you!”

16 Culver’s

4.4 Superb 374 Reviews

1505 Nations Drive, Gurnee · 9.87 miles

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“Walked in to pick up my order and was attended quite fast. My food wasn't ready but it didnt take long. The cashier was kind and welcoming. I ripped open my bag in the restaurant to check if they had put my Culver sauces in there because other locations dont put them in, but this location did and im very great full for that because I pay .50c each for those. It may not be a lot of money, but it's still a payment that im making for a product. I hope I didnt offend the workers. Would order from here again, i'd just rather use the drive-thru”

17 Culver’s

4.4 Superb 251 Reviews

405 Milwaukee Avenue, Lincolnshire · 6.2 miles

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“Delicious burgers, fried chicken, ice cream, etc.”

18 Cold Stone Creamery

4.2 Good 93 Reviews

7105 West Grand Avenue Unit 2C Unit 2C, Gurnee · 11.21 miles

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“Always a great treat whether I'm with the family or not and especially on a hot summer day/night, Cold Stone really hits the spot. But even when it gets cold out, still fun to go to even during a brutal Chicago area winter.This is probably the one ice cream parlor around compared to others that has a huge emphasis on toppings/creations which is definitely their strong point.Always a great selection of flavors between their regular year round and seasonal flavors, prices still seem reasonable although the high-end ice cream chain has never really been cheap and customer service remains consistently good in an always spiffy clean/sanitized atmosphere.CSC obviously does battle with competitors such as Oberweis up the road and Graeter's. When it comes to taste and quality, this place lives up to the price and my kids are well worth it anytime of the year.Only con (which doesn't drag down a 5⭐️ rating) about this place is the parking lot which can be greatly limited especially on wknd nights when nearby Giordano's gets packed. You may find yourself having to park east across the street from Starbucks and walking a bit of distance.”

19 La Michoacana Premium - Belvidere St

4.1 Good 171 Reviews

1801 Belvidere Street, Waukegan · 6.4 miles

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“muy buena atención, productos de buena calidad , rápidez y se mantiene muy limpio .”

20 La Michoacana Premium - N Lewis, Waukegan

4.1 Good 163 Reviews

2052 North Lewis Avenue, Waukegan · 9.1 miles

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“muy buena atención, productos de buena calidad , rápidez y se mantiene muy limpio .”

21 Crumbl

4.3 Superb 389 Reviews

7105 Grand Avenue, Gurnee · 11.22 miles

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“Crumbl Cookie never disappoints! Every time I walk in, the store smells amazing and the staff is super friendly. Their cookies are always warm, soft, and full of flavor. I love that the menu changes every week because there’s always something new and exciting to try. The presentation is so cute, and the pink box makes it feel like a little treat every time. My favorites so far are the chocolate chip and any of their seasonal flavors — they’re always perfectly baked and taste homemade. If you have a sweet tooth or just want to brighten your day, Crumbl is definitely the place to go! 🍪💗”

22 Duck Donuts

4.4 Superb 179 Reviews

111 School Street, Libertyville · 6.16 miles

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“My 4 year old son loved it here!!! He was so proud to have designed a donut (which was actually just the cookies and cream option from the menu) but he watched them make it and decorate it and then showed it to everyone he passed. He said they were the BEST donuts he’s ever had! I had the cold brew with sweet cream which was solid.”

23 La Joven Michoacana

4.4 Superb 27 Reviews

1550 Glen Rock Avenue, Waukegan · 6.45 miles

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“Es la mejor peletería de la zona”

24 La Michoacana & son’s 2

4.8 Superb 12 Reviews

2751 Washington Street, Waukegan · 7.11 miles

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“muy buena atención, productos de buena calidad , rápidez y se mantiene muy limpio .”

25 Culver’s

4.3 Superb 307 Reviews

850 South Waukegan Road, Waukegan · 6.55 miles

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“Awesome experience, love that they support local youth sports organizations. Culver’s is awesome”

26 Michoacan A Pedir De Boca

4.6 Superb 11 Reviews

6170 West Grand Avenue Suite 437, Gurnee · 10.86 miles

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“excelente servicio muy amables. lo recomiendo este lugar”

27 Culver’s

4.3 Superb 242 Reviews

803 East Park Avenue, Libertyville · 5.28 miles

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“To the staff at Libertyville Culver’s, thank you so much for taking care of Hanna during her Special Needs Transition Pathways work program. Hanna loved working there. Not to worry, we love Culverts and Hanna will be back!”

28 La Michoacana Premium

4.0 Good 152 Reviews

5338 Grand Avenue, Gurnee · 9.54 miles

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“excelente servicio muy amables. lo recomiendo este lugar”

29 La Michoacana Premium Grand Ave.

4.0 Good 114 Reviews

2695 Grand Avenue, Waukegan · 7.78 miles

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“muy buena atención, productos de buena calidad , rápidez y se mantiene muy limpio .”

30 Dairy Queen (Treat)

4.0 Good 109 Reviews

702 South Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove · 10.13 miles

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“Need more syrup on the banana splits. Ice cream was good”

31 Baskin-Robbins

4.1 Good 19 Reviews

210 Peterson Rd Grand Plaza, Libertyville · 7.17 miles

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“I have to shout out the kid who was working December 13 at 4pm. You were polite, friendly, and despite serving both the counter and the drive thru, you didn’t get flustered and acknowledged everyone’s patience. Thank you for being so kind when I called looking for a cake for my daughter after another location chose not to tell me they were out of stock of what I’d ordered and already paid for (to anyone reading, STAY AWAY FROM THIRD LAKE LOCATION). You helped me make sure my daughter had the cake she wanted for her 18th birthday. I appreciate your willingness to serve others!”

32 Depidy Dawg

5.0 Superb 2 Reviews

303 Temple Ave, Highland Park · 4.32 miles

“We had a great experience for my sons second birthday. The truck was the talk of the party and the kids loved it. Very professional and reliable.”

33 Carvel Express Ice Cream

3.7 Good 3 Reviews

122 Hawthorn Ctr, Vernon Hills · 5.85 miles

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34 Culver’s

4.2 Good 240 Reviews

450 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove · 9.17 miles

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“I am a newborn to the Culver's experience as a customer. Lorena and Casaer were absolutely fantastic and great to my experience as a guest. The General Managaer Patty was there too, she was amazing. Thank you Culver's for the best quality burger in the area. We all appreciate you and keep doing your thing.”

35 Cold Stone Creamery

3.9 Good 209 Reviews

281 West Townline Road Ste 110, Vernon Hills · 6.84 miles

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“Cold Stone is absolutely amazing! The flavors are rich, creamy, and clearly made with care—every scoop tastes fresh and delicious. There are so many options to choose from, from classic favorites to fun, unique flavors, so there’s truly something for everyone. The staff is super friendly and welcoming, which makes the whole experience even better. The shop itself has a cozy, happy vibe that makes you want to stay and enjoy your ice cream instead of rushing out. I’ll definitely be coming back and recommending this place to anyone who loves great ice cream! 🍦”

36 Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store

3.9 Good 249 Reviews

9 East Dundee Road, Arlington Heights · 11 miles

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“they were very friendly n accomodating to their customers😘”

37 Shirl's Drive-In Waukegan

3.9 Good 269 Reviews

2132 North Lewis Avenue, Waukegan · 9.19 miles

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“My husband and I stopped by today to get 2 shrimp dinners. it's my birthday and that's what I wanted to be my birthday meal. The shrimp dinners were very good. There were !ots of shrimp and fries, all crispy and delicious. We will be back again soon. The food was great!”

38 Mama K's Pizza and Grille

4.2 Good 180 Reviews

5250 Grand Avenue, Gurnee · 9.46 miles

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“Reviews stated there was Chicago deep dish pizza, they don't make that style of pizza, I didn't eat there. Update: I wanted to update the rating, they shouldn't get a poor rating due to the previous reviews being mistaken about the restaurant having Chicago style pizza and they don't have that kind of pizza. I don't know how to rate this since I only talked with the server about the type of pizza there, but she was friendly and the restaurant was clean.”

39 Lee Donuts

4.2 Good 176 Reviews

124 Peterson Road, Libertyville · 7.02 miles

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“Great donuts like the flavors are amazing they’re super soft and the Bacon, egg, cheese, croissants and great prices aren’t bad at all perfect place to get your morning started I had to bring the sofa inside and I want to open this one one you know how to do it I try, but I’m not that strong”

40 Baskin-Robbins

3.8 Good 32 Reviews

499 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield · 7.34 miles

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“Although I live very close to the Baskin-Robbins near the intersection of Waukegan and Deerfield Roads, given the choice, I would always choose this one. This one has more selections, more room, easier parking, and is always spotlessly clean.”

41 Carvel Express

3.2 Average 6 Reviews

6170 West Grand Avenue, Gurnee · 10.95 miles

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42 CANTINA RESTAURANT

4.4 Superb 56 Reviews

2004 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, North Chicago · 4.28 miles

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“great restaurant very good food and service”

43 Terry's Toffee

4.4 Superb 55 Reviews

1853 2nd Street, Highland Park · 5.39 miles

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“Delicious handmade toffees! Greg provides awesome customer service. You can tell his toffees are made with great care & ingredients. Totally worth the trip while we were visiting Chicago. Will come again!”

44 Baskin-Robbins

3.5 Good 22 Reviews

1990 Skokie Valley Road, Highland Park · 4.9 miles

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45 Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store

3.8 Good 290 Reviews

5572 Grand Avenue Ste 1, Gurnee · 9.71 miles

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“Great experience Owner of Comfort Gurnee recommended and even provided a gift card to try your ice cream !! He’s a big fan !!!”

46 Sweet Cafe (Frozen Yogurt & Boba)

3.7 Good 113 Reviews

1568 East Lake Cook Road, Wheeling · 9.22 miles

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“I didn’t walk into Sweet! Froyo & Candy. I drifted in. Like a misunderstood soul seeking cold comfort in a world that never asked if I was lactose tolerant. The neon sign screamed “SWEET!” But nothing in this life is sweet. Not really. The froyo machines hummed like they were whispering secrets about my dreams. So many flavors. Too many flavors. Vanilla. Chocolate. Strawberry. Pineapple. Each one a different version of the person I could’ve been if things had just gone so much differently. I chose cookies & creme boba frappé. The boba sank to the bottom of the cup like my trust issues. I stabbed at them with the spoon and it felt good. It was creamy. Too creamy. Like it understood me. The toppings bar glittered under fluorescent lighting — gummy bears smiling like they’ve never known heartbreak. Sprinkles scattered like optimism. Will return when the night feels heavy again. 🖤🍦”

47 Baskin-Robbins

3.5 Good 42 Reviews

2829 22nd Street, North Chicago · 4.42 miles

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“Very good and the coffee is ALWAYS GREAT here!!! I say that because 6 out of ten will get it wrong. But they definitely get the order right when I go. If someone starts commenting on my comments then maybe they don't like youuuuuu. I'm respectful and they are too. You get more flies with honey than with vinegar.”

48 Dairy Queen (Treat)

3.7 Good 175 Reviews

401 North Riverside Drive Ste 20, Gurnee · 8.56 miles

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“loved my pumpkin pie blizzard. have to get one every year.”

49 Culver’s

4.0 Good 241 Reviews

4105 East Dundee Road, Northbrook · 8.6 miles

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“Delicious and community minded!! Thank u Culver’s”

50 Nia's Hot Slots and Pizzeria

4.4 Superb 13 Reviews

2501 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, North Chicago · 4.33 miles

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“This place is very nice I went there there is a very good stuff they welcome me and give me some drinks and some tamales for free. Very good service and now there are serving hot coffee and hot dogs too 😍. I played a slots machines and I won 🏆 a good money. I just love this place. I highly recommend to my friends to go and play slots there.”