5 Best Ice Cream Shops near Pekin

“Double D’s Ice Cream – A Sweet Spot You Can’t Miss!

Double D’s Ice Cream is everything you want in a local ice cream shop — fun, friendly, and full of flavor! From the moment you walk up, you’re hit with that nostalgic ice cream shop vibe, and the smell of fresh waffle cones seals the deal.

The flavor selection is amazing. They’ve got everything from the classic favorites to creative combos you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you’re into rich chocolate, fruity sorbets, or loaded sundaes, they’ve got something for every craving. And the portions? Let’s just say they don’t hold back — totally worth every penny.

The staff is always upbeat and patient, even when there’s a line out the door. They’re happy to let you sample a few flavors before you decide (which you’ll definitely need to, because it’s hard to choose just one!).

Perfect for families, date nights, or just treating yourself, Double D’s is the kind of place that keeps you coming back. If you’re in the area and love ice cream — don’t skip it!“

“Everything is delicious & definitely the best ice cream / food parlor in Pekin. My only complaint is there is always a line & I feel that should have 1 girl/boy taking the orders & other staff preparing the orders. Service is slow cuz a person takes ur order & leaves to prepare…just holding up the line & time.some rude staff but know Mgr does her very best“

“Tenderloin is my favorite! With fries and Monterey Jack cheese to dip them in! They offer a good variety of ice cream for dessert too!“

“mushroom Swiss is delicious“

“I didn’t realize Sonic was open 24 hours until today. So I came here around 1:30AM for a meal, and man, was I treated right. The order taker/server in the drive-thru was very friendly and polite. The food was still piping hot even after the 15 minute drive home and everything had great flavor. The only reason I gave the food a 4/5 is because the bottom bun of my burger was a little soggy on the edges but that’s kind of a given since the burger is SO juicy 🤤 we will definitely be coming back. Props to the Sonic employees 👏👏👏“