50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Riverside

“My daughter and I found this little ice cream shop after getting off the train. The outside of the shop is decorated so nicely it drew our eyes right to it. It was fun to take photos and made us feel like we were in a small town in London. The inside of the shop is just as charming. The employee, a younger man, welcomed us in and offered us a taste of whatever we wanted to taste. The selection of ice cream was good and they even have a few other treats for those who don't want ice cream. I am a big sherbet ice cream eater especially on a hot day and they have several flavors of sherbet as well. I gave this a 5 star and we will be back often. Love this shop! If you are looking for a cute place for a lady's get together and chat for an afternoon or a birthday party spot for a girl this could be a GREAT option.“

“So many delicious flavors, it was hard to pick. Our family of four enjoyed our different choices. It's a beautiful ambiance for the beginning of summer with indoor and outside space. Staff was very friendly and helpful in helping us decide which flavors to try. Def recommend and we'll be back to try new flavors!“

“The decor was super cute! The service was very friendly and welcoming. They had many tables of two. The matcha latte was good, and I loved their bakery items. If you can't find a seat in here, there's public seating available outside. Great place for the summer. Definitely will be returning to try the ice cream!Parking: The cafe is hidden next to a restaurant. The street next to the cafe has free parking spaces since there's lots of stores and different restaurants. You can try to find parking there!“

“The place is cozy and welcoming, the aroma inside is divine. We went in for a quick to go order of freshly baklava and there were so many varieties.Husband and I will definitely be back to enjoy more than the desserts. A perfect place for a coffee date.“

“This was my first visit and I was a little overwhelmed. I came for a slice for lunch and was amazed by all the options. Fresh pasta, chicken parm, sandwiches, calzones and so much more all ready to go. I ordered my pizza and there was a cannoli in front of me in the case so I had to get that. While I was waiting for my pizza to be warmed up I admired the Gelato selection and ended up adding on a half pint of key lime pie Gelato. The slice, cannoli and Gelato came to $15. All of the food was amazingly delicious. I'll definitely go back soon to try more.“

“Good ass Italian ice. Fresh fruit. So natural. Love it. They give you free "flight" (four flavors in a container) for 10 stamps for every purchase. To all the lovers of syrup who dislike sugary Italian ice, do what you do cause you're not tasting real goodness. Best Italian ice.“

“Logan Vegan easily has the best vegan Ice Cream I've ever had, and the owner John makes it himself which I find even cooler.It's coconut based, but doesn't taste coconutty at all. The taste and texture is just like normal ice cream. I'm lactose intolerant and used to just take a bunch of lactaids when I go to Jeni's ice cream but now I just go to Logan Vegan and I'm good - haven't been back to Jeni's in months. My personal favorites are the mint chip and cookies & cream.“

“I was shocked at how good these popsicles infused with rare flavors were! Like WTF shocked! How'd they get that flavor in a popsicle?! I wondered. I had the peanut butter and potato chips lol. Sounds like a flavor the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles would make up and trademark! It was TBE popsicle. I also had the caramel horchata and it was a 7 outta 10. They do need better seating though rather than their kiddie land setup lol“

“Great historic ice cream and candy shop in Chicago. We came at a busy time and had to wait awhile for service. We had the classic Turtle sundae and it was good. I found the decor to be the most charming of all, although it sits on the border between kitschy and vintage.Kid-friendliness: There were lots of kids there“

“This place has the most incredible crepes, both sweet and savory. The only bad part is choosing what to get. We always go way overboard and get a couple different ones to eat as a family, but you can't help it. It's all delicious.“

“The Rootbeer float is delicious. The 1st 2 times I went, my float and strawberry shakes were excellent. My 4th visit, the cookies & and creme shake, was great, but my strawberry was just pink and not very flavorful at all. I saved it so I could remake it. Didn't want to throw it away. It cost too much for that. I will try again, but I will taste it before I leave.“

“Exactly what you’d expect, and more. Amazing house-made gelato with unique flavors, and very quirky kids side shows! Very 80s retro vibe. Owner Jay is such a sweetheart. Adult shows are also really cool. Since 2 months ago, I’ve been coming here almost every weekend with my step kid. I’d just come here for good quality gelato but the entertainment is just cherry on top. Highly recommend. Definitely a great add-on to the neighborhood.Dietary restrictions: They have lots vegan options.Kid-friendliness: Very kids friendly. They have lots good flavors and kids shows.“

“Awesome place for smoothies and frozen yogurt , haven’t had a bad experience in the year I been going , always has the freshest fruit and everything is clean and on point , definitely recommend to anyone , owner is super nice and easy going as “

“Everytime I stop by for a snack, they always welcome you with a big smile, they are very friendly, customer service is great, love coming to this michoacana ?. Love the strawberry yogurt with mix fruits. Thank you for your great customer service.“

“Delicious cookies! My favorite is chocolate chip! Staff is super friendly and the place looks super clean. Recommend 100%.Parking: There is plenty of parking spaces.Kid-friendliness: Kids can actually see the staff baking and packaging the cookies.Wheelchair accessibility: The store is spacious for wheelchair.“

“Best local spot for gelato or food!! They always have a huge variety of gelato and ice cream flavors. I love coming here, the portions are always big as well. Their food is served hot and tasty! I also really like the small and intimate environment. I always have great service!“

“An absolutely amazing restaurant which is rare to find in this area. Besides the food being above par…the service is above and beyond. All the servers and even the head chef will come out to the customers and make sure you walk out more than satisfied. One server Yaren, she made sure we were taken care of so well the whole time. She is absolutely a great server! Food is so authentic it taste just like when I ate in Turkey ??! Promise you will love this place just as much as I did!“

“Awesome little spot! My family and I stumbled over it just because it was a local spot which was just walking distance from where we live. Even though Ice cream can pretty much sell itself, this spot's customer service was on point. The lady helping us behind the counter was nice and helpful. Another guy came from around back to greet us and handed all 4 of my kids gum off the display rack. We all got ice cream or milkshakes, while I was waiting I noticed they had little Hispanic street food menu. I ended up ordering some "Elote" with Flaming Hot Cheetos. I would upload pictures, but I finished the elote before I could get home. We will definitively be back soon.“

“Miko’s is a favorite local spot for my family to get Italian ice. They have traditional flavors as well as exotic ones. My son kids love the horchata and banana chip. I’m a sucker for a good coconut and watermelon. They have a walk-up window, ordering is easy and they accept credit card and Apple Pay. The staff is friendly and attentive. Highly recommend!“

“I have been going to this place since it opened and i had always only gotten the nachos extra cheese and peppers because they reminded me of my childhood. But then i tried the ice cream it is the best. Look the owner she is the best and the most sweetest person in the world. And i am so happy for her that she expanded the shop. If you haven't been there go. Take the kids parents and just treat yourself.“

“We had dessert only but service was a bit all over the place, we got there and had to wait for a table and the people behind us got thier order taken before us and served 1st although we had been waiting. Overall, the dessert Sunday was delicious... My brownie was nice and warm, and so was the chocolate syrup.“

“I've never had a bad experience here at Crumbl Cookies!Since moving to the area a few months ago, this has been our go-to Crumbl Cookies spot. We get it probably once a month - yikes! Every time here, though, has been the opposite of yikes - the staff is friendly, the cookies are fresh, it's never busy, always clean, and there's ample parking outside. At my old Crumbl Cookies location in Schaumburg, it was always a tight squeeze and hustle-and-bustle situation inside the store and in the parking lot because it was so busy. This location is bigger with more parking, but it's never busy which I like. Let's be real, Crumbl Cookies are freaking good. There's 4 rotating flavors every single week and 2 constant flavors (chocolate chip & sugar). I always love the chocolate chip and will get it in replacement of one of the rotating cookies when I get a 4-pack. In my opinion the warm cookies are always better than the chilled, but some of the chilled ones are great, too. They also sometimes include a mystery cookie which yes, is a mystery when you get it. I love that they do that, I think it's a fun concept especially if you really don't know which other cookie to get or want to try something new.There's TONS of flavors in general at Crumbl, I can't even select my favorite one. When they have these flavors, I do really enjoy their cinnamon swirl cookie, s'mores, cinnamon fry bread, dulce de leche, Biscoff lava, chocolate cake, buckeye brownie, and basically any flavor that has cinnamon or caramel in it, or that's super chocolatey and gooey. You already know I'll be coming to this location again!“

“Do NOT sleep on the pineapple Dole whip or even just visiting Hole in the Wall! It is so, so delicious, especially the pineapple Dole whip (did I already say that?). It's so good that my chocolate-loving 5-year-old asked to go back before they close for the season for more pineapple Dole whip, because it in her words "It's even more yummy than chocolate!" Hurry, & stop by before they close for the season on October 8.“

“When I come in to Chicago to visit family and friends I always make an attempt to come here to eat. Great food and atmosphere. It is a very tiny place inside a bowling alley but very busy because of the staff and food. 5 Sears Towers because after five years he is still consistent.“

“More than helpful on the different sweets,Cannoli's were delicious and made to order, fresh! Everyone friendly, took my order with a smile...and a cookie for my grandson! :)Kid-friendliness: Person who took my order offered my grandson a cookie, sweet.“

“Hottest week of the year and we needed to do something fast to show our loyal employees how much we appreciated their hard work and dedication. I filled out the online form at Windy City Ice Cream, requesting a quote. Elena got back to me almost immediately and together we set up a time the next day to come out and surprise our employees. Communication was great the whole day and Aaron showed up with his truck on time. He was both courteous and professional. With traditional ice cream truck music playing, our employees were able to make their selections and the overall reaction from our employees was quite positive. What a fun experience! I would highly recommend Windy City Ice Cream for your next event!“

“HOLY COW, this is a hidden treasure of a food spot in Oak Lawn! The atmosphere of the store is amazing and cozy. Great menu selection and the food is out of this world! I ordered the Chicken Burrito Suizo and a mango Fresca and everything is made fresh and truly made with love and passion!! The rice and beans were some of the best I’ve ever had too! Great job and will be back over and over again!!“

“The shop is located right downtown elmhurst. Perfect for those evening summer strolls! The customer service is great. The people working just want to provide you with a great experience and give you some good ice cream. The treats themselves are on the pricier side, but they are really good as well. We have had sorbet and ice cream and both were really good.“

“Quiet ice cream place stuck in a strip mall but find it!! Ice cream is delish with lots of kid friendly flavors, great prices and the employee was patient, kind and helpful to my 2 littles.Kid-friendliness: Kind to children, kid sizes, kid flavors, candy eye balls, sprinkles“

“This is a gem, and I'm lucky to live near it. You don't find an ice cream shop like this in every town. Friendly staff, an excellent product, and a charming atmosphere. Bring your out of town guests for a treat, bring the kids on a hot day, or just get a little something for yourself - you won't regret it.“

“The ice cream was creamy and rich, with a perfect balance of flavors.You can also sample the different flavors before deciding on the ones you want.I chose the Browned Butter Almond Brittle flavor,Gooey butter and the nutty, caramel notes were absolutely divine. The 3 scoops were generous . I loved that the ice cream was made with high-quality, all-natural ingredients. Jeni's has definitely earned its reputation as a top-notch ice cream shop. I can't wait to try more flavors!Dietary restrictions: Dairy free available“

“Great ice cream but there a lot more on the menue, this is my go to spot for a quick breakfast on the go, my favorite is their yogurt with fresh fruit and granola and a nice strong cup of coffee to go or enjoy it there while watching a morning show. Their home made ice cream is delicious and it always helps to have great customer service, the owner Victor is super nice and is always so kind when I come and visit.“

“this place is amazing!!! we got there probably 45 min before they closed and they still served us with a smile. we got superman, butter pecan, mint chocolate chip,and cappuccino crunch. oh and a pretzel with cheese, they had so much stuff to choose from we didnt know what to get. its almost like being at a carnival /icecream shop . JUST TRY IT YOU WILL BE HAPPY YOU DID!!!!!!Kid-friendliness: the also have icecream bar like a icecream truck would have . but there is so much to choose f“

“They say I am the only customer who can make their snow in yogurt base and logically there is an extra charge which I do not refuse and I do not even care about the price the only thing that happened is that when serving me in that glass it does not account for packaged balls Since they charge me at the price of yogurt, logically it shouldn't have air bags, and if those are orders from the owner to serve snowballs in a yogurt glass and charge them at the price of yogurt, then he doesn't want my money, not my business, I don't KNOW. If you understand me..... The owners......“

“I just went in there thinking it will be , I don't know, but it is like a palace of pure pleasure. The staff was welcoming and the sweets are unbelievable. Guys don't pass this place by, it is a gem. BTW I never post a review but for this I had to.“

“What better way to end our movie night than with some ice cream? It was so good! I ordered the l'affogato with the honey vanilla bean and milkiest chocolate - I was sad when I realized it finished it. Luckily we got some pints to go! ❤️“

“Insanely yummy, creamy and massive soft serve with chocolate hardshell dip on waffle cone (with a little up charge).My friends enjoyed their scooped ice creams (probably a pint's worth per 2 scoop order) too!Prices are very reasonable for the amount of ice cream we got. Service / assembly line was organized and friendly so the line moved quickly.I'm so glad this ice cream joint is no where near my home for the sake of my thighs and belly!“

“La Michoacana Fire is a hidden gem when it comes to Mexican drinks and fresca delights. This small cafe offers an authentic taste of Mexico right in the heart of Bridgeview. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with a warm, cozy atmosphere that immediately transports you south of the border.The menu is a delightful journey through Mexican beverages, featuring an impressive array of aguas frescas, horchata, tamarind, and more. Whether you're a fan of traditional flavors or looking for something new to try, La Michoacana Fire has something for everyone. The staff is friendly and always ready to provide recommendations if you're feeling adventurous.One highlight of this place is their paletas, or Mexican popsicles. The variety of flavors and the freshness of the ingredients make these treats an absolute must-try. The paletas are a perfect way to beat the heat or satisfy your sweet tooth.While the cafe is relatively small, it adds to the charm and coziness of the place. Whether you're looking for a quick refreshment or a place to relax and enjoy your drink, La Michoacana Fire is an excellent choice. The prices are reasonable, and the quality is top-notch.In summary, La Michoacana Fire is a delightful spot for anyone craving the genuine taste of Mexican beverages and treats. It's a place where you can experience the rich and refreshing flavors of Mexico in a welcoming and intimate setting. If you're in the mood for an authentic Mexican drink or a delicious paleta, make sure to visit La Michoacana Fire; you won't be disappointed.“

“I was craving cupcakes so I stopped by to try it out. Upon entering the girl at the register was very nice and welcoming. They had quite a few options to choose from and I decided on the Oreo and hostess cupcakes. Both were yummy and hit the spot. Since they have a wide variety of flavors I definitely will come back and try more.“

“Churro sandwich was baked to perfection by the nice lady in the kitchen within minutes of me ordering. It was sooo fresh and warm. Went in there randomly and casually while heading to the 606 Trail. The churros (plain and filled with various flavors) were incredibly yummy, too!Kid-friendliness: Many options appealing to kids’ appetite“

“Open seasonally. Neighborhood burger and treat stand. Vintage signage and seating inside. Summer treats for all ages.We've always had good counter service from the people working there. Usually teens/college age staff that does a great job.Kid-friendliness: There is seating inside to be a bit more secure. Outside seating available but in parking lot.Snack foods (burgers/fries) but we always go for the frozen treats.“

“Great place to get ice cream or floats, and hang with friends & family. Service is quick and staff is friendly. Been here plenty of times when I have late night ice cream cravings. They are usually packed in the summer, so be patient. Usually I rotate between a root beer (Sprecher on tap too) float, PB Oreo concrete, or a strawberry banana sundae. They used to have orange soda floats but they no longer carry orange soda. Bring it back!“

“Decided to stop here after picking up my son.. now our go to place!! Ice cream is superb! Nachos w/peppers amazing!! Banana splits!! So much goodness in this location! I’ll definitely be trying elotes next !! The fresh fruit is also great!!!! While it is a little pricey it’s definitely good!“

“I've been tempted to stop at this place every time I drive by, and today was the day. I was immediately struck by how spotless this place is upon arrival. It is exceptionally clean and well-organized, and every compartment where the ice cream is located is spotless. I received prompt and excellent treatment from the woman who assisted me. I didn't feel hurried out of there, and she took her time to make my order. Depending on how busy they are, places like these will typically rush you out and leave a mess everywhere. However, she provided excellent service, and I will definitely use her again.“

“Sticks & Cones is an wonderful addition to Oak Park! A great location with plenty of street parking. The ice cream is phenomenal. The frozen yogurt too!! They have a bunch of other treats to snack on as well. A special surprise of an arcade with your favorite 80’s games await you in the back - which you can play for free. We can’t wait to come back ❤️“

“Super cute place! And AMAZING smoothies! Went there for the first time today and was very impressed by all the handmade cold treats they offer! Everything here is hand made. Ice cream, yogurts, Popsicle bars, smoothies, juice etc. Very much worth the trip over there!“

“I got a "Fight the Flu" smoothie here a few weeks ago, and it was super fresh, nourishing, and delicious! Just what I needed. Free samples of their acai bowls, as well. I hadn't even realized this place was here until recently, so I hope more people find it and frequent it! The employee working at the time was super friendly and enthusiastic about the restaurant. I tried a gluten-free (yuca) empanada as well, and it was great! This spot deserves to be more lively insideDietary restrictions: Gluten-free options available“

“Excellent food, service and personnel. I've had breakfast, lunch and dinner here, they are consistent with quality and food preparation. Carryout was great as well. I love their tortas, tacos and dinner plates. They also have wonderful Lent specials right now. The quesabirrias are sensational ♡“

“I come here waaaay too much, it will become your new addiction. The tapioca boba is so good! I love their milk teas and Thai tea. They also have a fun punch card where you can get your 10th drink free!Dietary restrictions: Offer multiple milk options“