50 Best Ice Cream Shops near South Barrington

“They did our recent gender reveal cake and knocked it out of the park! Not only did it look exactly like the design idea I shared with them, but it tasted incredible. I literally liked this cake better than my own wedding cake, haha!“

“Bamboo Spoon has such a great selection of things I never make it back to try them all .. They do Frozen Yogurt, many flavors with lots of stuff to put it in, they just added a premium high milkfat ice cream .. they do organic smoothies and lots of different bubble teas .. they also have the 'protien' so that one could go there with people on a couple of diets, ones that didn't care and some kids and everyone would find something they liked... And something they would like to try next time! They are happy to customize for you! Everything is clean and well managed, and everyone is pleasant. I stop there regularly .. Nice stop after dinner in the Arboretum or after a massage at Elements next door! :)“

“Loved the 80 flavor option and the ice cream was delicious, but there should be a sign posted that are TWO different prices based on premium favors, etc- nothing noted, indicated on cases, mentioned by employees or posted. Buyer beware 😉“

“We ordered a classic cone with mango, and Vito shaped it into a rose right in front of us, petal by petal. My son couldn't take his eyes off it. He held that cone like a trophy and was almost too impressed to eat it. Almost. Ana was just as friendly, patient and smiling the whole time, and both of them treated a little kid like a real customer instead of rushing us along. That kind of service is rare at a mall counter.

The mango tastes like real fruit: bright, smooth, and not overly sweet. You can tell there's nothing artificial in it. The menu also offers unlimited flavors on any size, so next time we'll mix a few.

The shop itself looks great. Stone walls, wood beams, warm lighting, and Halloween decorations up right now, which my son loved. The display case is clean and well organized, and there are macarons, crepes, waffles, and coffee drinks if gelato isn't your thing.

A classic cone is $8.80 before tax. Not cheap, but for the quality, the presentation, and the service, it's fair. I'd pay it again without thinking.

Vito and Ana, thank you for making my son's day. We'll be back.“

“Delicious ice cream and the kids cone is the perfect size for my 3 year old!“

“2/5/2026 My wife, a friend, and I went to the restaurant after hearing about it and reading their reviews. The atmosphere and food were excellent. will definitely go again, no doubt.“

“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.“

“Vegan marshmallows & Fantastic flavors! My favorite is the Flight: banana cream pie, This &$#! Got Serious, rhubarb crumble and Heaps of Love Yep 4‼️ Try the most unique & best tasting ice cream anywhere served by the friendliest and most welcoming staff! Head to Dinis!“

“I was really happy with my visit. The customer service was really great, sorry I do not know the name of the nice young lady that took my order. I was really happy that you guys have Blue Moon!! It’s my favorite flavor, and I will be back to come get some more. 5/5 stars ❤️❤️❤️“

“A FRIENDLY PLACE, WHERE EVERYONE IS WELCOME AND CAN FEEL AT HOME. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE IS FAMILY STYLE AND VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT THEIR PRODUCT'S. ALSO WILL ADJUST ORDER'S TO SATISFY CUSTOMER'S PREFERENCE'S. IN OTHER WORD'S HAVE YOUR ORDER YOUR WAY. ALWAYS A SMILE AND A HAPPY HELLO. WHERE ELSE CAN YOU GO WHEN YOUR DAY ISN'T GOING YOUR WAY TO PUT ON A SMILE?“

“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🥰“

“Excellent alternative for a family night out for dessert!! Very friendly and excellent !!“

“Comet Frozen Custard is one of the best local spots in Rolling Meadows! The frozen custard is always fresh, creamy, and packed with flavor. They have a great variety of daily flavors and toppings, so there’s always something new to try.

The staff is consistently friendly, the service is quick, and the atmosphere has that classic neighborhood ice cream stand feel that keeps people coming back. Whether you’re stopping in for a cone, sundae, shake, or just a coffee, everything is made with care.

It’s a family-owned business that truly cares about its customers and community. If you’re looking for a great dessert spot in the northwest suburbs, Comet Frozen Custard is absolutely worth the visit. Highly recommended!“

“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.“

“Mmmmm Good Stuff! Best frozen dessert ever“

“I absolutely love having this boba shop so close to our home! I’ve been here a couple of times now, and Beck and Asem have always been so kind, genuine, and welcoming. You can really tell that they care about their customers and genuinely want you to enjoy your drink. They even take the time to ask if you like it and make sure you’re happy with it, which I really appreciate.

It’s also so nice to have a small, friendly local place within walking distance. I’ve really enjoyed my visits here, and the people who work here make the experience even better. They’re both such lovely people, and I’m happy to support them. Highly recommend stopping by! 🧋❤“

“Solid italian food. I've only tried their pastas and they were very good. Good quality chicken and servings are plentiful. The only suggestion I would make to the restaurant is to better set up their online ordering systems and encourage customers to use them versus calling in orders. Also, allow take out ordering on holidays such as new years eve when you're open.“

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

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“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 service here is amazing. The people here, especially Rose, are nice and caring. I like that I can get a cold or hot beverage. The food is great, too. And it's just a great place to sit for awhile. Very welcoming place.“

“SweetSpot is great. I appreciate the staffs and managers kindness to me even though I have autism and their food is amazing and really good. Owner Doreen is very nice. The restaurant is in good condition. Amazing frozen ice. Must come back. 10/10.“

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

“The best food efer

Vegetarian options: No meat

Dietary restrictions: Might get stomach issues

Parking: Perfect

Kid-friendliness: Fire

Wheelchair accessibility: Perfect“

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Great Chai, Delicious Treats, and Excellent Service!

Had a great experience at Chai Corner! We ordered chai, a brownie, and puff pastry, and everything was enjoyable. The chai was satisfying, and the snacks made for a perfect combination.

A special shout-out to Nawaz and Subhan for their excellent service. They were friendly, attentive, and made sure we had a great experience.

Definitely a place worth visiting if you're looking for good chai, tasty snacks, and welcoming service. Keep up the great work! Highly recommended! ☕👏“

“Changing my review here! I said I never be back to this location but my normal one was closed due to something, I got the back to school line up and OMG every cookie was just amazing Much love you guys definitely are doing amazing. Much better than 2 weeks ago! You maybe my weekly Crumbl Monday a good one.“

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

“Yummy 😋 Good ice cream 🍦“

“Muy buen cervisio muy amables les doy un 10“

“*Edited Review 9/28-
My husband and I contacted and spoke directly with the owner regarding our concerns regarding our visit as well as customer service received at our recent trip to this venue.

The owner took our concerns seriously and stated they will continue to train staff to provide much better customer service to customers. We will be visiting again in the future and can't wait to see the postive changes made!

(*First post-1 star) The staff @ Roselle location has terrible customer service!
Having previous customer service history, I've never treated anyone this way!
First time visiting, the girls were gossiping behind counter -looked annoyed when we asked questions &also kept rolling their eyes when asked questions.. which was only a few to get an idea of what we wanted to order.
Very rude & unprofessional! I think the person's name was delilah, that's the name our receipt listed.
We unfortunately spent $16 dollars, we will not be returning until you fully train staff to have better customer service skills !
We Will be sharing our experience with family and friends.“

“This is a small ice cream shop with some very good, but also some very strange flavors (like Durian or Black Sesame). They gladly give out samples, so make sure you try a flavor out before buying.

The sizes are on the small size for the price. It was close to $40 for 4 of us to get cones.

The place also has been redecorated for Initial D instead of Doraemon.“

“Their custard is great! Loved the chocolate and toffee.“

“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-“

“Nice little spot with great outdoor seating and a cozy little interior. The board games available inside is a nice touch. Ordered the slushy and it was pretty solid. However, I would not recommend ordering any of the sundaes other than maybe the banana split. Portion sizes for those are a bit small and I found the price tag of nearly 8 dollars to be unreasonable especially for soft serve ice cream. Besides that though jts a great spot and I would definitely recommend it!“

“Glad you’re changing to Coke products. My family of 5, prefer coke over Pepsi. Pepsi is too sweet.“

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

“Amazing ice cream !♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️“

“Standard Culvers. Nothing special about this location. Portions are ok. Average wait time at drive thru.“

“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!“

“it is always a great experience at the Roselle DQ. but I have to give a huge shoutout to their employee tonight. She was working so hard to fill the orders as fast as she possibly could! Tony check your shifts from 5/4 this evening. I think she said her name is Haley. She was an outstanding employee. I know the world is understaffed and she could have easily been frustrated at the never ending line, but she was working so hard and I just thought you deserved to know what a great job she was doing. I just thought she deserved a little shoutout!“

“the best ice sceam for all ages🥰“

“Absolutely love this bakery! The people who work here are some of the sweetest and most welcoming you'll ever meet. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and everything is always fresh and delicious.
If you stop by, be sure to ask for Olivia—she makes the best coffee! Her drinks are always perfect and made with care.
And the gelato? Incredible. It tastes just like you're in Italy. Every flavor is rich, creamy, and authentic. This place is truly a gem, and I can't recommend it enough!“

“My go to Dairy queen on my way back home after eating spicy mexican food. Extremely friendly staff and always treated with a smile. Can’t forget that one time when Chinar went over and above serving my grandma who had issues with limited mobility. Chinar made sure to bring the blizzard for her in the car and said hi. It’s our family’s go to DQ. Highly recommended.“

“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!“

“This was my first time visiting this place. I must say, The customer service, food, and atmosphere was way above what I was expecting. I usually do not like custard ice cream(I have tried 4 places before here), my partner said just try it. But before we finished our food, I was given a sample and I loved it. I don't know what they do differently. But it was excellent. I'm definitely making sure when I visit again this Culver's will be my first stop for food.“

“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!!!! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“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!“

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

“Hands down the best red velvet donuts in Illinois!! Don’t go anywhere else for amazing and variety of donuts!“

“We have been looking for good Chinese food for a while. Ive tried at least 5 places before this place and man was I surprised when we tried Gee and Jays! The food is amazing! Hands down the best I have probably ever had. The lady at the front desk was super nice and friendly as well. I would highly recommend.“