50 Best Ice Cream Shops near South Elgin

“I am addicted to these damn cookies!!! The choices change every week, and I find myself in the app every sunday night looking at what's new. The strawberry shortcake cookie thing was amazing! I also love the cornflake pb cookie. Highly recommend!!!!“

“Vanessa, the store owner, was very attentive to me each time I inquired about designing cookies for our high school 40th class reunion. She was so patient with my many questions and never made me feel like a nuisance. Everything was completed to perfection and done so artistically with Vanessa's recommendations. I would go back there in a heartbeat for my future events. Vanessa, you're the best! Our Class of '85 thanks you, too.“

“Shout out to south Elgin dairy queen! My dad is a frequent flyer there always picking up icecream for my mom in nursing home❤️ Today they gave him complimentary chocolate malt to take to mom❤️❤️❤️🍨🍦. Nice to hear kindness like this still😊“

“Been here numerous times and this Culvers consistently has great Butterburgers! I do not get their custard (Ironic, I know) but I've heard it's good. When it's busy or during rush hour, the wait can be very long but I understand why!“

“A place that has the opportunity to grow legendary like the South Sides’ Mitchell’s. It’s quite good ice cream. The place has a charm but can’t really figure out it exterior options for optimal opportunities to improve flow and customer experience. The shop sure cranks people through at a decent clip. Impressively staffed on a very busy evening. An eclectic neighborhood crowd gives the atmosphere a unique vibe like it’s a big ice cream social and you’re invited.“

“Ice cream has never been my first choice of desserts but Candy’s Creamery may have just changed my sweet tooth preference. Tonight I had a scoop of mint chocolate chip with a scoop of dark chocolate…and oh my goodness it was delicious! Highly recommend!🍦🍦🍦“

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

“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 ❤️❤️❤️“

“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...“

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

“Crumbl in Hoffman Estates is a sweet stop for anyone with a cookie craving. The rotating menu keeps things exciting, with new flavors to try every week alongside the classic favorites. The cookies are big, fresh, and usually warm, making them perfect for sharing (or not!). The store is clean, and the service is quick and friendly. Prices are a little high, but the quality and unique flavors make it worth it.“

“We visited Kilwin's during the early evening on a Sunday. We were happily greeted upon arrival and the staff were cleaning during their downtime, which is always something nice to see! The chocolate and ice cream were great. I also love the old fashioned ice cream shop vibes. Lots of variety, and lots of options for dessert! We will be visiting again!“

“Went to Grahams by recommendation from a local for Ice cream. We were in no way disappointed. Delicious Ice cream, Wonderful selection, Warm atmosphere, kind and helpful service and unique offerings. This is a place I would go to buy gifts for loved ones for the holidays or other special occasion. I was lucky enough to be able to have a Lingonberry shake and have to say if you make it when it is available you should not skip it! Delicious, it is now my favorite shake and I will need to do some serious workshopping in the kitchen to enjoy this treat until I am able to visit again, in season!“

“We frequent this location all the time, the staff is wonderful and one of the girls even knows my son's order by heart! The owner does a lot for the schools and surrounding community! This Dairy Queen is definitely our go-to location!“

“Anything. great on a summer day.“

“Si todo es muy rico pero necesitan poner un poquito más de atención en sus ordenes de Uber tardan mucho para eso“

“i came in here with my boyfriend last week - i’d only had boba once or twice before and never really got the hype but this time - omg! i ordered a strawberry milk tea with kiwi boba, but they happened to be out of kiwi boba. the person behind the counter said they could make it the opposite way so that’s what they did - kiwi milk tea with strawberry popping boba. that was one of the most amazing drinks i’ve ever had. so refreshing and yummy and full of flavor! my boyfriend kept stealing sips even though he got his own 😂 i came back the next day and got it again! thank you guys, you’ve earned yourself a new regular!!💜“

“Custard is always Fresh. Staff is always Friendly and Welcoming. the Ozark Turtle is my favorite. 😊😊😊“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The staff at the St Charles Oberweis are absolutely amazing — always friendly, welcoming, and quick to help with a smile! The store is spotless every time I visit, and it’s clear they take real pride in keeping everything clean and inviting. On top of that, the ice cream is rich, creamy, and downright delicious. Great service, great people, and great ice cream — can’t ask for more! 🍦“

“Amazing ice cream !♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️“

“I am a regular at this Dairy Queen. There was a communication error more on my part. An extra blizzard were made and i ended up paying more. The employees were great everything worked out. I never have had a problem. This was just a minor mix up. So 1000 ? to the young employees running the store.“

“Yummy 😋 Good ice cream 🍦“

“Delicious, and great service!“

“It was so good! We enjoyed creating our own“

“Bubo Coffee is a cozy spot with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The coffee is rich and well-prepared, with a nice selection of specialty drinks and seasonal options. Their pastries and small bites pair perfectly with the drinks, and everything feels fresh and thoughtfully made.
The space is modern yet comfortable, making it a nice place to relax, catch up with friends, or even get some work done. Service is generally friendly and attentive, though it can get a little crowded at peak times.
Overall, Bubo Coffee is a great local café worth visiting if you’re looking for quality coffee in a comfortable setting.“

“I’m in love with the Turtle Cluster Pecan Blizzard. I’ve had over 100 of these at more than a dozen locations over the years. Every time I get one, the bottom inch is pure vanilla because it’s never thoroughly mixed. Even Culver’s does this with their concrete mixers.

Until tonight! A young lady at this location did the tedious task of thoroughly mixing my Blizzard so that for the first time in my entire life, it was tasty to the last scoop. Thank you and please keep up the good work! And to her manager, give this girl a raise!“

“Recomendadisimo, ssta delicioso y el servicio al cliente de lo mejor, la duena siempre nos atiende personalmente y es superlinda y nos explica y ofrese que tratar de nuevo cada vez que visitamos. Se acuerda de nosotros y es muy amable igual que el resto de su personal. Son un amor y todo esta super delicioso. Nuestro postre favorito son las fresas con crema y pedacitos de cheesecake. Pero todo esta super delicioso al igual que limpio y muy higiénico. Los mejores precios y te atiende super rapido.“

“I hardly believe this, but I left today and they forgot to include my coleslaw. I got home and called to mention it. I was told they'd bring the coleslaws to me. I thought it was a joke, like doctors making house calls. Sure enough, they came to my door with the coleslaws, an extra, and a pint of blueberry cheesecake. Unbelievable! I've gone there since they opened. Now I won't go anywhere else. Caring about customers isn't lost! Wonderful people!“

“I went here the other week with my girlfriend and it was awesome, the Orange Beef and Spicy Wontons were the best! We stayed to eat outside and got to talk to the owner (who by the way is super friendly). We're definitely going back soon :)“

“Our favorite go-to ice cream shop and chocolate shop. Best place to get some praline crunch…mmm…right when you walk in it smells like sweet waffles, as they make their own cones fresh throughout the day. They have fresh marzipan, snow caps, and so many treats to choose from. Only wish they had a little more seating options, maybe covered, outside, would be a great future improvement for next summer.“

“Thank you so much! It was a blast and I think the adults enjoyed it just as much as the kids. Sweet Sensation did an amazing job!
A huge hit with our son’s High school graduation party. Thank you!!! We will do this again. And I can’t tell you how much our guests enjoyed it even the coffee was absolutely delicious! You guys were awesome!“

“girls are very friendly and portions are very decent 👏🙌💥🎊🎉“

“The place for authentic Mexican paletas, aguas frescas, ice cream, fresh fruit, churros, various drinks and the list goes on and on. Tacos de Canasta were an unexpected and delicious surprise. Ask for Paulina, she’s a gem!“

“Very good place over here be respectful talk with the jockey when you get there they'll be your primary contact when you get to the property after you're done being loaded if you need a little time to find another load or something they'll let you park in the back corner out of the way just don't abuse it and be there all day was in and out within about an hour and a half I parked on the side to finish my split sleeper and took off“

“Oberweis Ice Cream is one of those IYKYK places for those lucky enough to live by one. Any time we were in town and we needed a way to cap off a great day or weekend, easy, Oberwise.

My suggestion is the chocolate malt with vanilla ice cream. It's the best.“

“Great service everyone here it’s super friendly I eat here at least twice a week“

“Los mejores tamales que eh comido en mucho tiempo y el champurrado igual , muy buenos !! espero que no cambien su forma de hacerlos“

“I had the mushroom, Swiss Cheese, single butterburger, and onion rings and didn't need to any condiments. It was delicious!!!“

“I got charged $2.50 for a spoon of Mayo and a spoon of cheese on a small cup of corn? i been coming here for so long and never got charged, when i saw my receipt and noticed i couldn’t believed it. I went inside and ask for a bit more and all i got from the supervisor is that he need it another $2.50 what a shame of handling this business by the supervisor Ruben hope this help to as awareness to our community and pay attention to what you pay. you better drive a couple more miles to the next michoacana for a better product and definitely better service. I had to spreaded on the glass guard so he could of believe me that he didn’t add the extra cheese and mayo that was paid for it as you can see. after checking more google reviews it looks like this is a tendency!!!!’“

“Sometimes the voice that comes from the drive thru in the morning can really set your mood. Im dreading the fact my son has a change in routine today and I have a meeting to run in an hour. This is my new morning Dunkin when I drive out this way and no matter how my morning is going, the customer service attitude is so upbeat and positive it is contagious. You never know how you can change someone's day and the fast food industry needs more of this. Please take care of this employee well!“

“Healthy choice, no added sugar, smoothies are so good. Kids love it !!“

“Ordered our family birthday cake by mistake at this location. Right day right time everything was 50% off that day. Homemade dilly bars and blizzard cake was amazing. Ice cream was just so fresh tasting. By far the best DQ to go to we will be back. Thanks!!“

“Excellent cupcakes and coffee. We also got a box of toffee that was very good as well.“

“Love Margie and her crew! Oh. And the 🍦 ice cream“

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

“girls are very friendly and portions are very decent 👏🙌💥🎊🎉“

“Los mejores tamales que eh comido en mucho tiempo y el champurrado igual , muy buenos !! espero que no cambien su forma de hacerlos“

“Culver’s St. Charles is always incredible. The service is wonderful and staff are all friendly and kind. A huge shout out to Josh, the amazing new owner of this location! Thank you for being Culver’s a place where friends and families want to go!“

“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!“