15 Best Ice Cream Shops near Wood River

“I've been to this location a handful of times and have had a great experience with the food and service every time but the wait time could be improved on. Each time I've visited it always seems to take twice as long as you would anticipate.

With that being said though, it has always been worth the wait because the food and service from the employees has been well above my expectations. The employees are super friendly and willing to answer any questions you may have. Definitely recommend this location.“

“Staff are very friendly and you have endless choices of ice cream, and the ice cream is not expensive, perfect for a sunset snack.“

“We love this place! We will miss this spot for the winter!“

“The ice cream is very good, but...don't plan on any "naughty" flavors at the Edwardsville store, probably ever. That aspect is very disappointing. Service is great, atmosphere good. The owners should be up-front and post "no boozy flavors" on the Edwardsville website, not just a sign inside (after you're already inside the store). The ice cream was very tasty, but I was craving something "special".“

“My partner and I had lunch here. I got the three regular roll lunch special (15.95) and they got chicken yaki udon (13.95?). We also shared a spicy edamame appetizer.

The spicy edamame was DELICIOUS. Simple and enjoyable. The miso was light and exactly what I needed. My rolls were just about what you would expect for the price point. Nothing crazy special, a little underwhelming, but absolutely hit my sushi craving. My partner enjoyed their chicken yaki udon! I also had a Diet Pepsi!

I ended up paying 54.34 including my 9.00 tip. Not bad for a lunch out. I would go back especially for the spicy edamame.“

“This was my third time at Bobby’s Frozen Custard, and I’m officially hooked! I’ve tried the Hard Rock Cashew and a couple of other flavors absolutely amazing every time. The custard is rich, creamy, and just melts in your mouth.

The atmosphere is fun and welcoming. It’s no surprise why people from all over Edwardsville and the surrounding area love this place it really is something special.

If you haven’t been to Bobby’s yet, do yourself a favor and go. You won’t regret it!“

“Crystals Crémery.. Was the best ice cream i have ever had.. Taste so rich and creamy.. You are in 4 a treat“

“What a wonderful place, love the floats. New ownership is top notch!“

“Best icees in town,better flavors,more juice than ice unlike the others .my fav is Polynesian pineapple...����“

“My brother is terminally ill. One of two things on his bucket list were to 1) go deep sea fishing - which can’t happen, and 2) try Gooey Buttercake Ice Cream. After running everywhere yesterday to try to find it, with no luck, as a last ditch effort I went in to Annie’s. They did not have it on the menu but Emily (the owner) was so considerate when she heard what was happening that she decided to attempt to make it on her own for me to pick up today. She told me everyone said it was delicious who tried it. Unfortunately, my brother will likely not be able to taste it as he is relatively unresponsive within a very short 24 hour period. The service, the support, them going above and beyond from what I could have ever dreamed of is absolutely beyond words. I’m sure Tom would have loved it. Thank you, Emily! There are still angels on this earth. And my daughter is absolutely addicted to your custard, and has been for four years!“

“This ice cream place is one of the best ice cream places I've ever been to!! I always get a banana and pecan Concrete, and this place knocked it out of the park. Real ice cream, big chunks of bananas, and tons of pecans. It was awesome.“

“Stumbled across this place just browsing and landed what I feel is perhaps the world's best ice cream cone! Ice cream was solid, melts slow and eats perfectly, and was absolutely covered and overflowing with pecans covered in chocolate! Best cone ever!“

“I gave them a picture of a macaw dressed as a pirate for a birthday cake and asked for yellow and red borders. And I put in the notes that it was for a Hawaiian pirates themed birthday party. The absolute hero of a decorator ran with our idea. They put palm trees, a pirate map, beautiful colorful flowers and made sand out of graham cracker crumbs!!! They could’ve done the bare minimum but they went above and beyond and knocked it out of the park. This cake was a masterpiece and the decorator deserves a raise! Thank you so very much!“

“Purchased a cake for my fiance a few weeks ago. However, something happened and my order was lost. A woman who I assumed is a manager replaced the cake in under 10 minutes and was super kind to us. My fiance while waiting ordered a chicken tender basket that he said was amazing. Amazing customer service.“

“Pretty good shakes, just not really the service. People will stand talking to they're friends as you are waiting an watching them outside your window an by the time you get them they'll be mostly melted an turn to foam?

Again pretty good shakes just not the service when they're too busy talking with your order in hand.“