Better than usual ice cream in Aurora. Charlie's is located on Stolp Island in a former factory location. It has kind of a limited selection but the flavors are more exotic than typical. Has okay prices even though it's premium and small batch. They also have a few sorbets but it's random. A bad thing is the ever changing hours. It's hard to know when they're open. They're open longer in summers. As expected. It's about $5 to get a scoop. Has an okay amount of flavors to choose. There's not a whole lot but it's still an okay amount for a smaller locally owned place. A few non dairy sorbets are among the rotating flavors. Last time they had the Pink Grapefruit Sorbet. Had the sourness and sweetness of the fruit prepared with sugar on it. There's also other flavors such as espresso and tangerine. For sure it's a great idea to call ahead before going. It's got a bunch of flavors and they change these random times. They're usually closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. read more

Charlie's Silver Spoon Creamery - Blue Jolly Rancher Non Dairy - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

Homemade ice cream with very unique flavors that change frequently. I got one called chocolate thunder and it was so rich, creamy and delicious. The homemade waffle cone was also very yummy. Service was friendly and prompt. And the ice cream shop has the old fashioned chic look. Super adorable. A little pricey, but I felt it was worth the price read more

The decor is so pretty! There are tables inside and out. I like that the flavors are unique! We tried the Chocolate Thunder and it was so delicious! Highly recommend coming here for ice cream if your in the area! read more

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Just what the lovely Fox Valley community needs: an artisan creamery full of color, personality and local flavor!! Here you can indulge in gourmet ice cream made in small batches. There are a ton of unique and interesting flavors to choose from, and their selection changes just about everyday! Also they offer two samples per person, so I advise that you choose wisely. During my visit, I opted for the eggnog and chocolate whiskey (w/ chocolate crispies) flavors which I never thought would have paired so amazingly together!! I am unfortunately removing one star, on account of perhaps receiving my order on one of yesterday's waffle cones, having been notably soggy (definitely not from the ice cream) on a certain area and just not packing that 'crisp' crunch I had desired so dearly. Having thought about it for awhile, although it was still crunchy, it seemed as rather a 'stale' sort of crunch throughout. I felt somewhat let down, as the aroma of freshly made cones at first filled my heart with inexplicable joy! Perhaps I was simply unlucky with this one. Although the one team member who took care of fulfilling all my ice cream needs was very efficient and hospitable, which I appreciated. The other reason my experience loses a star was due to the hot chocolate I ordered having been mid. I may as well have called it a lukewarm chocolate, considering that was the temperature at which I was served. It also was sickeningly sweet, as if some Russell Stover chocolate from Walgreens were melted in my cup, but maybe I am just spoiled by Chocolat Uzma's one. They seriously make the best hot chocolates and so far no other place within Chicagoland I've visited has topped theirs! But I understand the main focus here is the ice cream, so I'll get back to that. This was some of the most luscious, smooth, and velvety ice cream I've had in all of Chicagoland!! I know I had made excellent choices upon sampling the chocolate whiskey and eggnog flavors. I mean, could I really have gone wrong with any of the other flavors I didn't order, just considering how blown away I was by what I had?? I really liked how both flavors packed the perfect level of 'booziness' without being so over-the-top, still allowing the raw flavors of the decadent chocolate and nutty eggnog to shine through. Although I was not entirely sure how much alcohol content (if any) was in either of these flavors. Perhaps it was 'cooked off' or something. Also I could simply not leave without trying their strawberry peppermint flavor (only sold by the pint that day) which was a tantalizing flavor combination I would've never imagined working in decades! First I was hit with the very jammy (but not too sweet) strawberry swirls, followed by a cool refreshing burst of peppermint. The taste was so remarkable that I had no choice but to down the entire pint at once! I am seriously so surprised I haven't heard about this gem before (considering having been open since 2019). Despite the few minor kinks, at least they were unrelated to any of the ice cream itself. The ice cream, after all, is what makes or breaks the reputability of a creamery, which exceedingly had passed the test here! read more

Charlie's Silver Spoon Creamery - Pint of strawberry peppermint: literally nailed all this before heading home. LOL!! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

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I will say that their ice cream was good, but thats the only good thing I can say. The tables were all sticky and the staff was rude so it definitely is not worth going. read more

Charlie's Silver Spoon Creamery - Scoop of Pumpkin in a cup - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

It's been a while since I've been there, but the ice cream was very good and it's a great use of the space and location and I don't get down there very often but if I were there, I would make a point of stopping there and having something to eat read more

Such an adorable creamery with fun, unique homemade flavors. They also have standard flavors. The interior is colorful and cute, and they have a patio with a good amount of seating. The staff are super friendly and nice. And you do get a silver spoon with your ice cream haha! read more

Charlie's Silver Spoon Creamery - a hand holding a cup of ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

When this place first opened I was a fairly regular customer but the past couple of years I haven't been gone. Decided to come back and try it again and I have to say I'm a little disappointed with the quality now. The flavors don't taste as good as they used to the orange creamsicle used to be my favorite but now it's just okay. Staff are friendly enough but nothing above and beyond. Overall just an okay ice cream joint read more

My boyfriend and I had a great experience at Charlie's! I came as part of the Yelp elite event and had great customer service from all staff on my visit. From the person that took order, fulfilled order, checked me out, and even just cleaning the table. The flavors we tried on this visit were true luv, key lime pie, and Belgian cookie. All were great! Served in a delicious waffle cone. The only recommendation I have is the flavors are written on a mirror making it hard to see with the glare from the sun. I would recommend for a delicious summer treat! read more

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The ice cream is really good the staff is nice, and the establishment is really clean. Unfortunately their serving size are incredibly small for the price. Oberweis gives bigger scoops for the same price. read more

Back again to enjoy the ice cream and lovely patio. Grapefruit Sorbet was fantastic. Also loved the Strawberry Belgian cookie and Cheesecake ice cream.My husband and I get three flavors in a dish and share it because we want to try all the creative flavors!Flowers outside building are gorgeous such a nice spot to enjoy gourmet Ice cream!We will return again! read more

Charlie's has been on my to-do list since it opened. I noticed it while biking through downtown Aurora, and yesterday we finally found time to stop in. The flavors here are pretty standard and include about 20 choices. I believe their rotation changes frequently. What they had when we stopped in did not match up with what was on their website. So stopping in is the best way to determine what they have. As a mint chocolate chip fan, that stood out. But theirs is with a twist, it's called mint chunk. Reason being, their chocolate chips are far bigger and far better. I had this in a waffle cone and left wanting another instantly. Charlie's will likely see my face again the next time I bike through downtown Aurora. Cheers. read more

The ice cream is unique and very tasty the people behind the counter are very polite and helpful

From a sample tasting to the delicious homemade ice cream, everything is soooo good! The staff is very friendly and helpful when you ask about the variety of favors. A must stop place, especially for us when we come to the Paramount Theater around the corner! read more

A friend found this place so we headed over on a weekend for a sweet treat! On one of the first nicer "spring" days there were quite a few people coming in! We had samples of the chocolate whiskey flavor (nice that they used reusable spoons rather than plastic or bamboo like many), but I went with a cone of the Dreamsicle, made with tangerine and mango flavors I was told. It did have a tangy punch but seemingly not as much of the vanilla mellowness; still, tasty. The place is a cutely decorated small storefront with the big ice cream freezer and a few tables. Check the website for flavors but the same may not be reflected when you are there in person (they weren't all for us). There is a parking garage conveniently across the street! Overall, a fun stop for a scoop in downtown Aurora! read more

Charlie's Silver Spoon Creamery - Silver dishes and spoons - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

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Great spot to grab an ice cream! We really enjoyed the outdoor seating in the downtown area. The staff seemed super happy and we're very nice to everyone. The ice cream was delicious and we had several options to choose from! read more

Awesome little creamery and in such a great location!! The pineapple & watermelon were amazing!! I love the patio and grass area where you can sit and enjoy. Plus the river and waterfall are only steps away perfect for relaxing and good pics read more

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Our photo business printed some enlargements for the walls of a new ice cream shop. At the time, I was excited to hear all about the concept of the homemade ice cream shop. We finally got a chance to stop in this evening. What a FANTASTIC place! Bright and cozy storefront with friendly welcoming staff. I love the fact that all their flavors are made fresh. The butter pecan was creamy and bursting with flavor. The jalapina was a pineapple based sorbet mixed with jalapeno. It was seriously unique and delicious! The horchata was super smooth and full of cinnamon and rice flavors. Please support this great local shop. They are excited about what they do by crafting homemade treats with fun and unique flavors. read more

Charlie's Silver Spoon Creamery - Horchata and Jalepina. OMG! Pure deliciousness! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

This place is great! I took my 5th grade girls basketball team here after a game and we had a blast. The array of flavors will leave you dizzy and it appears they change flavors often. Everyone was raving about their ice cream, from the key lime, to the caramel to the pineapple something. All yummy. The inside is small but cute, and they are a very inclusive business, double bonus! There is an outside eating area as well. Go. Here. read more

Me and a friend went to get ice cream and i had gotten one ice cream and my friend got another and they both had hair in them. I asked for another and we got going and i found another hair in the second one i received. yuck read more

What a fun surprise! After seeing a show at the Paramount, we found this place on the way back to our car. I love shopping local and the tastes here do not disappoint. I got 2 scoops (which I rarely do but I wanted to try more than 1 flavor!), the cake batter which was pretty good, and the horchata that was delicious. If you like cinnamon, that's a must. I also couldn't resist a waffle cone, which you can smell immediately as you enter the shop. It is a bit pricey though, about $8 for what I got. But so happy to have finally found a local ice cream shop. Can't wait to come back to try more flavors!! read more

Charlie's Silver Spoon Creamery - 2 scoops, minus the one bite I already had - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

This location was highly recommended to me by several friends, and I'm so glad we stopped in. It is an adorable ice cream shop- cute inside and also nice outdoor patio out back- and so many flavors that looked delicious. I liked that they had several traditional flavors and also many more "adventurous" flavors for those of us who like to try new things. This shop is also just around the corner from the Paramount Theater and on our visit they had a flavor connected to the current show which is Kinky Boots- I loved that connection. This would definitely be a fun trip for before a show (if you go to the evening shows) as it is a very short walk. Can't wait to come back and try more flavors! read more

BETTER. THAN. OBERWEIS. Saw a review that said that they don't have kid-friendly flavors...that's not true. Definitely bring your kids here if you like your kids that day. They have adventures flavors, but definately also have the basics for those who don't like to step outside their comfort zone. Highly recommend: Viva la vida (coconut-lime-orange ice cream), and Espresso. the Fig and goat cheese flavor didn't come through that hard. Located in downtown, has limited outdoor seating but we snagged a table. read more

Charlie's Silver Spoon Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

If you're looking for delicious, creamy ice cream, and out of this world flavors, this is where you need to go! The waffle cones are made in house by the nicest staff! Seriously, their customer service is always wonderful. Not to mention, the shop itself. It's the cutest ever! read more

Stopped in while walking around not knowing the reputation of this amazing ice cream shop. Both employees were super friendly and helpful, offered samples, and gave information about the flavors. There is seating indoors and out and they were doing a good job of cleaning tables and sanitizing. The key lime flavor is spot on and so good. She told us it's a seasonal flavor so go in and get some while you can! This place isn't the most convenient location for us but we will definitely be back and may even make a special trip just for this place. read more

This is the most charming little ice cream shop that I have ever seen. This is no ordinary ice cream shop. I stopped in with the family, but this can easily double as a date night level place. First, the staging and decor grabs your attention. The store's location has a previous background of being a plating company. The decor with silver spoons and plates really embraces their history. The colors had a Tiffany blue vibe with contrasting black and white stripes curtains. Everything here was decorated with such care, I really admire the level of work they put in to creating such a classy experience. Second, the ice cream was good and it is homemade. This was my first time having homemade ice cream- it was impressive. Their waffle cones were also homemade. Lastly, the staff was friendly and accommodating. There was just one person on staff, but she was very nice and gave us a few free samples before we committed to a flavor. Overall, great experience. This is a very good addition to the new establishments in downtown Aurora. read more

Cute place, friendly staff, and great flavors! An awesome addition to downtown Aurora. read more

Charlie's Silver Spoon Creamery - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

It's decent homemade ice cream. I can't believe I'm saying that! Usually any homemade ice cream is BOMB. I've been to most highly rated ice cream places in Chicagloland, and often find out they just use Wisconsin ice cream and just put sundaes and stuff together there, which if fine. But with homemade ice cream I usually can taste the quality and love. It's good at Charlie's , and I'll try it t a few more times. But to me, it really wasn't in the pantheon of great ice cream of Chicagoland though I hoped it to be since homemade ice cream is rare. Their plain flavors are just ok. BUT their eccentric flavors are dope. Try em. read more

I have traveled a lot in my day and let me tell you. This is hands down the best ice cream I've had! The service was perfect! The flavors were insane! (HIGHLY recommend the Campfire flavor). So excited to come back again and again! read more

The ice cream was great! Small portions for the price. The staff was kind of friendly.

This place is sooooooo expensive. We only went once and never again. One scoop of ice cream (not even a decent size to validate the price) and the total came to be, for both of us I think, was around $15.00 or so. Anyhoo, never, ever will I return. They aren't open very often. I guess others realized it isn't worth it. Deri Delight on the corner of Ohio and Galena is way better. read more

Yummmmmm! Homemade ice cream any day. What a cute place in the downtown Aurora area. I brought my kids here for a little ice cream treat and it was absolutely delicious. The place is super cute. Nice decor and really clean. Will definitely be returning! read more

Love this place! The mango flavor is to die for! So are all the others! A must try in Aurora for ice cream lovers!

Amazing hidden gem right in downtown Aurora! Their ice creams are delicious. I had a scoop of the rose and another one of the fig + goat. I think any flavor you choose here you can't go wrong. Plus you get to try new and unusual ones as they have something different every time. I amply recommend this place and will definitely come here more often and bring friends and family. The staff is friendly (it's a family-owned business) and the place is nice and clean, with both indoor and outdoor seating available. The decor is lovely too! read more

Great selection, reasonable prices, great location and friendly people. Try the fig and goat cheese ice cream if it's on the menu. They also have your traditional flavors if you're not that adventurous. The butter pecan is another can't miss treat. read more

Charlie's Silver Spoon Creamery - Chocolate Coco Crunch and Butter Pecan - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

Cute clean friend little shop perfectly placed in downtown Aurora. Vegans we finely have some options here. A must visit for vegans and non. read more

Charlie's Silver Spoon Creamery - Yummy vegan options downtown Aurora! Please keep it coming. Cute clean little ice cream shop. A must visit vegan or non. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

Such a great spot to get homemade scoop ice cream. The flavors they offer are great and seasonal and there is something for everyone. I had horchata and chocolate thunder (a hazelnut base with brownies and all kinds of other yummy things). Sooo good!!! The consistency of the ice cream is perfect. The customer service is incredible as well, so nice and welcoming. Also, loved how they served our ice cream on a silver platter and fancy plastic silver spoons. It's also reasonably priced for homemade. The ambience of the place has the perfect mix of old fashioned and modern too. We will be back soon, very soon!! read more

Fantastic place. Wandered by and thought it looked really cute. What an amazing surprise. Really fresh ice cream and unique flavors. We tried 5 different flavors and they were all excellent. My favorite was the pina colada. Place is super clean and well designed. Well worth the half hour drive from where we live. read more

This is a new place in an old building in Downtown Aurora. Very clean people are friendly who work here. The ice cream is very good. The one downside is they put it in this little cup little bowl and for the price you're paying you would think it would come in a little bit nicer container read more

Want to talk about supporting small business, this is a place we need to come to. So to give you a heads up, this place is not really targeted towards kids because of the different style of ice cream flavors. They are going to have Artisanal flavors of ice cream. They are not going to have your typical vanilla strawberry chocolate ice cream. My daughter who is four years old, tried the chocolate thunder and she loved it. I decided to take a risk and try the espresso ice cream and it was the best decision I've made. Not only did I feel like I was getting really tasty ice cream, I was also getting my coffee kick at the same time. This is The best ice cream place I've been to in a long time. Support small business in Aurora and go to this ice cream shop, you will not be sorry. read more