I came here with my friends two weeks ago, and we LOVED our experience. Another reason I love this place is because it's not just some mediocre chain with locations everywhere; instead, it's a small local chain with only two locations, one in Barlett and one in Algonquin. Walking in, you see an ice cream counter with plenty of different ice cream flavors. They allow you to sample some of the flavors, and my friends did that, but once I saw the "S'more to Love" flavor of ice cream, I just had to order it. Like any other ice cream shoppe, this one offers different types of cones. They have waffle, sugar, and dipped cones, as well as bowls and waffle bowls. There are plenty of toppings you can choose from, too! For those who are not fans of traditional ice cream, the shoppe has plenty of other menu options: shakes, malts, coffee, popcorn, sundaes, chillers, cotton candy, cannolis, tiramisu, edible cookie dough, and rootbeer floats. Only some ice cream places offer those things, so I like that this place has unique options. When we arrived, they were closing in about 30 minutes; however, the two teenage workers didn't seem to mind and allowed us to take our time with choosing our flavors. They also didn't kick us out as the time got closer to closing time, but we felt bad and left before that anyway. Price-wise, it's comparable to other places: $3.99 for a kids' scoop, $4.99 for one scoop, $6.49 for two scoops, and $7.99 for three scoops. A plain waffle bowl or cone is $1 extra, specialty waffle cones that are dipped and have peanuts are $1.75 extra, and chocolate-dipped waffle cones are $1.50 extra. Cake cones are not extra. Overall, I would definitely come back here, and my friends agreed that they would, too. The ice cream is fresh and delicious, they have many unique options, the service is friendly and quick, and they have a cute seating area. read more

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Came here with a friend on a whim and it was excellent. It's a cute little shop that has great ice cream flavors. The girl working was super nice and gave me a generous 1 scoop of the cherry chocolate chip. My friend ordered a sundae. They have some good options for sundaes. I'll be returning when it's warmer out! read more

Really good ice cream Good service NO BATHROOMS! Cute and small inside. Definitely would come back! read more

Madison, Wisconsin's very own Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream, available in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago. Our family really loved Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream while living near Madison, WI., so we were delighted when we realized this nearby ice cream shop exclusively serves Chocolate Shoppe, and at reasonable prices. It is kinda hidden in a bigger strip mall, near the Ace hardware store. Plenty of parking. There are a few metal tables and chairs on the outside, just enough for a quick sitdown on a hot, humid day, while the ice cream melts. The ice cream is very thick, kept very cold, so it took a bit for the server to get out the two scooper that we ordered. Per their name, they do chocolate based ice cream very well here, and the one to get is Zanzibar ("All-natural and award-winning chocolate ice cream made with three kinds of cocoa for a rich, fudge brownie taste"). It's a must-have for chocolate lovers (even likers). We ended up getting two flavors based on that: Zoreo (add oreos) and Brownie Cascade. ($5.50 for two scoops). They sell bakery goods as well, though we've never gone that far in their menu (always gets stopped cold when we see the ice cream). read more

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Place is amazing. Great service. Have to also help balance out their rating due to the ignorant person posting hate about Charlie Kirk.

Great service. Top notch ice cream. Easy going place. What else can you ask for in an ice cream parlor?

Love Cherry on Top!!!! Lots to choose from, almost too many because all sound delicious!!!!! Friendly staff, and love that we can walk to it. Excited to have extended hours this Fall read more

This is such a cute little ice cream shop. It has a ton of flavors to choose from. I got a exhausted parent which was a bourbon espresso flavor and my husband got a pumpkin sundae with pecans and caramel. Both were delicious. The staff is so friendly too. I highly recommend. read more

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This is a great little local ice cream shop located in Bartlett! It is a nice change from the usual big chain ice cream places and they offer a lot of unique flavors. If you are looking for something new check this place out. I ordered the brownie-flavored ice cream and it was really good! the quantity was a little less than I had expected for the price, but I would say it was worth trying out. Overall, if you're looking for a nice spot to take a friend or loved one, check this place out! read more

The ice cream is very good it tastes a lot a like a place in roselle IL and norrige not sure if they the same brand with a different name but still the ice cream is really good. I like they have a lot of flavors to choose from read more

Many flavors of ice cream hard to decide what to get. I finally picked birthday cake and it was very good.

Vegan ice cream was great! It can be hard to find places that offer it and even harder to find one that is good which is not just a sorbet. I greatly appreciate this option! Staff was friendly as well! read more

It's good and I am so grateful for it's existence being local, but I would not travel 15 miles to come here. Sometimes the ice cream has freezer burn and often it is understaffed at peak times some management forecasting or staffing planning would help. Ice cream is great it is from the same place daisy's in palatine gets it from WI. I'd say if Baskins is a 2, this is a 3 because of the vendor. read more

So many flavors! So delicious! Love the chalk wall, and the friendly patient staff. I've taken a lot of guests and friends here and we love how close it is to the park. read more

2.5 Stars. Tastes like they took a scoop out of an old 1990's eddy's cream tub and gave it to you. Not fresh at all. Just artificial + sugar

Best little local ice cream shop! A friend recommended we try them and decided to stop by. Our go to is usually a big chain like DQ. I'm glad we went local. Cherry On Top's flavors are not only creatively named, but some of these flavor combos I have never seen before. My absolute favorite (so far, MUST TRY THEM ALL!) is the "This $&@! Just Got Serious". Salted caramel with fudge and cashews... it's just too delicious! Another worth mentioning: Exhausted Parent-Bourbon-spiked espresso ice cream with chocolate chunks. Definitely, just go try some! read more

Nice people,and very good ice cream ...or for a delicious chocolate milk shake done right! This is the place !

I always like to support a local business when possible. Cherry on Top is a fantastic addition to Bartlett. The ice cream is rich in flavor, creamy smooth and delicious! They give generous scoops and priced reasonably for this high quality ice cream. There is a flavor to suit everyone, and of course you will want to try out many if not all of the flavors. Just to name a few; banana cream pie, Zanzibar chocolate, Door County cherry, mint avalanche, peanut butter cup, birthday cake, coconut, brownie cascade , Zoreo and even one called, "this shit just got serious." Indeed it did. Cherry on Top is tucked away in Bartlett Plaza by the Ace Hardware. The owner and employees are very sweet. I wish Cherry on Top much success! Try them out- you won't be disappointed! read more

We were very excited to see this place open and have really enjoyed everything we have eaten there. Door County black cherry, Superman, Zanzibar, and more have been absolutely delicious. The high quality of the ice cream keeps us coming back often. The owner is very friendly and her business is a fantastic addition to Bartlett! read more

Stressed and stuck in the house? What can fix that? ICE CREAM! I saw this place as I was getting coffee from one of my favorite restaurants next door. It said 'open', so I knew I needed to check it out next time I needed something sweet. Fast forward to COVID time and I knew I needed to support the small businesses in Bartlett. I am so glad I went. There are so many flavors to choose from. I spent too much time just trying to decide. The employee was super patient and answered all of my questions. Each pint was only 5 dollars as long as you ordered 2 or more. We got 4 flavors and took them home to enjoy. They were amazingly delicious. They even had 3 vegan flavors if that is your thing. I will happily be visiting again. read more

Looking for the best ice cream shop in town?! Well, look no longer! The ice cream is absolutely delicious and smooth! Mix that with the positive energy and passion from the owner, it's quite the delightful spot! read more

Cherry On Top Ice Cream Shoppe - Peanut Butter Cookie Dough and Blueberry Cheesecake ice cream! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bartlett, Illinois

I thought the ice cream was different but very good. The place itself seemed a bit awkward but was nice sitting outside. Could use a water dispenser for customers. read more

Finally Bartlett has a really good ice cream shop with a friendly owner. Our 2 yr old granddaughter really enjoyed this place and good shakes as well. Great to have an independent ice cream parlor for the town. read more

Cherry On Top Ice Cream Shoppe - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bartlett, Illinois

Delicious ice cream in a delightful little shop- hidden gem. The ice cream is super premium (Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream, google it and glimpse what you're getting! It is out of this world!) and also has a few options for dairy-free/soy. The kids got Up up & Away (Superman) and birthday cake and of course, Strawberry-- they devoured every bit. I got Chocolate Thun-duh which was a rich, luscious chocolate, like a creamy rich frozen mousse- worth every calorie! The scoops are generous and the service was exceptional. Definitely will return (often!). Some additional details: Located in the "Streets of Bartlett" shopping area, nearby the train station at the corner of Devon Ave and S Bartlett road. Easy parking. No washrooms but then again, it's just an ice cream shop so not a big deal. read more

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So good!! i love the pistachio and mint chip. come support ur local ice cream shop! i've come here like 10 times and every time is consistently amazing read more

Cherry On Top Ice Cream Shoppe - the best ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Bartlett, Illinois

Their ice cream is held at exactly the right temperature. It's never icy. The flavors are all amazing. I'm more of a chocolate, fudge, mocha, peanut nut butter cookie dough kinda girl. Seriously, this place is amazing. She is hiring new staff. Trying to get good workers is hard these days, so i have to be patient. Love being able to sit inside or outside, and we love the murals read more

I love this addition to our town. I had this brand of ice cream when I went to school in Wisconsin several years ago, and loved it then. Come to find out a couple years later, Cherry on Top brings it back into my life again! My ultimate favorite flavor is espresso Oreo, I check often to see if this flavor is around. I mean can you honestly name a better flavor combo?! Seriously so good. Another good flavor is Mackinac island fudge! Service is always friendly and great! The line is kinda wonky as you try to check out the flavors along the counter.. just not as efficient as it could be maybe? Or maybe if the rope was pushed out a little, people could look around more? I don't know. There's no tables inside, only outside the shop. read more

Perfection. When I've had a two scoops kind of day, the ice cream experts are always patient with my ice cream indecision and great at offering perfect flavor combinations. The bonus of visiting... the spoons. These magic spoons can change any adult's grumpy mood in an instant. read more

Great little, old fashioned ice cream parlor! Has many different, homemade choices to choose from.

Stumbled upon this place after dinner nearby. The ice cream/waffle cone was delicious, staff was friendly and social distancing was followed. I would come back. read more

Cute little shoppe! Friendly staff, plenty to choose from! So happy to see they have dairy free options. First time here & will be happy to return. read more

Delicious ice cream! Cute little place with limited outdoor seating. Can be a little pricey for an entire family but it's so good.

Went to "cherry on top" ice cream shop earlier. Really great selections. Yea, it was cold. Didn't care. Fantastic flavors to choose from. Definitely go when you can read more

Nice place! Friendly service! Very good ice cream! Many new flavors to try each month! Limited seating outside.

So we came in today to try the ice cream and needless to say its the best ice cream we've ever had. Tried the jackpot, and happy hour and needless to say both were amazing. Creamy, flavorful and the price was perfect. Excited to come again for years to come! read more

Their ice cream is wonderful! I am a fan of blueberry cheesecake! Glad to see the other night they were busy and had social distance line with people waiting! Means the ice cream is good! My husband is a fan also! Can't go wrong with anything there! Well done! Let's keep this ice cream shop going! Nice to have bartlett busines read more

We love having an ice cream shop within walking distance of home! It's the perfect place to get a treat on a warm summer day - or to pick up your spirits on a cool, cloudy one. read more

So yummy!! Our favorite spot for ice cream. Good service and variety of flavors. I wish there was more seating.

A classic Ice Cream shoppe with high quality ice cream. Sooo creamy. My favorite is Peanut Butter Cookie Dough but honestly all 4 that I tasted were great! read more

Yummy! I'm so glad to finally have a premium ice cream shop in my own town! The place is cute, owner and staff are friendly, and the ice cream is delicious! Get more than one flavor so you can try multiple flavors. I had Sailor's Dream with Strawberry and the sweet and salty combo was perfect. read more