- Went to Cold Stone this Sunday afternoon pleasantly happy but this shit ruined my day. Ice cream…read moretasted like paste and costed me a grand 10 dollars for a normal scoop. Dunkin Donuts mogs this place.

Such an awesome place in downtown Evanston with rich, creamy, delicious ice cream! We have several…read moreoptions in the area but when we want good ice cream or a special treat, we come here!!

On a hot sunny day, we were craving some Korean shaved ice (bingsoo). We decided to stop by Java &…read moreMug cafe after a quick google search of their menu. I was shocked to see how empty the cafe was, especially on a hot day. The quality of the bingsoo was great and really hit the spot! We ordered the injeolmi and strawberry flavors and both were very tasty! I would recommend this cafe for those looking for authentic Korean shaved ice around Chicago.

Super cute Korean-inspired cafe! The sweets were delicious and they had a wide variety of coffee…read moreand teas. The lychee chamomile was an interesting combination that turned out quite yummy! The banana milk lattes were VERY banana flavored, but still good! The cashier was very helpful with organizing all of our orders on this cute tray, and offered help with item selection since it was our first time!

Ok! So listen.. Have you ever had something taste so good that you can't stop thinking about it?…read more Well that's me with this spot! Visiting from California and decided to try this spot out based on the reviews. This ice cream was the most delicious ice cream I've ever eaten in my life. Marshmallow was so soft and yet gooey... You just have to believe me. Service was great! Very pleasant and made my afternoon perfect. I wish I could have another scoop now...

One of the worst malts I've ever had in my entire life...Blended for too long and turned into 2…read morecups of milk and cost 25 bucks....Me and my partner took a few sips and threw them in the garbage...How do you not know how to make milkshakes/malts? The one star is for the wild decor inside this place. I would never go back.

I had a super special date at Margie's with my 2 year old, and we had the best time ever. What I…read morelove about Margie's is that it's frozen in time. It's pretty small inside, there are only a few tables. A server comes to your table to place your order, which I feel like never happens at ice cream shops anymore! The menu is huge! There were multiple sections to banana splits, sundaes, and shakes. We decided to go with something simple. My son ordered 2 scoops of cookies n cream ice cream (with sprinkles of course) and I got moose tracks! The ice cream is the real deal. Our server was super sweet, and we were in and out of there in probably 30-45 minutes. We had the best time and will definitely be back this summer.

We heard that Margie's Candies had some seriously good sundaes, so obviously we had to check the…read moreplace out. (The fact that the joint's been around for over 100 years doesn't hurt either.) It's a small restaurant but we managed to snag a cozy table near the back. We'd already spent most of the day eating, so we decided to share the Atomic Fudge Sundae. It's a fairly enormous concoction. I found it interesting that the hot fudge was served on the side, but it's actually pretty smart because you get control how much (or how little) sauce you get. The ice cream is the highlight. It's creamy and rich, and it's got a really nice flavor, too. The hot fudge was less impressive, but that might be because I had already eaten a Ghirardelli sundae earlier in the day and their hot fudge just can't be beat. The service was super friendly and the atmosphere was kitschy and fun. It's a cool place.

Vegan soft serve - yes please! Tons of toppings, large…read moreservings. A must stop every visit

It's summertime in Lincoln Square and vodka's creamery has established itself as a go to place for…read morefrozen treat. Hard to believe everything is dairy free and vegan! Loved the candy bar sundae which featured their seasonal birthday cake soft serve with chocolate shell and peanuts. $14.95 feels expensive for the serving, but they note they pay everyone a living wage. Super clean inside & friendly service. Love the outdoor seating too!

Fabulous flavors, especially the Chocolate and Sabayon. A+ service and nice clean store. Family…read morefavorite from ages 7- 90!!!

For my lactose intolerant girlies, this is theee spot for some of the smoothest and creamiest…read moregelato. The chocolate one?!! The servers are so nice about letting you try different flavors before picking your favorite ones. Theres a little seating inside but the best time to come is when it's warmer and you can walk around :)

I was craving sweets so I came across Grater's on Yelp. They have a lot of indoor and outdoor…read moreseating & free parking. They have a bunch of classic flavors & speciality flavors to choose from & they do allow free samples! I ended up with a double scoop Madagascar Vanilla & Cookies & Cream. Pricing was fair.

Graeter's is a staple for me in the summer. It's my go-to place to take friends and family from out…read moreof town and I'm excited to show them that the Midwest has ice cream that can rival anywhere in the US. It's up there with Bi-Rite in SF and McConnell's in Santa Barbara. But recently, I am incredibly disappointed because it seems like Graeter's has phenomenal ice cream, but absolutely TERRIBLE milkshakes. The milkshakes at this location are genuinely and confoundingly bad. The consistency of the "shake" is essentially just liquid. No mass or weight, no peaks or solidity. The ratio of milk to ice cream feels like 99:1. Devastating from a renown and respected brand. What a waste to use a fantastic product by basically diluting it down to flavored milk. I now know what NOT to order at one of my favorite chains and find it sad that I've found a gaping hole in the menu.

Ice cream tasted amazing. I understand why they're known for it. Nice old timey feeling on the…read morerestaurant. Nice chill place to go for fun with family. Highly recommend.

I hate writing this review because I grew up going to Homer's Ice Cream. As a little kid, when it…read morewas just a small neighborhood shop, going there was a special treat. Back then, the ice cream was outstanding, and the experience matched its reputation. Today, I live in Glenview, so we usually go to Oberweis because it's much closer. Their ice cream is consistently excellent, and the stores are always clean and well maintained. We decided to give Homer's another try the other night, and it was honestly very disappointing. The building looks like it hasn't been updated in years. The paint is peeling, the ceiling tiles are stained and dirty, and the entire place feels worn out and neglected. After all the success Homer's has had over the decades, it's surprising that more hasn't been invested back into the store. Even more disappointing was the ice cream itself. I don't know if the recipe has changed, but the texture and overall quality were nowhere near what I remember. It honestly reminded me of inexpensive, mass-produced ice cream rather than the premium product Homer's was once known for. Of all the local ice cream shops in the area, this was my least favorite experience. It's really a shame because Homer's was once an institution on the North Shore with an incredible reputation. I sincerely hope the owners take a hard look at both the condition of the store and the quality of the product. This place deserves better than what it's become. Unfortunately, after this visit, I won't be returning.