Yes! Every summer I HAVE to go here as much as I can. I don't go to Hammond much but make excuses to take Calumet Ave so I can get a cone!! I always get a chocolate cone dipped in chocolate!! There was a rare occasion one say and I got my cone dipped in Krunch Kote or whatever it's called. Before you eat that get a small sample. It's popular but I didn't like it. The prices seem to be similar to other popular chains but seriously, this places ice cream tastes way way better!!! read more

They seriously have THEE best ice cream I've ever tasted! I absolutely love this place!

Before I discovered Scooters after moving to the city (Chicago,) there was (and still is) Dairy Belle. As stated below, this is frozen cream, so the texture is sooooooo smooth. The prices are very reasonable. Heck, even the memories of how good the iced cream is is driving me nuts (because they are closed this time of year and I want some!) If it says anything, every time I know that I'm going to be going past exit 1, I plan my eating for the day so that I can make a stop. It is definitely a total indulgence! read more

Ah.. 5 stars for nostalgic memories of twinkle top ice cream, the chocolate/vanilla twist, the chocolate dip, banana splits. I usually went there after pigging out on cheese fries at Madveks. read more

Best ice cream ever! It's a old timey kind of ice cream stand. Outdoor tables and a small window you order at. The ice cream is super good! I wish it wasn't on quite as busy of a street but what can you do?:) My toddler got a 'monster' ice cream cone last night that was super cute. Had monster eyes on it, he loved it. read more

This is by far the best ice cream in the region. Not the fake crap you get from the big chains, the real deal. The only thing that I don't LOVE about it is that they're getting a bit pricey. Usually, when my daughter and I go we both get a small twist cone with the crunch dip and it's $6 something. I mean almost $7 for two small cones? Last time I went my daughter had three friends with her and it was close to $20, I didn't get anything and all but one of the kids got small a cone and the last one got some kind of slushie. $20?! Eeek! I guess you get what you pay for though. It's real ice cream and it's delicious. The higher price just means we just don't go as much. It's a special treat instead of a regular stop. Also, have cash unless you plan on ordering more than $10 worth (which honestly isn't that hard). read more

I've been going to Dairy Belle for years; obviously, I'm a fan. There's no doubt that this is the best soft-serve ice cream in the Chicagoland area. I do miss the indoor seating and the hamburgers they used to make there. I'm not excited about the drive-thru they had installed some years back and I never was thrilled about them closing for the season. They open on April 1st 2011 and I can't wait. The place will probably be slightly crowded, so you might have to wait 5-10 minutes. read more

I love getting a good shake in the summertime and early fall and Dairy Belle is one of those places I go to. Unfortunately for me I go only a couple times a year, but when I do I'm rewarded with an excellent shake....sure they are a tad pricey but the ice milk they use is very good.... Have never tried any of their other cones or treats but might have to sometime. So for those in the Chicago Suburbs (South, Southwest) and NW Indiana who are looking for a break from the Oberweises and the Culvers out there, check this place out...and hurry as they will be closing soon for the season.... read more

Dairy Belle used to be one of my favorite places to go with the kids for a summer treat. This year though, not so much, I've visited a few times and the staff is rude, they even give you an eye roll when you just ask for napkins. On my visit today, I got an original parfait and the pineapple in the bottom was spoiled, I was glad it was at the bottom so it didn't completely ruin the rest of the dessert. My hubby got a butter scotch sundae, and was highly disappointed the butterscotch was extremely runny and not very good tasting, and if you want whip cream or nuts....yeah that's an extra charge, which they don't even ask you if you want it when you order. I was very disappointed by this visit as I was about the last few, I think I will drive the extra 5 minutes to Dairy Queen from now on. read more

Went through the drive thru. Watched the younger cashier make my banana split and she used no gloves and touched the bananas! This was my first time going. But I recommend they use gloves if your going to be touching money, the drive thru window and the computer screen. read more

I soooo love this place. The ice cream is off the hook and the workers are so pleasant. I drive all the way from the city of Chicago to get their soft serve (large twirl). I live approximately 20 miles away and gas ain't cheap, but I'd spend my last for some of their ice cream. Haven't tried their food, but have heard rave reviews, maybe next trip. Maybe later today. It's gonna be hot and I need something to help me cool off...you never know with me. But one thing is guaranteed, when I want some good ice cream, it's off to DAIRY BELLE I go! :-D read more

I love love love this place! It's my once a week ice cream fill...but sometimes more because I get hooked. I absolutely love their twist in a cup with hard chocolate on top its AMAZING! I could live off it! I wait for it to open every year and when it closes for the season I'm so devastated. I recommend this place everytime the word ice cream comes up! Nomnomnom(: read more

Great ice cream, tons of choices, all at very good prices!!! We did not get the banana split but saw one. It was HUGE! We could not believe how big it was! read more

Hands down best soft serve ice cream of all time! My grandparents have lived 2 blocks away my entire life and Dairy Belle has always been one of our little summertime indulgences. The soft serve is so thick and creamy and delicious-top it off with a little dip in chocolate and you have your own little piece of ice cream heaven! read more

Cheap Low quality ice cream. And they gave me two cherries when I did not ask for it. They even up charged me. Then this girl named Natalie from Tinley Park Illinois who is associated with the owner sent me a really rude message that I can't read prices. I was charged an extra $1 x2 for two extra cherries that I did not want. I'm sure I can do the math. 1+1=$2 not $0 Natalie. Im sure im just mistaken...You can read her comment as she left it as a Complement on my profile :) Great PPL to do business with ..NOT. You people are hood if you really decide to assault me with messages for my comments to hinder my voice. This app is created for the PEOPLE to be heard. read more

Grew up playing football across the street from this place and I have never had ice cream as good as I have here....Real Ice Cream. Many different treats, The hot fudge shake with chocolate ice cream is my favorite. Open seasonally and I wish it were open all year... read more

This is a remarkably charming spot that harkens back to ice cream shoppes of decades past. It might appear to be too family friendly for some, but I've taken a number of dates here, and for a few minutes at a time, you can pretend you're in another decade. Yes, your blood sugar may not thank you later, but the quality of the ice cream is outrageously old-fashioned (in a good way), the sprinkles are staggeringly bright, those ice cream sandwiches will stick with you for days, and the outdoor seating in a slightly less crowded part of NWI is the cherry on top. read more

Best ice cream in the region. Not another like it for a long distance. I have tried about everything on the menu, and it is all delicious. I literally can't wait for it to re-open each year and am there when it does. There is no longer a nice bench seating area, but there are some seats to hang out. All the ice cream is homemade and tastes perfect. The strawberry milkshake has real strawberries in it and the hot dogs are good, too! Definitely stop by and enjoy what I consider the best ice cream around. I always opt for the delicious cones dipped in chocolate. read more

This is my most favorite place for ice cream. I always order the brownie delight. They have sugar free and no sugar added options too! My son usually gets a fun cone or one with sprinkles. You can't go wrong. I've never had the yogurt here- I agree with the previous comment about customer service, they aren't always the friendliest and I've been coming here for years! read more

BEST ice cream ever.. you WON'T be disappointed. If it's extremely hot outside, be prepared to wait in a long line. People come from far and near for the rich and SMOOTH ice cream at Dairy Belle. 171st and Calumet Ave. Hammond, IN. read more

This won me over: The quality of ice cream they have here far exceeds ice cream that of Dairy Queen. Truly, I can never go back to Dairy Queen. I'd much rather have the flurries here than another blizzard. It was my first visit here and I've already made a personal vow to keep coming back for more! The staff are friendly and even suggested my new favorite flavor: cherry cheesecake. It's a must try in a flurry! I really loved that it wasn't overly sweet and you actually had chucks of cherries and cheesecake without overpowering the simply creamy vanilla ice cream. read more

This has got to be one of the greatest ice cream stands on the planet. Outstanding cones and the ice cream sandwiches are unbelievable. Also the service is fantastic. Very nice employees. read more

I absolutely love dairy belle! They have some of the best ice cream in town, plus the portions are pretty large. A small at dairy belle is like a medium anywhere else. I like the small business vibe they have going, although it can get pretty crowded at times. But if the drive thru line is too long you can always stand outside and order. They're open seasonally so waiting for them to open can be difficult but it's worth the wait! read more

Black people, DON'T GO HERE! This place used to be my favorite.. I suffered burning in my throat and esophagus after taking a small sip of a strawberry sundae. I told the young man that something was wrong with the sundae and he said that there had been no complaints all day. He refused to give me a refund. I suffered through the night and still suffering today. Called another location, trying to contact the owner only to make the person aware of the problem. They refered me back to the Hammond store. In talking to the same young man, he presumed to diagnose my problem as possibly bronchitis or that I was probably coming down with something. He then said, "What do you want?" I told him that i did not want anyone else to get sick as I had. He told me I could get a lawyer and that if my lawyer was better than their lawyer, then I might get some money. What!!!!! Lawyer!!! What is wrong here?!! DON'T GO HERE, black people!!! This is something that was very nice turned very ugly!!! As a teacher, I used to love to begin and end the school year with Dairy Belle. No more. No more. I'm warning you, Stay Away from this place!!! read more

No frills, old school drive up/walk up ice cream shop. I am a creature of habit, so I typically only have a vanilla dipped cone. The only critique is the chocolate is a bit thin, so it can get messy. read more

Dairy Bell is great. My friend and I have a standing date for the day it opens in the spring. This has been going on for more than twenty years. I am happy they opened another store in Schererville as I have moved from Hammond to Schererville. Before it opened last year I still drove to Hammond. My friend comes from Gary. Dairy Bell is a must. Rich creamy ice cream. Actual cream not milk or powered milk. Puts all the others to shame. read more

Best ice cream in the area. The shakes and malts are excellet. This place is addictive.

When coming to a high quality ice cream place such as Dairy Belle you have to be understanding about the prices. I'd pick Dairy Belle over any other Ice Cream place because it has high QUALITY ice cream. Where as a place like Dairy Queen, McDonald's, Burger King, etc won't have that good of ice cream compared to Dairy Belle. I've been coming to Dairy Belle for years now and there is always something new for me to try. From something as simple as an Ice cream cone - to a M&m and cheese cake flurry... Yum. :) read more

Prepare to be fat and proud. I've never known anyone to try DB and not become a repeat user. The ice cream here is to die for. The shakes and malts are equivalent to what I imagine to be nectar of the Gods. Pricing is very competitive for their industry and customer service is better than you'd expect from teenagers. read more

Honestly, I'm kind of obsessed with ice cream, but my favorite is soft-serve vanilla. It just doesn't get any better than Dairy Belle, and I've eaten a LOT of ice cream in my lifetime. lol It is a premium quality, rich and creamy and delicious ice cream. I'm telling you that most ice cream places don't put the heart and soul into their craft like these people do. I grew up with it, left the city, been all over the country, and Dairy Belle *STILL* reigns supreme. Period. read more

Im addicted to this place, their ice cream is absolutely hands down the best ive EVER tasted and as an Ice cream junkie ive tasted them all. The lines might be long at times but that right there tells you how good the ice cream is cause people wait. My favorite is oreo shake, extra thick boston style(added whip crean n nuts) w/extra nuts, and the twist cone with nut coating....YUMMMMMMO! The best advice that i can give is try it out for yourself you're your best critic. Try it, youll be hooked n the added bonus is that they actually give a coupon at the bottom of the reciept ($0.50) read more

My friends and I have been going to the Dairy Belle sence i was little. I love this place. You can't possibly find icecream better than this :) I'm looking forward to the opening on April 1st! Yum! read more

Ok, this is the BEST ice cream shop in all of Northwest Indiana, trust me. The vanilla ice cream tastes so rich and creamy, like homemade. The turtle sundae is awesome, make sure to get it with whip cream. I love all of their sundaes and mixers. You must try this place ASAP!! read more