I have recently moved back to the area, the ice cream is definitely better, the people they have…read moreworking there now are very nice and even when they are slammed and running around trying to fill orders they are still nice! The food its self has definitely improved as well! It's a great place for you to meet up with friends and get a snack and or ice cream, day or night. It's definitely a staple of Marengo.

Quite busy on a weekday night. The ice cream is good. Plenty of outdoor seating along Hwy20 into…read moreMarengo

Everytime I came it here, I've never once had an issue, staff has always been friendly over the…read moreyears. There's a bike trail across the street too. They recently rennovated so things will look a lot newer and prices are not too bad.

Those of you who read my reviews know that I am allergic to milk. Why, you might ask, is he…read morereviewing a Dairy Queen? The answer is, I went in for a slush drink, simply fruit juice (lots of sugar) and ice. What I found was they have dairy free and gluten free options. There aren't a lot, but they have some, what I call, "fake ice cream" bars in the freezer case. I had something similar to a Klondike Bar - fake ice cream dipped in dark chocolate on a stick. You know what? I was good. We live about two miles from here and, when I'm at the plaza, I'll stop in again. In the Northwest Suburbs, we need more dairy-free, gluten-free options. A few have sprung up over the years, but this one is very easy to get to.

It's quite unfortunate how much this franchise has slid down the totem pole these days, since they…read moreclearly have life left and a message to send. Steak'n Shake has become of my buddy and I's go to meal spots, even though the location that was nearest to us (Randhurst) has closed it doors for good (RIP). The ability to get a great milkshake and some great food is tough to beat, though I'd certainly rank some local establishments and places like Portillo's much higher. Every time we've been to a SNS recently, its been sorta dead. A few people roll in occasionally, but it doesn't seem to get jumping like it used to. It would be nice to have a more lively feel inside. The self-order kiosks are new but useful, so no complaints there. For starters , some onion rings. A classic fried snack, and here, they do em' right, a Solid 8/10 . I went for a grilled cheese combo as my mains. The sandwich was great, and I enjoyed every last morsel. The fries are okay, they tasted good but nothing to write home about. My buddy had the garlic double steak burger , and seemed to like it, though not amazed by it. Of course no SNS meal is complete without a milkshake! I tried the cotton candy one, and my what a delight it was. Perfectly sweet and just right touch of that classic CC flavor. My friend had the Butterfinger one, and he gave praise for it also. They got some banger shakes here, lemme tell you! A great meal all around, one can never go wrong with Steak 'n Shake.

I got the double Steakburger with cheese meal to go. The burger was pretty basic, but still good…read more Now that the place offers grass fed beef, I'm not sure if it's just a placebo effect, but the patties seemed richer and more flavorful. I was disappointed that the fries were cold, but overall, it's still okay. In my opinion, Steak 'n Shake is a solid fast food burger franchise, and the value is just right for what you get.

Nice location and kind staff. There is a pond right behind the location, and many other businesses…read morearound. My family and I got dinner at the new restaurant right next door and stopped by for some sundaes. A little pricey but it's worth it in my opinion.

Young lady at the counter named Claire helped me decide which flavor to order. I am very indecisive…read moreso the samples she gave me were very helpful. I recommend coffee or black cherry to anyone who is looking for something especially tasty! It is so nice to walk around the pond with my family while eating our cones.

We love coming to this old place for ice cream. We usually take evening walks downtown and enjoy a…read morescoop or a shake.

What a delightful and nostalgic place! The Inside Scoop is located in Downtown Crystal Lake in a…read moreconvenient location right smack in the middle. The interior has a varying combination of bright, nostalgic colors and sells ice cream, candies, toys, and even has a gum-ball machine. The staff was decently friendly and there was no line. I got two of their custom flavors, which are colorful and delicious. Pretty impressed with this place as a whole.

I took my daughter here yesterday (Friday' 5/8) after using Yelp to find an ice cream spot to…read moresurprise my daughter after being in the Huntley area... I mean the name is super fun, almost surprising it isn't a big name already.... While there were only a few people ahead of us, I will say it took a pretty long time for us to be able to order ( we were the 7th and 8th person in line and I think we were there well over 20 maybe even 30 mins and we are in the road...) But the wait was worth it. The ice cream (my daughter got a cyclone, I got a shake. I kinda don't know the difference as my shake had candy in it (and maybe some milk and some soft serve--while I think my daughters was all ice cream--but I'm guessing because I would have thought the cyclone would have candy while the milkshake would be all ice cream and milk...but no bother while I'm guessing my daughters had only ice cream (I was chatting with another family we met while waiting in the long line so I didn't watch too closely) but boy when I got the ice cream it was totally worth it. I got the peanut butter cup (which had some amazing on chocolate ice cream) and my daughter got the snickers...those seem pretty standard, but they weren't standard at all...they put a very well packed small bit of ice cream on top of the shake/cyclone that really looks like raw cookie dough....i don't have a picture (there may be some in yelp) but this super packed, small ice cream was the piece that turned this up a notch....it just looked so darn appealing and it was great. The owner was super jive, saying they've been open about a year (and they had a big line after me too, so that was good to see) Overall while they had maybe a dozen different ice creams (they all seemed like high quality ice cream--and I think they have a few different flavored soft serves too which is intriguing for next time..... The positives- the ice cream was great and it LOOKED incredible...and that's more than half the battle. Everyone's items looked great too which really had me hungry when our ice cream was made -- and it was worth the wait. The negatives - the menu is a wee bit confusing...basically they need a menu as the light wall isn't very clear what things are....i know you can customize things but it's hard to tell what all the customizations were -- and they had several other menu items that I wasn't exactly sure what they might be. They also had a cool looking cotton candy maker right by the check out register but it wasn't marked as a cotton candy maker and I didn't notice any menu item that used cotton candy (and we were in line a long time). I wasmt alone in this confusion as the nice couple (who were ordering with their kids) ahead of me were also a bit confused....and obviously we had to wait a bit longer than expected (which while the store was full it wasn't exactly crazy crowded like I image it would be in the middle of summer). But trust me the good far outweighed the bad...it was worth the wait. My suggestions: 1. Have a handout/ paper menu that is much more descriptive (especially here where the ice cream is not facing the I Entrance so it's hard to know in advance what ice creams they have-- and also because they seem to have some more unique than standard ice cream shop items but I kinda didn't know what they were.::: They also could have a smaller option (the Medium milk shake is pretty large and the Small Cyclone is more like a Medium elsewhere. I know many would applaud this, but I kinda like less is more with ice cream (as after so much it doesn't have that same appeal even it it tastes good :) ) My suggestions -- beyond the above:..: Play into the Scooby Doo thing legally by having things like 'The Creeper' which would be maybe a mint chocolate chip (which they didn't have bet) and the Mystery Machine or Scoopy Snack etc. just play on the name without having Scooby Doo... We will be back before the summer 2026 wraps.

Short wait and amazing treats! It was nice and air conditioned perfect for summer and the ice was…read moreGREAT. They even serve pizzas and other food which I will be sure to get next time. Really recommend and for sure a go-to spot!

Menchie's is always a hit with kids and a fun stop for a sweet treat. The self-serve concept and…read morewide range of toppings make it an enjoyable, customizable experience. The only drawback is the pricing -- since it's charged by weight, things can add up quickly. Still, it remains a fun outing when you're in the mood for frozen yogurt.

Stopped here in Algonquin for some frozen yogurt on Veterans Day. It is bright, cheerful, and cute…read moreinside. I have never been here, but glad I came in. Basically you fill your cup up with your creation and it is weighted for purchase. I price is $0.71 per ounce. There are 14 different flavors of froyo to choose from and a generous variety of toppings to pick from. The machines are self serve and the middle handle will swirl the two flavors of that machine if you wish. It's sugar everywhere! Diabetics please don't hurt yourself in here. The kids love it here as I saw many rotate in and out during my short visit. I had pineapple and peach sorbet. It was so sweet, tangy, and flavorful. This is definitely the spot to satisfy any sweet cravings. I am going to come back especially when the weather is warmer. This location has a lot of support for the community especially the children, so please come by and show support.

I was rereading old post I did and I noticed spell check changes a word. So now I feel bad about…read moreit. Here is what it should have read. JESTERS food is FRESH AND TASTE GREAT. Sorry Jesters that I did not catch this before I posted my review. I love Jesters great service friendly and FANTASTIC FOOD FRESH AND TASTE GREAT. YUMMY. You have three choices drive through outside tables or inside dining.

Really good food. The employees I spoke with were really friendly. I went through the drive thru…read moreand it was really quick service. I will be back. Stop reading this and go.