Classic type of ice cream stand in Rockford that's been a longtime summer favorite. Dari Fair is another one of those seasonal places. It has the big window to order at and a drive thru. Has more than just the ice cream. There's also burgers, pretzels, and more. A pretty good location in a mostly quiet area. It's on Kilburn Avenue close to Searls Park. This makes for a nice stop after walking around or whatever. Has about what to expect from an ice cream place. It's about $2.25 for a slushie. Also there's some hot food. It's about $2.95 for a pretzel. Pretty basic stuff. It's not great or anything. They're known for the soft serve, so if getting ice cream get that. Has seasonal hours. It opens in the spring and is the busiest obviously in summer. They close up for the winter. read more

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Ah, memories! Places like Dari Fair bring back those memories of so long ago, in simpler times when places like this were the rule, not the exception. This place is north and west of the Burpee Museum, where we had just attended a free (YES FREE) concert by the Cash Box Kings which was quite well attended. I like to look for a dessert after the show, and we hadn't been to this place so I decided to take a short ride (around 6 minutes) north and west. Looking at the place, it's a classic early 60's / 70's mom and pop soft serve place. It's now equipped with better soft serve equipment, but the outside is just pure original fun. We looked at the options - I ordered their Strawberry Cheesecake Sundae, and my wife had their Small Mint Chocolate Chip sundae. Keep in mind, their small is a LARGE most places. Their Large is GIANT. I could see and taste the real strawberries in my sundae, as well as chunks of cheesecake material (graham cracker bits) on the vanilla soft serve, which was scrumptious. My wife said similar things about her mint chocolate chip sundae - it was a topping laid over the vanilla ice cream. Will we be back? Bet on it - this place is great! They have two windows in the front - one is ice cream only, the other is ice cream and everything else. Pay with cash, or pay the $2 convenience fee for using a credit card. Plenty of parking is available, with seating to the right (south) of the service windows. read more

Dari Fair - Strawberry Cheesecake Sunday in the foreground (LARGE) and Mint Chocolate Chip Sundae in the background (SMALL) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rockford, Illinois

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The size portions are extremely generous! I always a look forward to a special treat from Dari Fair each year. It has the feeling of being in a small town & takes me back to my youth. read more

Although time between orders took some time, I absolutely love this place. It's so cute and cozy looking. A hidden gem for rockford. The prices are standard ranging from 4-7 for most items. The ice cream is absolutely delicious and creamy. I will definitely be coming here probably weekly until summer is done. Would definitely recommend :) read more

I've been visiting Dari Fair since 1995, always a great experience! We are lucky to still have Dari Fair in our community.

Food was good but don't come here when it's busy it took me 20 mins after I ordered to get my food and it was also melted. Save yourself time and go to a different establishment. The quality of the restaurant is very subpar as well. The atmosphere wasn't very pleasing as well. read more

Dang good ice-cream. I love soft serve and always have at dari fair they give you so much. it's really nice and rich which very creamy which is a absolute must for soft serve. Great about of parking. Customer service is exceptional. In my humble opinion it happens to be the best ice cream in Rockford. read more

Still my favorite ice cream place in the area after all these years. The prices are spot on for delicious ice cream. I usually go sprinkle cone, chocolate dipped cone, or butterscotch sundaes.. But sometimes I splurge with the calories and get a peanut butter cup cooler. You definitely get a good amount of ice cream on those cones so go check it out- definitely Well Worth the wait in line that's usually there on hot days. read more

Local seasonal ice cream stand. Also serves burgers, hot dogs, fries etc. Picnic table seating outdoors only, family friendly. Great old fashioned ice cream social experience. Love coming here for dipped cones and shakes. read more

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They had root beer floats and they were tasty. The workers were great! Very speedy. COVID friendly. We ate in our cars since there wasn't really anywhere to stand to eat (not that we wanted to anyways). read more

The DariFair did a great job this year making sure everyone was safe and guests were social distancing. The food was fantastic and I pretended I ate zero calories that day. All I wish was a better line or light system that showed when someone was ready to take an order. People kept cutting in line to get first. read more

Love love LOVE Dari Fair! Even better than Dari Ripple in South Beloit and I grew up on that!

I have literally been going to Dari Fair my whole life, buy in the last few years the ice cream has changed. The food isn't consistent, and the ice cream just isn't good any more. I wish they would go back to the way they used to do things. :-( read more

Really great sundaes and a beautiful location, but a bit pricey I suppose. Not too bad.

Brought my Fiancé here for the first time about a week ago.. he loved it ..nice little place to take the kids or the hubby for a ice cream.. yes they are a little Pricey but its OK , its worth it. read more