Better than usual ice cream in Aurora. Charlie's is located on Stolp Island in a former factory…read morelocation. It has kind of a limited selection but the flavors are more exotic than typical. Has okay prices even though it's premium and small batch. They also have a few sorbets but it's random. A bad thing is the ever changing hours. It's hard to know when they're open. They're open longer in summers. As expected. It's about $5 to get a scoop. Has an okay amount of flavors to choose. There's not a whole lot but it's still an okay amount for a smaller locally owned place. A few non dairy sorbets are among the rotating flavors. Last time they had the Pink Grapefruit Sorbet. Had the sourness and sweetness of the fruit prepared with sugar on it. There's also other flavors such as espresso and tangerine. For sure it's a great idea to call ahead before going. It's got a bunch of flavors and they change these random times. They're usually closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.

Homemade ice cream with very unique flavors that change frequently. I got one called chocolate…read morethunder and it was so rich, creamy and delicious. The homemade waffle cone was also very yummy. Service was friendly and prompt. And the ice cream shop has the old fashioned chic look. Super adorable. A little pricey, but I felt it was worth the price

I already cannot wait to come back. I had friends raving about this place. They grew up going here…read moreas a kid to celebrate anything and everything and with the weather warming, up I finally gave it a try. They have everything: milkshakes, blizzards, cones, treats, etc. I kept it simple and had a strawberry-vanilla twist cone. I've never seen that twist flavor anywhere else! It was good but honestly nothing different from Dairy Queen but Banana Split isn't just about the ice cream. It's about the old-time experience of walking up to a window, placing your order, and sitting in the parking lot or park across the street to eat it. So nostalgic. Excited to come back and try some of their other treats!

So good, everything tastes amazing, hot fudge sundae was great, butterscotch sundae as well . Way…read moreway better than any chain . The staff is great if you have a question.

Phenomenal ices! My husband loves the grape and, tonight, I got the spicy strawberry mango! Not…read morespicy, but mango sorbet with strawberry swirls and chile speckled throughout. Yum! We have also had several of their ice creams. The Southern Banana Pudding and White Turtle are out of this world! Nice to have REAL ice cream made and served by a friendly team! Don't miss this local gem!

Absolutely delicious ice cream! Cherry cheesecake to die for & same with key lime. I could eat it…read moreevery day! Friend's strawberry was fresh and luscious. HUGE portion for reasonable price. Kinda wish it was closer but then I'd be gaining weight!

Quite possibly the nicest staff I've ever met. I'm not even a huge icecream fan but I'll come back…read morebecause the young people working were so kind. Prices were great and food quality was 10/10. Store was clean and well maintained!

Truly a local delight! They have so many flavors including vegan and diet/allergy sensitive…read moreoptions. The staff are kind and the line speaks for itself... they are always busy!

Great tasting icecrams, milk shakes. Try thier new Margarita…read moreflavor. Wonderful table service with friendly staff They have drive through as well

Came here to Celebrate my birthday yesterday the ice cream…read morewas done as I requested and So was The 3xchocolate shake yum I wish the only thing that should Give you discount on your actual birthday Service was fast I do Love everything here in the store too bad is so far away from Dekalb wanted To get an ice cream Cake it would had Melted Ambiance Is always family oriented because many fathers were there playing chess with their sons or having ice cream. I love to see fathers with their kids eating ice cream I love the cow Containers Outside The building so cute Love the ice cream

This place doesn't just have the best Mexican ice cream in Aurora, it also happens to be cleaner…read moreand sports better, friendlier service too. Like most Mexican ice cream shops, they offer an assortment of savory snacks, and fruity treats, but this is going to be all about the ice cream. The first thing to note is that there is two kinds of ice cream (nieve), ice cream you scoop (helado) and ice cream bars (paletas); both come in two types, those made with cream (de leche) and those made without (de agua). The cream based type--being closer to a gelato--is richer and denser than American ice cream, the flavors are fresher and more intense, and in particular the fruit flavors tend to be sweet/fruity as opposed to sugary; the 'water' type is basically a sorbet, and I think people would be surprised by how smooth and creamy the texture can be, though it shouldn't be surprising that an ice-no-cream is incredibly refreshing. Both kinds and types of nieve exist at all Mexican ice cream shops, but they do almost everything here better, and I particularly like that the cream based kind is richer and denser here even in comparison to the other Mexican brands, and is one of the reasons I think of it as 'better'. The paletas, which--again--come in two types are great as long as you stick to the cream-based type, but I wouldn't recommend the water-based type--they're essentially a frozen block of fresh fruit--not good; for paletas de agua I would suggest the 'neveria' inside of Super Mercado El Guero, on Farnsworth, where they have the greatest strawberry paleta in the history of ice cream. Located about a half-mile or so from where Broadway/Rt. 25 merges with Aurora Ave, I literally have to pass three ice cream shops--two Mexican and one American--to get here, a trip I made at least a dozen times last summer when I first discovered this place. Thankfully we've had an ice-cream-runner recently so I've been able to enjoy this amazing ice cream without the hassle of making the trip!....but it can get expensive if you start to tally up how much you actually spend. When I go I tend to get two to four 'medium' ice creams, which is three scoops, and runs a little more than $6 (each) for what I think ends up being a little more than a pint, and I do believe that it is worth every last delicious penny. If you compare flavors amongst the different Mexican ice cream shops, you're going to find that the ones here will win almost every time, if not every time. Of course everyone has their own flavor preferences, but here's a few things that I would like to mention: Helado de Fresa con Crema (Strawberries and Cream Ice Cream), swirled strawberry sorbet and rich ice cream--only place I've ever seen it. Helado de Pina y Coco (Pineapple and Coconut), a pretty common flavor--and one of my favorites--the flavor is just so much better here, and its got what seems like double the amount of pineapple and shredded coconut. However, if you don't like masticating coconut like a cow chews cud, then steer away and head for the plain pineapple. Helado de Pinon (Pine Nut Ice Cream), a pretty uncommon flavor--or at least it was, I hear it isn't anymore--cream-based, interesting and surprisingly aromatic, a little of this goes a long way for me, and I usually get a small (which is two scoops), half pinon and half vanilla, chocolate, or cheese/queso (tryt it!!). Helado de Fresa de Agua (Strawberry Sorbet), tart and sweet, it just tastes so damn good. Light and refreshing, it's perfect to have under the heat of the midday sun. Helado de Chocolate (come on), if you know anything about or like Mexican chocolate then it's simply a must-try. AND FINALLY, ONE OF THE TOP TEN REASONS I HAVE TO LIVE: Helado/Paleta de Chongo Zamorano (ehhh....) Cream-based, when I first tried it I didn't know what it was and when my mom told me I still wasn't entirely sure, but I was in love after the first bite. Listen, I know it's not going to sound very appetizing, and probably something you would have an aversion to trying, but it's absolutely the one thing I recommend above all else that a person should try. It's caramelized and spiced milk curds. Anyway there you go. I really feel that anyone who loves ice cream and trying new things, or who loves Mexican ice cream and isn't near any 'Michoacana' franchise, and lives within thirty minutes or so of this place should make it a point to try this place. A few things to note: there is ample space, tables, and chairs within the building, ideal for enjoying your ice cream ASAP, like most Mexican ice shops the busy hour starts an hour to two hours before sunset, and though I still wouldn't say it's run terribly efficiently, it is run more efficiently than it's competition--but this is only important if you come at a busy time. If you do come at a busier time, the line 'begins' at the counter near the entrance farther from the road--where a tiny sign tells you so. TRY IT!

Older lady maybe the owner or manager was being weird not sure what she was whispering to the…read moreworker. I feel like she told her to give the older ice cream instead of newer ice cream really weird, didn't feel welcoming at all. Cause of the older woman (mid 40s maybe)

I think everyone who's ever been to any Melt N Dip location will tell you that they would happily…read moreengage in food tourism to visit every Melt N Dip location there is out there. Each and every location features plentiful parking, a social media worthy interior, comfortable elegant seating, and quality desserts that consistently delight everyone who has the opportunity to try them. On my visit here, I tried a different set of items from my Schaumburg visit to test the consistency of quality across different flavor profiles and dessert types, and it delivered perfectly. The mango gelato here is incredible -- with probably the strongest mango flavor I've ever had in a gelato. The Lotus was an elevated version of one of my favorite biscuits. The gelato is incredible, creamy and flavorful -- and something I'd happily serve with most any dessert. The waffle was flavorful as usual which paired perfectly with the chocolate mix. I also wanted to try My Passion to get a mix of different fruits -- as I was pleasantly surprised by how fresh the fruit was at the other location. This was equally as great, with fruit presented at the perfect ripeness. Extra kudos to the kiwi which wasn't sour at all, and in fact was one of the first items to be finished completely. The pineapple was also super juicy, sweet, and flavorful. I wish we'd gotten more eclairs, as the filling was super delicious. Maybe the weakest item in this dish was the brownie, which was only good -- while everything else we'd tried was great to amazing. Overall, worth a special trip for any dessert lover. This business consistently delivers top notch dishes at very reasonable prices.

If I could eat here every day, I would. Their menu is a dessert lovers dream and I wish I could…read morehave ordered one of everything off the menu. The crepe was so delicious. The staff was very kind, there is plenty of seating, and the food comes out fairly quickly! Definitely will be coming back to this location every chance I get.

Fun place. Nice people. We went on the first 80 degree day this year. and it was busy. Some of the…read morebest ice cream I ever had. Will go back

Great ice cream shop right along the river. They have large selection of ice cream flavors. All…read morethat I have tried are creamy and delicious. There are tables there to hang out and eat or your can walk across the parking lot to enjoy the river while eating your ice cream!

Andy's, you are under arrest!…read more Charges - 1 count of serving up the best frozen custard ever. 2 counts of concocting James Brownie Funky Jackhammers. 3 counts of friendly service and loyalty rewards with which one obtains free custard - You're. In. Contempt. Verdict - GUILTY as charged! Sentence - LIFE!

The sweetest people work here. They're always incredibly kind and their chocolate custard is my…read morefavorite. Good amount of seating outside too. So glad we have this Andy's nearby!

Located in downtown Naperville, this location is perfect after a walk or dinner! Fantastic…read moreexperience at Jeni's, the employee helping us was very sweet and patient while we sampled a bunch of flavors. We got the gooey butter cake, brown butter almond brittle, and earl grey crème brûlée-- super decadent and great waffle cone too! 10/10 recommend if you're looking for a sweet treat.

Mhmmmmmm. Creamy, premium, rich ice cream. The Opaque was intriguing at first glance. It was a dark…read morechocolate that reminded me of a thick fudgy brownie. The Brown Butter Almond Brittle was a good sweet and salty combo. The server was welcoming and friendly. She took the time to tell us the story behind the origin of the ice cream and how the business grew. This particularly location was small with no seating indoors, however, a bench on the sidewalk right outside the door. Be aware, there is a step into the store and no accessible ramp, so it is not handicap friendly. Jeni's ice cream has such unique flavors and textures. I would definitely visit again!