The best ! The ice cream is great, the staff treats everyone like family--they know the "regulars" but treat everyone warmly. Comfortable tables inside, but even better outside seating. I've given up ordering birthday cakes from bakeries and now only order ice cream creations from Hartigan's New flavors emerge once in a while, but the standards are always delicious. They please youngsters and oldsters too. read more

Icecream is great, just a little pricey. I would go back as the service is friendly and the store is very clean.

So cute and nostalgic! it's inviting and you feel like the staff knows their regulars. They are happy to allow me to try different flavors and everything tasted so good that it was hard to decide. Next time I am back in the area, I will definitely go back. read more

Stopped by for some quick dessert, got a scoop of their butter pecan. Creamy and yummy, a bit pricy for what you get but nevertheless a solid scoop of ice cream! read more

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Yummy ice cream! A little costly, but pretty similar to other ice cream parlors nowadays due to inflation. The people working today (fourth of July) were working fast and still friendly! I got the rainbow sherbet and it was delicious and perfectly refreshing for this hot day. There are a few tables inside which provided respite from the heat and sun outside. The decor is cute and felt very homey. read more

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Coconut Joy.... Mmmm. Best, freshest ice cream around. Why should I have to type more? Just get Coconut Joy.

Great selection of ice cream at this old-timey place. I tried the seasonal peach flavor which tasted fresh and homemade. The service is pretty good! Just wish there was more seating room. read more

Hartigan's is an old school creamery. Lots of flavors, and other treats such as floats, bakery treats and more. Great for families and friends. Go Cool off and grab a scoop! read more

Travelled from Chicago to get Superman ice cream. Did a taste and it was not authentic. Michiganders looking for Superman try another spot. We did get 4 other flavors and they were great. Cool spot with a nice outdoor to enjoy your ice cream on a hot summer day read more

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Your hours listed on maps are incorrect. We drove a long way, and it says you're open until 10. Why are the lights off and closed up? Please update your hours to be accurate, it is very inconvenient when your listed hours are incorrect. We probably won't be back. read more

Kids love this place and the ice cream is delicious! Tons of options that make it difficult for a 5yr old and 3 yr old to decide. Awesome team of young adults that provide quick and friendly customer service. read more

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My mom and I wanted to go to Hartigan's for their black cherry ice cream. On our way there, we got a tornado warning telling us to take shelter. Without hesitation.... we still went to Hartigan's...! I won't recommend getting ice cream in the time of a tornado warning to ANYONE (please be safe) but that's just how great Hartigan's ice cream is! We werent the only ones there when we arrived, so clearly there are more like us who live by Hartigan's. The shop is located a bit farther down Central St from the other bakeries and cafes, but it is definitely worth it! My mom always always gets their black cherry if it is available, and I like to go back and forth between their variety of chocolate flavors. There are some booths and additional seating inside for customers! Outside, there are some picnic tables and benches for seating as well. It is street parking only. And bathrooms are for employees only. For two people, i always bring in $10 in cash. It is a bit on the pricier side for sure (esp if you get them in waffle cones), but the ice cream tastes fresh, never has ice crystals, and is so smooth. It's always so nice seeing people of all ages there every time, all there to enjoy ice cream :) Warning: their waffle cones have leaked on me a few times so beware! Also, keep a tasting spoon if you ask for a sample, and you can use it to work on your cone :) read more

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Hartigan's....part of my family for soooo many years! Chill summer evenings spent in the cheap chairs outside, waiting in line with kids cutting through the group looking for what they want and totally ignoring personal space....perfect. Hartigan's is what a local family ice cream place should be. Great ice cream, teens taking orders, many flavors, shakes, malts, ice cream cakes, many things to add to your sundae., and cheap seating outside to sit and enjoy the people you're with that night. I'll be going back for as long as they're around. So many great memories... read more

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Given the single origin sourced dairy is used to make the ice cream, I had expectations that the ice cream will have a strong, forward dairy flavor -- similar or if not better than Oberweis. I ate 3 scoops of the following ice cream: - Big Muddy (dark chocolate ice cream with salty caramel ribbon and brownie chunks) - Daily Grind (coffee ice cream with caramel ribbon and chocolate covered espresso pieces) - Sea Turtle (chocolate and caramel ice cream) Of the three, the best IMO was the Sea Turtle, where the flavors itself did not overpower the dairy. I liked the flavor ideas of the other two, but the flavors overpowered the creamy dairy flavor. I'll stick with Oberweis for now until I find something better in Chicagoland area. read more

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Super friendly staff. I go there for their iced americanos cause I work across the street and definitely need a caffeine buzz in the afternoon. There is a coffee shop nearby but the staff there is not very friendly and they have definitely over charged me. I've had hartigans ice cream a couple times and it's really good but I've had to cutback on the sugar lately. Their espresso is delicious and the kids who work here are nice and hard working. I always forget they don't like taking cards for small transactions but I really appreciate that they have accommodated me a few times. I'll just have to remember to take out cash from now on. Highly recommend this place. read more

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The ice cream is decent and the service is fine but it's not worth the price. I paid $5.07 for a single kids scoop of ice cream. There are better options a few minutes away. read more

Excellent old school Ice Cream Parlor. Just as you remember growing up on the Northshore. Don't put out bad reviews just because you can't afford. Don't ruin for those who can. Go to dairy queen or 31 for cheap ice milk, crap ice cream. Old saying, "you get what you pay for". Was there Thursday evening with family & we all enjoyed another memorable treat. Thanks!! read more

so many memories! every time i visit my best friends in illinois we come here at least once! delicious ice cream as always and it's such a cute little shop. read more

Located just west of downtown Evanston (near Wilmette), Hartigan's is the place to be on a hot sweltering summer afternoon. It has a pleasant, "homey" feel to it with friendly service and plenty of choices to beat the heat and keep you cool. The entrance door is kept closed, as the shop is air-conditioned, and there are a few tables inside for customers. Very reasonable prices for their generous portions and good quality. Check out the size of their "one scoop" ice-cream and black cow soda fountain!!. Happy to have visited! read more

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Awesome ice cream every time and great scoopers behind the counter. A neighborhood favorite for decades with good reason.

Great ice cream choices from Cedar Crest. Fun service from the servers behind the counter. They understand good customer service.

Great ice cream in a wonderful old fashion shop. We were in the area and in the mood for some ice cream. Staff was friendly and helpful and the ice cream doesn't disappoint. Creamy, sweet and full of flavor. Definitely will be back. read more

I love this place. When I was in highschool I worked at a true old fashioned soda fountain, and this place has many of the same vibes. The ice cream flavors are great, and the staff is always patient and kind with the gajillion neighborhood kids who stream through the door. Its also great to have so many outdoor seating options--something that is hard to find with ice cream shops! read more

$8.27 for two scoops in a cup? This is just too expensive and then the business wants you to leave tips for the staff

Fabulous ice cream. Cute little shop. Good service. I had some mint fudge thing that was outstanding and my daughter had a caramel ice cream with stuff in it that she said was "the best she's ever tasted" and she is a tough critic read more

If you love a place that smells like cinnamon and sugar, even a block before you reach the Shoppe, you'll love Hartigans. I was introduced to this place by a friend and enjoyed a lovely Friday evening over delicious ice cream, froyo and easy going chatter. You'll see families, high schoolers, kids I their baseball uniforms come here on a typical Friday night. The staff are very young (maybe the neighborhood high schoolers) but they are pleasant and patient, enough so that you can try as many favors as you want before making a decision. They are really great with kids here, and outside there are picnic bench tables to enjoy the warm weather. There is a parking lot across the street with angled parking and plenty of street parking along the residential tree-lined streets. I got a kid's single scoop on a sugar cone ( which is actually the perfect size for me, post-dinner) but there are a wealth of other sizes and cones to choose from- their waffle cones seem to be very popular. The featured flavor that I got-the name escapes me now- was a caramel ice cream with salted caramel ribbons and slivers of almonds. REALLY, really good, with a generous amount of almonds for a good crunch. Their flavors here are really unique, especially their Mackinac Island Fudge flavors, one with the normal fudge and another with mint. Having been to Mackinac and having tried their fudge there a while back... I knew their ice cream would be quality. I'll have to order that next time. This is a great neighborhood "shoppe" with great flavors, a small hometown feel, all the happy feelings of summertime nostalgia and a satisfying place to get your sweet tooth fix! read more

Dude the ice cream is amazing! I was here in November and it was COLD outside and I still loved the ice cream. It has the feel of a small town little ice cream shop where you would expect teenagers to hang out in the summertime. They have a great selection of quality ice cream as well as cakes and other stuff. I think it will be a place I have to stop in from now on when I come through Evanston. read more

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Let me start by saying I love supporting local and always do. However, the price tag at Hartigans is INSANE. I got one scoop but split with two flavors...for $8!!! Yes, you read that correctly...one scoop costs $8 if you want two flavors. Come on...you can buy Cedar Crest ice cream (same brand as Hartigans sells) at Woodmans for $2.99 a pint! The prices are so crazy here that I'm afraid it will deter customers...it's deferred me that's for sure :( So sad about this as it used to be a fun place to stop for an inexpensive scoop. read more

Hartigan's is a classic ice cream shop, of which we have very few around here. I've been coming here since college; thankfully I don't live too far across the Evanston-Chicago border, so I stop in a few times per summer. I love their special sundae concoctions. This is a drawback in a way, however, because I'm always buying sundaes which means that I almost never have plain ice cream. They make their own and it's frickin' great. They have some neat, creative flavors such as Pirate Booty and Mint Cookie. Also, they post nutritional information for their ice cream, which somehow is 50% less in fat and calories than brands such as Ben & Jerry's. I don't understand how this is possible. The cookie that they use for the cookie sundae is not that great, but the brownie sundae is excellent. Their hot fudge is very, very good. I wonder if they make their own. This place is open 11-11 every day, which are very generous hours given the neighborhood (the entire length of Central Street in Evanston, especially this western half, is shuttered after 5-6 pm). Hartigan's does such a booming business that they were out of nuts today thanks to their brisk sales over the weekend. I was there for about twenty minutes and saw about thirty people in and out the door. This place is HUGE for local families with little kids. read more

I slipped in before closing time for a scoop after dinner, not much to report, standard fare, if I missed the specialness, do let me know what to keep an eye out for next time. read more

Hartigan's Ice Cream Shoppe - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

It's really expensive here. (You can get the same quality ice cream at trader joes for 1/3 the price.) Also, the staff isn't that enthusiastic about customers; there were three people there and the one who helped me was begrudging and the other two were psyched to walk away. They are not covid careful -albeit we are in delta variant territory and we have ambiguous guidelines. I was excited this location still sells ice cream. The last time I was there I got a scoop of quarterback crunch. Anyhow, it's alright, but they charge WAY too much. read more

Not bad! I suggest you get a double scoop since it's pricey for one. I liked the ice cream and they have a ton of flavors, I think I sampled 1/4 of them! Also if you're clumsy, I suggest get it in a cup because they have small cones. When I got double scoop on a small cone, I had to lick it fast because they put more then the cone can handle... but I don't mind more ice cream! I'd stop here if I was in the Evanston area, but not something I would go out of my way for. Also, only meter parking outside until evening. read more

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This ice cream shoppe is absolutely outstanding. The young man behind the counter Teddy was very attentive and helpful to our large group. This place exudes classic ice cream shoppe energy and the ice cream was splendid. I would go back here every day of my life if I could. Pure class from this establishment. Did I mention the scooper teddy? This gentleman kept the place running and really made sure we had a great experience. Good looks Hartigan's. read more

Ahh, Hartigan's. A classic of north Evanston, usually ran by high school kids, and filled with families and couples. Great place to go on a warm night and pick up some ice cream. Especially nice if you're walking distance. I can't speak for their shakes or sundae's but their ice cream is super fluffy, very creamy and sweet. I highly suggest their cookie dough and their moose tracks flavors in a waffle cone. They're open till 10 during the summer season. read more

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Birthday Cake ice cream made by Cedar Crest Creamery has held the number one spot for my favorite ice cream for many years. I have been known to get such a fierce craving for this flavor of ice cream that, on a whim, I'd make the 40 something minute drive from Hyde Park to Evanston (that is only after checking to make sure the flavor wasn't in stock at Medici on 57th). I even had a friend once try to mail it to me in the mail without the proper packaging for frozen foods. Shout out the mailman who still delivered it all soggy and wet from the inside! I just recently revisited Hartigan's and found it to be as nice as I remember with excellent customer service and a nostalgic old school ice cream shoppe feel. I don't remember it being so pricey for two regular scoops though. There are plenty of flavors and sundaes to please every ice cream lover. Another flavor to try is Peaches N Cream when it's available for the summer season. Sadly, Birthday Cake didn't hold the same "wow" factor on my taste buds as it once did and I think it's fair to say I'll only stop by now if I'm in the area. read more

Nice neighborhood ice cream shop that offers almost as many flavors as Baskin Robbins. Ice cream is fresh and they serve really big scoops! Service is friendly and they have tables and chairs outside to sit and enjoy your desserts! read more

I like that it's not a chain, and that they do offer a frozen yogurt option or 2 for those trying to mind their calories. I also like that they offer kid size cones. Prices are congruent with other north shore establishments. It has a friendly neighborhood store feel. The time I was there, the interior floor could have used a little sprucing up. Nothing a sweep and mop wouldn't have fixed. Cash only. read more

Its nice to walk into an ice cream place that is not a chain. Hartigan's has a nice neighborhood feel to it. There are a few booths and cafe tables with chairs as well as outdoor benches to sit and enjoy your ice cream. The guys behind the counter were friendly and patient enough to take orders directly from the little boys I was with, which I thought was cute. They offer child-sized cones which are perfect for the little ones, and my big-girl cone hit the spot too. Their wide range of flavors features monthly specials as well as several choices that are sugar-free or fat-free. I tried the strawberry swirl (both fat & sugar-free) and it was creamy and delicious. Parking is tight and they have no public bathrooms. Edit: bonus points for having a "buy 7, get 8th free" card. Ask them for one! read more

I love Hartigans! Marcia the owner is one of the sweetest women I have ever met, she truely cares about her business & has put her whole heart into it. The ice cream is to die for! They get special flavors in based on the season too, mmmm apple pie & pumpkin cheesecake for thanksgiving! My favorite is a drink (... Something sunrise... not tequila ;) Its sherbert & Seltzer and maybe some lemon or lime juice? I foget but its the PERFECT cool-off and wake up treat! The staff is young, and learning the in's- and -out's of customer service. They're good kids for the most part. Just don't forget it's cash only! read more

Located in my childhood Baskin Robbins location, this family-owned parlor is delish. Its good stuff. Lots of flavor options and not a chain! Yahoo! read more