Consistently delivers great malts. Can't ask for more than that. Better service at the Dempster…read morelocation than the Devon location but I believe that's because it's more crowded at Devon location.

Just lowkey go to the dairy star down the street, it tastes better and is cheaper. And you can also…read morebuy from dairy star knowing you're supporting a local business instead of a major chain restaurant. It is good ice cream tho and the vibe is pretty classy . Sometimes the employees are rude and have whiny kids so that's a thumbs down . Just go to the dairy star down the street.

I absolutely love this place, The Outdoor Cafe has such a cozy, welcoming vibe and I love all the…read morelittle decorations that make it feel so comfortable and inviting. The staff is always friendly, and Michelle, my usual barista, is always so sweet. I especially love their iced tea and Vietnamese iced coffee. Every once in a while, I'll grab a taro boba, which is probably my favorite. I've also tried a few different pastries and sandwiches too, and everything has been fresh and pretty good. because this has become my go-to spot in the community. I love stopping by, getting a to go order or taking a break and getting some work done over here it's a change of environment for me. They're also open until 9 PM which is a plus.

Loved this spot! We ordered the Vietnamese Iced Coffee and it was soooo good. The cafe has a super…read morecute outdoor-style vibe even though the seating is indoors, which made it feel really cozy and unique. They also had baked goods and sandwiches that looked delicious, but we only stopped in for coffee this time. Service was fast. Definitely coming back to try more!

Not gonna lie, it's a little overwhelming but shoutout to their whole team for the open arms…read morewelcome from the start! They gave us free brownie bites, samples of any flavor, and even ice water. The decor was really fun and animals and lights every where, very attention getting. There's also a lot of seating outside and even parking on the street and the side of the building. In terms of ice cream and price? Pretty good! I got a shake and you can get a shake of any flavor. I got the espresso ice cream in a shake and my wife got a kids cup size of the vegan ultimate Oreo with a sugar cone. OH Importantly, they have a good amount of vegan options! Also you can order custom cakes here too. There are a ton of different cone types and toppings to choose from so we'll definitely have to come back. Lastly: CASH ONLY! DONT FORGET, CASH ONLY! We'll be back!

Listen, this place is very friendly especially when it comes to samples. We were offered many…read moreflavors to try and offered brownies 3 times. I'm not complaining but it's really going above and beyond and we are here for it. Now it's really overstimulating as we were in need for some chill and this is not the spot. If we had some mushrooms, this place would be ideal but not for a Sunday @ 3pm. I believe I had a Rocky Road Shake. It was good and very creamy! It was great. My wife had 2 scoops - one of which was Mint Chocolate Chip. While I don't remember the exact price, I do remember thinking this was a lot for a shake and 2 scoops of ice cream. Maybe it was pricey to offset the samples and brownie distribution? Who knows. I do know you have to bring cash and need to be in the mood to take in overstimulation of music and animal themed angst inside.

On a hot sunny day, we were craving some Korean shaved ice (bingsoo). We decided to stop by Java &…read moreMug cafe after a quick google search of their menu. I was shocked to see how empty the cafe was, especially on a hot day. The quality of the bingsoo was great and really hit the spot! We ordered the injeolmi and strawberry flavors and both were very tasty! I would recommend this cafe for those looking for authentic Korean shaved ice around Chicago.

Super cute Korean-inspired cafe! The sweets were delicious and they had a wide variety of coffee…read moreand teas. The lychee chamomile was an interesting combination that turned out quite yummy! The banana milk lattes were VERY banana flavored, but still good! The cashier was very helpful with organizing all of our orders on this cute tray, and offered help with item selection since it was our first time!

Vegan ice cream say what? Yes yes yes! During a jaunt in Lincoln Square we spotted Vaca's Vegan…read moreCreamery, subtlely located just off the main street in a corner of the courtyard. Being plant based eaters, we rushed inside to investigate. The investigation results - yes. Just yes. Go here. Often. We tried some of the seasonal summer specials: -Mango sticky rice sundae: coconut sticky rice pudding topped with mango soft serve and condensed oat mylk sauce. Beautiful combination of flavors. -Corn on the cone sundae: sweet corn soft serve drizzled with salted butter sauce, served in a purple corn waffle cone - hands down the most delicious thing I've had in quite a while. Beware - in the hot sun the cone does leak, so either eat VERY fast or ask for a cup to contain any rogue drips. Pricing is reasonable for a boutique plant-based experience, with sundaes ranging from $10-$13.50 depending on size. The staff are welcoming and eager to chat about plant based desserts, both of which are nearly universally indicative of a morally upstanding situation.

My best friend and I visited Vaca's in Lincoln Square on a Saturday after lunch. As anyone familiar…read morewith the area knows, parking here will be what parking is! There are spots close to Vaca's but during peak times especially it's all luck on getting one. We parked in a garage just around the corner and walked. Vaca's is a pretty big store front/space with tables inside. It's counter service style and you order and then your order comes up and they call your name. The store/restaurant space was very clean, and cutely decorated. Staff were friendly and welcoming as we ordered. While my best friend was visiting, she saw a post on Vaca's social media about their corn soft serve leaving September 1st, and we decided we had to try it before it left. We each ordered one of the special corn soft serve in a corn cone and dipped in a (vegan) butter ... shell? dip? I'm not sure how to refer to that! This cone is giant, I need to be so clear. I was impressed with the size of the cone and they fill it all the way up with soft serve. The texture is remarkably smooth and the flavor was really perfect. If I didn't know this was a corn flavor, I'm not sure I would have known it was corn as opposed to maybe "sweet cream" or something more mild, but this was a perfect ice cream. I could eat this particular soft serve for the rest of my life and be so satisfied. The cone was really crunchy and also a more mild flavor. The corn soft serve was so delicious that I would definitely try anything else on their menu and it leaves me excited to try more seasonal offerings in the future. I'm so curious about other flavors and options on their menu, and was really impressed with the quality my order. Thank you so much, Vaca's, for a great treat with my best friend!

This review is based on multiple visits because I genuinely wanted to give this place several…read morechances before writing one. I honestly don't know why I keep coming back. The only reason I do is because my sister likes this place, but every single time they mess up my order, and my orders are as simple as they come. * First visit: I ordered two scoops in a cup (one pistachio and one coconut). I received two scoops of pistachio. * Second visit: I ordered the exact same thing. This time I received two scoops of coconut. * Third visit: I ordered elotes with all the toppings, but they forgot the mayo. * Fourth visit (today): I ordered a mixed soft serve in a cone cup, but I was charged for two soft serves instead. To make matters worse, the employees barely spoke English, making it extremely difficult to resolve the issue. When I asked why my total was about $9 when the sign clearly listed the soft serve at around $3, both employees looked confused. I actually had to ask another customer in line to translate. She explained that one of the employees accidentally charged me twice and said they would refund one of the charges and that I should wait for my receipt. I waited, got my receipt, and it only showed that I had been charged twice, there was no refund. Not once did anyone apologize for the mistake or the inconvenience. Now I have to dispute a $3 charge with my bank because of their error. It's not even about the $3. It's the principle and the inconvenience. Every single visit has had some kind of error, and after giving this location four chances, I can honestly say I do not recommend this location at all. Consistently incorrect orders, billing mistakes, poor communication, and not even a simple apology have made every visit frustrating.

I love it here! The space is spacious, bright, and fun! A vast menu with Mexican foods, desserts,…read morefresh juices and so much more! I've only gotten their paletas and ITS SO DELICIOUS!! we buy it in bulk and put them in the freezer. Such a nice treat in the summer. The ladies who work here are very nice and welcoming!

Some of the best mixers and sundae's in the Midwest. Can't eat Culver's anymore after coming here…read more The small concretes are the perfect size. Recommendations include the CFNBC concrete **sub caramel for peanut butter** and the Worms 'N Dirt sundae with chocolate custard (nostalgic and actually delicious). Love this spot!

Amazing concrete sundaes. I forgot what we got but went to the ordering area on the side and had…read moreour icecream in less than 15 on a busy Sunday night! Will definitely be coming back for a quick icecream in the area.

I had a super special date at Margie's with my 2 year old, and we had the best time ever. What I…read morelove about Margie's is that it's frozen in time. It's pretty small inside, there are only a few tables. A server comes to your table to place your order, which I feel like never happens at ice cream shops anymore! The menu is huge! There were multiple sections to banana splits, sundaes, and shakes. We decided to go with something simple. My son ordered 2 scoops of cookies n cream ice cream (with sprinkles of course) and I got moose tracks! The ice cream is the real deal. Our server was super sweet, and we were in and out of there in probably 30-45 minutes. We had the best time and will definitely be back this summer.

We heard that Margie's Candies had some seriously good sundaes, so obviously we had to check the…read moreplace out. (The fact that the joint's been around for over 100 years doesn't hurt either.) It's a small restaurant but we managed to snag a cozy table near the back. We'd already spent most of the day eating, so we decided to share the Atomic Fudge Sundae. It's a fairly enormous concoction. I found it interesting that the hot fudge was served on the side, but it's actually pretty smart because you get control how much (or how little) sauce you get. The ice cream is the highlight. It's creamy and rich, and it's got a really nice flavor, too. The hot fudge was less impressive, but that might be because I had already eaten a Ghirardelli sundae earlier in the day and their hot fudge just can't be beat. The service was super friendly and the atmosphere was kitschy and fun. It's a cool place.

Our summer is never complete without a stop at Dairy Star! There's almost always a long line, but…read moredon't let that scare you--the line moves pretty quickly! They have tons of options and so many different soft-serve flavors to choose from. Everything is always so creamy, refreshing, and seriously yum! It's the perfect spot to grab a sweet treat on a warm summer day, and they also have outdoor seating so you can enjoy your ice cream right there. Definitely a summer staple for us!

I totally get why this place is so popular. The soft serve is creamy and smooth. There's every…read moretopping you could think of and they're available in a shake, ice cream or malt. I tasted the original parfait which is strawberry, pineapple and chocolate sauce. I also tried the cone with Oreo and had a few sips of a blueberry, sour and lemon lime slushie. The person who took the order was patient, welcoming and helpful. The only wait was to place the order and to find parking! There's picnic bench seating if you prefer to eat onsite. The sundaes are approximately $13 which appears totally worth the pricepoint.

Great ice cream parlor in Lincoln Square! Came to try the Superman ice cream and was not…read moredisappointed, this was real deal Superman take it from a Superman connoisseur :) The strawberry was also really good and the service was really good. Definitely recommend!! Pro Tip: Cash, Venmo, Cash App - No Debit or Credit

What a wonderful ice cream jewel in Lincoln square. We visited after a sushi dinner and didn't…read moreknow what to expect. We love that it is family owned and local and their flavors are original and different. Beautiful store with interesting and topical decorations. A lot of people miss their additional flavors in the cooler to want the right hand side. That is where the coconut and other mixes are located. The only slightest appointment was that when we asked for a taste of a particular flavor that we were told there were no tasting spoons for the next few days and therefore there would be no tasting. Having said that we bought quite a bit to go and I was particularly impressed with their peach ice cream. There was ample parking across the street and it was an overall very fun experience.