Yofresh Yogurt Cafe

The best ! The ice cream is great, the staff treats everyone like family--they know the "regulars"…read morebut 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.

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

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Cold Stone Creamery

2.6(156 reviews)

1.2 mi

Do not rely on this store for your kid's birthday cake. We were contacted the day before to…read moreconfirm the cake. My husband showed up on my daughter's birthday and was told they didn't make it because of AC issues ... no one told us before that this was an issue and there would be no cake. They said they were not allowed to issue refunds and offered to give us a cake later that day (which would be after my daughter's birthday celebration was over), and the manager would contact us for refund. 20 days later, 3 phone calls and we still have not received a call from the manager and we still are out over $65.

- Went to Cold Stone this Sunday afternoon pleasantly happy but this shit ruined my day. Ice cream…read moretasted like paste and costed me a grand 10 dollars for a normal scoop. Dunkin Donuts mogs this place.

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Java & Mug Cafe

4.5(267 reviews)

3.7 mi•North Park

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.

Went solely for their fruit and red bean shaved ice. The ice could've been finer (I had to chew on…read moresome larger shards of ice which wasn't pleasant), but otherwise we enjoyed it, and I was very happy to see that it had all the makings of an old school patbingsoo with both fruit and red bean, as well as mochi and ice cream, which is rare nowadays. It was pricey but enough for 2 people to share. Metered parking on a weekend evening was easy. My only complaint is that it had a strange, unpleasant smell inside (we were there in the evening during the weekend of April 25th). Also, when I came a few years ago, it had a really cozy, welcoming vibe packed with comfy couches. Now, it just looks like basic tables and plastic chairs, lacking comfort, character, and charm. I'm hoping to return to try the sweet potato latte and the other shaved ices, but I hope they do something about the smell and make the space feel more cozy and inviting.

Bingsoo/bingsu

Americano, latte, matcha croffle, black sesame croffle

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Black sesame snow bingsoo

Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream

4.7(110 reviews)

2.7 mi

Ok! So listen.. Have you ever had something taste so good that you can't stop thinking about it?…read more Well that's me with this spot! Visiting from California and decided to try this spot out based on the reviews. This ice cream was the most delicious ice cream I've ever eaten in my life. Marshmallow was so soft and yet gooey... You just have to believe me. Service was great! Very pleasant and made my afternoon perfect. I wish I could have another scoop now...

Just left there and they are way over priced for some regular ice cream . Go somewhere else.read more

4.8 mi•North Center, Lakeview

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Margie's Candies

4.1(657 reviews)

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.

4.3 mi•Ravenswood, Lincoln Square

Coco Loco sundae

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Vaca's Creamery

4.6(104 reviews)

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!

FINALLY got to check Vaca off my bucket list! I've been wanting to visit since I first laid eyes on…read moretheir s'mores sundae but never made the trip until now. It's much more spacious than I had assumed and the staff working was super friendly. They no longer have the s'mores sundae, so I decided to try the specialty sweet corn sundae. It's topped with a salty butter drizzle that was freaking amazing! It's served in a yummy purple cone. The balance of sweet and savory was perfect. My husband got the mint chocolate sundae which he also really enjoyed! It's vegan ice cream, so expect it to be a little less creamy and melt a little quicker. That being said, it's the best vegan ice cream I've ever had. Super good, and will definitely come back!

Soft serve

Blueberry Lavender & Rocky Road Ice Cream, Chocolate Pie

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FRÍO Gelato - Evanston

4.2(217 reviews)

0.8 mi

Was in the area for a baseball game and hungry for a sweet treat so looked up gelato on Yelp and…read morewow was my mind blown! I did not expect to find such a nice place. From homemade waffle cones to numerous sorbets and gelatos. You will not be disappointed. I had strawberry and coconut and it was so tasty. I would love to have some again someday soon!

Place was a hit for a desperate father on a late night. Eccentric flavors such as Malbec, cheese &…read morehoney & figs with cognac. Flavors were subtle yet delicious. Enjoyed the fact that you could sample. I'll definitely return

Frio Gelato . Evenston Location. 1301 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL Gelato Heaven!!! Perfection! Cool!

Strawberry & pina colda Dulce De Leche

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Lemon sorbet left, peach sorbet right

Graeter's Ice Cream

I was craving sweets so I came across Grater's on Yelp. They have a lot of indoor and outdoor…read moreseating & free parking. They have a bunch of classic flavors & speciality flavors to choose from & they do allow free samples! I ended up with a double scoop Madagascar Vanilla & Cookies & Cream. Pricing was fair.

Graeter's is a staple for me in the summer. It's my go-to place to take friends and family from out…read moreof town and I'm excited to show them that the Midwest has ice cream that can rival anywhere in the US. It's up there with Bi-Rite in SF and McConnell's in Santa Barbara. But recently, I am incredibly disappointed because it seems like Graeter's has phenomenal ice cream, but absolutely TERRIBLE milkshakes. The milkshakes at this location are genuinely and confoundingly bad. The consistency of the "shake" is essentially just liquid. No mass or weight, no peaks or solidity. The ratio of milk to ice cream feels like 99:1. Devastating from a renown and respected brand. What a waste to use a fantastic product by basically diluting it down to flavored milk. I now know what NOT to order at one of my favorite chains and find it sad that I've found a gaping hole in the menu.

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Homer's Ice Cream

4.0(263 reviews)

4.2 mi

I wanted to share how much I enjoyed my recent visit to your shop--five stars all the way! The ice…read morecream was absolutely delicious, and your team's wonderful service truly brightened my day. Jake, Van, and Jacob were all so kind and welcoming. They happily let me try a few tasty samples, and Jake was thoughtful enough to pack my treat with dry ice when he heard I had a bit of a journey home. Thank you so much to everyone for making it such a memorable visit!

I hate writing this review because I grew up going to Homer's Ice Cream. As a little kid, when it…read morewas just a small neighborhood shop, going there was a special treat. Back then, the ice cream was outstanding, and the experience matched its reputation. Today, I live in Glenview, so we usually go to Oberweis because it's much closer. Their ice cream is consistently excellent, and the stores are always clean and well maintained. We decided to give Homer's another try the other night, and it was honestly very disappointing. The building looks like it hasn't been updated in years. The paint is peeling, the ceiling tiles are stained and dirty, and the entire place feels worn out and neglected. After all the success Homer's has had over the decades, it's surprising that more hasn't been invested back into the store. Even more disappointing was the ice cream itself. I don't know if the recipe has changed, but the texture and overall quality were nowhere near what I remember. It honestly reminded me of inexpensive, mass-produced ice cream rather than the premium product Homer's was once known for. Of all the local ice cream shops in the area, this was my least favorite experience. It's really a shame because Homer's was once an institution on the North Shore with an incredible reputation. I sincerely hope the owners take a hard look at both the condition of the store and the quality of the product. This place deserves better than what it's become. Unfortunately, after this visit, I won't be returning.

Homer's Ice Cream. 1237 Green Bay Rd, Wilmette, IL Cool!

Raspberry Chocolate Chip in a waffle cone

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Scooter's Frozen Custard

4.4(694 reviews)

6.3 mi•Lakeview

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!

Scooter's is a must try for a sweet treat! Creamy ice cream and rotating flavors you can find on…read moretheir website. Everything from shakes, concretes, sundaes, Italian ice, and even hot dogs! Line gets pretty long, but it moves decently fast. They have a small inside, as well as a takeout window.

Concrete

Mocha Snicker Madness and Trail Mix Concretes

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PB&J Concrete regular

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Andrew P.

7 years ago

They have a clean restaurant that strives for a friendly family atmosphere and their yogurt is good. The owners, the Murphys, are two of the most negative, racist people I have had the displeasure of knowing, particularly the wife. She always has a snarky side and doesn't want me to be there, which is fine. I'm never coming back. They even hire racist, nasty people. I have tried to get the corporate side on the phone for months and they claim there isn't one--only the Murphys. Well, racism got them their BMWs and Bentleys, so why should it stop? I feel sorry for anyone who isn't a Southside black person who decides they want frozen yogurt in Evanston. read more

Johnathan T.

301

11 years ago

This yogurt is extremely convenient since it has plenty of parking, next to a Walgreens and on my way home. My wife and I love to come here after work or we bring the nieces and nephews after a day at the park. The coffee is great and the flavors are always changing so stock up on your favorites before they're gone! My favorite feature, though, has to be the warm owners, The Murphys. They make me feel welcome every time I'm there and always remind me to use my punch-card. read more

Karen R.

8 years ago

Took the kiddo out for his 1st frozen yogurt and he loved it! Everything we ordered was so refreshing on such a hot and humid day. I definitely recommend adding mango to almost any flavor you choose. The fruit additions were sooo good with our yogurt. read more

Ashley L.

264

8 years ago

Awesome spot! Love that it's family owned. They have a good selection of toppings and flavors and s ton of fun games! Everyone was really nice. read more

Eryn O.

3 years ago

Absolute Evanston treasure. Feel like it took us too long to frequent and will be back!

Berhan B.

4 years ago

Great and cool place to go. Fro yo was delicious. Very kind staff

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