The Best Local Ice Cream Shops and an Ice Cream Trail Map

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Summertime is for ice cream! We agree, ice cream is definitely a treat to be enjoyed all year long. However, it’s something so special about finding your favorite flavor on a hot summer day to cool you off and put a smile on your face.

If you’re anything like our family, we love to try different local places throughout the summer. We won’t leave the shop without a sample of anything that sounds tempting. If ice cream’s not your thing, many of these shops offer other amazing desserts like milkshakes, donuts, or frozen yogurt. I’ve also added in a section of specialty shops with non-dairy options.

The local ice cream shop is the perfect place to celebrate a major team win, or just cool off on a sunny, summer day. The sweet nostalgia and happy vibes you’ll get from visiting these local ice cream shops is simply the cherry on top!

The Ice Cream Trail Map

Whether you’re looking for ice cream near you or putting together a daring plan to visit all our local sundae shops, our map will help guide your family to your next delicious adventure!

Local Ice Cream Shops Chicago Suburbs

Our list is organized by city/town name.

Banana Split

820 Church Road
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 896-8680

Walk-up service for the tastiest soft serve since 1983 including delicious banana splits, premium pints, salted nuts, cookie dough and other creative creations. The new owners have an active social media with regular updates.

Charlie’s Silver Spoon Creamery

6 E. Downer Place
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 340-4074

Family-owned ice cream shop in the historic Silver Plate Manufacturing building. Known for using fresh ingredients, their flavors rotate daily. Some of the unique ones include tangerine, latte, dreamsicle, coconut, vanilla bean and more. Their social media is up to date as well.

Deri Delite

10 S Ohio Street
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 851-5322

Fresh, fun, and unique ice cream treats like flurries, floats, sundaes, shakes, and novelty treats. Deri Delite is already open for the season. Check out their social media to stay up to date on changes.

Batavia Creamery

4 N Island Avenue
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 482-3729

They have indoor/ outdoor seating to soak up the rays or beat the heat on a hot summer day. Mini ice cream bowls or cones are available for the little ones. Rotating homemade flavors change daily, but are updated on their Facebook page.

Batavia Creamery is a favorite in our family as they have a great selection of allergy-friendly options. On their daily Facebook posts with rotating flavor lists, allergens are listed for each specific flavor (in addition to being listed in store). We especially love their dairy free and gluten free options, it’s almost hard to decide because there are so many. The Oatmilk Cookies and Cream is my son’s absolute favorite.

Eiffel Waffle

284 S. Weber Road
Bolingbrook, IL 60490
(630) 754-7272

1028 Curtiss Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 297-8326

Home of the over-the-top bubble waffles, crazy shakes and waffle tower dessert creations.

Gina’s Italian Ice

6737 Roosevelt Rd
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 677-1539

A fixture of Berwyn for over 41 years, their cool, refreshing and delicious Italian ice and ice cream flavors are the perfect treat with convenient walk-up window service (weather permitting). Check out their feature on Chicago’s Best.

La Michoacana de Brookfield

9102 31st Street
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 255-5371

Ice cream, yogurt, paletas, milkshakes, frappes, mangonadas, and horchata at this local favorite. Look to their Facebook page for the latest flavors.

Daisy’s Treats & Bakery

3748 Grand Boulevard
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 255-5771

Handcrafted chocolates, milkshakes, pound cakes, and fruits and nuts hand-dipped in chocolate. Gift baskets and cart rentals for parties are also available.

The Original Rainbow Cone

7417 S Cass Avenue
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 963-2333

498 E Roosevelt Road
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 792-1134

9233 South Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 238-7075

Navy Pier Location
600 E Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(773) 238-7075

Home of the original rainbow cone since 1926, which is a colorful combination of chocolate, strawberry, palmer house, pistachio and orange sherbet. Sundaes, shakes, cakes, cake rolls and pints/quarts to go. Now they also serve ice cream at Brookfield Zoo!

Tizzy’s Treats & Eats

737 Plainfield Road
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 887-7486

Ice cream parlor offering many different flavors, customizable cakes, shakes, and creative sundaes creations like Waffle Nachos-think waffle cone pieces covered by an ice cream sundae!

Every Day’s A Sundae

990 Warren Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 810-9155

14 W. Hinsdale Avenue
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 974-6162

Family-owned ice cream shop since 1992, proudly serving signature and seasonal scoops and creations. If you have a train lover, both locations are located on the BNSF line, making it the perfect place to grab a cone and sit and enjoy the trains rolling through town.

Fanny’s Thai Roll Ice Cream

7 North State Street
Elgin, IL 60123
(224) 227-7866

615 Randall Rd #112
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 549-0563

Thai-style rolled ice cream piled with toppings. The shops also sell smoothies, milkshakes, and bubble tea.

Kimmer’s Ice Cream

110 W. Park Avenue
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 903-6618

1 W. Illinois Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 762-9480

109 East Front Street
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 765-7704

Kimmer’s serves up creamy gourmet scoops, sundaes, shakes and smoothies. Cakes, pies and cookie sandies, too.

The Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor

7347 Madison Street
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-7970

A family-owned old fashioned ice cream parlor since 2004, serving up premium homemade ice cream, root beer, pies, cakes and gourmet coffee.

All Chocolate Kitchen

29 S. 3rd St.
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 232-2280

Featuring delectable creations by Master Chef Alain Roby, including all kinds of desserts, chocolates, gelato, cakes, sugar art, tea and coffee. When you visit, be sure to check out the chocolate sculptures including a life-sized astronaut!

Graham’s Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream

302 S. 3rd St.
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 232-6655

119 W. Front Street
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 221-1199

Since 1987, this unique shop has featured homemade ice cream, fine chocolates, fudge and Italian sodas, too. See examples of their latest creations in Wheaton and Geneva.

Tate’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream Shop

25 South Ashland Avenue
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-4848

This family-owned shop, well-loved by the community, has been making homemade ice cream and seasonal treats on site for more than 30 years. Grab a cookie kit, homemade pie, delicious cone, or pint/quart of ice cream to go.

The Highland Queen

1511 W. 55th Street
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 246-1846

Featuring floats, malts, ice cream sodas, soft serve, dipped cones, shaved ice, dole whip, Hershey’s ice cream and other novelties at this family-friendly spot since 1954. Outdoor seating is available as well. Already open for the 2025 season!

Maple Avenue Creamery

1146 N Maple Ave
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 352-6730

Scooping treats with old-fashioned charm such as ice cream cones, sundaes, shaved ice, smoothies, shakes, floats and the best banana splits. Great outdoor seating area available, too.

Our Creamery

400 E. Illinois St.
Lemont, IL 60493
(630) 296-0444

506 E St. Charles Place
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 519-4377

A family-owned business with locations throughout Chicagoland.

La Michoacana Tres Hermanas

2950 Ogden Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 470-9529

Local favorite serving up unique flavors of homemade Mexican ice cream, shakes, ice cream bars, and tortas.

Lola’s Handcrafted Churros

4714 Main Street
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 541-8061

This Instagram-worthy churro shop serves up pink (!) soft serve ice cream and amazingly creative sundaes that of course, involve churros.

Cool Creations

937 S Hamilton Street
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-4700

Locally-owned shop serving up treats for over 20 years. Try their soft serve, chocolate dipped bananas, homemade cookies, brownies and pies. For all their monthly flavors, check out their Facebook page. Currently open for the 2025 season!

Capannari Ice Cream

10 S. Pine Street
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 392-2277

This local favorite features ice cream, floats, flights, and even ice cream sandwiches. Be sure to check their website for hours and fun events over the summer.

Cookie Dough Creations

22 W. Chicago Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 369-4833

A unique establishment serving up safe-to-eat cookie dough, ice cream, sundaes, shakes and cookies since 1994. Grab your treats to go and enjoy them as you stroll along the nearby Riverwalk.

JoJo’s Shake Bar

5 W. Jackson Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
(331) 204-6665

This is the third location of JoJo’s Shake Bar, which opened in February 2022 and is known for over-the-top milkshakes. If you’re in the city, their first two locations are found in Chicago’s River North neighborhood and the other in Water Tower Place.

Sugar Milk Cafe

1250 W Ogden Avenue
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 857-3194

2219 W Lake Street
Melrose Park, IL 60160

Sugar Milk Cafe opened in Naperville in October 2021 and has now expanded to a second location in Melrose Park. Their signature milkshakes are crowned with creative add-ons that add some serious height.

La Michoacana Deluxe Ice Cream

592 S Route 59
Naperville, Illinois 60540
(331)281- 0610

Authentic Mexican ice cream made with 100% natural ingredients and fruits.

Polar Bear Ice Cream

7901 Cermak Road
North Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 442-8048

Walk-up service of the most delicious soft serve, sundaes, shakes, malts, smoothies and more. Opened in April 2025 for the season!

Premo’s

5540 W. 95th Street
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-8282

A local favorite for creative treats. Featuring soft serve, glaciers, funnel cake sundaes, shakes and malts, plus Chicago-style food. Enjoy your treats outside on their patio.

Hole in the Wall Custard Shoppe

901 1/2 South Oak Park Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 848-9910

Hole in the Wall has been offering ice cream, soft serve yogurt, dipped cones, slushies, and super sundaes in Oak Park for more than 70 years at this walk-up location. They also offer Dole Whip, which is a great dairy-free alternative. Follow them on social media for flavor updates

Petersen’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream

1100 Chicago Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 386-6131

Petersen’s has been proudly serving super premium ice cream, fountain treats and fudge in Oak Park for more than 100 years. Pints, cookies, shakes, cones, and more.

The Plush Horse

12301 South 86th Avenue
Palos Park, IL 60464
(708) 448-0550

7903 W 171st Street
Tinley Park, IL 60477

Offering coffee in addition to homemade ice cream cones, shakes, sodas, malts, sundaes and banana splits with a historic, nostalgic flair since 1937.

Triple Scoop’d Ice Cream

801 Devon Avenue
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(224) 985-3110

From reader Jim H.: “Locally owned, family friendly, ice cream shop right across from South Park. Great outdoor seating area. Flights, shakes, and amazing sundaes. Plus custom topped donuts on the weekends!” Thanks Jim!

Hazel Marie’s

24030 Lockport St.
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 782-3166

An old fashioned ice cream parlor serving 24 different flavors. Scoops, cones and creative sundaes available.

London Ice Cream Shop

38 East Avenue
Riverside, IL 60546

This old-fashioned ice cream parlor with vibrant floral decor opened in 2023 to serve scoops, sundaes, and desserts.

Crazy Corn La Michoacana

1073 N Salem Drive
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(224) 653-9856

Ice cream, mangonadas, and snow cones dished up alongside savory treats like elotes, chicharrones, and Takis con queso.

Kurimu

601 N. Martingale Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(630) 283-0782

Creamy ice cream, bubble team and creative creations, located in the Streets of Woodfield.

Sprinkles Ice Cream

1405 W Schaumburg Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60194

Local ice cream shop with close to 50 flavors. Open March 2025 for the season!

Four Brothers

221 S. Naperville Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 394-2448

A small local family chocolate shop selling ice cream and craft confections, with an outdoor patio for eating.

High Rollers Company

120 N Main St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 456-0567

Rolled ice cream and cotton candy with ping pong and pool tables.

Foxy’s Ice Cream

131 E Hydraulic Avenue
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 385-2716

Located downtown Yorkville on the Fox River. Quality ice cream sourced from Wisconsin wholesaler who uses real dairy, premium ingredients and and natural sugars.

Teddy’s Red Hots

6310 Main Street
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 968-8444

Teddy’s serves fresh, homemade Italian ice, perfect on those hot summer nights. Fresh flavors are rotated out daily. Call for flavors.

Sno Problems

1023 South Washington Street
Naperville, IL 60540
(Look for the Sno Problems trailer!)

Originally started by high school students during COVID, the trailer is currently run by their mom and other Naperville high school students.
Sno Problems offers tons of the most creative sno cones we have ever seen. Sno Problems flavors are all gluten free.

Ava’s Italian Ice

1814 N Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647

Ava’s italian ice is home to the italian ice flight. Their italian ice is made with organic fruit in all recipes, no artificial sweeteners, dyes or colors. All flavors are dairy free, gluten free, and nut free.

Cone

1047 W Madison St.
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 666-5111

This Irish-inspired ice cream shop is known for its unique flavors and outdoor patio for the summer days.

Shawn Michelle’s

46 E 47th Street
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 675-4032

Bronzeville homemade ice cream shop in the historic Rosenwald Building. Enjoy classic ice cream flavors, cobblers, and more.

Scooter’s Frozen Custard

1658 West Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 244-6415

Locally-owned mom & pop custard shop, serving up frozen custard, concretes, shakes, malts, floats and Italian ice since 2003. Check out their daily flavor page for the most up to date choices.

Maybe there’s a local ice cream shop that you love and we missed? Please comment below – we’re always happy to include more! And if all this ice cream talk didn’t get you in the mood for summer scoops, check out our Over-The-Top Milkshakes list for the most amazing shakes in Chicagoland.

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