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.
Non-Dairy Options
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.
Best Ice Cream in Chicago
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.
