Arctic Spoon

4.1 (74 reviews)

ModerateIce Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Bubble Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies

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Julia D.

This was a fun experience. There's a kiosk where you put in your order and you can make it as complicated or as simple as you'd like. I ordered vanilla base, health bar and strawberry mix-ins, topped with condensed milk, mochi, and a strawberry pocky. If I were to order again, I wouldn't change a thing. It was super creamy and mixed really well. The wait was a bit long (20 mins) as there were only two "ice cream rollers" and lots of orders. I'd also say it's a bit pricey for ice cream. The place is clean and has lots of seating if you want to dine in.

Ryan D.

I've been wanting to try rolled ice cream, and I finally got the chance to try it at Arctic Spoon. Here, half of the fun is watching your ice cream being made. It's a fun show watching these ice cream artists do their thing. I had the mint and cream ice cream, and my husband had the mango madness ice cream. The flavors are very bold. The mint cream was very minty and chocolatey. The mango ice cream was overpowering. There was a ton of flavor in every bite. Be forewarned that this is not a fast process and you will wait a while. It was easily twenty minutes before we got our ice cream on a summer Monday night. The ice cream was very good, and Arctic Spoon comes highly recommended!

Hersh A.

Arctic Spoon is a cool, nice, family-friendly place to grab a cup of rolled ice cream and hot/ cold drinks. They offer handcrafted, made-to-order rolled ice cream, real fruit smoothies, freezes, lattes, and bubble tea. Their ice cream is made-to-order based on customers' preference and in doing so, Arctic Spoon uses fresh ingredients prepared using a cold pan that has a temperature of -20 degrees C. Then they finish it off by adding an assortment of toppings and drizzles of the customer's preference. They also offer fresh real fruit smoothies, freezes, lattes, and bubble tea (both hot & iced). I came here to get cold drinks. I was interested in their bubble tea but end up getting a couple of lattes. 1. Mango Matcha Latte 2. Red Bean Latte Both these drinks were refreshing and delicious. My photos didn't come out as good as I wanted them but the drinks were certainly very good in taste. Both the drinks had a proper flavor of their respective ingredients. The Red Bean Latte felt like you are drinking a red bean drink and the Mango Matcha Latte had a perfect taste of Mango and Matcha in each sip. So worth it. The ordering of items is through a kiosk as they are short staffed and from what I remember, they accept card payments only. I recommend checking out this establishment. They offer a nice variety on their menu at reasonable pricing and their service is good.

As of 8-22-2022! Too bad, and it's a back to school issue for many of their staffers.

Howard L.

Our party of 3 was looking for a nice refreshing afternoon treat and Yelp pointed us to this newish, highly rated Asian flavored rolled ice cream place. It turned out to be a good excuse for me personally to finally visit the sparkling and newish Wheeling Town Center mall which I had been meaning to do for a while anyway. I liked what I saw and plan to be back to check out a couple of eateries here one day. Back at Artic Spoon, we actually had to kill about 15 minutes (and it was easy to do here) for them to open at 5pm as their hours are now reduced to M-F 5-9pm and Sa-Su 4-9pm for carryout service only due to an unfortunate back-to-school server shortage. Anyway we all 3 tried their regular sized ($7.49) Artic Specials rolled ice creams. Wife got mango red bean, sister got mango lychee with bananas and strawberry topping, and I got taro taro which also had a mini mochi topping. They were all delectable treats, not overly sweet, and I really liked the taro I picked. Making the rolls is labor intensive, so if it gets busy (and it fortunately wasn't during our visit), you have to allow them time to give you the fresh quality you're paying for as a heads-up. One of our attendants was Brian who is the husband of owner Lyanne. He was wearing a Northwestern cap and that sparked a friendly chat while we enjoyed our treats there. It turns out he is Chinese, an engineer by training, and has 3 (!) Northwestern kids, wow and woot woot. It was like talking to my doppelganger, except I wasn't about to start making ice cream rolls! Anyway, great tasting products here and best of luck to Lyanne, Brian, and Artic Spoon. Thank you and we'll be back some time!

Sabrina J.

This was a fun stop for my family of 5. We all came up with our own creations and enjoyed the unconventional ice cream experience. If the line is long, I think it could take some time to prepare each order, but it's a unique experience and worth the wait!

Susan S.

Great concept, interesting flavors. The product tasted like ice milk. My bf like it, but he'll have to start yelping . If you want to build your triceps this is the place to work. They pour a liquid on a circular metal sheet and it freezes then add your selection and then roll it up and serve you. I think this place will be successful . It was packed . Give it a try and let me know your thoughts.

Kesha B.

When you arrive there are two different entrances you can come in from, and when you enter... there's a tablet to order from. You don't really interact much with the staff other than when they hand you drinks. They have a vast menu, and so many different options. After ordering from the tablet it does take a bit to get your items, they usually only have 1-2 workers at a time so it takes some time. But the flavors of the bubble tea are incredible. Their strawberry latte which got devoured before a photo was taken was unbelievably yummy! Highly recommend! Just make sure you give yourself sometime to wait for the items!

Janet M.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Arctic Spoon in Wheeling, IL, and I must say it was delicious but not as welcoming asni thought. The menu at Arctic Spoon offers a wide range of options to suit every palate. They offer boba and rolled ice cream with tons of options for toppings ( real shaved coconut was delicious). This is a real winner for an ice cream enthusiast. The ambiance of Arctic Spoon added to the overall dining experience. Open. Airy, but could be a bit cleaner. We went during evening hours and the line was long and it was just continuous traffic in and out. The staff seemed overwhelmed and therefore did not greet upon entering, ordering was do it yourself on a screen and therefore you had little to zero interaction with staff. I think that staff and service is big in the food industry and therefore this does lower my score for Artic Spoon. The structure with the bordering process is key. Kudos to decent price point!! Will be returning in hopes these kinks can be worked out!

Han J.

I was a big fan of this place! I came in with a group of 5 adults and 2 toddlers. The wait for the rolled ice cream did take pretty long, but luckily watching this process through the glass kept the 2 kids entertained. I opted for the Brown Sugar Milk Tea, which came out quick and tasted great. Here, you have to order through a tablet. This was fine for me, but there is just a small chance my mother and grandmother would have been able to figure it out alone. Not super user friendly. The outdoor seating area was really pleasant and spacious.

Gabby G.

I ordered the Strawberry Matcha latte iced. It was pretty good, but I don't recommend adding boba to it like I did. It was just too much and can overpower the strawberry thats in the drink. Pretty decent place. I wouldn't say it's a go-to for me but I wouldn't mind visiting again. For anyone who's curious they also have Buko Pandan rolled ice cream! I didn't try it but if I were to go back, that's def on my list.

Stella W.

This is probably one of the best icecream spot i have been to! but then that's probably because i like the asian flavor like taro etc that they made at the spot. they pour the cream on the cold surface and mix in the flavour mixture, then roll them up into icecream roll. The icecream looks so pretty! I felt like my toddler ate more icecream than she normally did at any other places! Only downside is it does take a while to get your icecream since they are made to order.

Karen N.

I have not the opportunity to have rolled ice cream for some time, so definitely was looking forward to this treat. The overall experience was ok. I am not a fan of ordering via tablet with no interaction, and since it was our first time, we were a bit slow at it, fortunately the people behind us also were new to the experience. It does take awhile for the ice cream to be rolled, and I can appreciate all the effort put into it. I am sure it they were busy , the wait would be long. The ice cream was cream and rich. I had chocolate with Nutella and twix mix in and hot fudge and chocolate chip toppings. My husband had the Elvis. Overall, the ice cream was good, customer service was ok and waits could be long.

Jason S.

When my wife and I arrived, it was packed due to the weekly concerts on Thursday. We patiently waited in line for awhile but it seems like they may need more people for those days. Brown sugar milk tea was decent but I think the rolled ice cream was the best choice of the night. Totally customizable and tastes great.

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Diana J.

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As far as the ice cream flavor goes this is a 5 star. However, since it is individually made even a small line can take a long time. Also, they do not have a good system for letting you know when your order is up. They just put it up and say what the item is. There is no designated waiting area. The price is not cheap but worth it for a treat. I might go back once in a while, but probably not over the summer. I also liked that they had smoothies and other items. read more

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Kimberly C.

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the ambience is noisy! but it's because they're busy, so if ur looking for a quick pit stop, this is not the place lol we also came on a friday at 7:20pm so maybe it's just busy around this time. food looks and taste good. u order ur own ice cream on a kiosk which is nice but i wish it had pics so u can see what the ice cream looks like. bc it's so noisy u can't hear them call ur number/order. long wait. need cleaner tables tho. read more

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Peter P.

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Strawberry pineapple bubble tea on point. Fruit was good not over powering and tapioca balls were perfect. Soft and not too sweet. read more

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Michelle T.

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Arctic Spoon is my favorite place to go for refreshing sweet treats. They have extended new Summer hours. The shop looks very clean, nice friendly staffs and easy parking in rear. Loved their boba (tapioca pearls) that is cooked fresh daily and the real fresh fruit ingredients. I have always enjoyed their delicious fresh strawberry fruit rolled ice cream, fresh mango smoothie with Boba, Vietnamese Ice coffee and freshly brewed Jasmine tea with Lychee jelly. Hope this small shop will have enough business and community support to stay around for great dessert place. read more

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Amzok E.

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We drive once a week to this place, order a rolled ice creams. Very tasty flavored, clean and often busy place. I strongly recommend to try their rolled ice creams and bubble tea too. My favorites are mango madness. read more

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Martin S.

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A fun new way to make ice cream. As it starts as a liquid there a numerous ingredients that can be incorporated. I got the Key lime pie and I was surprised that it actually tasted like it. They also have bubble tea and smoothies. Nice and clean inside and a few tables outside. I love to support small businesses so the loss of a star is for what I think they can improve on. $7-8 for ice cream is kind of expensive but this way of making ice cream is labor intensive and takes a while so I kind of get it. Because it takes a while u will have to wait a while; especially if there is a line. I wish they maybe had 5 flavors of regular ice cream that they could just scoop from for those that prefer not to wait and/ or prefer ice cream made the traditional way - although I have no idea what that is :). read more

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Justin P.

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Amazing service and food was awesome. The vibe was also great and the interior was very pleasing to the eye.

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Anisha T.

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I love this place and I am so glad they are so close to my house. It's very clean and so unique. Every single order was made so nicely and looked amazing. I will be coming back! read more

Arctic Spoon - Matcha strawberry with Oreo and mini mochi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Wheeling, Illinois

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Amy L.

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Delicious rolled ice cream and bubble tea. It is clean, well run and a spot to grab a delicious treat. Family owned and no doubt a spot not to miss! read more

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Anna B.

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I used to come here very frequently and it was always packed tight. I do have empathy for the workers but it is very unprofessional to keep your customers waiting 40 minutes for a small cup of ice cream. There would be one person making the ice cream while the young asian lady just stands there. They recently changed their hours to only weekends. read more

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Erick V.

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I went to their soft opening along with some friends. I got the Strawberry Fruit Latte with Boba. It was amazing! The drink was aesthetically pelase and tasted great. Real strawberries! And you can see them make your order. The boba was also really good. I've been to places where the tapioca tastes old or undercooked, but here it was perfect. The owner and staff were also very nice. Definitely will be coming back to when I get that boba tea craving. I almost walked passed it --they still need outdoor signage. read more

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Nicole P.

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The ice cream is awesome-can't deny that. However, they don't seem to have enough staff or inventory to keep up with orders. I have placed orders hours ahead of time and still have to wait when I go inside to pick up ice cream. There are certain rolled ice creams that come with marshmallows, but on multiple occasions they have been out of marshmallows and do not offer any discount since the marshmallow is included in the price-even when asked about it. The ice cream is very good, but I believe they still have some kinks to work out. read more

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Emma T.

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This place has fantastic bubble teas! I especially liked the teas I tried from the house specials, the Hong Kong tea and the Red Bean, both delicious in very different ways! I'm looking forward to tryin* out more, and enjoying their pleasant outdoor seating! read more

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Jim S.

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Did a "make-your-own" and it was fantastic! If you've never had fresh made, I mean on-the-spot in-front of you, ice cream, you MUST try this place! Keep them in business for sheer uniqueness factor alone!!! read more

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Jodi B.

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Today we weren't given kind service. We waited in line for 14 min and waited our turn with no issues. I ordered a hot tea with cream and sugar. I see the people behind us get their order. So i politely ask if someone has my tea. The girl snapped at me and said its in the kitchen and walked away. Im sorry but my $6 tea wasn't a priority and neither was I..... not cool!!!! Rude behavior will prevent me from returning. read more

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Susan L.

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Great selection of rolled ice cream! We got the kid size matcha/strawberry and mango madness. read more

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Advin H.

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This place sucks. The workers look depressed and I don't blame them. Their forearms look like bricks from doing this shit all day. I went on a Saturday night and felt like I was in an orphanage. There were so many damn kids yo. Go somewhere else. Ice cream is ass too. read more

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Amy M.

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Arctic Spoon opened recently next to our apartment. We went here when it first opened and everyone was so nice and excited. The ice cream was awesome and the prices are great. Highly recommend if you're looking for a little entertainment with a new way to eat ice cream! read more

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Luc P.

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Nice to finally have a new place open at the wheeling town center. I tried the Thai Tea rolled ice cream and it was good. I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 because it is PRICEY! I understand that they need to make money to recoup the costs of starting a new business but I think they went a little overboard to be honest. Almost $8 for an ice cream is excessive read more

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Matt B.

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Went here for the first time tonight and really enjoyed the S'mores. Very fun to watch everything being made from scratch!

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Terrible customer service. A group of us went in for ice cream and spent a good amount of time and money in the shop. Store hours posted said 10pm as the closure time however at 8:30pm when we went to go back inside after eating our ice cream at one of their outside tables to go take our small children in to use the bathroom we were rudely told no because they were closing. All employees refused to let them use the restroom. I was told to speak to a manager who yelled from the back "THERE ARE TWO OTHER RESTAURANTS NEXT DOOR GO THERE!" When I expressed that we were paying customers with small children who just need to use the restroom before we leave she finally yelled at me "FINE! GO USE IT" and flailed her arms at me. So we went to use the restroom and another employee came out from cleaning it and said no they already cleaned the toilets so we had to go somewhere else and shut the bathroom door in our face. Could not believe a business could treat paying customers like that. I could see if we lingered past closing time and asked but it was an hour and a half before they were supposed to close. The way they yelled and spoke to paying customers and children was horrific and we will not be going back. read more

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Jojo S.

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Very good ice cream. So many flavors to select and they do everything from scratch right in front of you. My wife loves their Buco Pandan and i know we will keep coming back here... read more

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Gary G.

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Great to have rolled ice cream in Wheeling as I don't have to go to Chinatown to enjoy! Had the Mango Madness! Simply amazing! Nice place with nice people! read more

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Que H.

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Hands down the best ice cream I've ever had! Made right in front of you (which is a super cool process might I add) so many different combinations and flavors. I had the strawberry dream portions are huge we ordered a kids size and was more than satisfied with it. The staff is great. Definitely my favorite ice cream spot. Can't wait to try the teas, lemonades, smoothies and lattes. read more

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Anthony M.

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Great place to have a unique treat. Tried the mint ice cream bowl and macha tea. Everything was delicious. Will be back soon

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Ines F.

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The rolled ice cream here is SO good. It's delicious. You can customize you ice cream or pick one off the menu. Their boba is so good as well. I definitely recommend this place. read more

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Joe N.

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Thanks for coming in town. So clean and organize, especially the roll ice cream is so good. read more

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Josh D.

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Staff did not really interact with you. First time having there ice cream. I was just not that impressed with it. Did not have that much flavor. May try to go back one more time to see how there smoothies are. read more

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The ice cream itself is good but is expensive considering you can get ice cream elsewhere for much less. It takes a long time, it's often crowded and very loud inside the store. Sometimes rolled ice cream tastes freezer burnt to me, it may be more of a personal preference type of thing. read more

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Kaira G.

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Although the menu looked great I had to give 1 star. One of the girls making the ice cream and handling the drinks did not change her gloves after cleaning up a drink that was spilled on the floor. I thought it was very unsanitary especially when you are dealing with food. read more

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Vero B.

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I loveeeeee the all strawberry one! The coffee is amazing as well. Definitely recommend it and im not lying. The best! Prices very decent and size is very decent as well. Every time i would take a spoon i felt more ice cream would show up--and i got the regular lol read more

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Jocelyn G.

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Amazing, they're v kind as well! and great options to choose from! The employees are also hardworking and do a nice job doing the ice cream!

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Tommy L.

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Shiver me timber's it's was so yummy. Me and my friends couldn't get enough and go at least once a week. It's just too good. If you haven't tried it your missing out. read more

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Greg Z.

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Besides it being great ice cream it's also a great show. Pretty amazing how much work gets put into making your ice cream. My son got the s'mores ice cream and they even topped it off with a toasted marshmallow. Will definitely be going back read more

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371 W Dundee Rd
Wheeling, IL 60090
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(224) 313-5904
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Hours

What time does Arctic Spoon open?

Arctic Spoon opens at 5:00 PM on Thursday and Friday.Arctic Spoon opens at 2:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Arctic Spoon close?

Arctic Spoon is closed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.Arctic Spoon closes at 8:00 PM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Wed ClosedThu-Fri 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMSat-Sun 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Arctic Spoon take Bitcoin?

No, Arctic Spoon does not take Bitcoin.

Does Arctic Spoon take credit cards?

Yes, Arctic Spoon takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Arctic Spoon have catering options?

No, Arctic Spoon does not have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does Arctic Spoon allow dogs?

No, Arctic Spoon does not allow dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Arctic Spoon have bike parking?

Yes, Arctic Spoon has bike parking.

Does Arctic Spoon have parking?

Yes, Arctic Spoon has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Arctic Spoon wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Arctic Spoon is wheelchair accessible.

Does Arctic Spoon have free WiFi?

Yes, Arctic Spoon has free WiFi.

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spending nearly $1,000 a year on coffee there Your math is…read moreright: $3.35 × 6 days = $20.10/week $20.10 × ~4 weeks = $80.40/month $80.40 × 12 = $964.80/year went twice today.Benefiting from loyalty, not doing you a favor stopper jar situation is a real hygiene problem asked for a stopper -- a normal request. Instead of handing you one, she points to a community jar that: * everyone's hands go into no one knows if people washed their hands people sneeze, cough, scratch, pick, whatever COVID or not, it's still unsanitary food‑contact items must be dispensed in a sanitary way. Cook County Department of Public Health and FDA Food Code both require: No bare-hand contact with items that go on or near food/drink Single‑use items must be protected from contamination A jar full of loose stoppers is not compliant. asked for a stopper -- a normal request. Instead of handing you one, she points to a community jar that: everyone's hands go into no one knows if people washed their hands people sneeze, cough, scratch, pick, whatever COVID or not, it's still unsanitary food‑contact items must be dispensed in a sanitary way. Cook County Department of Public Health and FDA Food Code both require: * No bare-hand contact with items that go on or near food/drink * Single‑use items must be protected from contamination A jar full of loose stoppers is not compliant.

I'm glad that this coffee house is around because my husband and I had a great experience at Around…read moreCafe. We went in on a Saturday afternoon and there were a fair number of people there while we were around. I ordered the hot chocolate. I found it rich and creamy. My husband got the iced black coffee and he enjoyed it. I enjoyed Around Cafe and hope the stick around for a long time!

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Gong Cha

3.9

(16 reviews)

4.3 mi

Came here for the first time on a random weekday afternoon. It is located in a very dilapidated…read morestrip mall. When I say dilapidated, the parking lot is absolutely horrendous, barely any lines no maintenance and it actually floods to the point where they had to block off a bunch of parking spaces. So whoever owns the strip mall is a horrible owner and Landlord. As soon as you walk in, there are two computer screens where you put in your order. What is quite tricky about it is that it automatically default to the large size drink which automatically adds a dollar to the overall price. Why doesn't it default to the standard 16 ounces which is really the true base price. Another interesting default of the system is that it automatically says 50% sugar rather than starting at 100% sugar and then allowing you to change it. Of course you can change it out of the 50%. The place does have a lot of seating which was great. It's very bright and clean on the inside and there were two ladies. They're working today and they were quite busy. It did not take long for the drinks to be ready and they were absolutely delicious. I would definitely come back again and try more items. They even serve food like soups.

Got a standard black milk tea, but added pudding instead of boba. I got 70% sugar. The recommended…read moreamount was 50%, but I usually get my milk teas at 100% sugar, so decided to try 70%. It was a good amount of sweetness, maybe actually a little too sweet since the pudding was very sweet. The milk tea was pretty standard. I'd come back to get it again, but my ideal milk tea could have a little stronger tea flavor. My kids got a mango smoothie with tapioca, and they enjoyed it! Service was quick, the place was pretty clean.

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Liquid Fusion

Yum yum! Had a hankering for boba and this place satisfies that need. I was in the area and went…read morehere to get a boba freeze. One of my favorite things in the world is Taro so getting a Taro freeze with boba and clear jelly sounds like heaven to me. This is exactly what I got and it was delicious! It wasn't too cold and while there was boba, it didn't overpower the drink itself and neither did the jelly. As expected, this place is overpowered by little youngins with a sweet tooth but I can't blame them. It's not like they made the wait any more longer or shorter. The customer service was good and quick, nothing to complain about. I will continue to come here when I have a boba itch. I've also tried their bingsu which was also really good but....alot. It's packed with red beans which are sweet and delicious, ice cream and fresh fruit. I know for a fact, I cannot finish it on my own so I suggest sharing it with someone else. Other than that, it is certainly a delectable and yummy dessert. Highly recommend. Overall, I will continue to keep coming back here for you Lincolnshire/BG locals, I would encourage you to do the same. Prices are decent and your sweet tooth will be satisfied for sure!

There's never a bad time for boba! I often swing by here when I need a little treat during the day…read more The options are endless but they have plenty of menu suggestions to help you make a selection. My go tos are banana coconut with mango jelly or just plain avocado. They do have tons of great options but. I find myself gravitating towards those most frequently. The staff is always super friendly, and the service is quick. Even when they have a large group or the shop is crowded you can count on them to have your drink up super quick.

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Sweet Cafe

3.9

(44 reviews)

1.9 mi

As expected Froyo place! The usual popular flavors. Good selection of toppings and designs on cups…read more The store appeared clean and tidy. The toppings all nicely distributed into the containers -- no stray toppings in other containers. We made an unexpected stop for a frozen treat and it did not disappoint!

I was craving frozen yoghurt and this hit the spot! We are lacking great fro yo places in the…read morenorthern Chicago suburbs; drove 20 minutes and this place did not disappoint. No yoghurt aftertaste, just creamy smooth. Favorite flavors were the pistachio and dutch chocolate. So good! Will be back.

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Pearl and Brew

3.5

(2 reviews)

5.0 mi

Brightly lit boba shop with nice wall decor and a plethera of menu items. From little chocolate…read morebites to warm croffles and cold gelato. Upon walking in the lady helped us out by giving recommendations of things to try and a few samples of their gelato. Ordered a number of items to give them a try. Croffles, gelato and boba!!

I've had strawberry smoothies w/ tapioca from multiple places in the suburbs & Chicago too, and…read morethis was the most disappointed I've left a beverage cafe. Even after shaking it the consistency was way too liquidy to be considered a blended drink, it was translucent before I was even halfway done, never has this happened anywhere else. This recipe needs to improve to be considered a smoothie, I could have gotten a slushee from 7/11 or gone to a local takeout restaurant and gotten the same type of watered down drink - too much ice and not enough flavor.

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Liquid Fusion Cafe

Cute spot to stop by if you have that "need something sweet" fix. My friend and I had a taste for…read morebingsoo after dinner so we stopped by. It was kind of late, but we came in....employees were probably also not expecting many people if anything, because it was snowing too. Although there were quite a few different crowds that came in after my friend and I did. The bingsoo was okay. My friend and I shared a cup since we were still pretty full from dinner. I wish there was a little more to it. Sweet enough to get that "sweet fix" and call it a night. I also ordered the almond milk tea and it was good. It was a nice balance. The menu also has other items to offer like shakes, coffee, ramen, sandwiches, etc.

Tried a few drinks here and everything hit…read more The Java Chip was the star for me it tasted exactly like the old McDonald's chocolate chip frappe that got discontinued. Super nostalgic, perfectly blended, not too sweet, and really satisfying. The taro was smooth and creamy with a nice authentic flavor, not overly sugary or artificial. The strawberry milkshake was also solid fresh, classic, and refreshing. Cute café vibes, lots of drink options, and a great spot to chill with friends. Definitely coming back to work my way through more of the menu.

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Chicago Bagel & Bialy Deli II

Bagels are awesome! Counter help friendly and polite Deli options are delicious. Soups are…read moreexcellent.

You'd have to go to New York to get better bagels, and even then you might not succeed. The bagels…read moreare fresh made on site, they have wonderful lox and whitefish, and their bagel sandwiches are generous and flavorful. The bagels are wonderfully chewy, and taste good plain or toasted. They use fresh ingredients on the sandwiches. Service is always quick. You can also pick up all the ingredients and take them home to make yourself. They have competitive prices for a dozen bagels to take to the office. As a side bonus, the day old bagels are really competitively priced, and so I usually get a bag to take home.

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Mini Donut Factory

4.6

(80 reviews)

1.3 mi

6 Pack Donuts: Freshly made to order, served piping hot, and very soft. The flavor was good, though…read morenothing especially unique. Still, they're definitely worth trying if you're in the area! 8/10 Service: Friendly and welcoming! The owner was very kind and even gave us two extra donuts, which was a nice surprise. 10/10

Stopped by Mini Donut Factory and absolutely loved it! The mini donuts were definitely the…read morehighlight for me. They were served hot, fresh, and made right in front of us, which made them even better. There are so many different flavors and topping combinations to choose from, so there's truly something for everyone. My favorites were the Fruity Pebbles, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and the classic chocolate sprinkles. Honestly, every flavor we tried was delicious. We also got the Donut Dubai Cup, Strawberry Chocolate Cup, and an iced coffee, and everything was great. The staff was friendly, the donuts were fresh, and the whole experience was fun from start to finish. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a sweet treat in the area!

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Audrey C.

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13

6 years ago

Finally a good boba spot so close to me!! They have such a good selection of drinks! I have tried the fresh fruit freezes and they're so good and fresh. They also have the best jasmine green milk tea here. I am a boba connoisseur, and I've been to every boba spot in a 25 miles radius and I have to say this place is by far the best. I had to give 4 stars since boba can use more honey flavor and they really have do something about the cup holders.. it broke my heart today to have had dropped my drinks bc the holder isn't made for the cups they have. I would suggest the plastic bag cup holder, or the cardboard. Pls help prevent another customer's drink from falling :( none the less I will be a regular and just have to hold the drinks by hand instead of cup holder. read more

Katherine G.

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2 years ago

I recently visited Arctic Spoon and was absolutely captivated by the experience! The rolled ice cream is not only delicious but also aesthetically pleasing, making it a treat for both the eyes and the taste buds. Watching the rolled ice cream being made was mesmerizing--a true art form that added an extra layer of enjoyment to my visit. However, I do wish the ice cream came with more toppings. While the base itself was delightful, the toppings were the best-tasting part of this yummy dessert, and having more of them would have made the experience even better. Overall, Arctic Spoon offers a unique and enjoyable ice cream experience that I would highly recommend, especially for those who appreciate both the visual and flavorful aspects of dessert! read more

Eric P.

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1

0

6 years ago

This place was amazing, never had rolled ice cream before and every bite was delicious!

Rene B.

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3 years ago

bad customer service and take so long to give your order

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Yum yum! Had a hankering for boba and this place satisfies that need. I was in the area and went…read morehere to get a boba freeze. One of my favorite things in the world is Taro so getting a Taro freeze with boba and clear jelly sounds like heaven to me. This is exactly what I got and it was delicious! It wasn't too cold and while there was boba, it didn't overpower the drink itself and neither did the jelly. As expected, this place is overpowered by little youngins with a sweet tooth but I can't blame them. It's not like they made the wait any more longer or shorter. The customer service was good and quick, nothing to complain about. I will continue to come here when I have a boba itch. I've also tried their bingsu which was also really good but....alot. It's packed with red beans which are sweet and delicious, ice cream and fresh fruit. I know for a fact, I cannot finish it on my own so I suggest sharing it with someone else. Other than that, it is certainly a delectable and yummy dessert. Highly recommend. Overall, I will continue to keep coming back here for you Lincolnshire/BG locals, I would encourage you to do the same. Prices are decent and your sweet tooth will be satisfied for sure!

There's never a bad time for boba! I often swing by here when I need a little treat during the day…read more The options are endless but they have plenty of menu suggestions to help you make a selection. My go tos are banana coconut with mango jelly or just plain avocado. They do have tons of great options but. I find myself gravitating towards those most frequently. The staff is always super friendly, and the service is quick. Even when they have a large group or the shop is crowded you can count on them to have your drink up super quick.

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Large variety of very tasty ice cream in various size offerings…read more The service is very courteous and generally excellent. Everyone there clearly knows their ice cream products.

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We drove all the way from Highland Park to try Daisy's. So many flavors and toppings. Excellent…read morestaff! Great games! 5 star service, quality and Company!

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Just noticed this boba spot while stopping by the Dollar Tree in the same shopping center the other…read moreday so I grabbed a brown sugar coffee boba to help us brave the rush hour traffic all the way back home. The inside was really clean and the staff were all very friendly. Ordered using the kiosks which was nice but it would be nice if the menu provided some more info about each drink. I'm sure the staff would've been happy to answer any questions but I also didn't want to be a bother. I ordered two iced brown sugar coffees with boba and 80% sugar and they were good but still a little too sweet for our taste. Next time we'll probably go for 50% sugar level. Would try again if I were in the area or saw one of thwir other locations.

Super cute Boba/Ice cream/Mochi Donut etc!!! Tons of…read moreoptions, milk alternatives, lots to choose from! Beck our server was super helpful with our questions, and friendly. Will definetly be coming back again! And my toddler won something at the claw machine good prices as well. Ambiance- Fairy lights by the door, lots of seating and super clean

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This place Was straight ass fr the owner was annoying asf and they took forever bro and the music…read morewas ass bro turn ts off

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I've tried so many frozen custard places I can't count and Greg's is the best! Chocolate and…read morevanilla are always available and there is one additional flavor of the day for even more bliss. Get a cone or a dish or (if you're really hungry) grab a sundae - you won't be disappointed!

I have reviewed this fine establishment before a multiple times and all along my review remains the…read moresame. Greg's is a family-owned, family-friendly local institution. The locals love it and during warm weather days, it's busy especially during and after dinner hours. Their frozen custard is creamy and flavorful. They have a wonderful variety of rotating flavors and on Fridays, they alternate between Butter Pecan and Pistachio flavors. They have a nice menu variety and the pricing is very reasonable. They also have frozen pints in which you can also usually find the Flavor of the Day from the previous day. The service is friendly and good. The shop is a classic, old school looking with a walk-up window to order and pick up your order style establishment. Check it out. They are worth a visit and more.

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