On those late days of spring -- when Chicago and the suburbs finally thaw out after months of…read morefrigid temperatures and biting precipitation -- residents emerge from their homes in search of one thing. Ice cream. After spending the day outside and then grilling out, we (obviously) needed ice cream to complete our Saturday. We popped into Scoops and Cookies because it's not far from our house and because Homer's Ice Cream is always an enticing offer. They have a *ton* of flavors. The screens above the counter showcase everything, while you can see some of the flavors in the case. We sampled a few before deciding on a scoop of cappuccino chip in a sugar cone (mine) and two scoops of butter pecan and cookie dough in a dish (his). We were helped by who we assumed to be the owner, who was friendly and also keeping things moving as groups (understandably) hemmed and hawed over their flavor choices. While we weren't here for cookies this time, they piqued our interest and we'll explore that more on our next visit. There are quite a few tables inside with lots of seating, and everything was clean. Did this just become our new favorite ice cream place? Maybe!

I almost forgot to review this spot! Mostly because I only got cookies and I think the concept of…read morewarm cookies and cold ice cream is the point here. That and their edible cookie dough, which looked really good... next time! I got a variety of cookies and I love how they're nice and warm. The standard chocolate chip and the chocolate and toffee were my favorites from this visits flavors. The double chocolate were really one note and a bit overdone. I'd put that chocolate chip up there against any I've had though, really a perfect cookie. The girl working the counter was friendly and the place was clean inside, no complaints there. I'll definitely be back for the full experience!

Decent spot, good ice cream and relatively quick service. Seems to be the hangout spot for all the…read morelocal high schoolers.

The yogurt is delicious with many options and toppings. The customer service is also fast and…read morefriendly. The only reason I won't give my favorite yogurt spot five stars is because they still use styrofoam which is horrible for the planet. Come on Love's, please show some love for the planet and spend a few extra dollars for some eco friendly containers.

The food here absolutely delicious! I cannot wait to eat the Mac and cheese with bacon and…read moremushrooms! I can eat it everyday :). Pizza was also very tasty, NY slices

I have had one experience prior to this, and it was with the Neapolitan style pizza. I was excited…read moreto try the New Haven style. The pizza came out extra crispy, which was amazing. The toppings were subpar. I wish the onions were thinly sliced like most places, but this was chopped thick which made the pizza a big soggy with the moisture. The red sauce was good, but not great. It was a little bit too salty. I wish there was a little sweetness to it to make it more like a marinara rather than a plain tomato sauce. The cheese was exceptional and good quality. The only thing I would change would also be pushing the sauce and the cheese more to the crust because the edges were very bready and there could've been more space used on the pizza. Overall, the pizza was thin crispy, which was great and it was good, but it had potential to be better. I would recommend this place but probably would go with just a plain cheese and have to explain next time to push the cheese and sauce out more. I wish they did put more cheese though.

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.

Some toffee for a friend, some for me. Mellow, luscious toffee, just the right amount of toothsome…read morecrunch. My dentist would approve? So many delicious flavors, I chose pretzel sea salt with dark chocolate, cinnamon chipotle, and peppermint. Prices so very reasonable, perfect for gifts. Happy to see lots of people inside enjoying gelato even though Yelp said it was closed today.

One of the last stops on our food tour. Talk about save…read morethe best for last!! I'm a toffee lover so maybe I'm biased- however I'm told this is one of the swag items if you win an academy award??!!! Delicious artisanal toffee!!

Although it is not yet the season for frozen treats in Chicago, "Frio Gelato" is open for parents…read morewith munchkin like us. Our kids love sweet treats and they are always looking forward to stopping one on the way home after some playtime. Flavor choices at "Frio Gelato" are great, ranging from anything chocolate to anything fruity. Our younger one likes anything berries, so he immediately picked out mixed berries and strawberry. One of my personal favorites is "tramontana," which is a popular Argentine gelato flavor featuring creamy fior di latte with dulce de Leche. The profile is rich, so get a cup of Americano standby. There are some beverage offerings on the menu. For "cafe-lato," one can request a choice of gelato to be blended in with the latte. The shop itself is clean and spacious with a few tables. Every time we came in, we were the only dine-in patrons so our kids exciting, loud speaking didn't bother too many people (except the very friendly staff...lol). I bet this place will be super popular during summer when people are hanging out on Central Ave. here in Wilmette. Parking is convenient and street parking can be found nearby.

Fun flavors but not crazy. A short selection of sorbets, most recommended as chocolate. (But still…read morenot yummy compared to gelato) My favorites: malbec and cheese + honey.

Downtown Lake Forest is lucky to have a great homemade ice cream shop a long with homemade fudge…read moreand other candy. It's a very creamy ice cream and they have great waffle cones. They have lots of options and make baskets of candy and chocolate covered confections. I'd lose my paycheck if I lived close by.

I love the chocolate and ice cream here. However, the service is not good! I took my children here,…read moreand the service was even worse. Usually, I would like a smile, or even a "welcome" because these people are forced to! But these servers? NOTHING. Not even when you say thank you! Don't expect a you're welcome. But, aside from that, this is definitely the place to go to if you are looking for a sweet treat. Have fun!

Yummy probiotic yogurt drinks! I definitely recommend people to try it out…read more My favorite flavors are strawberry/mango and purple rice. They also do bingsu which is similar to shaved iced! The workers are always pleasant and the place has decent seating/clean! They always have cute merch you can purchase.

First time at Hey Yogurt, and it did not disappoint! Located in a strip mall with plenty of…read moreparking. Place was impeccably clean!! Ordering was quick and easy through a self-service kiosk, and the staff made our desserts in no time. The Mango Bingsu was the perfect refreshing treat. Loaded with sweet, ripe mangoes and a creamy, silky base. Each spoonful was light and satisfying. I especially loved that it was not overly sweet, allowing the natural flavor of the mango to truly shine. The portion was just right, delicious, and refreshing dessert, perfect for mango lovers like me.