I took my daughter here yesterday (Friday' 5/8) after using Yelp to find an ice cream spot to…read moresurprise my daughter after being in the Huntley area... I mean the name is super fun, almost surprising it isn't a big name already.... While there were only a few people ahead of us, I will say it took a pretty long time for us to be able to order ( we were the 7th and 8th person in line and I think we were there well over 20 maybe even 30 mins and we are in the road...) But the wait was worth it. The ice cream (my daughter got a cyclone, I got a shake. I kinda don't know the difference as my shake had candy in it (and maybe some milk and some soft serve--while I think my daughters was all ice cream--but I'm guessing because I would have thought the cyclone would have candy while the milkshake would be all ice cream and milk...but no bother while I'm guessing my daughters had only ice cream (I was chatting with another family we met while waiting in the long line so I didn't watch too closely) but boy when I got the ice cream it was totally worth it. I got the peanut butter cup (which had some amazing on chocolate ice cream) and my daughter got the snickers...those seem pretty standard, but they weren't standard at all...they put a very well packed small bit of ice cream on top of the shake/cyclone that really looks like raw cookie dough....i don't have a picture (there may be some in yelp) but this super packed, small ice cream was the piece that turned this up a notch....it just looked so darn appealing and it was great. The owner was super jive, saying they've been open about a year (and they had a big line after me too, so that was good to see) Overall while they had maybe a dozen different ice creams (they all seemed like high quality ice cream--and I think they have a few different flavored soft serves too which is intriguing for next time..... The positives- the ice cream was great and it LOOKED incredible...and that's more than half the battle. Everyone's items looked great too which really had me hungry when our ice cream was made -- and it was worth the wait. The negatives - the menu is a wee bit confusing...basically they need a menu as the light wall isn't very clear what things are....i know you can customize things but it's hard to tell what all the customizations were -- and they had several other menu items that I wasn't exactly sure what they might be. They also had a cool looking cotton candy maker right by the check out register but it wasn't marked as a cotton candy maker and I didn't notice any menu item that used cotton candy (and we were in line a long time). I wasmt alone in this confusion as the nice couple (who were ordering with their kids) ahead of me were also a bit confused....and obviously we had to wait a bit longer than expected (which while the store was full it wasn't exactly crazy crowded like I image it would be in the middle of summer). But trust me the good far outweighed the bad...it was worth the wait. My suggestions: 1. Have a handout/ paper menu that is much more descriptive (especially here where the ice cream is not facing the I Entrance so it's hard to know in advance what ice creams they have-- and also because they seem to have some more unique than standard ice cream shop items but I kinda didn't know what they were.::: They also could have a smaller option (the Medium milk shake is pretty large and the Small Cyclone is more like a Medium elsewhere. I know many would applaud this, but I kinda like less is more with ice cream (as after so much it doesn't have that same appeal even it it tastes good :) ) My suggestions -- beyond the above:..: Play into the Scooby Doo thing legally by having things like 'The Creeper' which would be maybe a mint chocolate chip (which they didn't have bet) and the Mystery Machine or Scoopy Snack etc. just play on the name without having Scooby Doo... We will be back before the summer 2026 wraps.

really cute ice cream shop in front of Walmart next to smoothie Cafe. you can get scoop or soft…read moreserve. the soft serve machine offers a lot of flavors. the waffle comes super delicious and fresh def they are made in house. service was fast and we got deals as first time customers. I'll be back again for sure as it was fresh and tasty. I also bought Dubai chocolate I can't wait to try it later. For sure will come back when I'm in the area as my friend doesn't live far.

Always great ice cream Here. Some interesting flavors. The…read morest Louis butter cake was unbelievably delish the carmelized banana also great, especially mixed with their chocolate. The banana split is a great values since everything everywhere so expensive now. Plus the place is cool

Stopped in around 2 on a Saturday afternoon. No other customers in the place. Bf and I each ordered…read morea scoop and he got a pint to go. Two young women (employees) were acting really odd and it was obvious they wanted us out of there even though it was mid day and they weren't closing. Very strange. Ice cream was good but that will make me think twice about going back.

My first visit to the Dairy Mart. Very cute local spot. I've been waiting to try this. They had a…read morefew people who were ahead of us but the line moved fast. We both ordered crunch dipped cones. One large & small came to eight bucks and change. The cones were a little stale but the ice cream was outstanding! Haven't had one of those in decades! Very good! Would love to try other stuff on the next visit.

Got here on a warm day to get something cool. Huntley Dairy Mart is a classic town staple and has…read morebeen a summer destination forever. It has ice cream and slushies among the cool treats. Also hot greasy things like burgers. There's not a whole lot to choose from, but they have the basics it seems. Be ready for a long line. If not that, be ready for no open tables. There seems to be a bigger crowd later, and on weekends. Came to get a few cold items. There's a few that are unique. It's $3 for a medium Slushie, and among the flavors is strawberry. That's not one that's found typically. Points off for not putting strawberries on top like they show it on Facebook. The actual food is mostly typical greasy things. Limited vegetarian choices. There's burgers, hot dogs, and the basic type of stuff you can imagine. For sure summer is the best time to come. It's one of those places that closes for the season. They close for the winter and open in the spring or whenever.

Menchie's is always a hit with kids and a fun stop for a sweet treat. The self-serve concept and…read morewide range of toppings make it an enjoyable, customizable experience. The only drawback is the pricing -- since it's charged by weight, things can add up quickly. Still, it remains a fun outing when you're in the mood for frozen yogurt.

Stopped here in Algonquin for some frozen yogurt on Veterans Day. It is bright, cheerful, and cute…read moreinside. I have never been here, but glad I came in. Basically you fill your cup up with your creation and it is weighted for purchase. I price is $0.71 per ounce. There are 14 different flavors of froyo to choose from and a generous variety of toppings to pick from. The machines are self serve and the middle handle will swirl the two flavors of that machine if you wish. It's sugar everywhere! Diabetics please don't hurt yourself in here. The kids love it here as I saw many rotate in and out during my short visit. I had pineapple and peach sorbet. It was so sweet, tangy, and flavorful. This is definitely the spot to satisfy any sweet cravings. I am going to come back especially when the weather is warmer. This location has a lot of support for the community especially the children, so please come by and show support.

Fantastic ice cream! Incredible service - my 2 year old gets the cutest tiny cone for free and it's…read morethe perfect amount of ice cream for him. It's small inside but during the summer you can sit outside which is super nice!

One of my best friends and I decided to come here after getting tattoos. This place is adorable and…read morethe staff is super friendly! I love the homey feel and I love the unique offerings they have for ice cream flavors! I know the flavors rotate so in the pictures that I will be sharing those were the flavors at the time! I am absolutely going to be going back to see what some of their holiday offerings will be! However if you do go there and they have the raspberry habanero, it's definitely at least worth a taste! I will say that the heat does build! I will say that the heat does build while you are eating it, but it was delicious! In addition to fun flavors they also have fun ice cream cone options as well! Great place to take the kiddos! So if you're looking to support a cute, delicious, and sweet (pun intended) small business definitely check them out!

Local Treasurer!!! The city of Crystal Lake should be paying The Freeze for all they do and what…read morethey provide. Always enjoy the products and service.

This was my first time to check out the freeze and I was very pleasantly surprised. Service was…read morevery quick and all the people that work there were very nice. I really found it cool that they had lots of different Sundaes available and some were in a layered form in a cup and others were a more traditional sundae. Next time I definitely want to try out one of their unique sundaes some of the ones that stuck out to me was a coconut one and strawberry shortcake one. They all also had individual drawings along with what was in them to describe the sundaes, which I thought was really, really cute. I really liked that this place is not cookie cutter. It is just what I would've imagined an ice cream shop would've been like in the 80s and 90s, tons of personality. There was a good amount of seating around the ice cream shop that you could enjoy your treat at. I ended up going with a dipped cone and I chose the cake batter dip and it was really good. They had about 10 different things. You could dip the soft serve ice cream cones in. I will definitely be back!

The people, the value, and flavors are great…read more I love the caramel captain crunch. If you order ahead they dont start the order til you get there. Just so you julie annies can plan ahead. Peace love and positivity

Our favorite stop when we're in town! Love that they are open late nights so we can grab a group…read moreorder to go. They have so many different concrete options, it's delicious! When in doubt you can always get a classic chocolate banana. Would definitely recommend!

We love coming to this old place for ice cream. We usually take evening walks downtown and enjoy a…read morescoop or a shake.

What a delightful and nostalgic place! The Inside Scoop is located in Downtown Crystal Lake in a…read moreconvenient location right smack in the middle. The interior has a varying combination of bright, nostalgic colors and sells ice cream, candies, toys, and even has a gum-ball machine. The staff was decently friendly and there was no line. I got two of their custom flavors, which are colorful and delicious. Pretty impressed with this place as a whole.

This place is amazing! Service is second to none and the quality of the ice cream is incredible…read more I highly recommend visiting this location. You won't be disappointed!

Got an Oreo cookie cake from here for my grands was the worst thing I ever ate I will never eat ic…read morecream from there ever again spent $40 on a cake not worth 5dollers

Where do I begin.....I went through the drive-thru and ordered a peanut butter chocolate shake…read more Upon arrival to the order window, I was greeted with a "What would you like today?", not even so much as a "Welcome", & the person who took the order sounded like they were unhappy & not wanting to be there. When I got my shake, the other person was kind enough to say "thank you, have a nice day", so it was nice that at least one person had a sense of happiness being at their place of employment. Regarding my shake; ugh, it was more like drinking a glass of milk. There was no thickness to it, & it didn't contain the consistency of a shake, & could barely taste the peanut butter portion of it. Would I ever go back? Probably not, especially after this experience. Being that this location was a convenient as being nearby, it now upholds a new standard; convenience store - low quality.

place is terrible. everytime i come to pick up a door dash order here they don't have any of the…read moreice cream that's ordered im pretty sure i lose brain cells everytime i speak to one of the employees here. low IQ jobs require low IQ workers