This has always been our favorite spot to get ice cream in the Rockford area. Best soft serve around, and a great value too! We love their rotating flavored ice creams, dipped cones, "twinklecoat" (like a sugar/sprinkle/nut coating), and the peanut butter cup/Oreo flurry. Also they finally have vegan flavors!! If you can't eat dairy (like me) go for the "Dole Whip." I got the lemon/lime twist cone. Outside seating, and we really appreciate that they're pet-friendly! Ask for a pup cup if your dog wants to get in on the action. Service is fast but the employees are super nice. Just an FYI, cash only! Also, if you tip them they ring a fun bell. A classic spot that I hope our family can come to for many years to come. read more

Best place in Loves Park to get ice cream. Dairy Depot is a longtime favorite for locals. It of course is where to go in summer. Has a pretty great amount of options. The prices are okay for quality. A seasonal place for cold treats and some hot eats. It's one of those unassuming looking stands that gets packed when it gets hot. The flavors go way beyond the basic stuff. A lot of unique ones to get. They also have Dole Whip. It's about $5 a cup. There's also parfaits. Chill place to go when it gets hot. It's located on 2nd Street at River. They are closed for the winter. read more

Dairy Depot - Blue Raspberry Slushie - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Loves Park, Illinois

The staff is always happy! The ice cream is delicious... memorable! They even have pup cups for our furry friends! You don't want to miss out on this place! read more

Lines are long on summer evenings, but it's worth the wait! Sundaes, cones, ice cream, malts and milk shakes are wonderful. Enjoy a fun, delicious summer treat! read more

Summer time delight!! Dairy Depot has the best soft serve in the Rockford area. They offer seasonal flavors and big portions. The current seasonal offering is butter pecan. The dipped and crunch cones bring back childhood nostalgia. They also offer a doggie cone which is a very small cone with vanilla soft serve. Note side street parking, but they also have parking on the other side too. Great time to just take an ice cream break with friends and family. read more

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Checked to make sure they were open. Drove 15 miles to get there. The site said they were open at 1:00 Found out they were open at 4:00 after we got there. read more

The staff is always happy! The ice cream is delicious... memorable! They even have pup cups for our furry friends! You don't want to miss out on this place! read more

we took a late night trip & the service was great! everyone was super helpful & the dairy dole whip was FANTASTIC! great seating, music & easy parking! read more

Dairy Depot - watermelon & mango dole whip! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Loves Park, Illinois

Love this spot. Been coming here for years. Their ice creams cones are a running joke in my family because they're so tall!

Cute place for some soft serve ice cream at cheap prices! Cash Only. Outdoor tables. Great summers night spot to enjoy a nice treat. I've been here a few times. I got the chocolate dipped cone and a flurry with strawberries added. read more

They move very slowly. You'd think one person was working the window and the back... I don't think I'll ever come again if there's more than three people in line... bummer because it is such a great stop! read more

Great ice cream. They seem a little unorganized this summer. Also, Usually they have great music playing over the speakers but today they had live music- it was crazy loud and 90% of the songs were total downer songs (doesn't really fit with the fun summer ice cream vibe people are used to). I know I sound like an old fart but you couldn't even have a conversation this guy's sound was so loud. The staff is questionable. For the second time in a row, I've ordered a dipped cone and the ice cream fell off from the dip being too hot and the staff member caught it in their bare hand and plopped it into a cup with their hand. Gross. read more

Great neighborhood spot. Friendly and laid back vibe. Love having flavors of the week.

What is with the new hours? No one wants ice cream at 9am! Used to love this place. Closes at 5pm which is too early for summer time and ice cream! read more

Best soft serve in town! We love the train crossing decor and that most of the ice cream is between $2-4, even for the sundaes. They have a new flavor ever week, though I never try them because I always get the same thing.... Swirl cone with twinklecote. The twinklecote is awesome and you must try it!! They have soft serve, sundaes, milkshakes, banana splits and much more! All seating is outdoors but they do have a huge tent covering most of the picnic tables. There is no bathroom but you can ask and they will let you in to use the employee one. They have a foot pump water sink to wash up afterwards. There is also a big grass area for the kids to run around in. Parking in on the street unless you make yourself through the neighborhood to the parking lot in the back, which is kind of hidden. Support local and go get some great ice cream! read more

This is a cute little ice cream (soft serve frozen yogurt) shop in which you walk up to a window and order. It seems that this place has been around for years (only open for the summer season though), and it's got quite the fan base. There was a long line for the place when we showed up a little before closing time. There's a huge selection to choose from: frozen yogurt, sundaes, root beer floats, and I think they even have a different 'special' flavor each week. (It's currently "Dreamsicle".) I'm a fan! The prices were good, and everyone was friendly - the workers, the other people in line! The best part is that they have ice cream in "mini-sized cones - they're not even as tall as my thumb! It's perfect when you overeat at dinner beforehand, and then decide you still want ice cream. Also, they're free for kids! read more

Dairy Depot - A "mini" sized ice cream cone with Hadyn's head as comparison for size - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Loves Park, Illinois

Delicious grasshopper parfait. I've been waiting all summer try to this delightful treat! I think I see another visit in the near future.

I'm just here to let you all know, Dairy Depot is still the best. Have a great day! read more

Great ice cream especially pb cup flurry way better than Mcdonalds Mcflurrys They also have a great selection of ice cream flurrys and non dairy desserts definitely check it out you will love it read more

This review will be no surprise to any of the Locals, but Dairy Depot is hands down the best Ice Cream Ship in the Nation; hands down! I can say this because I live in Southern California, but Dairy Depot is always on our list when visiting Loves Park, IL. My Dad started bringing me here when I was young, and now I'm 55! Always a fantastic treat at a very fair price. Keep up the great work! read more

Took my son there yesterday and we noticed some big changes. The ice cream itself is no longer the same consistency: it is now very airy and seems insubstantial compared to before. While it still tastes great, it felt like you were getting less of the "good stuff" than you used to. Also, the menu prices used to include tax so you knew your total before going up to the window -- no longer the case so be prepared to pay above the menu price. read more

Stopped here while I was in town and I have to say I loved the ice cream! It was pretty cheap as well compared to a lot of other places

The Depot is open again (2013) with the same great owners and staff. Still the best damn soft serve in town. It is shocking to get a sundae made with cashews and realize there are not just chips and pieces of nuts in it, but the whole nut. Always the best ingredients. My puppy loves the plain vanilla cone! See ya there nearly every weekend. read more

Good ice cream good prices, local. On a warm summer night expect to wait a bit but its worth it read more

Dairy Depot - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Loves Park, Illinois

Had the heath bar flurry, better than Dairy Queen and McDonalds. The first time I visited last year there was outdoor seating so I look forward to that again once we are past Covid. read more

Dairy Depot is a great place to stop on a hot day and have some great ice cream. Which is exactly what a friend and I did one day after dinner. This place is usually packed after dinner so the lines are fairly long, but move pretty quick. They have a weekly soft serve flavor and have all the typical summer ice cream treats. Prices are good and there's seating with shade to sit outside and enjoy your treats. Definitely worth the stop. read more

Awesome place to go hang out and have some ice cream. Tables to sit at under a tent. Cash only.

The best ice cream, but make sure you bring cash! I have tried just about everything on the menu and it is delicious! My fiancé's favorite was the green grasshopper Sunday! Just go and try it you will NOT be disappointed. This is the place dreams are made of! read more

Best ice cream around. Decently priced they only accept cash but staff is very friendly. Owner on premises walking around talking to customers very family friendly environment. read more

Loved this place before moving a bit farther away so don't come here as much. I think their soft serve is very creamy and tasty. I like that they have fun options for kids such as dirt sundae which includes gummy worms and ground oreoes 'dirt' and different sundae options. Prices are pretty decent as well. read more

Love this place!!!! I have been going here since I was a kid and have never been disappointed by the service or the quality of the items I have ordered. They are extremely reasonably priced and offer quite a bit of options for having such a little place. The only complaint I could possibly make is that it has gotten very busy over the years (which is awesome for them). I obviously am and will continue to be a repeat customer! read more