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Dairy Star

4.2 (262 reviews)
Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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AR C.

Stopped by Diary Star Ice Cream and really enjoyed it. The staff were friendly, and the place has a nice feel for hanging out with family or friends. I tried the vegan swirl and it was tasty. Prices are a bit on the higher side, but that seems true everywhere these days. It's also CRC certified kosher, which is great to know. Overall, a solid spot for good ice cream.

Mar K.

First time my friend took me there it was almost 10 at night and the place was packed. Lineup was about 20 minutes but everybody was in such a good mood because... You're waiting for ice cream. It had been a super hot week. They have two windows open and service happens really fast because there's a very quick moving staff behind the one who takes the order. The soft service delicious. Not too sweet. And whatever it's made of the real stuff because it starts melting right away... That's how you know it's not chock full of preservatives and who doesn't love that? I had the birthday cake dip because I love all things birthday cake when it comes to ice cream. It did not disappoint. But honestly the ice cream underneath the vanilla chocolate swirl was so good it really didn't need a dip. Also picked up a chocolate dipped frozen banana for my dad. If you have to go with a healthier option -- that's a good one That was pretty popular and disappeared quickly. Bite for bite I think I might've liked that better than even the ice cream. My friend got a blitz. It involves some kind of chocolate bar. It was about $20 for three things. I hope you get to try it -- and if you're there it's the sign that's bright, the line that's long, and where the péople are happy.

Oreo dipped
Kayla S.

We always love coming here! Great soft serve ice cream, amazing toppings. I love how you can get creative with your order. Service is always fast!

Elizabeth A.

This is the perfect local spot to grab soft serve ice cream. They have so many dips and topping to choose from. You can easily fulfill your sweet cravings here. The workers were friendly and it's overall a great spot for summer. They have outdoor seating and it gets packed but the line moves quick. I will definitely be back again! The portions are generous so be prepared to eat quick. I got a regular chocolate dipped cone and I was fighting for my life to eat it before it melted.

Strawberry Shortcake
Vivian L.

I never visited because it just looked so crowded all the time. I assumed it would be good since there's always a line and my assumption was correct. The ice cream and toppings were all delicious. There's limited seating but it didn't take us too long to find a spot to sit. They're pretty quick to get us our ice creams and the staff were all very nice. It's such a fun place to get ice cream in summer evenings. The pricing has increased in the last few years (I'm comparing to photos on yelp...) but at this point do we even blame them for having to up their prices? And even with the increased prices people are still flocking here to get ice cream. Overall loved it and everyone enjoyed their ice cream.

Rocky Road
Xavier Thomas M.

Unfortunately overhyped by tiktok and other social media. We were very excited to visit, especially because we just moved in to the neighborhood. We ordered a regular of rocky road and it didn't feel worth it for the $10 of ice cream. Although I commend the old fashion style of rocky road (mix ins instead of a blended ready rocky road), it was more so the taste that took away from it. And my fiancé loves desserts, so the fact that we both felt underwhelmed was unfortunate. The chocolate ice cream wasn't a special taste for a place listed as, "the best ice cream" on social media reviews. The marshmallow sauce according to the sign tasted like under mixed whipped cream and it even looked like it. The hot fudge was only in the corners of the bowl so I didn't mix with the taste. Old fashioned or not it just didn't taste like a good mix of ingredients, just a hodge podge of items in a bowl. But, at least people seem to like it. There is always a huge line, especially on weekends, and the signage gives homey vibes so that's nice. I hope the place is great for others and maybe it's just not for me. Wish y'all well though!

Allison C.

A classic Chicago Northside institution. It's a mom and pop shop with high schoolers working the register, and very summer night you can see a line wrapping the entire place for a reason... The soft serve isn't too sweet and has vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry in all of the twist combinations you want! I reccomend a twist cone with some sort of dip. The dairy free option is pretty great since it's hard to tell the difference between regular soft serve. They also offer gluten free cones, so it's super accommodating for everyone.

Regular vanilla cone with a coconut dip
Bri R.

SO tasty. Served up quickly even on a busy evening. Plenty of seating. I'll be back to try more, there's so many menu options!

Outside
Tony G.

Nothing screams summertime Chicago like enjoying Dairy Star. Much like The Freeze, Dairy Star is a classic for ice cream in the north side of Chicago. Be prepared for some long lines in the summer, but thankfully things move quick. Must be all the high school/college kid energy working a summer job. I think most people go for the dipped cone, but in my opinion it just melts way too fast and leaves quite the mess on you, your hands, or the ground. Despite it being a bit more expensive, I usually opt for the snow blitz which is basically a blizzard from Dairy Queen or a McFlurry from McDonald's. I opted for the Oreo snow blitz recently and thought it was a great treat. My friend opted for the Kit Kat snow blitz and I felt like they were a bit stale. There's a good bit of seating in front and on the sides of the the building. If you're not in a rush and the weather is nice, definitely recommend just hanging around and enjoying a nice summertime Chicago vibe. Especially in the evening! Also parking lot can get full quickly, but usually you can find parking in the neighborhood and walk over.

Parfait and Sundaes
Tanya M.

Every time I go there I'm never disappointed! This has quickly become my #1 Summer bucket list choice. I usually get the original parfait but I've had a sundae as well. It's humongous! So bring an appetite or someone to share it with.

mogan
Mogan H.

i was served by this ginger piece of trash who goes by "mogan". this mogan fellow not only skimped on my ice cream scoops but he also picked his nose and put the pieces into my ice cream while making direct eye contact with me. lest to say i was utterly disgusted and demanded money back. i was very disappointed with the service due to this mogan. never speak to mogan.

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Delicious ice cream! So many choices! Even if there is a line it doesn't take too long to get to the front.

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Tasty treats and feels like a throwback to a more relaxed era (my childhood ) Even when it's packed the employees are still nice.

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