Cool place literally in Waukegan that has ice cream. Dockside is of course located at the marina. It makes for a good stop after going to the beach in the spring or summer. Has some charming old vintage advertisements to look at. There's actually more than just ice cream, as they also have sandwiches and other things. Basically this is one of those seasonal places that closes when it gets colder. It's the closest place to the beach to get anything to eat. There's actually two buildings for this business, across the street from each other. Certainly the cereal is the main thing to get. It's about $3 for a small cup, not bad prices. Has quite a few flavors including Italian ices. There's also a grill so they make hoagies and other sandwiches. Has other sweets like cotton candy. There's one table inside and a few more on a patio. Good place to cool off when it gets hot. It's located by the marina shop and lighthouse. This is a quick stroll from the Metra station. read more

Dockside Ice Cream - Lemon Italian Ice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Waukegan, Illinois

Best ice cream for your money during the warm summer days. Also the view of Lake Michigan make this place wonderful Location to relax while enjoying the variety of flavors. Good stop for the family. Quickly service is appreciated. The lines are never too long of a wait. read more

Great staff who take pride in what they do - and they serve some great ice cream- a winning combination. The lines can get long on beautiful days but it's worth the wait. read more

Everything !! Great People, Food, & Environment . . . I hope the MUSIC that Comes from Next Door Stays 'TONED-DOWN' from Now On !!! WE Don't Need Loud Intrusions At This Venue . . . THANK YOU !! Please Try to Keep the Prices Reasonable !! Thanks Much . . . read more

Dockside Ice Cream - Tony Babnik - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Waukegan, Illinois

Hands down the greatest ice cream you will ever have comes from this fun sized building by the Waukegan Harbor. Dockside Ice Cream is pure magic. Everything is made from scratch and the secret ingredient must be love. It's a walk up building. You order from one window and pick up at the next. They have lots of different flavors that can be switched out so you never truly know what they have in stock but whatever is in stock for that day is absolutely delicious. It's quick, the workers are friendly and you have a beautiful view to sit and eat or take a stroll on the dock and eat. Favorite place to get ice cream. Totally a must have. read more

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I think my 10 yo godson gobbled up his waffle cone in like 5 minutes flat! It was that good. His mom and I took our time taking bites inbetween chatting but trust me I coulda gone back for seconds!! First check out the daily menu posted in the building... then check out the board with the explanation of each flavor. So nice especially if you have allergy concerns or just plain old don't like some ingredient! If you are not from the area ( my friend and I met as half-way point between Milwaukee and Chicago Western Burbs), it's worth the drive. It's right on the Marina and you can talk a walk out to look at all the boats or walk on pier out to the small 'light house' (not sure if it's a lighthouse lol) Bonus... there's also a hotdog stand next door and looks like they now have a beer garden and live music too! Tip: Stay cool on a sunny day and enjoy your icecream on the picnic tables located under the canopy of trees! Nice and shady cool. read more

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Cute mini ice cream shop. Getting Dockside ice cream, dockside dogs, and walking the pier is the best part of summer.

The season for Dockside Ice Cream and Dockside Deli is coming to an end. Letty has once again made this summer a real treat. Amazing ice creams and across the street great sandwiches. The owners are personable and lots of fun. The outdoor space is cozy and welcoming. read more

If you want to find a local ice cream shop will dockside ice cream is the place to be. They have lots of different tasty flavors all homemade. Their waffle cone is homemade too. I would recommend anyone who loves ice cream to go here. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Quick, friendly service. Ordered slushies from here multiple times. Got a blue raspberry one last week. Great for on the go (walking the large pier or the lakefront). I work right near this location, I will be back again :). read more

Sweet couple that run this place. Ice cream from Cedar Crest which is like the most delicious brand of ice cream this side of heaven. The owner is so nice I just love going there. It's a little pricey but I understand - costs are up for pretty much everyone these days. It's right at the harbor so the scenery is enjoyable too! read more

I am not sure I can vote against ice cream but what makes this place is the amazing waffle cones that they make outside so you can smell them while you are ordering your Dockside Dog next door! We all enjoyed an ice cream and a walk out on the pier. read more

Dockside Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Waukegan, Illinois

One of the many hidden gems of NE Lake County. Why not stop in and sample their ice cream on the next sweltering summer day? read more

Best ice cream ever. I sometimes drive 45 minutes to this place because nothing compares. The caramel one, oh em gee! Makes me want summer year round so I could get it more often. read more

The ice cream is good and everything but sometimes the service is bad. There was this one time my girlfriend went there with out me and she got bad service. Needs to not be rude read more

Best ice cream in Lake County! Such a great selection in a beautiful location on the harbor. The owner, Letty is beyond nice! She has stayed open to accommodate us and is very generous with servings. We love supporting this local business even though we have since moved about 30 min away. Best of the best ice cream and ownership! read more

A very small ice cream shop located next to Dockside Dogs stand, in fact the small raised porch used for seating attaches the 2 places. They have about 15 flavors with my favorite being the cherry-chocolate chip. Nothing fancy here just cones and a few sundae items. Open only during the summer and does pretty good business considering it is located in an out of the way, hard to find cul-de-sac. read more

Loved this little whole in the wall ice cream shop. The employees were pleasant and the scoop sizes were big for the price. The views were incredible!! We he Place was packed out when we stopped by. No seating inside but there were a few picnic benches. read more

Double scoop chocolate waffle cone was a reward to myself for a long walk down to the harbor. It was delicious and almost more than I could handle. The folks here are super nice, which is the norm when I visit Lake and Cook Counties. One additional note: it was raining when I finished my cone, so I called for a Lyft. I immediately noticed that their address is not listed correctly anywhere. There's clearly a "38" on the outside of their building. read more

I like this little place. It's a cute location and they have real scoop ice cream which is nice. The ice cream man was nice and the place was intimte with a homey feel. There's very little room to sit inside but there was outside seating which is better becsuse it gives you a better view of the water. I do wish they had more ice cream selections and toppings to choose from. they had basic flavors with a couple of cool ones thrown in i would like them to do more with that. Overall its a nice place to grab some ice cream and walk up and down the water. read more

The owners are fabulous friendly people!! The ice cream is good the freshly made waffle cones are super tasty, and you can't beat the atmosphere down by the waterfront!! read more

This is one of the first places we discovered when moving to Waukegan and it's become one of our favorites. There's a wide variety of flavors--enough to keep us curious all summer. (Well, really until it gets too cold out for ice cream in the fall--I think we were there in October yet. And portions are generous. Nicely made on-site custom waffle cones; and it's great to sit outside at the umbrella-covered tables or along the docks. High school and college students usually work the counter and have alwasy been very courteous. It's nice to get to know them and they do remember you! read more

The Caramel Collision is so good ugh i love this place and they're all super nice. I am always craving it haha

Wow! What a great space. Small shop but right on the Marina. Come on the right night and you'll get some music and adult beverages next door! read more

We always come to the ice cream shop after we finish at dockside dogs. Gotta have something to wash down all that amazingness. I love getting the elephant tracks because its just that good. But all their flavors look excellent, its very tough to choose. read more

This place is excellent. Their are a variety of ice cream flavors and topics that you can choose from. Everything is made from scratch. Also everything is delicious and also you get a nice view of the ocean. Nice job! Keep up the good work! read more

Adorable little ice cream place tucked away in the harbor plaza. The interior is pretty small and can get crowded at times. Really enjoyed their black cherry and java bean flavors. There is a plenty room for sitting outside as well as some picnic tables across the street. Service was great and everybody seemed genuinely happy. It's not fancy ice cream like some others but really tasty and worth a visit! read more

Love this place.... I really wish Houston had a spot like this! Friendly staff and great ice cream and malts!

I love this place! Not just because of its location along the harbor, or for its awesome selection of delicious flavors .... But because they have these teeny KIDDIE CONES for mini-man for only 50 cents y'all !!! Gasp! Its perfect for a low key, low cost day in lake county and you don't end up with a child who is covered in melted ice cream either.... Win-win!! read more

Quaint little place for me and my daughter to get an ice cream or hot tea. Owners are nice

Shared a chocolate shake and a mint choc chip cone. Just ice cream. I like ice cream so 4 stars!

Good ice cream. Nice location and easy to find. Stay away from blue moon, everything else is good. Would have loved to give it 5 stars but I've visited better places. read more

Great location on the dock. Shade, water, park & tables nearby to enjoy frosty treat. Large variety of hard served ice cream.

One of the most rude customer service I've had in a long time. I'm not sure who the lady was, but she was a little older. Felt like I shouldn't belong here at all. Icecream subpar at best. read more

Went here last Thursday (06/05/14). I loved the blue moon flavor! It's been a favorite ever since I could remember! I'll be sure to come back here next time I visit the harbor. read more

The old, weasel-looking man working behind the counter has no business working with people. What a rude person. If you're the owner, then learn how to treat your customers. If not, then get a new job. read more

I can't believe I've never reviewed Dockside - we've been going here for years! Excellent in every respect and you'll feel like you're on vacation in Door County (if you don't look west ;) ). Quality ice cream, hot fudge and fresh homemade waffle cones! Great place and a very reasonable. read more

Hidden gem. Quiet place in an old fashioned parlor with delicious selection. Employees were fun and friendly too!

This place has great flavors and you get your money's worth with the ice cream scoops, which are pretty big. The staff here are polite and hold nice conversations with the customers. The atmosphere in the shop is chill and the view to the docks and water next to it is a huge bonus to an already great shop. All in all you can't go wrong with coming here for a nice treat any time you're craving one. read more