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    Graeter's Ice Cream

    4.3 (225 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    The history of this fine Brand
    Sidney Z.

    Only in "The Chicago" Berbs can you find an ice creamery that's 155 years old! And for anything existing 155 years, they must be doing something VERY right - and in Graeter's case they certainly are. Their Flavor Menu is so eclectic that it took me several minutes to not only deduce what the flavors were, but also take several minutes to make my choice. I chose - black cherry chocolate chip in a cup that was pretty darn great. Coming from California, I grew up with these incredible brands: * Afters Ice Cream in Huntington Beach * Humphry Slocombe, San Francisco * McConnell's Fine Ice Creams, Santa Barbara * Wanderlust Creamery, Tarzana so I had the advantage of some of the best creameries in the country. Graeter's Ice Cream was up there with the "Biggies". I love what they do and how they do it!

    Monic L.

    Honestly the best ice cream I have had in awhile. This shop stays busy but it is worth the wait. They have their standard flavors and limited edition/seasonal. They let you try samples before you commit to your purchase. I ended up getting the skyline chili scoop in a cup. It sounds weird but the taste was phenomenal, it even had oyster crackers in it but so good. They have some table and chairs set up inside.

    Strawberry cheesecake ice cream cake
    Leslie A.

    This is an updated review and I've been coming to this particular location for years since they open. Very sad to see the Winnetka location close. Came here on a random Friday evening after having an early dinner right down the street in downtown Northbrook and this place was completely packed with families and children. It was a great site to see. The staff here is always friendly. They were eager to help and ask if you had any questions. The staff you're always seems to be very young perhaps high school age employees and I think that's a great thing because it presents a great opportunity. As always, they have incredible flavors and options and it is the best quality. This last time came by for ice cream as usual and it's great that the indoor seating is very nice and cold while the outside is been super hot.

    Boldly Bearcat
    Rose P.

    Boldly bearcat is probably my new favorite ice cream ever- marscarpone ice cream with Oreo and chocolate pieces. The chocolate pieces literally melt in your mouth. Love how this is small batch ice cream- and you can really taste the difference. The ice cream is pricy for a scope, $6+ but well worth. They do have pints, cakes, and pies, along with chocolate. I believe they also sell smoothies and shakes too. The store is very clean and well taken care of- and has old school vibes to it. This place is in a cute downtown area, near the train station and a parks.

    Graeter's Black Raspberry Chip Cone Scooper
    Stephen L.

    $6.33 for a kid's cup!? Ridiculous. It's decent ice cream but that price is highway robbery. Horrible value per dollar.

    John M.

    Decided to stop in on a Monday night after having dinner across the street. This location was hopping! Service was extremely fast as long as you knew what you wanted to order. Many delicious handcrafted flavors to choose from. Prices are a little higher than normal but worth every penny! I tried their small hot fudge sundae minus the nuts with double chocolate brownie ice cream. Delicious! They have indoor and outdoor seating available. A great way to spend a summer night in downtown Northbrook.

    Cherry Chocolate Chip Pint
    Heather B.

    Hands down the best icecream I've ever had. Miles above anything else I've reviewed. Kosher too! Clean environment, on-the-ball employees and plenty of great flavors. Cherry chocolate chip 5 stars Black Raspberry chip 5 stars Cotton candy 5 stars Mint chip 5 stars.

    Raspberry chip icecream
    Khyati D.

    Love love love the ice cream at Graeters !!! The staff was very helpful and guided us pick their best flavor. Nice cozy place for a quick dessert date Bet you can't have just one

    Birthday cake ice cream with rainbow sprinkles and fudge.
    Danielle D.

    Stopped in to Graeter's for the first time when visiting my friend who lives in Deerfield. It was absolutely fantastic! I love the atmosphere, it's cozy and gives off a little bit of that old-timey energy. I ordered a single scoop of birthday cake ice cream with rainbow sprinkles and fudge. My friend got a cone with a single scoop of a flavor that was coconut with chocolate chips. I tried a bite of his and it was such a unique flavor but really good. The employees were kind and efficient with our orders. I can't wait to return to try some more flavors. I highly recommend if you're passing through to stop for some ice cream.

    Brenda K.

    The ice cream was really creamy and there's so many choices that you can go back many times and not repeat! You can also sample the flavors before getting your scoop! The caramel macchiato was really good! The staff was very friendly and helpful! It's a cute little place to spend your afternoon! It's right next to village green park!

    Black Cherry Chip, Mint Chip, and Black Raspberry Chip (L to R)
    Kitty L.

    Thanks to a promotion that offered some certificates for complimentary ice cream at the popular Graeter's Ice Cream shop to our daughter, and we are lucky that there's a shop right in town, we went there and checked it out.  This ice cream shop is almost always busy, when we went on a late afternoon on a Monday, there was still a line, but it moved pretty quickly.   The promotion was for a single scoop of ice cream on a sugar cone (it's $5.25 each on the price board).  I got a signature Black Raspberry Chip, Hubby got the Black Cherry Chip, and daughter got the Mint Chip, and they were all delicious.  I read that Graeter's makes small-batch ice cream with the French Pot process, which results in ice cream that is dense and rich.  I like the ice cream that I ordered a lot, it had a nice flavor, and was creamy and smooth!  However, even though I love chocolate, I don't care that much about the big chucks of chewy chocolates in the ice cream.  Of course, this is only my personal taste.  I wish there is an option for black raspberry without the chip.  There are so many different flavors, though, I will try another flavor next time I go.   The staff members that we had encountered were all friendly and welcoming.  The place was clean.  There were a lot of nice seating indoors and some outdoors.  The Village Green Park is just right across the street.  The views from the Graeter's shop are pretty nice.  Although it could be pricey to some people, they do have a special for July, they are celebrating National Ice Cream Month and also their 153 years with $1.53 single-dip sugar cones, you do need to download their app though.  If you like ice cream, I would highly recommend this shop!

    Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip  cone
    Mary R.

    This place was awesome, It was very cute at a nice location You can eat inside or outside. The servers were friendly and let you sample the ice cream . The menu was very full with choices of sundaes shakes cones and more . I chose peanut butter chip it was delicious I even compare it to my favorite place in CA Will must definitely go back again There is a park Accross the street for families Thanks for the great taste experience

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    Always fantastic ice cream! The black raspberry chocolate chip! But any flavor is fantastic

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    Never been but place looks rundown needs improvement. Good do they sell hot stuff. Service talks a lot. As a as

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    6 years ago

    Rude and inconsiderate! Do not order delivery from here they have awful customer service.

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    Our Families Favorite Ice Cream on the planet! Either Northbrook or Hubbard Woods (Winnetka). Decadent and delicious

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    Few doors down from work, this place is nice and smells good when you walk in! The staff here is really nice and the ice cream is amazing !

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    4.4(79 reviews)
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    Truly a hidden gem. NC Chocolatier has always been one of those places I drive by daily and say…read morehey I'm going to stop by one day. Well that day came, and I'm forever grateful I did. Located in a small plaza and can be confusing with the Illinois Nut and Candy sign but when you walk in the sweet smell of chocolate fills the air. There are glass closures of bon bons/ truffles that I've learned are hand painted, chocolate covered everything, gelato and more. They also have taffy apples, some with just the caramel, some with nuts, some with chocolate chips. You can never go wrong! Their chocolate is kosher friendly and I'm obsessed with the cookie bark, I could eat that all day. Highly recommend going on one of their chocolate tours too that's available on sundays. Make sure you book first as I found out they do sell out. You get to learn the history of chocolate and make your own taffy apples and chocolate dipped goodies. They also ship nationwide, I am definitely going to order some goodies for birthdays coming up!

    As you walk up, you'd think that it's just an average chocolate shop. But, this place is anything…read morebut average. Everyone was unbelievably kind. It felt as if I was appart of their family. The place was sparkling clean. There was chocolate as far as the eye could see. And, the chocolate fountain was amazing! I could swim in that stuff. Pure heaven! The bonbons were to die for! I got the blood orange one and it was decadent and delightful! It was zesty and sweet with a pop of bittersweetness from the rich dark chocolate. It was a dream. I couldn't recommend this place more! We started out the night with learning all about chocolate and how to make it. Then, we learned all about the history behind NC chocolate. Which, I found absolutely fascinating! After, we dipped cookies in chocolate and pretzels. Then, we got to decorate them! Which, I loved! It felt as if I was a kid in a candy store. Then, we got to make our own caramel apples covered in peanuts, cookies, or cereal. Which, was a blast! After, we were given lots of samples and treats to take home. Along, with a swag bag! Thank you, Kesha, and NC company for making this wonderful experience possible!

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    NC Chocolatier - Create a chocolate bar from raw chocolate ingredients on our guided chocolate factory tour, and learn and taste how chocolate is made.

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    Custom Candy Design

    Custom Candy Design

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    We recently had the good fortune to work with the two wonderful ladies at Custom Candy Design for…read moreour wedding favors. We wanted a special Chinese word--double happiness; you might know it--made from chocolate. CCD was more than willing to try it out. Working with them was a breeze. They were prompt and had the chocolates finished on a compressed timetable, even though we only were able to provide one mold. My fiancée used to work at Teuscher, and while CCD's chocolate isn't exactly at that level, she was more than pleased with the flavor, consistency, and tempering. (Of course, it also came to less than half the price per pound!) The chocolates came out gorgeous. Sharp transitions, smooth edges, no significant burrs or voids. I posted a quickie snapshot. Marilyn clearly takes pride in her work and it shows. Best of all, they were substantially less expensive than having it done in the city.

    I have purchased chocolates from Custom Candy Design for both of my daughters' bat mitzvahs (I also…read morestop in the store every so often to pick up candies by the pound). They are wonderful to work with. Marilyn is fantastic! The candies taste delicious, and they looked superb. The artistry and the attention to details are just fantastic. The candies were ready on time. Their toffee is mouthwatering; it is by far my favorite. A special treat is to walk in the shop when they are making the toffee... such wonderful smells! Mmmm... I also love their Tizzy Lizzie and Graham Cracker Crunch. And their dipped fruit and orange peels. OK. I don't think that there was anything I didn't love. Custom Candy Design does amazing work and their products are heavenly!

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    Goodies Etc - Exterior view / entrance.

    Goodies Etc

    3.6(30 reviews)
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    Discovered this shop when I was visiting from AZ. What a great selection and everything was…read moredelicious. Also, I really liked the Signature Assortment and the Deluxe Box of Goodies, I had to bring those home before leaving town. I highly recommend this shop! I was surprised to see some of the other reviews about staff members, my experience was fine and the few questions that I had were answered. As soon as it's not 110+ in PHX, I'll be getting candy shipped here and I plan on ordering holiday gift baskets as well.

    The customer service here is really lacking. There were 2 other customers when I walked in. I was…read morenot greeted at all. There were 2 employees, one older one who was wrapping a basket, and a young one who was clearly friends with the person she was helping. I waited while she chatted with her friend for a long time, not even taking her order, or acknowledging me. The customer saw me standing there and finally told the employee to do her order because I was waiting. While the older employee was wrapping the basker her friend walked in. She was so excited to see her that she walked over to her and just started chatting. I was clearly next, but she ignored me. What was that about? The. younger employee finally helped me, but was not very friendly. I guess you have to be a friend or a regular to get good service. Even though your candy is good, the customer service is not. This is not the first time this has happened. If you go there, you have to be prepared to spend extra time while the employees and customers chit chat. No thank you. I'll go somewhere else, from now on.

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