Having never been to downtown Riverside, I didn't know what to expect. Especially since a lot of…read moremom and pop ice cream shops tend to have Maggie Moo's ice cream. This is a cute little downtown area, and unfortunately, it's barren on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Which worked well for us as we showed up and no one was there. Just us, which gave us plenty of time to sample the various flavors, and chat with the person working in this cute little ice cream shop. They can make all these cute shakes and sundaes with all kinds of toppings, but seeing as we aren't young kids, there's no way we could eat confections such as what I listed above. Instead, we got to try their various flavors. Thinking back, I believe I got a watermelon ice cream. I could be wrong. However, I do remember how juicy, fruity, and sweet the ice cream was. Not sweet like overly sweetened lemonade that puckers one's lips, but like the sweet sensation of a perfectly ripe watermelon, bursting with succulent. flavor. It was like that. And man was it good! If I lived in Riverside or close by, I would be there all the time. So thankfully, we were out for a drive and wanted some ice cream and found this cute little shop. They have a few small tables inside, but what makes this a town square right out of the 1950s are the cute little wireframe tables and chairs they had outside along the sidewalk so you can sit and enjoy your cone, and people watch. And we did just that. If I'm nearby again someday, I'll definitely pop in and grab a delicious cone. There flavor options were plentiful, whimsical, and flavorful. However, for the time being, I'll just post this review and hope others pop in to enjoy the cones and flavors they're providing.

Adorable ice cream shop! You can get just a scoop or a sundae, shake or a slice of cake. It's…read morelocated right next to the Riverside Water tower. The prices were good, I got a one scoop sundae for $5.72 plus tax. My daughter ordered single churro sundae that was $7.80 plus tax. We were waited on by Carmen who was very helpful with her suggestions on what was good. There a couple of tables inside & out front of the store. Definitely will return with the rest of the family!

Homemade ice cream in LaGrange, the best around. It really is made here, so not technically made in…read morea home. Tate's is a classic kind of ice cream shop. A good amount of flavors to choose from. The prices are pretty good for being independent. A cozy place for getting something cold. It's about $4 for a scoop. The stuff isn't like it's cheap but it's okay for the quality though. Has a lot of typical flavors. There's also some more exotic ones too. Last time they had the Tropical Orange. This is non dairy made with coconut milk, good stuff. Good place to get gifts. It has lots of candy and toys for sale. There's lots of old time charm and they make you feel welcome.

This place brings you back to a time gone by and when things were simpler and wholesome. The inside…read morehas several tables and chairs that allow you to enjoy the atmosphere and nostalgia of things enjoyed when you were a kid. They offer a slew of options to consume. You will be able to find something to fulfill your sweet tooth be it either homemade ice cream, chocolate malts, or the assortment of candies. The chocolate malt was made as we waited. The process was just like you were making it in your own kitchen. The malt was delicious and full of malt flavor! The owner and operator was a great person who has no problem sharing a friendly conversation while making your favorite dessert. I would highly recommend this place to anyone wanting to have a relaxing experience with some tasty treats.

The ice cream is great! However, I ordered one scoop and waited over 25 minutes. My wife got her…read moreice cream 20 minutes after we ordered. The Customer Service was lacking. There was no rudeness, but there was also no engagement and we appeared to bother them when we asked for a sampling of their new flavor. It is disheartening cause it used to be one of my favorite spots. There were three people working and the wait times despite not having a lot of people in the lobby were extremely long.

Erica provided us with exceptional service and a friendly face. We were offered sample tastings of…read moreher favorite flavors , as well as other new flavors. We feel very welcomed every time we walk through the doors at Elmhurst Oberweis, on York road. Alicia, the manager , is always joyful in greeting us .

Just love their customer appreciation days to get a small cup for just $4. They are in the running…read morefor top 5 ice cream spots. My favorite will always be Graeter's, out of Cincinnati, since 1870. They have locations in Northbrook and Winnetka. Hard to say what is my favorite flavor, as I have been mixing it up. Staff is always helpful and polite. They also seem to keep everything very tidy.

Dairy free options? Yes, this is the spot!!…read more My favourite has always been the Choco peanut butter non dairy ice cream as i'm lactose tolerant. They keep changing their flavours weekly. There is a drive thru as well. Service can be slow on weekends. Location is very easy accessible. There are some seats to sit and eat which is nice! Overall great spot for dairy and non dairy options at Lombard

As soon as you step into Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, you're hit--no, hugged--by the intoxicating…read morearoma of freshly made waffle cones and sugary goodness. It's like walking into a dessert dream. The air is thick with nostalgia, the kind that instantly transports you to carefree summer days and childhood joy. I ordered the waffle cone bowl with two scoops: Darkest Chocolate and Salty Caramel and let me tell you, this duo is nothing short of divine. The Darkest Chocolate is no ordinary chocolate. It's rich, bold, and almost sinful in its depth, think melted chocolate bars and midnight cocoa stirred into velvet. The texture? Silky and dense, like a frozen truffle that melts on your tongue with a whisper of bitterness that balances the sweet. Now the Salty Caramel, this was the real surprise. Buttery, golden, and complex, it hits your palate in waves: first sweet and creamy, then a punch of sea salt that makes your taste buds sit up and pay attention. The caramel is clearly slow-cooked, giving it that deep, toasty flavor with hints of vanilla and brown sugar. The waffle cone bowl was warm, crisp, and laced with cinnamon, adding just the right crunch to contrast the creaminess. The combination of hot and cold, sweet and salty, smooth and crisp was perfect. Every bite was a revelation, and I found myself closing my eyes just to savor the moment. My personal takeaway? If you're looking for more than dessert, if you want an experience this is the place. Do yourself a favor and get the waffle cone bowl. And don't be afraid to mix bold flavors. Trust me, your inner child (and your adult self) will thank you.

Jeni's ice cream never disappoints! There are always a variety of flavors, including dairy free for…read moreme! The staff is always kind and patient with us as we try the specials and decide what we want. The eating space is always clean and tidy, though we were a party of 11 so we ate outside today. Free stickers were a huge bonus for my high schooler!

Came here after having dinner nearby. It's a small ice cream/dessert spot. Their main offering is…read moreice cream with a small corner where they have other dessert options (e.g., chocolate). I ordered 2 scoops of strawberry pound cake and a vanilla flavor. It was served in a waffle cone, chocolate dipped bowl. The ice cream was good. The only complaint was that the store was fairly dirty and the beanie babies in the display had ice cream all over them. You could tell the kids were handling them. I don't think they'll sell with ice cream stickiness in the fur.

Taffy grapes!!!!!! Run, don't walk, to this bakery and go get yourself a big container of taffy…read moregrapes. I'm serious. We came across their booth at the Brookfield Farmers Market on Saturday. The man (I assume the owner) was so friendly and happy, and yes, he lured us with a free sample of taffy grapes. I knew this was going to be a sale when I saw how awesome the taffy grapes looked, and then when I tried one holy cow! They tasted like a mini caramel apple with nuts, except.. not an apple, a grape. And not too much caramel. Ooooooo sooo good. Just enough sweetness. We got a big cup of grapes to share later. I couldn't resist the cute little cake pops that were made in a tiny little ice cream cone cup. I got one for my mom and she really enjoyed it. Can't wait to come back to the market to get some more taffy grapes! I can't believe I neglected to take a photo but if you go to their website their grapes on the site look just like what they sell in person. MMM!

I have heard about this ice cream parlor and stumbled upon it by happenstance; I didn't even…read morerealize this is where it was. They had some amazing looking ice cream cakes! And a great selection of ice cream to choose from. We were a bit in a hurry and I didn't want to mess with ice cream and a toddler on the move, so I got a hot chocolate for us to share. It's unlike any hot chocolate I've ever had--it's hot, but they make it with ice cream so that first sip or two is both hot and cold. It is delicious and delightful and may be my new favorite hot chocolate. As the weather warms up and we head out here for swim lessons and whatnot, I'll look forward to stopping by for ice cream, which is my favorite. And I'm definitely checking out their ice cream cakes because I'll bet the little ones would love it!

Its okay. Their stock basic flavors like chocolate are best. Tho they seem to be starting unique…read morehigh quality flavors like orchard that are about average. Ill have to come back and try

The custard itself is solid and has always been great! However, the employees working there were…read moreunfriendly and not welcoming. There is also no table seating inside, just standing tables and benches elsewhere.

Love Andy's. Well, I love frozen custard, and Andy's is the main chain around the Chicago area…read more Whilst out open house-ing in the Riverside/Brookfield/La Grange area, we stopped at Andy's to get a treat. Perhaps because it was mid October the place was nearly empty, though it had been a nice day that day, so maybe it's new. Anyway it was good! This one is configured a bit differently than other Andy's' I've been to, since they had two lanes to drive through and place your order. However, like the other locations, there isn't a speaker system for ordering; you order with the person standing outside taking orders, or you order at the window. The Bootdaddy is my favorite item here, but they have some great seasonal flavors.

2 min to 1 pm and they not open no lights on a hot day like today They make it hard to support…read morelocal businesses!

when i walked in i noticed the place wasnt too shabby except for one table that had crumbs. the…read moreplace was small though, i then ordered an ice cream, it was good really, however it tasted different than usual, until later that day at 3 am i woke up and puked out the ice cream a lot, i told my parents and later found out from a doctor the ice cream flavor i chose had some kind of chemical that wasnt good for me which explains why i threw up, and this is not the first time it happened, back to homeade ice cream

Very good! I always get the strawberry banana milkshake and my kids get the digger sundae.read more

Their concretes are why I go. They recently had a key lime one that was incredible. I have never…read morehad the chance to try their other non-frozen treats they have. Workers are always helpful and friendly. They always seem well staffed to handle the customers. Super clean.