Cook's Ice Cream cart was a hit at our wedding! Having an ice cream cart for a summer wedding is a…read moreunique treat for guests. My husband and I prefer ice cream over cake any day and so happy we found Cook's. Planning during the 2020/2021 season was a challenge for everyone. Jennifer is a pleasure to work with. She is so kind and warm. She has a cute shop in downtown Elgin that is filled with old timey candies and other fun treats. Hope to stop in her shop again soon when in the area

We used the mobile ice cream truck as a nice treat for a 50th birthday party. They were so…read moreaccommodating, especially for a last minute reservation. They came early and truly made an impact with our party guests! I would definitely use them again for any event where dessert is needed.

Found a little place selling chocolate shoppe ice cream flavors. the shop itself is really cute and…read morewell laid out. over 48 different flavors of ice cream available with several non dairy options as well. labels helped me determine which products may have nut products with such ease. little pricey for 2 scoops but it is well worth the extra few bucks as the scoops themselves are quite hefty. It does get a little busy on the weekends/ evenings but definitely worth the stop.

Great spot for a quick dessert. They've got a wide variety of options, including dairy free. I…read moretried the Oreo oat, and it was pretty good for being dairy free. The staff was helpful and gave solid recommendations. I'll definitely be back to try some of the other options.

I came here with my friends two weeks ago, and we LOVED our experience. Another reason I love this…read moreplace is because it's not just some mediocre chain with locations everywhere; instead, it's a small local chain with only two locations, one in Barlett and one in Algonquin. Walking in, you see an ice cream counter with plenty of different ice cream flavors. They allow you to sample some of the flavors, and my friends did that, but once I saw the "S'more to Love" flavor of ice cream, I just had to order it. Like any other ice cream shoppe, this one offers different types of cones. They have waffle, sugar, and dipped cones, as well as bowls and waffle bowls. There are plenty of toppings you can choose from, too! For those who are not fans of traditional ice cream, the shoppe has plenty of other menu options: shakes, malts, coffee, popcorn, sundaes, chillers, cotton candy, cannolis, tiramisu, edible cookie dough, and rootbeer floats. Only some ice cream places offer those things, so I like that this place has unique options. When we arrived, they were closing in about 30 minutes; however, the two teenage workers didn't seem to mind and allowed us to take our time with choosing our flavors. They also didn't kick us out as the time got closer to closing time, but we felt bad and left before that anyway. Price-wise, it's comparable to other places: $3.99 for a kids' scoop, $4.99 for one scoop, $6.49 for two scoops, and $7.99 for three scoops. A plain waffle bowl or cone is $1 extra, specialty waffle cones that are dipped and have peanuts are $1.75 extra, and chocolate-dipped waffle cones are $1.50 extra. Cake cones are not extra. Overall, I would definitely come back here, and my friends agreed that they would, too. The ice cream is fresh and delicious, they have many unique options, the service is friendly and quick, and they have a cute seating area.

Came here with a friend on a whim and it was excellent. It's a cute little shop that has great ice…read morecream flavors. The girl working was super nice and gave me a generous 1 scoop of the cherry chocolate chip. My friend ordered a sundae. They have some good options for sundaes. I'll be returning when it's warmer out!

I absolutely love the frozen yogurt here! It's delicious, and they offer different flavors every…read moremonth. The service is great. They give out sample cups so you can try all the different options. They also have lots of toppings you can add to your yogurt, like chocolate chips, gummy worms, and pretzels. My favorite is cake batter with cookie dough and chocolate-covered pretzels as toppings. I highly recommend this combination. The place is a bit small, but you can sit outside in the summer if it gets too crowded inside, which it sometimes does.

Yogurt and drinks are OK, the place does not look very clean, floor and furniture sticky everywhere…read morewith food stains. Need major cleanup.

Large variety of very tasty ice cream in various size offerings…read more The service is very courteous and generally excellent. Everyone there clearly knows their ice cream products.

We swung by here after eating at a nearby restaurant for a little dessert. This is a small place…read morewith just a few tables. They have a lot of VERY cool memorabilia on the walls, which is worth a look no matter what. The staff are super helpful, but the store can get very busy, so have a little patience. The best part of this place is the ice cream, of course. They have a ton of really unique and delicious flavor combinations. Not all are obvious (what is "Exhausted Parent"? But once you know that it's Bourbon-spiked espresso ice cream swirled with bittersweet chocolate chunks, it makes total sense). So ask if you're not sure. Swing by here for a quick treat or a wonderful part of date night!

I absolutely love Marciano's Ice Cream. This place is a gem. There's plenty of parking, which…read morealready makes visiting easy, and once you walk in you'll notice how big the space is. There's a lot of seating and everything is extremely clean and well kept. The owners are incredibly sweet and thoughtful, and you can really feel that welcoming neighborhood vibe when you're there. The ice cream itself is fantastic super creamy, decadent, and full of flavor. They have some really outstanding options that make it hard to choose just one. Every scoop feels like a treat. Overall, this is an amazing ice cream spot and definitely one I'll keep coming back to. Highly recommend! I do have to say a little on the pricier side for ice cream but it's totally worth it!

Awesome place for ice cream. The owners are very friendly and will give you a sample if you ask…read more This was my second time there and it did not disappoint. The place itself is cute, very minimalistic. I think my favorite part is that you can smell the waffle cones being made and the fact that they do not use artificial dyes. This place is definitely worth checking out.

The perfect spot to handle your sweet treat cravings! Scoop Society is located in the South…read moreBarrington Arboretum. They advertise having over 80 flavors of ice cream! You are welcomed to sample any of the flavors and cost is determined by weight of ice cream. Unlike other places, toppings can be added for free after you pay for your ice cream. They had a variety of sauces, candies, sprinkles, and even offered complimentary coffee. I sampled a variety of flavors and really enjoyed the Twix Bar, Marsh-Mallow Smores, Salted Caramel Blondie but ultimately chose the Boston Cream Pie. My only drawback was staff could have been happier, the floors were a bit dirty, and toppings counter was a bit disheveled. They also promote most ice cream flavors as "Howling Ice Cream" but some containers were clearly marked as Haggen-Dazs. Either way, I enjoyed my ice cream and would revisit! Tip: They did have (3) non-dairy ice cream flavors on top of many sorbet flavors.

I ordered a vanilla frappe . It was the worst drink I have ever tasted…read more I took one sip and could not drink it. I brought it back and asked for a refund. I was told we do t give refunds at this store when I asked for the manager I was told there isn't one. They gave me a phone number that went to no one the worst experience ever never go here!!!!

I found them by accident and it was an awesome find. I've…read moreordered at least 4 times already and each time they did not disappoint. Very happy with the food and service. Food and pricing are very fair. Do not change a thing. Rick

Im a bit biased to this place, so, take my review with a grain of salt! We've been going here since…read moreI was a kid & I absolutely LOVE their food. My favorite is their shrimp fried rice and Kung Pao shrimp! Their ice cream is also sooo good. Much better than some other places I've been too. The staff is always so nice & tries to get to everyone as swiftly as they can. It's a small place, so, I understand why it can take some time to get orders out. Again, I'm very biased since it's a place we've been going to since I was little, but I still recommend that everyone check it out and form their own opinions on it!

Plenty of parking and seating. The facility is clean and the ambiance is nice. The menu is robust…read moreand diverse. Pricing is fair for the amount that you get. But the food - amazing! I highly recommend the crepes. The teas are also good to pair with one! The staff are friendly and helpful and the service is relatively quick.

One day, while searching for the restaurants with the best dessert options afterwards -- I became…read morefrustrated at how many places had a limited menu of choices and treated dessert like an afterthought. Since my main goal was to have a great dessert, I reversed my thought process and started looking for the best dessert restaurants that happened to be near excellent savory food as well. This led me to discovering Melt N Dip. While most dessert spots have a display case of locally bought bakery items, or a small set of options made in-house, Melt N Dip goes overboard with a huge selection of crepes, cookies, waffles, cake, gelato, milkshakes, fresh fruit, cheesecake, and more! This is incredible for someone like me who gets easily tired of monotony, since I can make many visits here and try something new each time with friends. The restaurant is on a great spot, close to the main road but far away from the H-Mart to avoid cross traffic. There's plenty of parking, and the restaurant itself is large, with very comfortable seating, and social media worthy decor. Service is quick and friendly, and prices may look a little high -- but once you see the size of the product and the quality of ingredients used, and the freshness of the fruit -- you'll realize that the value provided here is much better than similar items that you may get elsewhere. On this trip, I was able to try the Brownies Magic and Melt N Dip waffle. Both were excellent in their own way. The brownie was super soft and decadent, full of chocolate flavor. The gelato was smooth, creamy, flavorful and very refined. The fresh strawberries helped to tame down the overall sweetness of the dish, which was anchored by a base of delicious milk chocolate. The milk, dark, and white chocolate on top helped to tie everything together with a great burst of flavor and nice consistency. The waffle was maybe even the bigger surprise - as this came on a huge plate with lots of fresh pineapple, bananas, strawberries, and kiwi. One of my favorite things to do when on a cruise boat is to have fresh fruit with waffles, and this was an elevated version of that experience. Though the waffle wasn't really crisp, it accomplished exactly what it needed to by holding a generous amount of milk, dark, and while chocolate to pair with the fresh fruit. This was a phenomenal combination that has made me question if I'll ever look at similar options at a fondue spot or fancy brunch the same again. Overall, phenomenal desserts at a reasonable price. The fresh fruit and chocolate quality really shines and I have full confidence that everything else they serve here will match the same level of quality. This is a must return spot for me that is worth a special trip whenever I'm craving quality, consistency, and an impressive dessert experience.

Fanny's has an Elgin & St Charles location. I visited the Elgin location with my husband for an…read moreevening treat. The inside was smaller but very clean. Parking was a bit difficult in this part of town. They had an ordering kiosk but one could ring a bell for someone to come over if you'd prefer to pay cash. They offer a variety of topping styles on top of their classic rolled ice cream. The ice cream itself is condensed milk placed on a frozen plate that gets neatly spread out to freeze into its ice cream state. The workers then roll it up and place into a bowl before adding your toppings. It was fun to see and delicious to eat. The ice cream flavors tend to be straight forward chocolate or vanilla since it comes from the condensed milk. Either way, the experience is fun and this is a cute shop.

This place is a great experience. This Is only the second store I've seen with this ice cream. Its…read moremango tango was very yummy. The banana with Nutella was also very good too. Neither were too sweet. They also had mango smoothie or other milk teas if you want a different kind of variety. And they had free water and different flavored milk teas. The free watermelon tea was tasty. The staff were friendly. The ambiance of this place is kind of out of this world. Give this place a try, especially if you've never had roll ice cream! It's worth the buzz/craze. Solid A