Nice warm spring day, so we had to visit The Freeze for lunch. Had a quarter pounder with cheese that seems bigger than any quarter pounder we've had. Also their hot dogs are great. Onion Rings were fresh, hot and sooooo tasty. This is a great neighborhood gem. Can't wait for hot days, and Freezee's ... read more

Who doesn't love the Freeze?! We had lunch, burgers and fries and of course ice cream cones!

I wish I took a picture of the ice cream my family and I got, but they are not stingy. The flavors are great along with lactose selection. The atmosphere is family friendly and the service is top notch. read more

Always a great spot during the summer. The workers should try and clean up outside. Be wary of bees, they're everywhere.

Our local ice cream shop! We just love The Freeze. This is the spot to go in grayslake for a treat! It can get busy during after dinner times or on weekends, but the line moves at a decent pace. The staff is always kind and courteous. The ice cream never disappoints and there is a wide selection of sweet treats and food. Plenty of picnic tables for seating. The location being right across from the fire station is especially fun for our young boys when the station doors are open in the summer! read more

The freeze, is a cute little walk up ice cream and food spot located in Grayslake. I saw an Instagram post of their apple cider donut ice cream filled with caramel, and decided to go and then try it out. Along with that, we purchased a funnel cake, apple cider shake, a snicker sundae a cheesecake sundae. There are picnic tables next to it so you can sit and enjoy. There's plenty of parking.There's a parking lot next to it. And then there's also street parking. You order from one side of the window, pay there and then wait to pick it up at the pickup window. Their services are pretty quick. I really enjoyed their soft serve ice cream. Unfortunately, the apple cider donut ice cream wasn't what I was expectingas taste wise, but I also had the strawberry cheesecake sundae and that was delicious with the fresh cheesecake pieces. My friend got the apple cider shake and she wasn't too crazy about it because it had a slightly off after taste that was sour. I would come back to try out their foods and different ice cream combinations. read more

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This was one of my favorite places ever.. until it sent me to the hospital. I went there on their opening day March 9, 2026 I ordered a chicken sandwich and lactose free ice cream, I told the worker I had severe lactose intolerance and a cheese allergy and could only have lactose free ice cream. I get my order and my sandwich was incorrect, I had to ask them to remake it- which they did after checking my receipt. I ate my ice cream, trusting that it was lactose free as I specified my concern... it was not. Within 1 hour, I was vomiting everything out. Within the next 20 hours, I was in the emergency room. My doctor confirming to me that it was due to the consumption of regular ice cream- not lactose free. Fast forward a month, I now have a ER bill totaling to over $1100. It is such a terrible feeling to put so much trust into a food service just for them to be irresponsible and not take food allergens seriously. This is not okay!! Precautions are set in place to avoid situations like these. read more

Small town vibe, outdoor seating, restaurant. They serve frozen treats as well as burgers. Nice service with teens working. read more

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Awesome ice cream..great service! Plus reasonable prices, what more can you ask. Though..no indoor seating,

Great service, good food! And the ice cream was creamy & delicious. Will return and bring family next time. Love the outdoor patio experience also. read more

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I love the downtown grayslake area! The Freeze (previously Tastee Freeze) is around the corner from the Main Street where most events and farmers markets take place and i love how the freeze is right there in such a convenient spot. I got the strawberry shortcake sundae and the ice cream was so good and the perfect consistency. There's lots of seating and street parking! read more

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Very busy on a Friday night in summer, so we figured this place would be amazing. They had a great selection of mix-ins for freezes, and a pretty big selection overall. I got the blue moon freeze, which featured blue moon flavoring, fruity pebbles, and marshmallow. I couldn't find any marshmallow swirl, but the crispy fruity pebbles in the creamy ice cream was good. My husband got a brownie sundae, and the 'hot fudge' was thin and syrupy, like hot Hershey's syrup which was not great, and the whipped cream tasted weird - I'm sure it's some kind of whipped topping but didn't taste like cool whip. The ice cream was a little grainy and it was just underwhelming. So, I might come here again for a specific flavor freeze, but there are other local spots that serve the classics a bit better. read more

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Classic treats- something for everyone! The dipped cones and sundaes were notable and the service was extremely quick.

Great place for ice cream! They just opened for the season so I had to stop by. Located in downtown Grayslake. I ended up ordering a medium vanilla cone dipped in toasted coconut! The service is quick and they have picnic tables to sit down. I will always come back! read more

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The food was delicious, which was unexpected for an ice cream place. We only got vanilla cones but that was good. Reminded me of the ice cream stand where I grew up. It's a new family favorite! read more

This has been my go-to for over 30 years. Dreamy soft serve ice cream, dog friendly and loved by young and old. Parking can be hard especially after baseball games but the long lines are quickly handled and well worth the wait. The Banana Royale sundae is particularly good. read more

Looking for a sweet treat? The Freeze is the place to go! Locally owned and located in downtown Grayslake, The Freeze is a perfect place to stop at with friends or family. They offer a variety of simple ice cream treats, sundaes, signature sundaes, shakes and even funnel cakes! The prices are affordable and you are able to personalize your order if you'd like. While you cannot eat inside they do have several picnic tables outside, and have a small parking lot next door. Don't be intimidated by long lines, they move quite quickly and the wait is worth it! read more

The Freeze - Strawberry Cheesecake Sundae with Chocolate Fudge - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Grayslake, Illinois

The Freeze is a local ice cream shop that never disappoints. There is plenty of seating at the outdoor picnic tables. I've been going here for years for soft serve ice cream. I usually get a freezee with Twix or Turtlette, but you can't go wrong with other ice cream here. Even when the lines are long they manage to serve the customers quickly. Because this is window service only there is no bathroom, only complaint. These types of window service ice cream restaurants might not be around for much longer, so I go whenever I have an ice cream craving. read more

Okay, what?? This place is incredible. I'm visiting from out of town & wanted to find a good ice cream/dessert place to frequent during my 3 months here in the area. I knew I found a gem when I saw how crowded it was here on a Friday night around 8pm. There were maybe 20 people in line in front of me waiting to order. Even though it was crowded, the line moved fast! In addition, all of the 10-12 or so picnic tables outside were packed. Since there's no indoor seating, lots of people were sitting in their cars eating. The weather was nice so it wasn't a big deal. I thought parking was going to be an issue at first, but there were plenty of parking spots and street parking available as well. They have 2 ordering windows. One for desserts, and one for food items like burgers and fries?! I loved how they had all sorts of unique shakes, sundaes, ice cream, floats, slushes, smoothies, freezes, etc. You name it! Even funnel cakes! What?? The toppings, flavors, and combinations were endless & prices were very reasonable. Portions were very generous. I ended up getting the Brownie Batter Freeze which included cake batter, ice cream of your choice, & small pieces of brownie. I got a small but honestly a kiddie portion is probably more than enough for one person... If you're looking for a nice place to grab an ice cream and hang out with some friends, this place is perfect! Super nice area and I doubt you'll find better dessert options in the area. Definitely check it out. read more

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Very yummy banana split with extra cherries the best banana split I ever had will be sure to come back again soon burger are amazing also great service also read more

Yo this place is nice but honestly it's filled with nasty people. A fun place to come to enjoy the food and snacks and whatever else but when those teenagers show up you just know your time is about to be ruined. read more

A classic grayslake go to! I love this little ice cream shop, they have so many options on their menu, definitely something for everyone. They have fun flavors of the month each month. Been here so many times & great quick service each visit. Though the fun menu options are always tempting, they are never as good as the basics. I most recommend the classic ice cream cone chocolate + vanilla swirl. If you haven't been here yet try it out! read more

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Old school walk-up ice cream stand. We all enjoyed soft-serve ice cream and it definitely hit the spot!

Solid local ice cream place. Gives you reminiscences of your child hood with their old school cozy outdoor vibe that draws in large crowds. Food and ice cream are both quality. Not the cheapest but it's reasonable. Service is always above standards, mostly kids working but they're managed well and respectful. read more

This spot is a classic Grayslake thing to do in the summer. We ride our bikes to this sweet spot and get the sundae - our fave is the puppy chow it's addicting and can't find it anywhere else. It's a nice cute hangout for a date and stroll around town. read more

Pros: -Big menu for ice cream and food!! It was amazing to see such a small place produce a large amount food. -Good customer service! Quick and smooth - VERY well priced for how much they give you. Improvements: -A bit too sweet, not a sweet treat to get too often. Lots of sugar in their ice cream read more

I love this place it's the right kind of nostalgia the food and ice cream have never changed since I was a kid. That is exactly the experience, I am looking for when I become a reoccurring customer somewhere and there's a reason this place is always busy from when they open until when they close. It's the perfect summer treat on a hot day. Been coming here since I was a kid, even worked here a few weeks in high school I still see the owners Trey and John from time to time, sad that prices have gone up but that's inflation for you. But they've kept the positive atmosphere and friendly service consistent over the years, and your food and treats come fast I will be coming here for years to come and hopefully one day I can bring my kids here too. I highly recommend but be prepared to wait in line later in the night or during peak hours during the summer. read more

I have been going to the freeze regularly for about 2 years now. With every visit I Marvel at their M&M Freezy, which never fails to capture my sweet tooth, Their service is fast and well organized. Everybody working here is extremely nice and polite and will always make your day read more

During one of my many, many trips to this local landmark I overheard a customer who was in town for some event at the school. He was surprised by the massive crowd and asked the girl at the order window "What's going on? There's so many people here tonight!" In her words: "Yeah, we're kind of a big deal around here". 'Nuff said. read more

I'm lactose intolerant. The Freeze is a wonderful and rare commercial retail ice creamery in the area with ice cream options. If you're not lactose, I still I highly recommend them if you're in the Grayslake area during the warm weather season. read more

My children and I went to Six Flags and they really wanted funnel cake. The lines were sooo long. So I looked up Yelp and saw this place wasn't too far away. We were able to get 3 items for what one item at Six Flags would've cost! And it was soo yummy. Nice little neighborhood spot. If I'm in the Gurnee area, I will definitely go back read more

I don't really get the appeal...my freeze was absolutely awful. It was just hunks of things in melted milk. Only giving a second star because husbands sundae was edible and decent. Bummed because we heard such amazing things about this place. Will bead to Culver's next time. read more

I've had the ice cream, and it's delicious. The lines can be long in the summer, for obvious reasons. Worth the wait. They have fun and creative ice cream flavors. They are the reason I keep lactaid on me. read more

Dude, who needs Dairy Queen? This place has it all. Firstly, the regular quarter pound burger is the best burger you can get. I haven't had a burger this good since Cali. Sure you guys have places like Kumas Corner, DMK Burger, and Billy Goat Tavern out here. But when it comes to your standard corner street drive thru burgers, California's got you guys beat. There's millions of burger joints like that in CA with bombass burgers. And I haven't found a decent burger place yet since moving here... Until now... This burger reminds me of Johnny's Burgers in Riverside on the corner of Madison & Indiana. Freakin delicious! All of their food is great. And any sundae you get, you won't be disappointed. I don't think I've ever ordered a hot fudge sundae where you have to ask them for EZ hot fudge. I wish this place had winter hours. read more

Very cute, and fun to go with friends in the summer. If it's winter time, I recommend staying in your car because it's outside seating only! Sundaes were yummy read more

Just had my LAST visit! While a trip to the The Freeze is a treat, it should not be a fleecing. The "new" smaller "large" serving size with hardly any toppings is nothing short of a COVID money grab. It's Open 77 hours a week and has resorted to greed. SHAME on the Owners. Good riddance... read more

We had the ice cream here. We had 2 cones and a Freeze. The ice cream was standard/good. Nothing special or exceptional of note.

My favorite place to get ice cream!! I go at least once a week in the summer! My favorite is the puppy chow freeze or the banana royal sundae read more

How can there be no review of this Grayslake institution. Besides bringing back memories of going there after a little league game with kids it is a great community gathering place in the summer. Besides all that the ice cream is great and their burgers are cheap and very tasty. My favorite is their Strawberry Banana smoothie it is the best. If your in Grayslake in the summer stop by for a treat. read more

I love the tasty treats freshly made with an unlimited variety of options. I don't love when the cashier silently judges me for ordering a medium instead of a small. read more