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    Union Dairy

    4.1 (99 reviews)
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    UNION DAIRY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Beth S.

    I give the Union Dairy 5 stars due the nostalgic experience when visiting this historic ice cream shop. The ice cream is good. Service was great considering how busy they were. I love that it hasn't changed over the years.

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    Delicious ice cream at a very cute place, right next to the Lincoln and Douglas debate Square. There's a nice statue of those two men in the Square. But meanwhile, back to the ice cream, I am allergic to dairy, so I had lemon sorbet with hot fudge. It was delicious. And all of my traveling companions loved their ice cream's.

    Jerry M.

    Awesome lunch in a retro diner! This place is impossible to resist, which is probably true of the locals, too, judging from the crowd that was coming in and out for to-go orders. The front is an old-style diner, brightly decorated in red and white, a long, curving counter with chrome and vinyl stools, and a huge stainless steel fountain that runs the length of the counter. A separate freezer for ice cream cones/sundaes is on the other end of the dining room. There is also a separate room in the back of the store, with plenty of booths for Dobie and Zelda after school. The walls are covered with vintage advertising (some of which looks suspiciously reproduction, but who cares?) and a huge sign in the window that advises they serve Cedar Crest Ice Cream. Ironically, Cedar Crest makes ice cream back home, not that far from home. One might think it silly to drive over two hours to have ice cream that I can buy in the freezer at Pick 'n' Slave, but the grocery store just doesn't have the atmosphere. Nor a Chicago style hot dog and a malt.

    Mackenzie M.

    Stumbled upon this place last weekend and boy and i happy i did! The entire place is so charming and decor is to the nines with ice cream items and old fashioned diner type stuff. There's so many options for ice cream choices, sundaes, and a whole list of different ways to try them. I got the Freeport Pretzel and it was unreal! I cannot wait to have another one AND try something else. They do serve food and everything on the menu looked great however we had just eaten prior and wanted something sweet. Definitely definitely recommend this place !!!

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    The ice cream is amazing..great taste, very inviting atmosphere to be in. Ice cream looks amazing. Love this place. Good service

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    Great place for food, ice cream and fun! Love the atmosphere and music!

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    3 years ago

    Excellent ice cream. They even have great sugar free options. Their customer service is wonderful as well. I highly recommend.

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    Great hard scooped ice cream. Variety of choices! At the landmark "Lincoln Douglas Debate!"

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    Very good variety of ice cream flavors. Favorite is black walnut. A favorite place for my grandchildren.

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    Old time old fashioned ice cream shop. Bring around of 100 years. Favorite place to visit when in Freeport...

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