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 shop had some updates with new signage, lighting and paint which gives it a clean, fresh look…read more There is a good variety of ice cream flavors to choose from and a variety of ways to enjoy them from shakes to sundaes and more. They also have some non-dairy options. The portions are a good size and you feel like you get your money's worth. They also have pints to go. The service was quick and efficient. The shop can be really busy at times, but they seem to have a good operation to keep the line moving. There is some seating indoors and outdoors around the shop and in the garden area. It is a great neighborhood shop!

They have an amazing selection of unique flavors of ice cream it almost makes it impossible to pick…read morea flavor quickly. It's a great place to visit during the summer months. Grab your favorite flavors and enjoy them in the cute garden outside of the business.

Super cool-- that's how they roll!…read more It's been a while since I tried rolled ice cream (at another place) but this sounded fun, so why not? There are two entrances, and you order from the kiosk. You can order from their menu, or build your own flavor. It goes like this, they add your flavor and mixins plus cream to a super cold plate. They mash it up with what looks like paint scrapers, then spread this mixture paper thin. Then they scrape it, making thin rolls of ice cream. The workers are super meticulous-- this is hard work. They're going to have amazing biceps at the end of this summer! Be patient -- this process is not quick -- everything is made to order; you see exactly what goes into your flavor and it's mesmerizing to watch. I ordered Coffee Lovers flavor -- and I watched them pour coffee, cream and 1 graham cracker and make that into coffee ice cream. Now, they added whipped cream and caramel sauce too, so there's that. My friend ordered Key Lime, and their order was juice from a lime wedge, cream, and one graham cracker. It was also topped with a toasted marshmallow -- so cute! The resulting flavors are not very rich -- kind of like a flavored ice milk -- but there are times when that's what you want. They also offer smoothies, lattes and bubble tea (looked amazing). What's cooler than being cool? Ice cold!

A friend recommended this place, and we were looking for a year after a rough day. The shop is in…read morea newly renovated area, where there are apartment complexes right next to a shopping center. Parking was really easy on a weeknight. There are two entrances to the store, i can see that during a busier time that ordering at the one kiosk that's in the center area would be a pain. You may be better off ordering online. We ordered their mango lychee special rolled ice cream with extra lychee boba. The ice cream was very tasty, light and very full of fresh fruity flavor. Now with the cicadas gone we were able to enjoy the treat at their very pleasant outdoor seating area. We will definitely consider going back when we want a special 'cheer up' treat again!

First off all having the chocolate shoppe ice cream is amazing and so many flavors!!!…read more On top of that, Stephanie is amazing. Great place, great options

I was excited to find that this shop offered a vegan option (mint chocolate chip), since most of my…read morefriends and I are vegan and I've been searching around town for good vegan ice cream. Unfortunately, the ice cream seemed like it had been sitting there for a while -- both the texture and flavor tasted stale. I understand it may not be a high-demand item, but it would be great if it were refreshed more regularly.

Andy's is amazingly good no matter what you get on the menu! I love getting the vanilla scoop in a…read morecup and sometimes I'll add caramel. Their caramel is incredible and not like any other caramel you'll find anywhere! The service is quick and you can do either a drive thru order or walk up to the window. They have some seating outside but I usually eat in my car. The ambiance is super lively in the evenings in the summer!

This is a great Andy's location. Easily accessible right off Rand Road. The parking lot is a decent…read moresize, but there's a small downside parking. If you're parked along the drive-thru line, it can be hard to get out of the spot with all the cars lined up behind you. Most of the time people are decent letting me back out of my spot, but there's always a few cars who just won't leave an opening. Service is always super fast, no matter how many people are in line or waiting. There's a few benches so seating so you eat there. It's always brightly lit too. I've been there with a long drive thru line where cars are backed up on Rand Rd., but don't let that deter you from going- the car line moves super fast! Just pull up the menu while you wait so you know what you want when an employee walks up to your car to take your order. Speaking of the employees taking your order - they are all super friendly, they have a smile no matter how hot or cold it is outside, and they're so patient waiting for everyone to order. I think they must have a kindness, happy, friendly detector because this Andy's has all the nicest people working here. Even the people at the window and walk up! You see them working it together in harmony inside as they make each order. It is an impressive team, no matter what time of the day we go and how busy it gets! They work like really like their job AND each other (I'm kinda jealous!) The frozen custard is so smooth and creamy. It's perfectly flavored, we get the vanilla and have tried the chocolate which is decently chocolatey! They don't skimp on the toppings either. If anything, hubs says there's sometimes not enough ice cream to balance the amount of toppings. Service is excellent. Frozen custard is excellent. Wait time is great. Definitely a must go for dessert!

On those late days of spring -- when Chicago and the suburbs finally thaw out after months of…read morefrigid temperatures and biting precipitation -- residents emerge from their homes in search of one thing. Ice cream. After spending the day outside and then grilling out, we (obviously) needed ice cream to complete our Saturday. We popped into Scoops and Cookies because it's not far from our house and because Homer's Ice Cream is always an enticing offer. They have a *ton* of flavors. The screens above the counter showcase everything, while you can see some of the flavors in the case. We sampled a few before deciding on a scoop of cappuccino chip in a sugar cone (mine) and two scoops of butter pecan and cookie dough in a dish (his). We were helped by who we assumed to be the owner, who was friendly and also keeping things moving as groups (understandably) hemmed and hawed over their flavor choices. While we weren't here for cookies this time, they piqued our interest and we'll explore that more on our next visit. There are quite a few tables inside with lots of seating, and everything was clean. Did this just become our new favorite ice cream place? Maybe!

I'm so glad I took a wrong turn and happened to find this place! The cookies were served warm and…read morefresh and were exactly what I was looking for this cold evening. The chocolate chip cookie was my favorite out of the three with the chocolate/chocolate being a close second! The staff were really friendly too, the cashier let me try a 'burnt' cookie on the house which tbh was pretty good too! I wished there was a salted chocolate chip cookie on the menu though Definitely adding this place to my guides and will try to stop by every time I'm in town

I was craving frozen yoghurt and this hit the spot! We are lacking great fro yo places in the…read morenorthern Chicago suburbs; drove 20 minutes and this place did not disappoint. No yoghurt aftertaste, just creamy smooth. Favorite flavors were the pistachio and dutch chocolate. So good! Will be back.

As expected Froyo place! The usual popular flavors. Good selection of toppings and designs on cups…read more The store appeared clean and tidy. The toppings all nicely distributed into the containers -- no stray toppings in other containers. We made an unexpected stop for a frozen treat and it did not disappoint!

This Kilwin's location is a treat to visit, and easily accessible from street parking or nearby…read moreparking garage. The fudge is delicious and they will let you try a sample. We tried the white fudge with peppermint today and it was so festive. You can't go wrong with pretty much any chocolate treats here, like their pecan or cashew "tuttles" or toffee, if you don't have any nut allergies. The ice cream is rich and creamy and a nice ending to a meal at any of the great restaurants nearby. The gals working here during my visit were super sweet and grateful for our business. I appreciate the pre-wrapped boxes for gift-giving, especially during holidays.

Came here after dinner with coworkers one evening. This is your classic little spot for sweet…read moretreats. Grabbed a couple of scoops of ice cream and some little chocolates which I had for a midday snack the following day. I can't remember all that I got but it was a nice little place to appease my sweet tooth. Would recommend if you're on a date or want to grab a couple chocolates as a gift.

This is located in downtown Northbrook. There's parking around & easy with a tiny bit of walking on…read morea weekend. I got to try the signature raspberry chocolate chip, cherry chocolate chip & coconut. Coconut was my least favorite & the raspberry chocolate chip & cherry chocolate chip were incredible. I got a double scoop in a waffle cone & it's highly substantial, making up like half meal so go a bit hungry, not after a full dinner. The double scoop is something like $1.50 more vs a single scoop ($6) & a waffle cone is only $1 add on. Service was good but lines are behind (5-10 min wait) so don't try too many flavors & keep others waiting. Ambiance is a cute little shop & lots of people order it to go & walk around the cute downtown Northbrook instead of dinning in. Protip: They offer self serve free water at the end of checkout, so you canwash down your palette instead of ordering a drink & loading up on more calories. Also, there is an app offering an initial free ice cream, single scoop & you can do an upgrade for the price difference. Great addition to the area! I want yo try the cakes next time.

Had varying experiences here. Sometimes it's pretty good while others I got bad batches of ice…read morecream where the flavor tasted off, a gummy texture, or ice cream came so melted it was already soup, etc. Went again on Valentine's Day. We ordered two Banana Splits (Choice of two ice creams and two toppings, split banana, whipped cream, pecans, and a cherry $9.25). They forgot the whip cream and pecans on both of our dishes. So that was disappointing as the whip cream is my favorite topping and pecans add a great crunch. So the dish felt incomplete and we were disappointed. On top of that the ice cream was super duper melted. We ate some there and it was soup so we had to bring it home and freeze it, then eat it the next day. Overall this place is expensive and I only like some of their flavors. They removed my family's family's favorite flavor of caramel macchiato - sad sad. We'll be back im sure because it's a convenient location.

Reliable Rainbow Cone location with plenty of parking, plenty of seating, and the flavors that you…read moreexpect. This is a fun experience to try at least once, particularly on a warm day. Service isn't the fastest here, but it's fast enough given the required effort to layer the cone, so you can expect the final product to be a bit slightly melted by the time you order it. The ice cream is high quality and flavorful, regardless of which options you get. My only criticism is that the variation between cones can be noticable at times, where baby, small, and large cones can have similar amounts of ice cream.

We have tried the Original Rainbow in both cone and cake roll form before, and loved them. Saw the…read morepeppermint options, and HAD to get the chocolate peppermint cake for Christmas Eve Dinner. It did not disappoint; in fact, it EXCEEDED expectations. Now all I want Santa to bring me next year, is about 500 more of these AMAZING creations!!!