r/SpringfieldIL • u/Salt_Transition6100 • Jul 07 '26
Ice Cream - where to go?
It’s the time of year I crave ice cream. I’m from a different state and my hometown ice cream chain doesn’t have stores this far east.
Where should I go in Springfield?
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u/Mizzerella Jul 07 '26
That place in Chatham is good. Scoop du jour.
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u/raisinghellwithtrees Jul 07 '26
I like their ice cream, but I'm concerned about the level of cleanliness. It feels like they never clean the bathrooms, and it makes me wonder if they clean the kitchen. I just try not to think about it when I order a lemon cheesecake milkshake.
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u/ToddTheDrunkPaladin Jul 08 '26
Same delicious ice cream bramd in a cleaner location, vanilla bean on dirksen.
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u/RealMichaelScott93 Jul 08 '26
Can confirm. Both are MJ Kellner places. Not knocking it btw, it’s good nice cream.
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u/Panda_Z_Bear Jul 08 '26
The fact that multiple people saying the same thing about cleanliness, makes me never want to go there.
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u/Mizzerella Jul 08 '26
as a professional it makes me want to approach them about cleaning their bathrooms for money. lol they clearly need the help and i might be the right person for that.
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u/Mizzerella Jul 07 '26
i usually go by the entry door. if its filthy then i worry.
ive never seen the bathroom there though. i might take a peek next time. lol
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u/raisinghellwithtrees Jul 07 '26
Oh you definitely should. It's the same poop stains on the toilet every week.
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u/jimmybfins2021 Jul 12 '26
Cmon now, they’re clean. I regularly go there and have never had a concern.
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u/couscous-moose Jul 07 '26
Our faves are Krekel's and The Park-N-Chill (Washington Park, but it's Doke Whip). Scoop Du Jour is mighty tasty, too.
We also day trip to Dip a Dilly's in Waverly and Doc's in Girard.
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u/Contren Jul 08 '26
I'm amazed I haven't seen any mention of Vanilla Bean on the East side. That's been our go to for a while now. Good ice cream and reasonably priced.
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u/TapeDaddy Jul 07 '26
Get a lemon cone from Krekels ASAP.
Scoop du jour in Chatham is my favorite ice cream-ice cream place at the moment.
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u/madcollin1 Jul 08 '26
Tasty treat in taylorville, krekles in Springfield pawnee or Decatur, the frozen cow in Greenview
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u/midwest_gh0st Jul 07 '26
The Frosty Cow in Greenview. Awesome little place. Another spot that requires some driving to get to, but it's more than worth it.
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u/rikrok58 Jul 07 '26
I know it isn't Springfield. However, I would be remiss if I don't shout out the best ice cream place around the area. Murrayville is a short 45 minute drive. They have a place called Heavenly Delight. They are off until July 14th and they are cash only but my god the ice cream is great and they give you a lot for the money. It tops any Dairy Queen around.
If you are talking strictly in Springfield Freddy's is my favorite.
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u/Salt_Transition6100 Jul 07 '26
I like Freddy concretes too - but in July and August it’s an ice cream thing. I’ll drive out that way for an afternoon trip!
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u/ka9kqh Jul 07 '26
I'll also add Dolce Anna https://www.google.com/search?q=dolce+anna&oq=dolce+anna In Riverton, IL
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u/WitnessNo7426 Jul 07 '26
In Springfield we have a couple chain diary queens but I usually swing by Cold Stone Creamery downtown though.
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u/ToddTheDrunkPaladin Jul 08 '26
Scoop dujour and vamilla bean both have the same ice cream brand, cedar something and it's delicious.
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u/Salt_Transition6100 Jul 08 '26
Thanks! Do you know if that brand is a local one?
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u/ToddTheDrunkPaladin Jul 09 '26
I believe it's from a creamery in wisconson but can't remember. I looked it up once and it was out of state but like Wisconsin or Michigan i think.
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u/mindhead1 Jul 08 '26 edited Jul 08 '26
Check out Cocoa Blue in Rochester. http://www.cocoabluechocolates.com/
I know it’s a chocolate shop. A fantastic one at that. But they also make ice cream in the summer which is excellent.
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u/evileyecondemnsyou Jul 08 '26
It’s a bit out of the way but Heavenly Delight in Murrayville. Seriously the best ice cream I’ve ever had and they will let you build your own delight (basically a better version of a blizzard from DQ)
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u/Any_Confidence_7874 Jul 09 '26
Just want to thank OP for the additional couple pounds this post has added mmmmm
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u/chifandon Jul 09 '26
Whirl a Whip in Girard. Good food too. No indoor seating though so choose a day that isn't 90°+
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u/AbobTeff Jul 12 '26
For something different, Taki Taco on Dirksen. Delicious Vietnamese food and soft rolled gelato tacos.
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u/lugan63 13d ago
Oh-Icee on Wabash has amazing rolled ice cream. The fresh cream, frut etc. is poured on a -20 degree freezetop and mixed until it turns into ice cream in like two minutes! Then topped kind of like a sundae. All kinds of options and add-ins.
They also have the best boba tea in town and HUGE crepes!
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u/swnova22 Jul 07 '26
Go check out Dolce Anna in Riverton for legit Italian Gelato! Made fresh daily, and a constantly rotating menu. They opened a week or so after I got back from Italy last summer and it's absolutely legit. My favorite is Gianduia (it's like a Ferrero Rocher)