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Dog Friendly Ice Cream Shops in Illinois

No need to leave Fido in the hotel room when you want to grab a bite! No matter where you’re headed, we can point you towards great ice cream shops in Illinois that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly The Plush Horse

The Plush Horse

The Plush Horse

The Plush Horse is a pet-friendly sweet spot serving delicious homemade ice cream ""with a historic flare."" The Plush Horse has ten outdoor picnic tables for dog owners with a sweet tooth to kick back with their pooch and enjoy a scoop. Its menu includes hand rolled waffle cones ranging in flavor from Fruity Plush to Birthday Cake to Peppermint, Coconut Almond, Chocolate Hazelnut, Red Velvet, and Dreamsicle. To fill those cones, The Plush Horse offers fifty flavors of ice cream as well as no sugar added flavors, yogurts, sherbets, sorbets, gelatos, and coffees. Its ice cream flavors include Apple Pie, Blue Moon, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Dark Chocolate, Peach, Popcorn and M and M, and seasonal flavors such as Nutter Butter or Vanilla Malt. Regulars rave about the banana split and recommend ordering the bestselling Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream. The sweet shop is open Monday through Saturday from 8am to 10pm and Sunday from 11am to 10pm."

Pet Friendly Scooter's Frozen Custard

Scooter's Frozen Custard

Scooter's Frozen Custard

Scooter's Frozen Custard has a fun, family-friendly vibe in a great neighborhood location. Bring your dog and celebrate what summer is all about!

Cool Creations

This ice cream shop has a huge variety and serves large portions. It is cash only but you can bring your dog as it is pet friendly!

Kimmer's Ice Cream

St. Charles, IL

Kimmer's Ice Cream

Kimmer's Ice Cream is a dog-friendly sweet shop serving a variety of frozen flavors to locals and tourists alike. Guests with Fido in tow wanting to enjoy a scoop of ice cream made from local dairy and natural flavors can head to one of Kimmer's two outdoor tables. Kimmer's will give your pup a dog cone, so everyone can enjoy. The shop's ice cream flavors include classics such as Butter Pecan, Cookie Monster, and Vanilla, as well as gourmet flavors such as Aztec Hot Chocolate, Cinnamon Roll, White Chocolate Salty Oatmeal, and Sunday Morning Breakfast, which is French toast muffin pieces in maple ice cream. Visitors rave about the quality of the ice cream and recommend ordering the Caramel Sea Salt flavor in a pretzel cone. Kimmer's hours vary seasonally, so guests should check its website or call ahead before arriving.

Tastee Freez

Tastee Freez is a blast from the past that is still serving up soft serve goodness and other classic American treats today. There is plenty of dog-friendly seating at this location in Grayslake on Hawley Street where you can find six tables outside for Fido. The menu runs the gamut of familiar fare from ice cream and shakes to burgers and hot dogs. You can enjoy a timeless float or get a super sweet Freezee with your favorite candy blended in. You can also snack on tasty plates like the chili cheese fries or onion rings. Whatever you are craving, be sure to bring Fido! A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.

Andy's Frozen Custard

Countryside, IL

Andy's Frozen Custard

Branding itself as 'fanatical about frozen custard,' Andy's Frozen Custard is a dog-friendly sweet shop, located on South La Grange Road, serving fresh ingredients in its frozen custard to Countryside locals and tourists alike. A few outdoor benches are available for dog owners wanting to indulge alongside Fido. Andy's menu is made up of concretes, malts, floats, splits, sundaes, cups and cones, a range of toppings, and seasonal specials such as its Key Lime Pie Concrete, Andy Nog Shake, 'Words Can't Describe It' Apple Pie Sundae, and more. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.

Dairy Queen

Dairy Queen is a dog-friendly quick-service food concept serving frozen sweet treats to Naperville locals and tourists alike. three outdoor tables are available to dog owners with a sweet tooth wanting to indulge alongside Fido. Dairy Queen's menu is comprised of Grillburgers, artisan-style sandwiches, hot dogs, chicken strip baskets, snacks such as Pretzel Sticks with Zesty Queso, Potato Skins, and chicken snack melts, salads, and sides such as fries, onion rings, and cheese curds. Its menu also includes blizzards, hot desserts a la mode, dipped cones, sundaes, cold and blended coffees, shakes, malts, and Orange Julius drinks. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.

Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream Shop

Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream Shop

The dog-friendly Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream Shop located on the riverfront in Peoria welcomes Fido at one of six outdoor tables along the sidewalk. Although there's no full dog menu, they do offer E&B Doggie Sundaes upon request! Please note that table service isn't available, so your pup will need to wait outside when you go in to order. Choose from regular, sugar-free and vegan ice cream, sorbet, frozen yogurt, and waffle cones rolled in chocolate or marshmallow with candy toppings.

Dairy Queen

Dairy Queen is a dog-friendly quick-service food concept serving frozen sweet treats to Joliet locals and tourists alike. three outdoor tables are available to dog owners with a sweet tooth wanting to indulge alongside Fido. Dairy Queen's menu is comprised of Grillburgers, artisan-style sandwiches, hot dogs, chicken strip baskets, snacks such as Pretzel Sticks with Zesty Queso, Potato Skins, and chicken snack melts, salads, and sides such as fries, onion rings, and cheese curds. Its menu also includes blizzards, hot desserts a la mode, dipped cones, sundaes, cold and blended coffees, shakes, malts, and Orange Julius drinks. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.

Cherry Bomb Sweets

Cherry Bomb Sweets

Bring Fido for a visit to Cherry Bomb Sweets, a pet-friendly homemade ice cream and candy store in Channahon, IL. While they don't have a full doggy menu, they offer pup cups, which your furry friend will love to chow down on while you treat yourself to a delicious milkshake, ice cream sandwich or cone.

Iron Horse Creamery

Iron Horse Creamery

Ice Cream shop also offering Burgers and Hot dogs. Dog Friendly outdoor seating area.

Graham's Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream

Graham's Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream

Graham's Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream, located in Geneva, is a casual shop that serves up a myriad of decadent treats. Choose from options including truffles, caramel pretzel rods, English toffee, almond bark, salted caramels, caramel apples, peanut butter cups, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their five pet-friendly outdoor tables while you indulge your sweet tooth (just be sure to keep him away from the cocoa!) Try the unique sweet and salty Chocolate-Covered Potato Chips. Or go for the signature Mr. Graham Apple - a Granny Smith apple hand-dipped in house-made caramel, rolled in roasted and salted pecans and almonds, and drizzled with white and milk chocolate!

Foxy's Ice Cream

Foxy's Ice Cream

Foxy's Ice Cream, located in Yorkville, IL, is a casual ice cream shop that serves up a variety of delicious treats. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you indulge your sweet tooth. Foxy's Ice Cream is open Monday from 12pm to 9pm, Tuesday through Thursday from 12pm to 8:30pm, Friday from 3pm to 8:30pm, and Saturday through Sunday from 12pm to 8:30pm.

Jarling's

The first Jarling's came into existence in 1949. At the location on W Kirby Avenue in Champaign, you and Fido will find three pet-friendly tables outside. Back in the day, the original owner's created a signature cold fudge, so their ice cream didn't melt when you poured it over the top. Fast forward to today, their menu is made up of a number of novelty sundaes on the menu, including banana split, snicker parfait, and fudge brownie sundae; snowstorms; shakes and malts; novelties; and old-fashioned sodas. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.

Dairy Queen

Des Plaines, IL

Dairy Queen is a dog-friendly quick-service food concept serving frozen sweet treats to Des Plaines locals and tourists alike. four outdoor tables are available to dog owners with a sweet tooth wanting to indulge alongside Fido. Dairy Queen's menu is comprised of Grillburgers, artisan-style sandwiches, hot dogs, chicken strip baskets, snacks such as Pretzel Sticks with Zesty Queso, Potato Skins, and chicken snack melts, salads, and sides such as fries, onion rings, and cheese curds. Its menu also includes blizzards, hot desserts a la mode, dipped cones, sundaes, cold and blended coffees, shakes, malts, and Orange Julius drinks. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.

Margie's Candies Montrose

Margie's Candies Montrose

This is the place to be when you want an ice cream sundae topped with lots of homemade caramel or hot fudge. Eat outside and Fido can join you.

Whitey's Ice Cream

Whitey's Ice Cream

You can share a scoop with Fido at Whitey's Ice Cream. This location in Moline offers two benches with dog-friendly seating outside for you and your pooch. You can find a huge selection of ice cream flavors like Black Walnut, Chipotle Chocolate, Watermelon Sorbet, Turtle Tracks, and much more. They also serve seasonal selections like Red Velvet Cake and Pumpkin. Other treats include sundaes, shakes, malts, smoothies, cookie sandwiches, and other cool confections. If your sweet tooth is in need of an extra special treat, check out the Boston, a malt or shake with an ice cream sundae on top! A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.

Dairy Star

Lincolnwood, IL

Dairy Star of Lincolnwood has been serving delicious ice cream, milkshakes, and floats for over 30 years. Dogs are always welcome.

Oberweis Dairy

Oberweis Dairy on W Lincoln Highway has four dog-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along and maybe even get a cone for Fido. Just follow the scent of freshly made waffle cones, and you'll find yourself at Oberweis Dairy. Oberweis Dairy has a variety of ice cream flavors like Chocolate Caramel Crunch, Mango Pomegranate, and Blueberry Pie. Get any flavor mixed with toppings and treats to create their famous Frostbite, are choose one of their sundae, malts, fruit smoothies, or shakes. If you need a pick me up, Oberweis Dairy serves hot and frozen lattes too. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.

Scoop du Jour

Scoop Du Jour is a local ice cream shop with several pet-friendly seats outside on the patio section. The shop supports local art by displaying work from youth in the community and hosting acoustic acts from around the area. The menu is creative, too, with flavors like After Dinner Mint, Blueberry Waffle Cone, and Rainbow Sherbet. You can indulge in a classic treat like a sundae, shake, malt, or float. They also serve sampler paddles so you can try out lots of different flavors. Scoop Du Jour is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 10pm and Sunday from 12pm to 10pm.

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