Beat the heat with this Northern Star guide to cold treats in DeKalb
April 22, 2015
A cool treat like ice cream, a smoothie or juice is just the thing on a sunny DeKalb day.
Here’s a guide to where to grab a cold treat in DeKalb. Scroll down for photos, hours and locations, or check out this interactive map.
Aspen Leaf Yogurt
Aspen Leaf Frozen Yogurt, 1015 W. Lincoln Highway, serves frozen yogurt with a variety of flavor and topping options.
“We strive [for] excellence in customer service,” said manager Melanie Bowling. “We definitely give our guests opportunity and choices.”
Aspen Leaf offers 16 flavors and 70 toppings and smoothies are “coming soon,” Bowling said.
Where: 1015 W. Lincoln Highway
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday
Baskin-Robbins
Want something more than a scoop of vanilla? You can head to Baskin-Robbins to grab an ice cream cake or specialty sundae.
Where: 1101 W. Lincoln Highway
Hours: All day, every day
Culver’s
Culver’s, 1262 W. Lincoln Highway, is known for its Concrete Mixers and thick custard.
“I like how we have all these fabulous mix-ins to put in” the custard, said Culver’s employee Alex Schnabel.
Where: 1262 W. Lincoln Highway
Hours: 10 a.m. to midnight Monday through Sunday
Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen, 1780 Sycamore Road, serves Blizzards, Arctic Rushes and classic ice cream choices.
Dairy Queen manager Crystal Judkins has been manager for 10 years.
“I’m old fashioned. My favorite is the Arctic Rush Float, which is not on the menu anymore,” Judkins said.
Where: 1780 Sycamore Road
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day
Flamingo Ice Cream
You can grab some authentic Mexican cuisine and follow it up with a variety of ice cream flavors at Flamingo Ice Cream.
Where: 1029 Pleasant St.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday
Grassroots Juicery and Cafe
Grassroots Juicery and Cafe, 2180 Oakland Drive, Unit B in Sycamore, offers fresh fruit and vegetable juices.
Grassroots owner Dan Pojar said his whole concept is to provide the healthiest drinks and foods around. Grassroots has 12 juices, all of which are raw, and smoothies that are dairy-free, Pojar said.
Where: 2180 Oakland Drive in Sycamore
Hours: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
Happy Wok
Happy Wok, 1190 W. Lincoln Highway, is a Chinese restaurant that just so happens to serve delicious smoothies.
Happy Wok employee Deanna Aguilera said her favorite smoothie flavor is strawberry banana.
“Everything is so fresh,” Aguilera said.
Where: 1190 W. Lincoln Highway
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Sunday
La Michoacana
La Michoacana offers something truly magical: paletas, or fruit-filled popsicles.
Where: 162 W. Lincoln Highway
Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Sunday
McDonald’s
You can grab a vanilla cone, hot fudge sundae or a chocolate shake from McDonald’s to cool down in hot weather.
Where: 805 W. Lincoln Highway
Hours: All day, every day
Ollie’s Frozen Custard
Ollie’s Frozen Custard, 2290 Oakland Drive in Sycamore, serves frozen custard and sundaes.
“I love, love strawberry fudge truffle sundae,” said Ollie’s employee Erin West.
Where: 2290 Oakland Drive in Sycamore
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday
Sunshine Scoop Shoppe and Bakery
Sunshine Scoop Shoppe and Bakery, 818 W. Lincoln Highway, sells ice cream and other sweet treats.
”My husband and I are from DeKalb,” said Carole Fawaz, owner of Sunshine Scoop. “We have been in business four years and we make everything from fresh fruit. We have a variety of baked goods from pies, cookies to cupcakes, rock candy, cookie dough with no eggs that’s safe to eat. We also make our own popcorn Chicago style.”
Where: 818 W. Lincoln Highway
Hours: Closed Monday, 3-10 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
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