It doesn't have to be your birthday to enjoy cake. You can celebrate any occasion with the astounding ice cream cakes from any of these eight delicious creameries. Each place makes them differently, so you just might have to try them all.
Discover what decadence is really about when you try these sweets. Scroll on for more details about this dessert and learn where all you can get it.
1. Union Dairy
This old-fashioned ice cream parlor is the ideal spot to spend a lazy afternoon or evening. In addition to custom cakes, guests may order dinner food like burgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches, as well as ice cream cookie sandwiches. Find it all at 126 E Douglas St., Freeport, IL 61032.
2. Annie's Frozen Custard
Located near St. Louis, this creamery is known for some of the best flavors in the state. Custard is much creamier than the regular stuff, so these cakes here are extra rich. Get yours at 245 S Buchanan St., Edwardsville, IL 62025.
3. Batavia Creamery
This popular ice cream parlor typically has 44 flavors available and can customize its cakes just about anyway you want. True Illinoisans prefer this riverside hot spot over a chain any day. Pop into 1929 4 N Island Ave., Batavia, IL 60510 to order one for yourself or a loved one.
4. Bobby's Frozen Custard
Known for sweet creamy custard and nuts, this bright and adorable place has been around since 1990 and is still going strong. Baked goods, caramel apples, and much more are available in addition to ice cream cakes. Check it all out at 2525 N Center St., Maryville, IL 62062.
5. Chilly Willy's Ice Cream
This is much more than an ice cream parlor. Lunch and dinner eats are also available here. Even if there is no celebration or occasion, this cake will rock your world. Grab one at 416 E Main St., Olney, IL 62450.
6. Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Company
Some of the best ice cream cakes in the Midwest are made right here. Tried and true, this popular place sells 32 flavors at a time as well as sorbets, sherbets, smoothies, and frozen yogurt. Stop by 5337 W Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60646, or any of its other six locations, for the best dessert ever.
7. Oberwis
This widely known chain is popular for its creamy treats as well as its milk products. There are many locations, which are sprinkled throughout most parts of the state, and the company makes some of the most astounding ice cream cakes you'll ever see or taste.
8. George's Ice Cream and Sweets
This Chicago ice cream parlor serves up some of the most unique treats in the whole city, yet few know about it. The ice cream cakes here are tall and are made with both real cake and ice cream. Get yours at 5306 N Clark St., Chicago, IL 60640.
After eating some cake, check out 15 more unforgettable experiences you need to add to your Illinois summer bucket list here.
Where else do you enjoy getting ice cream cakes from? Share your favorite creameries with us in the comments.
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