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“The ice cream parlour could use a facelift, but as long as the ice cream is this good, I don't care!”
“Also, a lot of people have said that Homer's in Wilmette is good, however I find their ice cream to be too icy and less creamy than Petersen's.”
“Restaurant closed, ice cream overpriced”
“The ice cream parlour could use a facelift, but as long as the ice cream is this good, I don't care!”
Probably the greatest ice cream in the world!!!. Petersen's is in my oppinion the greatest ice cream in the world. It has been a Chicago land and especially an Oak Park/River Forest institution since 1919. Their product is simply much richer and more flavorful than anyone around. Oberweis Dairy is good, but Petersen's blows them away when it comes down to pure taste. Also, a lot of people have said that Homer's in Wilmette is good, however I find their ice cream to be too icy and less creamy than Petersen's. My only complaint is purely cosmetic. The ice cream parlour could use a facelift, but as long as the ice cream is this good, I don't care!…
Restaurant closed, ice cream overpriced. Petersen's ice cream used to be on par price wise with other ice cream shops like Cold Stone Creamery, Ben & Jerrys, Brown Cow. Now they seem to be trying to make it by charging the folks who come in an arm and a leg! A one-scoop hot fudge sundae was over $6. A family of four can easily spend $15-20 on dessert. Not worth it!…
Out of business. Place is empty. Signs on windows say for lease. Sorry!. Out of business. Signs say for lease. Place is empty. Does anyone know why? Took 1st time tour of Oaklawn and oh well...
Awesome Ice Cream. From a family of picky ice cream people, Petersons is the one place every demands to visit when then come through Chicago! Lucky me, I live within a mile! Great for the whole family. Especially love the hot fudge!…
Long-time Oak Park favorite packs in a crowd for dessert and coffeeshop fare..
In Short
Along with the takeout ice cream parlor (no tables), this spot boasts a coffee shop decorated with knickknacks and an in-between space for both dining and dessert. The homemade,
18-percent butterfat ice cream features signature flavors like peanut butter chocolate cup and New York cherry. Other favorites include the enormous banana split with vanilla, strawberry and chocolate ice cream, plus savory fare like meat loaf and stuffed cabbage.…
