TATES Old Fashioned Ice Cream
La Grange, IL • ★ 4.7 (457 Google reviews)
The Story
This parlor transports you to a bygone era with its retro Americana decor, complete with Route 66 signs and black-and-white checkered floors. Enjoy buttery smooth, rich ice cream in classic and seasonal flavors. The atmosphere, reminiscent of a 1950s roadside diner, makes every scoop a nostalgic experience.
From the Counter
Recent Google reviews
Moises Treviño Garcia
★ 5 • 2 months ago
We came to TATES Old Fashioned for some Ice Cream and once we stepped in, it took us back in time. The whole place has that retro Americana feel. Route 66 signs, Coca-Cola decorations, black-and-white checkered floors. Felt like one of those old roadside diners from the 1950s. Honestly, the place has so much personality, not just another ice cream shop. The people working there were super friendly and nice too, which made it even better. I kept it simple and got a chocolate scoop in a waffle bowl. The ice cream was super creamy and refreshing. The chocolate flavor was rich but smooth. Classic old-school chocolate taste, deep cocoa flavor with that creamy finish that stays on your tongue after each bite. The waffle bowl added a nice crunch and that fresh waffle smell made the whole thing even better together. Simple order, but it really hit the spot. Definitely one of those places you come back to just for the vibe alone.
Arthur Eng
★ 5 • 2 months ago
Buttery smooth texture, rich flavors (praline; peanut butter chocolate). Reasonable price for local, homemade, fresh ice cream. Excellent service. Lovely, charming atmosphere reminiscent of bygone era. Close enough to Lagrange’s, but easy enough to find parking on a Friday evening.
Paul Hoskin
★ 1 • 2 months ago
Ice cream is mediocre at best. I would go to highland queen or oberweis if you want a better ice cream and experience. The one plus is that it is so conveniently located near the restaurants in La Grange. One of the employees charged my 7 year old another 8 dollars after some kid knocked her ice cream on the floor. It didn’t feel right calling the employee or the kid out with the line behind us but that ice cream should have been comped. Someone told me the lady who helped us is the owner and she puts gold coins in the park for kids but that did not seem like the way an owner that liked kids would respond.
The C’s
★ 5 • a year ago
This place brings you back to a time gone by and when things were simpler and wholesome. The inside has several tables and chairs that allow you to enjoy the atmosphere and nostalgia of things enjoyed when you were a kid. They offer a slew of options to consume. You will be able to find something to fulfill your sweet tooth be it either homemade ice cream, chocolate malts, or the assortment of candies. The chocolate malt was made as we waited. The process was just like you were making it in your own kitchen. The malt was delicious and full of malt flavor! The owner and operator was a great person who has no problem sharing a friendly conversation while making your favorite dessert. I would highly recommend this place to anyone wanting to have a relaxing experience with some tasty treats.
