Petersen's Ice Cream

There were four of us who visited tonight and three of us ordered ice cream. But let’s start at the beginning. The four of us were heading to Oak Park from the Northwest Suburbs on our way to a Candlelight Concert at the Art Center of Oak Park. We passed Petersen’s Ice Cream on the way and began discussing the last time we had visited this ice cream parlor and then agreed we’d stop on our way back. The show ended and we headed to Petersen’s. Three of us ordered a scoop in a cup each. One got butter pecan, another got cinnamon, and I got peach. I gotta say, the peach was creamy, filled with large chunks of peaches, and is insanely delicious. It was very refreshing! The woman working behind the counter has been there since 2003. She’s gad a nice run in a place that has been around since 1

I love this ice cream and I really like the atmosphere, because it hasn't changed in many years and it really makes you feel like you're in an ice cream parlor from the 50s and it's very clean and well put together and that's awesome also this is a great place to bring your family to walk around and maybe have dinner before you get ice cream, so if you haven't been here, this is definitely one place that you have to put on your must go to list❤️👍

Great ice cream, creamy, flavorful and mouth watering! Service was slow as they only had one person the night we stopped in to get a scoop. Line was out the door. Was worth the wait. Some bench seating outside, few tables inside. Reasonable prices. Lady was friendly despite being overwhelmed.

Petersen’s Ice Cream is a true classic that feels like a nostalgic step back in time. From the moment you walk in, the old-school charm greets you, with its vintage decor and welcoming atmosphere. The ice cream itself is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor—exactly what you’d expect from a place with over 100 years of history. Their classic flavors like vanilla, chocolate, and butter pecan are timeless, but their seasonal specials are always a delightful surprise. Whether you're enjoying a cone, a sundae, or a malt, Petersen's delivers an authentic, no-frills ice cream experience that takes you back to simpler times. A must-visit for any ice cream lover!

After trying multiple samples, felt like ice cream was lacking in flavor. Went for the classic - a scoop of cookie dough ice cream. Ice cream was very creamy and packed with loads of chocolate and cookie dough. Shop had a nostalgic vibe.