Gordon Shaffer
A wonderfully, quaint old fashioned ice cream shop in the heart of historic Main St in Galena, IL. In an era gone by, this once was an apothecary and general store. Some of those furnishings can still be seen. The ice cream scoops were massive. A single would definitely be enough. A double is like a pint of decadence. They offer a very large selection, plus sundaes. I overheard 32 flavors. I especially loved the Dailey Grind which is a coffee flavored caramel ice cream with chocolate covered espresso pieces. While my wife’s favorite was the Pirates Bounty (see showcase label).
… moreMelissa D’Angelo
We loved this old fashion ice cream shop in the heart of Galena. The counter and the built-ins are all original and ask the owner/manager about the history and he’ll give it to you. Delicious ice cream in generous portions.
… moreEli DeAngelis
this place is so cool. first off, some of the best waffle cones I’ve ever had. second, their shakes look absolutely AMAZING, so do their floats, sundaes, etc.. you can’t go wrong. third, the atmosphere here is perfect. it’s just a nice, cozy ice cream shop
… moreAbir Z. A.
Visited this old-fashioned American ice cream parlor, and everyone loved it! The place has a charming 1970s vibe, complete with nostalgic touches that take you back in time. It’s the perfect spot to indulge in classic ice cream flavors and enjoy a bit of sweet nostalgia.
… moreJake Gerdes
They serve Cedar crest ice cream! Which is some of the best (in my humble opinion)! You could honestly just spend time in this ice cream shop purely for the smells… due to the deliciousness of waffle cones wafting through the air! If you like coconut, get the coconut explosion. It is next level good!
… moreBrian Frost
Really cool old timey ice cream parlor. The staff were incredibly friendly, and the homemade waffle cones are excellent. We got to chat with the owner for a bit, and really enjoyed our visit.
… moreMajestic Miles Travel
This place is incredible. Had the pumpkin pie malt. So good. Charlie and his wife own this place along with the breakfast place called Charlies. I would highly recommend this place. You tube: majesticmilestravel tiktok: majesticmilestravel filmmaker from Galena.
… moreM Heurung
As a Galena local, I’ve quietly hoped for years that America’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor would one day change hands… and what better hands than the wonderful folks who run Charlie’s Place just down the street!
The ice cream is absolutely delicious, with fun new flavors to try. Their homemade waffle cones, some dipped in chocolate (swoon!)…are worth the trip all on their own. The team behind the counter couldn’t be friendlier, ready with a smile and a great suggestion. We were lucky to be helped by Aiden, who was just wonderful!
I also love that they stay open later than before…perfect for those warm evenings when you want to have dinner in town but save room for dessert. You can enjoy your treat inside, or stroll home through Galena with a cone in hand. Either way, it’s such a happy little addition to our town.
… moreCecilia Monroy
The ice cream itself tastes like every other ice cream shop. The shop itself was so cute, and the girl at the counter was nice.
… morePallavi Joshi
Loved their homemade waffle cones and the ice cream flavors we ordered. The only thing is that they don’t allow tasting before buying
… more