The Best Ice Cream In Aurora, As Chosen By Patch Readers

AURORA, IL — Ahead of National Ice Cream Day Sunday, Patch asked readers for recommendations of the best ice cream places in Aurora.

The beloved frozen treat has been the focus of every third Sunday in July in the United States, thanks to President Ronald Reagan who decreed the day in 1984.

Readers seem to be at a crossroads as Deri Delight and Banana Split are tied for best ice cream parlor in town. One ice cream lover even drives up from Plainfield specifically for Deri Delight. Here's what readers had to say about both spots:

• "Deri delight, Best ice cream and even better service."
• "Hands down Deri Delite. Owners are awesome."
• Deri Delight: "They know ice cream! They have been there for years. Very nice people it's family-owned and when you go to get ice cream usually you want to splurge and that is the place with large portions and tasty ice cream."
• Deri Delight: "They are so nice!!"
• Banana Split: "They are family owned and just celebrated their 40th year in business. Great ice cream and great owners — Lisa and Randy are community oriented and even have dog treats!"
• "It is a tie between Banana Split and Deri Delite. They both make things fresh, have better ingredients and are family owned who are generous, kind, very welcoming and interact with the community."
• Banana Split: "It is a great old fashioned, family owned business. They have a vast menu and the prices are so reasonable. My grandkids love going there, too, and being able to have their treats made to order. This is a 'hidden gem' in the middle of Aurora."

If you're looking to try a new creamery, Aurora readers also suggest Oberweis, which has a location at 951 Ice Cream Drive in North Aurora.