Best Ice Cream Place Near Oak Forest: Readers Pick

OAK FOREST, IL — We asked Oak Forest Patch readers this week to give us their best ice cream place recommendations. And the results on your favorite spots are now in. With National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, Patch rounded up Oak Forest favorites.

It was a close call, but out of 23 votes, Jack Frost Ice Cream Chalet reined the top frozen treat selection in town. Those who said Jack Frost called it a "local staple for many years."

"Same quality year in and year out; excellent, friendly service," one voter said. "Great banana splits and friendly service," another said.

As far as go-to orders, some said they struggle to choose when they arrive, indicating the selection is too good. Cherry dipped cones, banana splits and Oreo shakes were mentioned. Jack Frost is located at 5329 159th St, Oak Forest.

Other favorites mentioned include:

• 2 Sisters Frozen Custard — 4734 147th St, Midlothian
• The Creamery — 9320 171st St, Orland Hills.
• Oberweis — 7202 W. 159th St., Orland Park.
• Plush Horse —7903 171st St, Tinley Park.

As local eateries continue to find their way forward amid coronavirus, we're asking Patch readers to show love to their favorite local joints. Disagree with these picks? Sound off in the comments section to let readers know which ice cream place and ice cream is really the BEST.