Zarlengo's Soft Serve
Chicago Heights, Illinois, USA
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257 W Joe Orr Rd, Chicago Heights, IL 60411, United States
Zarlengo's Soft Serve
Chicago Heights, Illinois, USA
Overview
Zarlengo's Soft Serve is a beloved ice cream shop located in Chicago Heights, IL, known for its longtime window-serve style. Offering a delightful range of gelato and soft serve ice cream, this spot also serves shakes, Italian ice, and a variety of frozen treats that bring sweet relief to dessert lovers.
The casual and trendy atmosphere makes it an inviting stop for individuals and families alike. With a carefully curated menu including handmade novelties, gourmet sundaes, and classic favorites like banana splits and passion fruit Italian ice, every visit promises a satisfying and refreshing experience.
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Local favorites
Known for its longtime tradition and delightful frozen treats, this casual spot offers something for every dessert lover in Chicago Heights.
Enjoy a wide selection including gelato, soft serve ice cream, Italian ice, shakes, and unique flavors like Passion Fruit Italian Ice and Banana Split.
Fast, drive-through and onsite services with friendly staff make it easy to grab a delicious treat without a long wait.
A casual and quiet setting that’s perfect for groups and families, offering kid-friendly desserts and free parking for convenience.
Wheelchair accessible entrances and parking ensure that everyone can comfortably enjoy the tasty menu offerings.
Boasting a 4.7-star rating from over 1,400 reviews, customers praise the variety of flavors and consistently delicious desserts.
Offers a convenient drive-through and takeout options, making it easy to enjoy treats on the go or outdoors.
Experience
Perfect for a quick sweet treat or a relaxed break, Zarlengo's Soft Serve offers a range of options suited to different occasions throughout the week.
With no table service and a focus on quick, delicious frozen desserts, visitors typically spend about 15 minutes enjoying their order. The drive-through offers convenience, while outdoor seating encourages casual, quiet enjoyment in a trendy setting. — FoodPlacee editorial note
Bring the kids for a fun dessert stop with plenty of kid-friendly flavors and novelties in a casual, welcoming environment.
Enjoy a peaceful solo moment with handcrafted gelato or a refreshing Italian ice, perfect for a craving or personal indulgence.
Grab your favorite frozen desserts quickly without leaving the car, ideal for warm days or when time is tight.
Stop by in the afternoon for a refreshing break with tropical and fruity specialties like Passion Fruit Italian Ice or mixed berry sorbet.
Enjoy a quiet, trendy spot for groups or friends to connect over popular treats like Turtle Sundaes and Banana Splits.
Guest sentiment
A snapshot of what local diners frequently mention about this location.
"OMG love this place. The variety of flavors has something for everyone. A friend took me one Sunday after church. I can’t wait to go back. I live in Chicago not near - but I guess I’m going to have to make the drive. It’s so worth it."
"I was gifted numerous flavors for Christmas. Butter Pecan, Egg Nog, Pistachio are the best. Chery bomb Italian ice oh man! So good!!!"
"Great hidden gem! I tried the banana foster gelato. Was very good but the flavor became super overpowering after a while. The person I came with got an arctic cooler and I really enjoyed that as well. I wish they offered more options for daily flavors, but overall great experience!"
"It was delicious!!! I ordered a Carmel Cashew with butterfinger toppings, and it exceeded my expectations. We were expecting to have just a small topping of butterfinger on top, not throughout, but it was SO GOOD!"
"Just picked some gelato up from S&T Provisions, easily the best gelato/ice cream I’ve ever had. Incredible!"
"First timer! Sweet tooth time! Right after my child recital i decided to treat her! What better way than ICE CREAM!! They had plentiful options from sundays, malts, cookies, ice cream and smoothies. Zero wait time. Seemed to only had outdoor seating and seems like a seasonal spot! Drive through only. We ordered the Oreo malt and chocolate chip cookie. Check em out!"
"This is an AMAZING place! Here at this family owned business, you can create happiness for you, family and friends. I had a delicious mango Italian ice. They have so many flavors to choose from. There is something for everyone! Italian Ice, milk shakes, Arctic Coolers, soft serve ice cream, and other homemade novelties. You can enjoy your treats at one of the tables outside, or you can take it to go. They do have a drive thru but if you have not been there before I do recommend you go during the day because it’s tricky going through the drive thru. I have gone for years and everything that they make is heavenly!"
"Updated review: So normally I’ve able to proceed through here easily but tonight they decided to change up with how the drive thru service works I guess. Ended up sitting behind someone who was waiting at the window for about 15 minutes since it seemed like the workers knew them and spent the whole time talking with the car who ended up sitting there for an extra 10 minutes after getting their order apparently since they drove off without having been handed anything at that time. Once at the window ended up spending about 2 minutes waiting for our order so now I was even more confused as to why the previous person had been there for so long. Honestly, not recommending going here if this is the kind of service they’ll be having since good ice cream can only make up for so much. Definitely recommend the arctic coolers, good service and quick too. Gets busy at times so expect a wait if there’s a line"
Visit info
Weekly hours below — always confirm with the business before holidays or special events.
| Monday | 02:00 PM - 08:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 02:00 PM - 08:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 02:00 PM - 08:00 PM |
| Saturday | 02:00 PM - 08:00 PM |
| Sunday | 02:00 PM - 08:00 PM |
The shop’s afternoon to evening hours are perfect for a quick dessert break or casual group outing, with a typical visit lasting about 15 minutes.
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