Richard's Super Premium Ice Cream — Restaurant in Hyde Park Township

it’s very likely this is among the best ice cream you can get that originates in Chicagoland. Multiple flavors that you’ve never gotten before such as sweet potato pie or fudge cheesecake. Plus many of your usual favorites like chocolate chip cookie dough, Oreo, and butter pecan. Richard's crafts flavors that can be both powerful and subtle. Layers of flavor: some of them you taste in the beginning, and then others will occur during the finish, like a fine wine. Some of the choices are inspired by African-American cuisine, and these are welcome. They have an excellent apple pecan, a great mango that is more muted than the typical sorbet, but still good flavor of the fruit. Their pineapple vodka ice cream is also especially noteworthy, not merely because of the alcohol content. At the suggestion of the manager, pairing it with their lemon icebox cake ice cream was a great combination. I believe the best two flavors I tried were their sweet potato pie and their banana pudding ice cream, the latter being their bestseller. Those are so special—worth coming here just for those two.

This is not really an ice cream parlor in the sense that there are no tables and chairs with little napkins and table service. It’s more of a takeout and delivery location, but it IS set up to walk in and order yourself, either by the scoop (or sundae) or by the pint. They also serve sandwiches, including burgers and fries and hot dogs and gyros. But there’s nowhere for you to eat it; it's takeout (or, I believe Door Dash).

Staff and management are friendly and willing to discuss each flavor. Definitely worth our drive from the north side. It’s conveniently located right off the highway exit (Bishop Ford Freeway). Well lit free parking. Definitely...

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Richard's Black-Owned Ice Cream Shop in the vibrant Pullman neighborhood of Chicago, and it was an absolute delight! From the moment I stepped through the door, I was greeted with a warm and friendly atmosphere.

The highlight of my visit was undoubtedly the Strawberry Shortcake ice cream. Oh my goodness, it was incredible! The strawberry flavor was so fresh and vibrant, and the ice cream was perfectly sweet. What made it even better was the addition of actual cake pieces throughout. The blend of flavors and textures was simply phenomenal. It was like enjoying a slice of strawberry shortcake but in frozen form. Trust me when I say it was bomb!

To top off the experience, we couldn't resist taking a pint of the Banana Pudding ice cream home. It was like indulging in a creamy, dreamy bowl of homemade banana pudding. The flavor was spot-on, and every spoonful was pure bliss. The attention to detail and quality of ingredients really shine through in each scoop.

If you're a fan of delectable ice cream creations and crave a genuine and welcoming environment, Richard's Black-Owned Ice Cream Shop is an absolute must-visit. Treat yourself to the Strawberry Shortcake and prepare to be amazed. And don't forget to grab a pint of the Banana Pudding ice cream to savor at home. You won't be disappointed!

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I recently visited this ice cream shop after hearing my friend rave about it — and after tasting some of their ice cream, I understood why! The flavor I tried at my friend’s house was absolutely delicious and full of texture, with the perfect balance of mix-ins.

Excited to have my own, I stopped by this evening to grab a pint. While the ice cream itself was good, my experience was a little different. The wait was quite long, and my pint didn’t come with the same packaging my friend received — it was missing the lid cover and didn’t have any of the crust pieces that made my first taste so memorable.

On a positive note, there was a beautiful church sermon playing in the background, which made the wait more peaceful and pleasant.

Even though this visit wasn’t quite what I expected, I truly believe this shop has something special to offer. My friend’s pint was incredible, and I even went back to their house to try it again and remind myself of what I fell in love with! I’m looking forward to giving this place another chance and hoping my next experience matches the amazing first...