Double D's Ice Creme — Restaurant in Pekin

Review Date: August 19th, 2013

Get your mind out of the gutter.

We are here to talk about ice cream and that is it. Now that we established that, lets move on.

On an evening during peak ice cream shack season, my friend Matt and I headed out to get just that. Having driven through Pekin quite a few times, I was surprised at never noticing this place. But, as my traveling ramped up, I discovered quite a few hidden gems that I drove past without noticing.

Matt and I rolled up in the evening time, around the dinner rush time. The place was bustling, which was no surprise as Double D’s is right off the main road that runs through Pekin. We got in line after figuring out what we wanted and placed our order.

From what my memory recalls, I do remember getting our ice cream fairly quick after ordering. I believe I ordered just your standard ice cream cone with chocolate in it. Maybe it was chocolate/vanilla. Sorry, but I honestly do not remember. Matt got himself an ice cream cone as well.

Looking at their current menu (as of 2020), it seems they have a menu similar to most ice cream shacks, if not lacking a bit on the non-ice cream side of things. Having only been here the one time, I can’t chime in on how good or bad those offerings are.

Now, I do remember there being a foam/fiberglass ice cream cone outside the building. One that you can take fun photos with and post them across all the social media platforms. Sadly, I did not get one during this visit. I do vow to get one the next time I go back… whenever that will be.

Maybe it’s just a Central Illinois thing but Double D’s does suffer from being a small building with outdoor seating only. Not that that is a bad thing but if the weather is not in your favor, it can make coming here a chore. Also, due to these places being seasonal and locally owned in a small building, the parking situation can be tough. Luckily for Double D’s, there is a large parking lot next to this location that you can utilize.

Other than that, my memory doesn’t have much else to say about Double D’s. I do hope to go back and try their food again.

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Double D’s Ice Cream – A Sweet Spot You Can’t Miss!

Double D’s Ice Cream is everything you want in a local ice cream shop — fun, friendly, and full of flavor! From the moment you walk up, you’re hit with that nostalgic ice cream shop vibe, and the smell of fresh waffle cones seals the deal.

The flavor selection is amazing. They’ve got everything from the classic favorites to creative combos you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you’re into rich chocolate, fruity sorbets, or loaded sundaes, they’ve got something for every craving. And the portions? Let’s just say they don’t hold back — totally worth every penny.

The staff is always upbeat and patient, even when there’s a line out the door. They’re happy to let you sample a few flavors before you decide (which you’ll definitely need to, because it’s hard to choose just one!).

Perfect for families, date nights, or just treating yourself, Double D’s is the kind of place that keeps you coming back. If you’re in the area and love ice cream —...

My experience was horrible, seeing all the good reviews I thought I was making the right decision going here for lunch and a blizzard I ordered a nacho trying to play it safe because I've never had a gross nacho a day in my life until I got one from here 😂😂🤦🏽‍♀️ I ordered their nacho supreme and It was nothing supreme about it, they put a table spoon of grey meat, cheese and a "whole" onion chopped, the onion was literally over powering the cheese, it was I literally didn't taste anything else but the onion BIG CHUNCKS OF ONION it was gross 🤮🤢 I was so mad but now that I'm not mad anymore it's funny because come on now how did y'all manage to mess up a nacho that horribly 🤣🤣😂🤦🏽‍♀️ that is crazy, the blizzard was okay they but it wasn't nothing special either so the whole experience all around for me personally was just horrible, it's safe to say I won't be going back, me and my family of 7 will be spending our money at the ice cream shack in Peoria, because they know...