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Polar Bear — Restaurant in Riverside Township

Name
Polar Bear
Description
Ice cream shop & burger joint in modest digs, with soft-serve cones, frozen desserts & sandwiches.
Nearby attractions
Schuth’s Grove
8040 Cermak Rd, Riverside, IL 60546
North Riverside Parks & Recreation
2401 Des Plaines Ave, North Riverside, IL 60546
Miller Meadow
2175 S 1st Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
Nearby restaurants
Chef Shangri-La
7930 W 26th St, North Riverside, IL 60546
Tamale Hut Cafe
8300 Cermak Rd, Riverside, IL 60546
Taqueria El Milagro
7501 W Cermak Rd # Vc2, North Riverside, IL 60546
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
7513 Cermak Rd, North Riverside, IL 60546
Sbarro
7501 Cermak Rd Vc, North Riverside, IL 60546
Dunkin'
8360 Cermak Rd, North Riverside, IL 60546
China Max
7501 Cermak Rd, North Riverside, IL 60546
Sarku Japan
Space #VC4, 7501 Cermak Rd, North Riverside, IL 60546
Dunkin'
Mall, 7501 W Cermak Rd, North Riverside, IL 60546
Taco Bell
7501 Cermak Rd, North Riverside, IL 60546
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Polar Bear

7901 Cermak Rd, North Riverside, IL 60546
4.5(333)$$$$
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Ice cream shop & burger joint in modest digs, with soft-serve cones, frozen desserts & sandwiches.

attractions: Schuth’s Grove, North Riverside Parks & Recreation, Miller Meadow, restaurants: Chef Shangri-La, Tamale Hut Cafe, Taqueria El Milagro, Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, Sbarro, Dunkin', China Max, Sarku Japan, Dunkin', Taco Bell
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Nearby attractions of Polar Bear

Schuth’s Grove

North Riverside Parks & Recreation

Miller Meadow

Schuth’s Grove

Schuth’s Grove

4.3

(88)

Closed
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North Riverside Parks & Recreation

North Riverside Parks & Recreation

4.6

(136)

Closed
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Miller Meadow

Miller Meadow

4.5

(393)

Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of Polar Bear

Chef Shangri-La

Tamale Hut Cafe

Taqueria El Milagro

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

Sbarro

Dunkin'

China Max

Sarku Japan

Dunkin'

Taco Bell

Chef Shangri-La

Chef Shangri-La

4.2

(490)

$$

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Tamale Hut Cafe

Tamale Hut Cafe

4.3

(142)

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Taqueria El Milagro

Taqueria El Milagro

3.8

(240)

$

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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

4.1

(1.5K)

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Reviews of Polar Bear

4.5
(333)
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1.0
7y

I understand giving the neighborhood place a good rating but you cant be serious the 17 year old girl sold my 9 year old a 5 dollar tiny qhat the call a bear flurry ....what a joke 5 dollars i dont care but its the size of a small soda with not enough oreo to even taste anything but vanilla icecream what a sham thats why baskin robbins and cold stone and placea like that stay open and mom pop shops close cauze they try to make to much money off a shake i would rather give my 5.6.7.whatever dollars to a major company and get a real oreo shake than a vanilla super small and support some small shop that survives off of guilt trip that its there lively hood and have nerve to throw thr guiltbtrip further with the colledge bound tip cup lololol i got 2 in colledge and dont walk aroynd with a cup for there tuition ....HAVE SOME DIGNITY AS A BUSINESS REALLY GET IT TOGETHER....THIS PLACW IN MY...

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1.0
3y

I know they have delish ice cream from years past! This visit was bad. They were busy and we were happy to wait our turn. We waited in line for 15 or 20 minutes and made it to the register. There were 3 people working at roughly the pace of molasses is January. Not one of them said a word. Not "hi" not "be with you asap" not "just a minute" literally no acknowledgement. We waited another 5 minutes watching them work. Again, they were busy. Totally get it and happy to wait my turn. But one of them should have said SOMETHING! It was pretty rude actually and we decided to leave without ever a word having been spoken. Understand that a "Hi, be with you as soon as I can!" isn't a huge ask. I'd have happily waited another 20 minutes if only they'd have acknowledged us. It isn't the same place I grew...

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3.0
1y

All these years I've been driving by and finally stopped to try this place. My hopes were way high. 1st disappointment- no pecans..what's a turtle sundae without them? Second disappointment- ice cream was already melty the minute I received it. My dog enjoyed his pup cup though.

In response to owner- so sorry that I hit a nerve. I was simply giving my honest review. Yes, it's my first time visiting your establishment, but Im definitely not new to premium ice cream. Just so you know, I did ask for pecans before ordering which is why I didn't get the turtle sundae instead I ordered the oreo concrete..again, it didn't even come close to Andy's or Dairy Queen and that's a basic dessert. I'm glad you have your loyal customers, though. As far as my pup, whip cream is whip cream..Lol Have a...

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Ava MarieAva Marie
I’ve driven past this place for 35 years and have never once stopped in for a tasty frozen treat. That is until my boyfriend mentioned how he had eaten there since he was kid and said how good it was. Checked it out with my daughter and him and let me tell you it was super amazing. Once you walk in the door it’s like you’re inside an old ice cream shop. But the best part is they serve more than just ice cream. Cheeseburgers, fries, mozzarella sticks, nachos you name it. It’s munchies heaven, seriously get one of everything. And while you’re at it give them all of your money. Highly recommend this place if you’re driving through town.
Jasmin VargasJasmin Vargas
Stop! Just get the funnel cake sundae. With strawberry topping. You're welcome. No, but seriously, it was excellent. Simple. Fresh funnel cake. Cold and creamy vanilla custard. Strawberry topping with the usual add ons. This was my first time trying the Polar Bear, and it will now be my go-to ice cream stand. I'm looking forward to trying the food as well. A few patrons complained about the wait, but it appeared that there were new hires being trained, so it's completely understandable. Service was great, in my opinion 👍 and there was plenty of seating outside to enjoy.
Becky HartBecky Hart
I have been going to this restaurant since I was a child for over 45 years. I love the ice cream cones with the candy crunchy coating. My mom bought a pineapple shake which she enjoyed as well. We will also stop at the Polar Bear during the summer. It is a great neighborhood small business and we love it. They offer food, drinks, and sweet treats. They offer an outside sitting area as well. A go to if you are in the North Riverside areas.
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I’ve driven past this place for 35 years and have never once stopped in for a tasty frozen treat. That is until my boyfriend mentioned how he had eaten there since he was kid and said how good it was. Checked it out with my daughter and him and let me tell you it was super amazing. Once you walk in the door it’s like you’re inside an old ice cream shop. But the best part is they serve more than just ice cream. Cheeseburgers, fries, mozzarella sticks, nachos you name it. It’s munchies heaven, seriously get one of everything. And while you’re at it give them all of your money. Highly recommend this place if you’re driving through town.
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Stop! Just get the funnel cake sundae. With strawberry topping. You're welcome. No, but seriously, it was excellent. Simple. Fresh funnel cake. Cold and creamy vanilla custard. Strawberry topping with the usual add ons. This was my first time trying the Polar Bear, and it will now be my go-to ice cream stand. I'm looking forward to trying the food as well. A few patrons complained about the wait, but it appeared that there were new hires being trained, so it's completely understandable. Service was great, in my opinion 👍 and there was plenty of seating outside to enjoy.
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I have been going to this restaurant since I was a child for over 45 years. I love the ice cream cones with the candy crunchy coating. My mom bought a pineapple shake which she enjoyed as well. We will also stop at the Polar Bear during the summer. It is a great neighborhood small business and we love it. They offer food, drinks, and sweet treats. They offer an outside sitting area as well. A go to if you are in the North Riverside areas.
Becky Hart

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