When a frozen treat is calling my name, I’m happy to live in a state with so many delicious dessert options. On a hot summer day — or heck, any time of the year really — I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. And a roaring appetite for the sweet stuff is nearly deafening at this beloved local ice cream shop in Amboy, Illinois that serves up some of the freshest homemade treats around.

Meusel's Dairy Delite, 303 S. Mason Ave., is a local family-owned ice cream shop located in Lee County in Northern Illinois.
ice cream shop in Amboy, Illinois
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It has been owned by the Meusel family since 1986, when George and Yolane Meusel began a new adventure into the world of frozen treats.
Meusel's Dairy Delite
The family also owns a second location in Dixon, Illinois!
A connoisseur of cocoa, Yolane still uses her own recipe to bake all of the chocolatey, gooey brownies the shop serves — passing on the family history in each delicious bite.
Meusel's Dairy Delite
Dairy Delite has also become locally famous for its inventive cone-dip flavors, like grape, cappuccino, mango, and lime.
Meusel's Dairy Delite

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Its Amboy shop is also home to the iconic birthday cake-flavored dip, perfect for a special occasion or just to celebrate a summer day.
Meusel's Dairy Delite/Facebook
Another signature sweet is the Buffalo Chip ice cream sandwich, which sees a tower of creamy vanilla soft serve smooshed between two classic chocolate chip cookies.
Meusel's Dairy Delite
I'll take two.
Or how about a Trash Can Sundae inspired by Oscar the Grouch? Peanut butter, hot fudge, cookie "dirt", whipped cream, gummy worms, marshmallow, and candy eyes come together to turn that frown upside down.
Meusel's Dairy Delite
You can also grab shakes and malts, candy-filled flurries, parfaits, banana splits, floats, slushies, and sugar-free, fat-free yogurt.
No matter what you do, make sure to get at least a dollop of fresh whipped cream — the topping is hand-whipped to perfection the old-fashioned way with heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla, beating out the canned stuff by far.
Meusel's Dairy Delite

So, will you be adding this drool-worthy ice cream shop in Amboy, Illinois to your bucket list? What’s your favorite frozen snack, and where in Illinois do you get it? Tell us in the comments! Start planning your trip by visiting the Meusel’s Dairy Delite website and the Meusel’s Dairy Delite Facebook page. And while you’re in Amboy, take a moment to stop by this incredible train museum with 19 rooms filled with artifacts!

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Meusel's Dairy Delite, 303 S Mason Ave, Amboy, IL 61310, USA