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The Plush Horse offers delicious homemade ice cream with a nostalgic flair. Made with only the finest and freshest ingredients available, we invite you to experience our legendary ice cream in charming Palos Park, IL. Nestled in a quaint tree-filled location just 20 miles southwest of Chicago, you'll enjoy a tasty selection of over 30 flavors in our newly remodeled historic store. Eat inside and experience the charm of yesteryear or stroll outside to our beautiful courtyard. Cones, shakes, malts, sundaes and banana splits are just a few of the delicious sweets and treats we offer. While inside, visit the coffee shop and discover an assortment of coffees and baked goods. Planning a party? Our delicious ice-cream cakes are ideal for birthdays, holidays and special occasions. We are also excited to present our Ice Cream Social Catering.
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Customer Reviews (24 reviews)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 24, 2009The best ice cream I ever had!! Willing to travel the distance just have some. Perfect on a hot day. Kids love it only. Only problem is,... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 10, 2008Greatest ice cream in the south suburbs. In the summer, the line is almost always out the door, which can be a little annoying when you just... (more)
davesch
on Citysearch Nov 18, 2007I grew up in the 60's and 70's in nearby Palos Heights. My Dad used to pile us all into the car on Sunday afternoons in the summer to go to the Plush Horse. Both of my older brothers worked there in high school and the lines... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Oct 19, 2006<b>In Short</b><br>Set in a 1893 home, the Plush Horse has just a few tables and serves everything with plasticware. Cones, sundaes, shakes and floats are concocted with your choice of more than 30 flavors. Banana... (more)
southside67
on Citysearch Apr 19, 2006What can I say? My family and I have been going to the Plush Horse since my older brothers were small. This place is awesome! The homemade ice cream is extra delicious, the portions are huge, the prices are cheap and the... (more)
Jennifer B.
on Judys Book Mar 23, 2006I have been going to the Plush Horse since I was a kid. The ice cream here is all homemade and there is nothing like it. They have a huge variety of flavors that changes throughout the season. The cones are enormous and the... (more)
Lee-Han J.
on Judys Book Jan 14, 2006The Plush Horse is sooooo cozy with some of the best ice cream I have ever tasted! I'm glad that they make their own ice cream but you know that means it's more fattening that other places! They are always packed in the... (more)
bluelightning42
on Citysearch Sep 02, 2005The Plush Horse has been my favorite ice cream parlor since I was a child. I have been to many of the other ice cream parlors in and around Chicago, but plush horse is by far the best. It is a great value and two scoops will... (more)
Lisa V.
on Judys Book Aug 24, 2005The Plush Horse is a cute little ice cream place with some of the best ice cream around! It is all homemade-rich and creamy! It reminds me of my Uncle who would take me out for ice cream there and order double scoops- I was... (more)
taj1972
on Citysearch Jun 10, 2005The Plush Horse is the definition of summer for me. Growing up not too far from the ice cream parlor, this was the biggest treat on a hot evening. They have the best mint chocolate chip ice cream I've ever had, and my Mom... (more)
candibabi1188
on Citysearch Jun 10, 2005If u want ice cream the best place to go is The Plush horse.. many kinda of ice cream and awesome cones.. also many things from a lil bakery are there liek scones and muffins !!!! (more)
badkitty8277
on Citysearch May 20, 2004Oh how I miss the Plush Horse. This is the best homemade icecream and its cheap too. Everyone is friendly, and its a great date spot Do they deliver to Arizona? (more)
cartman_83
on Citysearch Mar 27, 2003If you like homemade ice cream, make your way to the Plush Horse. Great Ice Cream and prices are very reasonable. Also, one scoop is plenty as they do not skimp. Great place to go on a weekend in the summer.... (more)
deigo
on Citysearch Dec 25, 2002The finest home made icecream many flavors to die for.A place you must try if you have never had home made icecream. (more)
btlgurl17
on Citysearch Dec 15, 2002I've been going to the Plush Horse my entire life. My family and I would drive there on warm summer days after dinner. Definitely expect a line during this time, but its worth it. My absolute favorite is a scoop of banana... (more)
wsoxman
on Citysearch Dec 05, 2002You might have to wait in line, but its worth it. No little stinky scoops here. They left all the fat in this premium Ice cream. (more)
occmed7
on Citysearch Nov 21, 2002This is by far the best ice cream in the Chicagoland area. I have been going there for the past 40 years & it remains without peer. (more)
MDF3530
on Citysearch Nov 14, 2002My friends and I are willing to go the extra mile to go to The Plush Horse for ice cream. We live in Chicago, with Rainbow Cone practically in our backyards. Yet when we want ice cream, we all pile into one of our cars and... (more)
UGOGOD
on Citysearch Nov 07, 2002I bring my friends from all over the city here, just to have some ice cream. It's so good I don't even mind the lines!! And everyone is sooooo nice there! (more)
crazie4u2002
on Citysearch Nov 06, 2002Plush Horse is the best ice cream I have ever had. There is no describing the unique taste that a person gets after eating their ice cream. They have great service. And the setting of the business is a cute, little quaint... (more)