Quick, neighbor friendly service. No complaints, good place to go fora summery treat!
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Karma K.
Great, little retro place. Came here for a shake but the food was awesome. Great burgers and they have fried cheese balls! Woo hoo! You can eat in or outside. They have a surprisingly pretty large menu. Burgers, dogs, etc. but they also have a bunch of salads too and a bunch of finger foods so you can pretend you are not eating much. Of course, I went fo the burger, shake and cheese balls! Great place to bring the kids and enjoy a nice, inexpensive lunch in rural kane county. A simple pleasure.
(5)
Jess H.
3 bucks for a medium chocolate malt. Cant beat that. Shop was crowded for a small town. What everyone else was getting looked so good.
(4)
Jeff G.
A small town drive-in. Interesting interior, with kitschy decor. A less than enthusiastic staff that performed just at necessary. No thank you, you're welcome, or come again. There is a little advertised $1 add on fee for using a debit card. The notice is on the back of a business card taped in the bottom corner of order window. The food is directly off the supply truck, no imagination, nothing special, thaw out, add water, open box.... But at least it's expensive. $8 for a double burger, two patties the size of McDonalds little burgers (they forgot to put on the cheese as ordered) with cheap leathery bacon, a side of fries, a tiny side of awful coleslaw, and a medium soda. The soda would have been a small ANYWHERE else. Thank goodness I paid cash or it would have been $9. There are plenty of great places to eat in Hinckley, this just isn't one of them.
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Sheila C.
For us, this place is a nice motorcycle ride from home. Once we arrive they have good food, great prices and a delightful 50's atmosphere. Dairy Joy has been in business since 1957 so they KNOW how to do "50's style". I adore their pork tenderloin sandwich and the "basket" is a really good deal. As far as ice cream goes, they have nothing "bad" on their menu. We try to make it out to Hinckley at least a couple times a year, if for no other reason than to stop into the Dairy Joy.
(4)
Jon K.
Amazing burgers, fries and malts. Food all around is just great. And great prices too. They need bigger drink cups though! Introduce people here and they love it every time.
(5)
Laura N.
There's something about neighborhood ice cream places that bring me joy. Dairy itself, however, doesn't bring me much joy... just a little bit of tummy discomfort. So, Dairy Joy? A bit of an oxymoron for me. Thankfully, I was happy here. :) The place itself is pretty perfect: local, roadside ice cream/burger joint with a walk-up window and inside seating (if preferred). Located next to the railroad tracks, it makes for a pretty nostalgic location... especially when the local little league team is here after their Friday night game, running around in the grass and enjoying ice cream. My husband and I each got dipped vanilla cones: cherry for me, chocolate for him. They were the perfect kind of sticky, drippy cones (but not too messy) that goes along with warm summer nights. The menu also has assorted dairy treats, burgers, hot dogs, fries, sodas, the usual. The prices were higher than I expected (a little over $5 for both our small cones), but still much lower than an ice cream chain, and SO much better! If you find yourself out west of the 'burbs on Route 30, make Dairy Joy one of your stops!
(5)
Jacob H.
Always worth driving out of my way just for some good old ice cream! And love they keep the original look and feel to the little place!
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Misty S.
This place is too cute! The people working here are super nice and friendly. There's a walk-up window to get a quick bite and also a dining area inside and outside to enjoy your snack/meal. I came here for milk shake, which comes in a variety of flavors that can be mixed and matched. I went with a medium strawberry banana shake $2.45 and was thick and delicious. You have the option of strawberry syrup or fresh strawberries. They use real banana in their shakes and I could taste the little chunks. The fried chicken here was also fantastic! For $4, I got a 2 piece chicken snack, which came with fries. The drumstick and the breast were lightly coated and cooked to perfection. Chicken takes about 20 minutes to make, but I wasn't in a hurry and had my shake to keep me occupied. There were tons of other items on the menu to choose from that I'll have to come back and try...burgers, hotdogs, fish, sandwiches, wings, sundaes, banana splits, etc. The pizza puff and the taco puff look good! There is one small bathroom inside.
(5)
Eric E.
Stopped by today on our way to Starved Rock. Their version of the DQ Blizzard is bigger, better and cheaper than the aforementioned. The interior of their shop has some cool historical decor of the store and area. If you stay long enough you'll watch a train streak by on the tracks just in back of the restaurant. Neat place.
(3)
Andy P.
Best burgers for a quick lunch. Staff is really friendly. And I love a traditional hot fudge Sunday.
(5)
Jon F.
Good ice cream and friendly service! I love making this a stop on my way home from a summer motorcycle ride out west. I have yet to try the chicken wings, but one of these days I'll be smart enough to call an order in.
(4)
Suzanne S.
Good good that is decently priced & even better ice cream. Outdoor & indoor eating area. Walk up window as well!
(3)
Robert S.
Old School Drive - ins Rock I have been watching this one as we go down Hwy 30 to my sisters house out in the middle of no where land, and I have wanted to stop each time and get a shake, as these type of places make old fashion style shakes with real fruit nit just flavored syrup so I had stopped about 5 miles before this place to put gar in the Motorcycle and I asked my partner you in the mood for a burger ? and he said sure lets check it out so we stopped and there was about 3 other motorcycles and a couple families and some older folks there, they have indoor and outside seating so we choose to sit outside and enjoy the day I got a Italian beef it was ok, I asked for hot peppers and they didn't have Giardiniera instead I got Jalapeno slices, the meat was tender and the bun soft but you know it isn't there specialty, I should of went with the burger my partners burger really looked good, and he scarfed that puppy down so I know he enjoyed it, the fries were fresh and hot He got a strawberry shake with real strawberries in it (they do have syrups) but we went fresh it was good I had to sample it you know, and I got a root beer float and that was damn good also so if you ever find your self out here in the summer time stop on in as I think they close for the winter
(4)
Julie S.
We enjoyed a couple of classics: turtle sundae and strawberry shortcake. Love the retro memorabilia!
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Theresa C.
I have to say the chocolate dipped (vanilla) ice cream cone was one of the best I've had in a long time. I loved the fact the chocolate tasted like a melted Hersey's chocolate bar and not some weird canned flavor. The vanilla ice cream was so smooth and delicious. Often you go to places and the two flavors blend so much that you can't tell which is which. But the texture and flavor of this cone went perfectly together. I can see why people are lined out of the tiny building. It's such a great place. I can't wait to go back and try one of their shakes.
(4)
Greg M.
For me this place is so far off the beaten path that I jokenly call the town Hickly because well it is in the middle of what I call corn county, where the corn out number the residence. But Dairy Joy brought a lot of joy to my taste buds and tummy! YEAH! I ordered up the double cheese burger with bacon, fries and a strawberry shake. I honestly wasn't expecting much. I was expecting the fries to be limp and the bacon burger to be blah. But really it wasn't, no sir. The burger had good height to it and the bun was nice and soft. I was worried though cause I didn't see any bacon on my burger like I ordered and was a wee worried they goofed. Oh no they didn't! Upon lifting the bum I found a nice cut of ROUND bacon! Not the strips that the majority give out. You know where you'll get a bit of bacony yumminess in one out of four bites. This is pure thoughtful genesis! I was getting a bite of bacon from start to finish! The beef patties were decent size and fit on the bun nicely and were nice and juicy. I thought the fries were really good as well. Freshly cooked to order and had a nice crisp to them. Unfort I will be back out that way in a few weeks and hopefully Dairy Joy will be open when I head back out to Hickly in corn county.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Caters : Yes
Hilary H.
Quick, neighbor friendly service. No complaints, good place to go fora summery treat!
(4)Karma K.
Great, little retro place. Came here for a shake but the food was awesome. Great burgers and they have fried cheese balls! Woo hoo! You can eat in or outside. They have a surprisingly pretty large menu. Burgers, dogs, etc. but they also have a bunch of salads too and a bunch of finger foods so you can pretend you are not eating much. Of course, I went fo the burger, shake and cheese balls! Great place to bring the kids and enjoy a nice, inexpensive lunch in rural kane county. A simple pleasure.
(5)Jess H.
3 bucks for a medium chocolate malt. Cant beat that. Shop was crowded for a small town. What everyone else was getting looked so good.
(4)Jeff G.
A small town drive-in. Interesting interior, with kitschy decor. A less than enthusiastic staff that performed just at necessary. No thank you, you're welcome, or come again. There is a little advertised $1 add on fee for using a debit card. The notice is on the back of a business card taped in the bottom corner of order window. The food is directly off the supply truck, no imagination, nothing special, thaw out, add water, open box.... But at least it's expensive. $8 for a double burger, two patties the size of McDonalds little burgers (they forgot to put on the cheese as ordered) with cheap leathery bacon, a side of fries, a tiny side of awful coleslaw, and a medium soda. The soda would have been a small ANYWHERE else. Thank goodness I paid cash or it would have been $9. There are plenty of great places to eat in Hinckley, this just isn't one of them.
(2)Sheila C.
For us, this place is a nice motorcycle ride from home. Once we arrive they have good food, great prices and a delightful 50's atmosphere. Dairy Joy has been in business since 1957 so they KNOW how to do "50's style". I adore their pork tenderloin sandwich and the "basket" is a really good deal. As far as ice cream goes, they have nothing "bad" on their menu. We try to make it out to Hinckley at least a couple times a year, if for no other reason than to stop into the Dairy Joy.
(4)Jon K.
Amazing burgers, fries and malts. Food all around is just great. And great prices too. They need bigger drink cups though! Introduce people here and they love it every time.
(5)Laura N.
There's something about neighborhood ice cream places that bring me joy. Dairy itself, however, doesn't bring me much joy... just a little bit of tummy discomfort. So, Dairy Joy? A bit of an oxymoron for me. Thankfully, I was happy here. :) The place itself is pretty perfect: local, roadside ice cream/burger joint with a walk-up window and inside seating (if preferred). Located next to the railroad tracks, it makes for a pretty nostalgic location... especially when the local little league team is here after their Friday night game, running around in the grass and enjoying ice cream. My husband and I each got dipped vanilla cones: cherry for me, chocolate for him. They were the perfect kind of sticky, drippy cones (but not too messy) that goes along with warm summer nights. The menu also has assorted dairy treats, burgers, hot dogs, fries, sodas, the usual. The prices were higher than I expected (a little over $5 for both our small cones), but still much lower than an ice cream chain, and SO much better! If you find yourself out west of the 'burbs on Route 30, make Dairy Joy one of your stops!
(5)Jacob H.
Always worth driving out of my way just for some good old ice cream! And love they keep the original look and feel to the little place!
(5)Misty S.
This place is too cute! The people working here are super nice and friendly. There's a walk-up window to get a quick bite and also a dining area inside and outside to enjoy your snack/meal. I came here for milk shake, which comes in a variety of flavors that can be mixed and matched. I went with a medium strawberry banana shake $2.45 and was thick and delicious. You have the option of strawberry syrup or fresh strawberries. They use real banana in their shakes and I could taste the little chunks. The fried chicken here was also fantastic! For $4, I got a 2 piece chicken snack, which came with fries. The drumstick and the breast were lightly coated and cooked to perfection. Chicken takes about 20 minutes to make, but I wasn't in a hurry and had my shake to keep me occupied. There were tons of other items on the menu to choose from that I'll have to come back and try...burgers, hotdogs, fish, sandwiches, wings, sundaes, banana splits, etc. The pizza puff and the taco puff look good! There is one small bathroom inside.
(5)Eric E.
Stopped by today on our way to Starved Rock. Their version of the DQ Blizzard is bigger, better and cheaper than the aforementioned. The interior of their shop has some cool historical decor of the store and area. If you stay long enough you'll watch a train streak by on the tracks just in back of the restaurant. Neat place.
(3)Andy P.
Best burgers for a quick lunch. Staff is really friendly. And I love a traditional hot fudge Sunday.
(5)Jon F.
Good ice cream and friendly service! I love making this a stop on my way home from a summer motorcycle ride out west. I have yet to try the chicken wings, but one of these days I'll be smart enough to call an order in.
(4)Suzanne S.
Good good that is decently priced & even better ice cream. Outdoor & indoor eating area. Walk up window as well!
(3)Robert S.
Old School Drive - ins Rock I have been watching this one as we go down Hwy 30 to my sisters house out in the middle of no where land, and I have wanted to stop each time and get a shake, as these type of places make old fashion style shakes with real fruit nit just flavored syrup so I had stopped about 5 miles before this place to put gar in the Motorcycle and I asked my partner you in the mood for a burger ? and he said sure lets check it out so we stopped and there was about 3 other motorcycles and a couple families and some older folks there, they have indoor and outside seating so we choose to sit outside and enjoy the day I got a Italian beef it was ok, I asked for hot peppers and they didn't have Giardiniera instead I got Jalapeno slices, the meat was tender and the bun soft but you know it isn't there specialty, I should of went with the burger my partners burger really looked good, and he scarfed that puppy down so I know he enjoyed it, the fries were fresh and hot He got a strawberry shake with real strawberries in it (they do have syrups) but we went fresh it was good I had to sample it you know, and I got a root beer float and that was damn good also so if you ever find your self out here in the summer time stop on in as I think they close for the winter
(4)Julie S.
We enjoyed a couple of classics: turtle sundae and strawberry shortcake. Love the retro memorabilia!
(4)Theresa C.
I have to say the chocolate dipped (vanilla) ice cream cone was one of the best I've had in a long time. I loved the fact the chocolate tasted like a melted Hersey's chocolate bar and not some weird canned flavor. The vanilla ice cream was so smooth and delicious. Often you go to places and the two flavors blend so much that you can't tell which is which. But the texture and flavor of this cone went perfectly together. I can see why people are lined out of the tiny building. It's such a great place. I can't wait to go back and try one of their shakes.
(4)Greg M.
For me this place is so far off the beaten path that I jokenly call the town Hickly because well it is in the middle of what I call corn county, where the corn out number the residence. But Dairy Joy brought a lot of joy to my taste buds and tummy! YEAH! I ordered up the double cheese burger with bacon, fries and a strawberry shake. I honestly wasn't expecting much. I was expecting the fries to be limp and the bacon burger to be blah. But really it wasn't, no sir. The burger had good height to it and the bun was nice and soft. I was worried though cause I didn't see any bacon on my burger like I ordered and was a wee worried they goofed. Oh no they didn't! Upon lifting the bum I found a nice cut of ROUND bacon! Not the strips that the majority give out. You know where you'll get a bit of bacony yumminess in one out of four bites. This is pure thoughtful genesis! I was getting a bite of bacon from start to finish! The beef patties were decent size and fit on the bun nicely and were nice and juicy. I thought the fries were really good as well. Freshly cooked to order and had a nice crisp to them. Unfort I will be back out that way in a few weeks and hopefully Dairy Joy will be open when I head back out to Hickly in corn county.
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