Conscious Creamery

Jul 3rd, 2023

Had Saffron, Strawberry Matcha, Toasted Coconut, and Lemon Poppyseed gelatos. All delicious, price wasn't too bad considering they are handmade, I believe 7.75 for a medium size with 2 flavors. Cute place, outside seating is nice as well! Will be back sometime :)
Jun 29th, 2023

Service, good. Icecream, bad.
Jun 19th, 2023

Loved it. Great flavors
Jun 5th, 2023

Strolling around the Oak Park Neighborhood on a Sunday afternoon, I walked past a sign that read "Try our Gelato Tacos" (or at least something to that effect). The sign immediately caught my eye and I promptly decided to treat myself to some gelato - the perfect sweet treat for a sunny day. Conscious Creamery (as I'm sure you can guess by the name) takes an environmentally friendly approach to the ever-beloved frozen dessert, offering a plant-based gelato and sourcing many of their ingredients from local markets (naturally their flavors will rotate based on what's available and in season at the time). If you're curious about their ingredients and values, you can check out their website for more answers! I decided to get a regular cup of their gelato, and you can select up to 2 flavors. I went with their matcha strawberry swirl and the meyer lemon. We also got another cup with their dark chocolate truffle and vanilla bean flavors. I will note that unfortunately they do not offer samples, so you'll have to take your best guess on what you may like out of their selection for the day. If you've ever tried Boba Guy's strawberry matcha latte and loved it, then I'm happy to share that their matcha strawberry swirl flavor tastes almost exactly like that drink (which was the main reason I wanted to try it to begin with). Needless to say, that flavor is definitely my favorite. The meyer lemon was refreshing, tangy, and light, but almost a bit too tart for me (that could be more so because I paired it with such a sweet flavor like the matcha strawberry swirl). Their renditions of chocolate and vanilla were true to the classics and would satisfy anyone looking for a plant-based version of their favorite flavor. For anyone skeptical of plant-based gelato, I will admit that there is a difference in taste when it comes to Conscious Creamery's offerings. The gelato does have a lighter flavor (as opposed of the creaminess that you would expect with a dairy base) and the texture is a little bit icier; however, the flavors are still very pronounced and makes for an enjoyable dessert experience overall. If you're a fan of gelato, want to try a new spin on the frozen treat, and support a local environmentally friendly business, then Conscious Creamery has to be the place for you! (p.s. in case you haven't noticed, unfortunately I did not end up trying their gelato tacos, maybe next time though!)
Jun 11th, 2023