Emack & Bolio's

Our experience was great. Me and my husband were walking around and saw the ice cream shop and they were open so we decided to go in. The employee was very welcoming and polite. We were both having a hard time deciding on which flavor ice cream we should try. So the employee had us try all of the ones we were wondering about. Then I decided on black raspberry chip and my husband got grasshopper pie. We found out my sundae had the last of my flavor for the whole season and our sundaes had hot fudge and whipped cream they were amazing. We had a wonderful time and we can't wait to go back and try something new

It's a very nice and interesting little place. We were there on Mother's Day afternoon with the kids. There's a couple tables inside but a really nice patio outside. Plenty of parking. I would imagine when there's an event down by the river front it might be crowded. You can see the river from the patio. It's a very short walk to the edge of the river. Which is nice because you can walk up-and-down there. And the most important part is the ice cream is very good.

Review Date: August 14th, 2013 Emack is whack! When I say ‘whack’, I mean the aesthetics of the place was out there. I felt like I was in some kind of hippy store with all the early 60’s to late 70’s stuff going on. Not only that, but it had a very Ben & Jerry’s ice cream vibe about the place. On this particular day, we had just partook in the 2013 Taste of Peoria and needed something to wash down all the yummy food we had throughout the evening. Matt and Laura suggested we hit up Emack and Bolio’s for some ice cream. I said, “E-heck and what?” It turned out, there was a riverfront ice cream place in the area. As this was the beginning of my travels, I was still new to a lot of the things around me. Without hesitation, we walked the short distance to Emack and Bolio’s for what I was hoping was a good time. We got there and must’ve just missed a crowd from the Taste of Peoria as there was signs of busyness and a lot of people milling about. We headed in and the sights inside were something else. Have you ever been to a diner and saw Elvis memorabilia everywhere? This place was like that but with bands like Beatles and Led Zeppelin. As a music lover, I had a hard time splitting my attention on what I wanted to order and seeing all the cool decorations throughout the place. Eventually I was able to rope in my short attention span and ordered some ice cream. I don’t remember what I ordered but I was a bit surprised by the slightly high prices. But with those higher prices came quality. This was some pretty good stuff. Granted, I don’t remember what I ordered but I do remember thinking it was just the thing we all needed after spending time trying out various food vendors. Now, I didn’t know there was not one but TWO Emack and Bolio’s in Peoria. Mind blown! I have been to the one in Peoria Heights a few times but at the time of my visits, I didn’t consider the other locations for a place needed for my travels. It felt like double-dipping. As time passed, I warmed up to the idea of trying all locations as each place can offer a unique experience. So, when I get to go back to the second location, I will do a post for it. I guess what I am trying to say is that Emack and Bolio’s is one groovy place. Pretty good ice cream that is a bit pricier than normal but worth the extra cost.

This is some of the best ice cream in the area! Emack and Bolio is great for keeping the flavors rotating. It's always a pleasant surprise to see what they have in store for you! They serve every scoop with a smile. They are so kind and create a fun and quirky atmosphere. Stop in and give them a try. You will be pleasantly surprised! Whether it's just a classic cone or crazy over the top sundae you're after, they have it!