The Vanilla Bean
2345 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL
Crema's Take
“This beloved Springfield spot blends serious ice cream craftsmanship with genuine coffee hospitality, creating a naturally welcoming gathering place where families and friend groups linger without pressure. The team's thoughtfulness shines through details like clearly marked gluten-free options and their relaxed, attentive approach to even the busiest nights, making everyone from teenagers to grandparents feel genuinely cared for. It's the kind of neighborhood gem where a wide selection of house-made flavors and quality traditional coffee drinks feel like an excuse to sit, chat, and belong.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Nice, family friendly ice cream and coffee shop with a large selection. They had so many ice cream flavors available. They kindly had GF stickers on the flavor tags to note which were gluten free - thank you for this! There is a kid area with games and coloring sheets. The TV was showing a family friendly movie. This was a great place to enjoy a sweet treat. Service was friendly and the shop was neat and clean.
We had the best experiences at The Vanilla Bean. It is our nieces & nephews favorite ice cream place. A recent Friday night we had a group that included 7 teenagers and the staff was soo laid back and fun! The ice cream is incredible and we stop there every time we come to Springfield! It is also extremely affordable...we fed 9 people for $46!!! We strongly recommend!
Drove all the way across town..Attention Manager SOMEONE IS SLACKING
The two girls working were awesome. Great ice cream! It's a hidden gem.
Really nice people work here. Wide selection of flavors.
Crema Reviews
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