Current Specials & Limited-Time Treats
Julie Ann’s offers rotating specials throughout the year, including concrete, shake, and sundae features, Taco Tuesdays, special flavor releases, new Julie Bars and sandwiches, seasonal cakes and pies, and in-shop events. Specials change regularly, so availability may vary.
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Hot Cocoa Shake
After a two-year hiatus—and thanks to very persistent requests from some of our employees—the Hot Chocolate Shake is finally back.
No, it’s not hot… but it has everything you love about classic hot cocoa, blended into a cold, crave-worthy treat. We start with our signature vanilla and chocolate custard, then mix in rich cocoa mix and top it off with fluffy whipped cream and freeze-dried marshmallows for the full hot chocolate experience—just reimagined.
Sure, you could grab a regular cup of hot chocolate… but where’s the fun in that?
The Details
- Available in small and regular sizes
- Gluten free
- Cannot be made dairy free
- Available while supplies last
It’s cozy, nostalgic, and just indulgent enough to make winter a little sweeter.
Classic Pie Parfait Trio
While January is usually all about fresh starts, resolutions, and “cutting back,” we’re choosing a different path. This month, we’re leaning fully into comfort, nostalgia, and dessert-first thinking.
To celebrate National Pie Day on January 23rd, we’re rolling out THREE irresistible Pie Parfaits, each inspired by a classic pie you know and love, layered the Julie Ann’s way with rich custard, house-made puddings, and crave-worthy textures.
🍌 Banana Cream Pie Parfait
A fan favorite and a true classic—this one needs no upgrades.
We layer:
- Creamy vanilla custard
- Vanilla pudding
- Vanilla cookie crumble
- Freshly sliced bananas
It’s smooth, nostalgic, and perfectly balanced. No twists, no reinvention—because when something is this good, you don’t mess with it.
🍫 French Silk Pie Parfait
Our take on the ultra-decadent dessert that chocolate lovers dream about.
This parfait features:
- House-made chocolate pudding
- Pieces of buttery pie crust
- Scoops of rich chocolate custard
Each bite is deep, silky, and indulgent without being overwhelming. It’s bold, luxurious, and absolutely worth breaking a resolution for.
🥥 Coconut Cream Pie Parfait
The staff favorite and a must-try for coconut lovers.
We start with:
- Our own coconut-flavored pudding
- Smooth vanilla custard
- Flaky pie crust pieces
- Toasted coconut flakes for the perfect finish
If you’re already a fan of our coconut custard, this parfait was made with you in mind.
The Details
- Regular size only
- Not available dairy free
- Available while supplies last
Whether you’re celebrating National Pie Day or just embracing a little winter indulgence, these Pie Parfaits won’t be around forever—so grab one (or three) while you can.
Come on by!
Julie Ann's Frozen Custard is located in Crystal Lake, Illinois, at 6500 Northwest Highway (Route 14), Unit A in Crystal Lake, IL.
Our family-owned frozen custard shop has been serving the McHenry County area with fresh, locally made frozen custard, sundaes, concretes, shakes, and seasonal flavors since 1985.
We are right next to IHOP and across Route 14 from Marianos and Walgreens in the Crystal Lake Plaza.
Order ahead and text us your spot number when you arrive and we will then make your order fresh and bring it out to your car.
Try our Car-Hop
Along with traditional seating, we have 32 curbside parking spots available for ordering. You can place your order from a parking spot or order from home ahead of time.
- If you order from a parking spot, your order is released into the queue immediately and no text is needed.
- If you order ahead, park in a curbside spot when you arrive and text us your name and parking spot number so we can release your order into the queue.
We begin preparing your order only after you arrive to ensure everything is as fresh as possible, and we’ll bring it directly out to your car.
