Question 1

Where can I get homemade ice cream in Farmington, Illinois?

Accepted Answer

Lefty's Parlor at 64 E. Fort St. in downtown Farmington, Illinois makes premium, hand-dipped ice cream in-house in small batches. It's a family-owned shop run by the Ulm family, a short drive west of Peoria.

Question 2

Is the ice cream at Lefty's Parlor really made in-house?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every flavor at Lefty's Parlor in Farmington, IL is made from scratch in our shop, not bought from a distributor. That's why the texture is richer and smoother than store-bought ice cream.

Question 3

What flavors does Lefty's Parlor have?

Accepted Answer

Lefty's Parlor in Farmington, IL keeps classics like chocolate, vanilla and butter pecan alongside rotating flavors such as espresso, salted almond, amaretto cherry, black raspberry and lemon poppyseed. Check our Facebook page for flavor updates.

Question 4

Does Lefty's Parlor have dairy-free ice cream?

Accepted Answer

Lefty's Parlor in Farmington, Illinois offers dairy-free flavors such as lemon poppyseed and other new recipes bi-weekly. Ask at the counter or check Facebook or our menu page for today's dairy-free option.

Question 5

What are Lefty's Parlor's hours?

Accepted Answer

Lefty's Parlor in Farmington, IL is open 7 days a week spring-fall. See our Visit page, Facebook or Google for the current updated hours.

Question 6

Where is Lefty's Parlor located?

Accepted Answer

Lefty's Parlor is at 64 E. Fort St., Farmington, IL 61531, in downtown Farmington in Fulton County, west of Peoria. (309) 359-7164.

Question 7

Is there a good ice cream shop near Peoria, Canton or Elmwood?

Accepted Answer

Lefty's Parlor in Farmington, Illinois is an easy drive from Peoria, Canton, Elmwood and Yates City. Reviewers regularly say the small-batch, hand-dipped ice cream is worth the trip.

Question 8

Does Lefty's Parlor offer ice cream flights?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lefty's Parlor in Farmington, IL offers ice cream flights so you can sample several house-made flavors in one order.

Question 9

Is Lefty's Parlor family-friendly?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lefty's Parlor in downtown Farmington, Illinois is a family-owned shop and a popular stop for families and teams after games.

Question 10

Can I buy pints of Lefty's ice cream to take home?

Accepted Answer

Lefty's Parlor in Farmington, Illinois offers pints as well as many other take-home options for its small-batch ice cream. Our Pint Club gets you four every month, including one flavor that isn't available in the shop.

Question 11

Does Lefty's Parlor cater parties or events?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Contact Lefty's Parlor in Farmington, IL at (309) 359-7164 to ask about ice cream for your party or event, or send a request from our events page.

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