Godfrey’s Shivers is a classic ice cream spot, but it’s a bit busy

GABRIEL BRADY former managing editor

My trip to Shivers Frozen Custard in Godfrey, Illinois, was not my first visit to the business. However, there was one “first” I had for this review: ordering their Penguin Delight concrete. My usual order is a marshmallow and Heath concrete, but this time I wanted to stick to what they had on the menu as a suggested combination. The Penguin Delight was vanilla ice cream with hot fudge, marshmallow and mixed nuts.

Although the cup that my concrete came in was a simple white paper cup, I didn’t mind. I always feel that flavor trumps presentation. In this case, the flavor was certainly worth the low-quality cup.

For about $5, the price was pretty standard, and the order came out quickly. However, by the time I was about halfway done with my ice cream, my friend who came with me still hadn’t gotten their order. They talked to the cashier and received their ice cream, an apology and a gift card for their troubles. Despite the delay, they said their ice cream was just as good as mine.

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