The Very First Dairy Queen / Where Soft Serve Ice Cream Began

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A visit to the first Dairy Queen in Joliet Illinois as well as the store in Kankakee location that originally debuted soft serve ice cream . To find out the day also stopped by the first franchise . Good times !
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  • @TheDailyWoo
    @TheDailyWoo6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching this tasty video . Find me on Instagram - AdamTheWooATW . If you missed yesterday's vlog check it out kzread.info/dash/bejne/e52rzZSHZsStgco.html

  • @MrBigdavehd97

    @MrBigdavehd97

    6 жыл бұрын

    TheDailyWoo 200,000 getting close Adam

  • @jrwizz

    @jrwizz

    6 жыл бұрын

    Dangit adam im on my way to DQ nkw because of this vid. Havin the old fashioned naner split

  • @streaming1950

    @streaming1950

    6 жыл бұрын

    I didn't miss yesterday's vlog because I NEVER miss one.

  • @youryogi

    @youryogi

    6 жыл бұрын

    Are you ever going to visit international locations?

  • @mbgrafix

    @mbgrafix

    6 жыл бұрын

    I Scream Sunday! kzread.info/dash/bejne/eqZ5sLObe7Ldn7g.html

  • @ExplorationUnknown
    @ExplorationUnknown6 жыл бұрын

    I use to work at Dairy Queen years ago. A few pounds were added during that time lol.

  • @darthjayder2927

    @darthjayder2927

    6 жыл бұрын

    Exploration Unknown me too. Didn't work there very long. But the one thing I remember is making some buffalo chicken tenders and getting some sauce on my finger. I of course I liked it off and regretted it. LOL

  • @MrBigdavehd97

    @MrBigdavehd97

    6 жыл бұрын

    Exploration Unknown me too got that job on my 16th birthday

  • @BlaZed1216

    @BlaZed1216

    4 жыл бұрын

    same

  • @flutefanatic221
    @flutefanatic2216 жыл бұрын

    How about some Joliet history....The original name of the town was Juliet which paired with neighboring town Romeoville. The name was later changed to honor Louis Joliet. So nice to see local history in my neck of the woods!

  • @70brine
    @70brine6 жыл бұрын

    The best Dairy Queen’s are the ones that were never remodeled.

  • @sofiabravo1994

    @sofiabravo1994

    4 жыл бұрын

    MJW 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @sofiabravo1994

    @sofiabravo1994

    4 жыл бұрын

    MJW for real though

  • @CiscoWes

    @CiscoWes

    4 жыл бұрын

    Just like the best BBQ joints - they have burnt down at least once in their existence.

  • @tomriggle3217

    @tomriggle3217

    4 жыл бұрын

    You better hope you don't run onto anymore Dairy Queen's you won't fit in the rental car anymore

  • @juddpalmer5445

    @juddpalmer5445

    4 жыл бұрын

    CiscoWes or have a million photo of Elvis on the wall. But the holy grail would be both.

  • @TampaJay
    @TampaJay6 жыл бұрын

    The original Dairy Queen! Until now I never knew where it existed. Not only do I enjoy the ice cream, I enjoy their hot eats as well! Burgers and Chili dogs! I’ll be visiting one of the oldest and longest operating DQ location in the country soon in New Castle, Indiana right down the street from my grandparents. I’ve been planning on capturing it in a video. I really enjoyed this! I love DQ

  • @Living_EDventures

    @Living_EDventures

    6 жыл бұрын

    Tampa Jay We used to have a DQ in Ionia Michigan years ago when I was a kid, they closed down and turned it into The Snack Shack which was the same type of business. It was eventually tore down and became a new Marathon gas station.

  • @KLEARSKITHEKREEPER

    @KLEARSKITHEKREEPER

    6 жыл бұрын

    Love me a blizzard..😀

  • @pokeyporter6444

    @pokeyporter6444

    6 жыл бұрын

    Tampa Jay the video made me hungry so I went to Dairy Queen on 54 and got a blizzard lol

  • @TheGallivantingGinger

    @TheGallivantingGinger

    6 жыл бұрын

    *drool*... best chili dogs

  • @royceiscool554

    @royceiscool554

    4 жыл бұрын

    The original Dairy Queen is on Wall Street in Kankakee, IL. It was the very first store and is still open.

  • @RosscoSoletrain
    @RosscoSoletrain6 жыл бұрын

    Dairy Queen is the #1 in the world of Soft Serve. Say hello to Joliet Jake and Elwood for me 🕶🕶

  • @anonymousgoogle8462
    @anonymousgoogle84624 жыл бұрын

    I learned something new. I thought Dairy Queen was started in Texas. Lol

  • @RhettyforHistory
    @RhettyforHistory6 жыл бұрын

    All you can eat for 10 cents! Even if you adjust for inflation I've never seen any kind of deal like that! That was some smooth ice cream history!😁

  • @carloslopezjr2757
    @carloslopezjr27574 жыл бұрын

    The Dairy Queen in Kankakee use to have a tall water fountain in front i use to drink from it every time i walk home from school

  • @loridee1182
    @loridee11826 жыл бұрын

    "Dairy Queen with the curl on top" , nice video. thanks.

  • @rush437
    @rush4376 жыл бұрын

    i miss small town mom and pop owned dairy queens. i remember when i was a kid in the 80s it was huge ordeal when the dairy queen would opne back up in the spring. they had a walk up window and a few few tables outside to sit at. two older ladies ran it for as long as i can remember. a coney dog and chocolate milkshake was my favorite thing to get when i was a kid. they tore the old dq down and rebuilt it with a gas station. : (

  • @matthewvoss7365

    @matthewvoss7365

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'll tell you I was so happy that in the Copperfield area of Houston TX they opened a Dairy Queen that's up to date. Ice cream bars, bottled water and up to date technology oh it's awesome. DQ is not dead. I'm saddened and sorry to hear you lost your DQ just so more Indians could profit.

  • @theweakestlink2278

    @theweakestlink2278

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dairy Queen is everywhere in the south. The old school locations from the 70's and 80's have most all been rebuilt though. The food is still pretty good though and of course the blizzards!

  • @davidc.pierce9631
    @davidc.pierce96316 жыл бұрын

    A scrumpdillyishous video, Adam.. It was very 'Brazier' of you! Who can't love Dairy Queen? 👏

  • @jberger73
    @jberger736 жыл бұрын

    I’ve lived in Kankakee for 45 years and been to Dairy Queen on Wall Street many times. Love the videos Adam!

  • @j.chanslor8221
    @j.chanslor82216 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video. It lightened my heart today. Been real stressed and its nice to sit back and enjoy the little things. It is also nice to see you happy and in your element. Woo on bro, woo on.

  • @ViralTuber
    @ViralTuber4 жыл бұрын

    What wonderfully pleasant and de-stressing videos you post. Thanks!

  • @fernandochavez4312
    @fernandochavez43126 жыл бұрын

    Glad to have you back! I’ve always enjoyed your videos. Keep up the good work. Hope your family is well.

  • @JoeFitzPatrickGrandish
    @JoeFitzPatrickGrandish6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video Adam, I remember finding your channel and watching you travel and discover parts of the world I could never afford to visit in person. It's been a real treat being able to travel with you. You have supported me during some seriously bad times and I'd like to say thanks.

  • @MariaT6317
    @MariaT63174 жыл бұрын

    I know I’m seeing this video late, but did you know that the actual inventor of soft serve ice cream was Tom Carvel who started Carvel Ice Cream in New York. Unfortunately, it seems he didn’t file a patent, so Dairy Queen filed the patent in 1938 and claimed it as their own

  • @joeschmoe4030
    @joeschmoe40306 жыл бұрын

    Fascinating stuff Adam, Thank you

  • @eileenruth9794
    @eileenruth97944 жыл бұрын

    You continue to outdo yourself on this journey. Your narration is exceptional, interest is great, & your charming voice captures us ~ one & all!!

  • @brg9085
    @brg90856 жыл бұрын

    And let the adventures begin. Love how Adam makes the best of everything.

  • @zzzzxxxx341
    @zzzzxxxx3413 жыл бұрын

    I love old buildings and structures, it just shows how strong, beautifully and well made those designed by our great architects and engineers of before. As always, thank you for the best educational filed trips to historical places. Keep up the good work. 👌💪🙏😎🙂

  • @rpop414
    @rpop4146 жыл бұрын

    Is there any reason that Adam could not have a terrific TV show which chronicles the unique American history that he brings to us on You Tube. His insight and delivery style are first rate. Hello Hollywood this is a no brainier. He is TV Gold.

  • @claire040776
    @claire0407766 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the vlog Adam!

  • @seagull7
    @seagull73 жыл бұрын

    Love that you do your research an you have the knowledge on your content great job my brother !!!!

  • @janmudron1114
    @janmudron11146 жыл бұрын

    Good morning Adam, great video! Just got one of your Tshirts, love it and will proudly wear it today. Please have safe traveling and we appreciate all you do. Love you guy!!!

  • @timetogodoug
    @timetogodoug6 жыл бұрын

    Good Morning Adam, have a great day of adventures!

  • @FerchovRey
    @FerchovRey6 жыл бұрын

    Refreshing Vlog Adam!

  • @liegelord64
    @liegelord645 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoy your videos Adams, thanks for giving me inspiration when I need to get my radio shows done. Cheers!

  • @Badass_Rooster
    @Badass_Rooster6 жыл бұрын

    I love these vlogs man! I really appreciate what you do as I find that I’m very into and like the same stuff you do!

  • @windkin45
    @windkin456 жыл бұрын

    I don’t know but now I want a Blizzard.

  • @petesenrab5691
    @petesenrab56916 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Adam, safe travels.

  • @NolaDad08
    @NolaDad086 жыл бұрын

    This was awesome. We have a routine where we get a DQ ice cream cone when we are done with our arcade adventures. I can't wait to watch this again with the kids!

  • @NolaDad08

    @NolaDad08

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ok... I just realized you can't have a Dairy Queen without a Dairy King! LOL

  • @timlawson4314
    @timlawson43146 жыл бұрын

    The building may have been used as a barber shop at one time before 1940. It could have held a barber pole, or another professional plaquard of some kind. I worked at a DQ in Tennessee when I was in High School.

  • @Nancy-iv1yj
    @Nancy-iv1yj6 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos.

  • @dennisscanlon8731
    @dennisscanlon87316 жыл бұрын

    I love these videos. I grew up on dairy queen. Always loved the blizzards and mr. misty's. Safe travels.

  • @greghall4113
    @greghall41136 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Adam. Be safe out there.

  • @dambreaker
    @dambreaker6 жыл бұрын

    I do love these historic restaurants and eatery vlogs. Soooooo much information to learn from them all.

  • @johndeveney3878
    @johndeveney38785 жыл бұрын

    Even more interesting, they mentioned a 40qt batch freezer was used to make sherb's ice cream 🍦 Since "soft serve" didn't exist before this point, it was made in regular ice cream machines. Only two companies were in existence that made batch freezers. One company is still making these machines! Emery Thompson is based in Florida (fun fact)!

  • @cola81374
    @cola813746 жыл бұрын

    Loved It Adam! Brings Back Memories When I Was A Kid Growing Up In Michigan City,Indiana We Had A Dairy Queen there With Just Walk Up or sit Outside as well and I believe its still there.

  • @hoppermag
    @hoppermag6 жыл бұрын

    Such a nice dude.. always dig the updates !!

  • @chrisbarela6364
    @chrisbarela63646 жыл бұрын

    Another great video Adam thanks.

  • @MrWoahna
    @MrWoahna6 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Love the now and then photos when you do these type of videos.

  • @tonymeers9960
    @tonymeers99606 жыл бұрын

    If your still in northern Illinois, you should go to the first Ovaltine factory in Villa Park. Some of the original factory building is still standing , it is an apartment / condo now. but still some pretty cool history. My home town, factory closed when I was about 12, can close my eye and still smell the sweet sweet chocolate as I road my bike slowly past the factory. Trick or treat always yielded many Ovaltine products in our Halloween bags

  • @kaijukara
    @kaijukara6 жыл бұрын

    I grew up in kankakee/bourbonnais. I went to all three of those Dairy Queens for many years. You should have visited the Janiecki's drive in.. Great old fashioned Root Beer!!

  • @FoxDemonMaster

    @FoxDemonMaster

    4 ай бұрын

    The one by ONU? I use to go there when I worked at the Bears Training Camp.

  • @kidghost7628
    @kidghost76286 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing Adam I love DQ!

  • @josephhuffman6765
    @josephhuffman67652 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great time 😀 take care and be safe God bless

  • @PaulieDetmurds
    @PaulieDetmurds4 жыл бұрын

    That was very entertaining. You did some great research!

  • @RebelRed
    @RebelRed6 жыл бұрын

    What a shame they didn't preserve it as a Dairy Queen! Good find Adam... now I want some ice cream 😋 have fun in Chi town 👍🏻p.s I think the first franchise you visited was the original cos it looks more retro

  • @RebelRed

    @RebelRed

    6 жыл бұрын

    Sir Wallace of Bauer, Esq., DDS there are only a couple of Wimpy Burgers left now, who knew a burger called "The Big Bender" wouldn't last...

  • @RebelRed

    @RebelRed

    6 жыл бұрын

    Sir Wallace of Bauer, Esq., DDS they have a couple in London, and one in Essex I believe - weird fact is it's Brad Pitts favourite place to eat lol

  • @RebelRed

    @RebelRed

    6 жыл бұрын

    Sir Wallace of Bauer, Esq., DDS are you English?

  • @jojojo6147
    @jojojo61476 жыл бұрын

    A nostalgic week of vlogs this week, good stuff!!

  • @shannonm75
    @shannonm756 жыл бұрын

    I like Dairy Queen. Reminds me of simpler times. People aren't walking around in a hurry to serve you. They make it all good. Usually they are in smaller towns and communities so I slip out of my city and just a few miles up the road is one.

  • @JimBerthiaume
    @JimBerthiaume6 жыл бұрын

    We enjoy your almost daily vlogs! Hope daily vlogs to return. you have a great fan base with your video content. Looking forward to more :) Thanks for sharing the history of DQ.

  • @StarrVlogs
    @StarrVlogs6 жыл бұрын

    I live like 2 hours away from Kankakee, never realized there was so much history that close!! Thanks for informing me Adam!

  • @danielkurpiel4704
    @danielkurpiel47046 жыл бұрын

    I will actually be in Joliet tomorrow , I will stop by there for sure! Thanks for the video

  • @Living_EDventures
    @Living_EDventures6 жыл бұрын

    Great history Adam, now I want ice cream

  • @AGreedyTree

    @AGreedyTree

    6 жыл бұрын

    Me too but I'm going to have to wait until I go grocery shopping tomorrow.

  • @mgtow6683
    @mgtow66836 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy the old retail and restaurant videos. Good job Adam!

  • @davebrown3230
    @davebrown32306 жыл бұрын

    Remember in the song City of New Orleans . Steve Goodman wrote one line mentioning Kankakee "The Train pulls out at Kankakee "

  • @michaelmerck7576

    @michaelmerck7576

    4 жыл бұрын

    It kind of put Kankakee on the map besides being a very minor league baseball town

  • @niallkennedy_
    @niallkennedy_6 жыл бұрын

    That cone looks so nice thanks Adam.

  • @dustindrisko2678
    @dustindrisko26786 жыл бұрын

    Good morning Adam I like the video you make I enjoy watching them keep it coming with the videos

  • @markallen9496
    @markallen94966 жыл бұрын

    Love these trips Adam thank you.

  • @Nathan7510
    @Nathan75106 жыл бұрын

    Great video Adam!!!!

  • @patsyjackson5790
    @patsyjackson57905 жыл бұрын

    Okay Adam I subscribed I think this is so cool.... I love old history what a great find

  • @nicoledickson6099
    @nicoledickson60992 жыл бұрын

    woah, what a adventure. love this video.

  • @TuesdayAfternoon
    @TuesdayAfternoon6 жыл бұрын

    I liked the first building with the fleur de lis medallions and painted over chipped paint. Very entertaining vlog today. Hope you have fun on your trip! 🙂

  • @jeffl9203
    @jeffl92036 жыл бұрын

    On the road again..Awesome!!

  • @kaffeice7
    @kaffeice76 жыл бұрын

    i apss adore ur vids !! spec these with this lets call them small towns and stuff vibe, amazing! its like we are back in time, and for some odd reason always the 1st thing that comes to my mind is the original IT when they were kids lol .. makes no sence i guess ,but its crazy how good it is ,i could watch things like these all day ! amazing Adam

  • @peanutismint
    @peanutismint6 жыл бұрын

    Great video Adam! Of all your various content, I think I love these kind of 'Americana' topics best. I'm British but I'm moving to LA in a few months and when I get a little nervous about leaving the UK these videos help remind me of all the things I'm looking forward to featuring on my own channel in years to come! :-)

  • @kimberlygoss7773
    @kimberlygoss77736 жыл бұрын

    Hey Adam!! I enjoyed the history about DQ. I found this very interesting. I always love the humor you add. That's great stuff. I didn't know they have chocolate soft serve ice cream I always thought only vanilla. Enjoy what you do. ❤️

  • @steaksubman7162
    @steaksubman71626 жыл бұрын

    Good work keep it up adam !

  • @MrCZLover
    @MrCZLover6 жыл бұрын

    Who but Adam the Woo could take a dilapidated old nondescript building and make it interesting? You're the best Adam!

  • @ItsAllForYouDemon
    @ItsAllForYouDemon6 жыл бұрын

    The was an old (sit down outside only) DQ down the street from my Elementary School growing up (1980 - 1986). One day a year in the Spring, your entire class got to walk down there and get Dilly Bars. That was the grandest day of the year for a kid. Great video man. Stay safe in your travels. Have a good week.

  • @melissawinstead8701
    @melissawinstead87016 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos. I love videos like this

  • @personale-mail1393
    @personale-mail13936 жыл бұрын

    Very confusing indeed, but such fun. The ice cream stand across from the location was a hoot. Thanks for sharing. ☺🍦

  • @raddasr
    @raddasr6 жыл бұрын

    The cows were saying "moo"ve along.

  • @sexyglexy
    @sexyglexy6 жыл бұрын

    Ah good old Joliet. And Yes, DQ is by far my favorite Ice Cream place. Excellent vlog!!

  • @jamesschultz3190
    @jamesschultz31903 жыл бұрын

    Good videos .. really enjoy them

  • @KathyRoth5
    @KathyRoth56 жыл бұрын

    These are the kinds of vlogs that Adam the Woo does best!

  • @jasonfidanza3637
    @jasonfidanza36375 жыл бұрын

    I was surprised when I found out that Dairy Queen came out of Illinois - I always assumed that they came out of somewhere further south & I don't know why I thought that, oh well. Thanks again Adam.

  • @renayvance-moser9434
    @renayvance-moser94346 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting a new bucket list destination. Thank you. 🍦🍧🍨🍔🍟

  • @theannoyedmrfloyd3998
    @theannoyedmrfloyd39986 жыл бұрын

    Now I need some chocolate soft serve. Thank you, The Woo!

  • @faithparrigin8733
    @faithparrigin873311 ай бұрын

    Brings memories for me. I lived in Romeoville Il and grew up there til I was 9

  • @davidhine2228
    @davidhine22286 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Adam very cool

  • @subscriber6181
    @subscriber61816 жыл бұрын

    Welcome to Illinois!

  • @bobchauncey63
    @bobchauncey634 жыл бұрын

    I was a frequent customer of the Dairy Queen in Hobbs, NM back in the late 1950s...the hot fudge sundaes were delicious.

  • @darylturcott
    @darylturcott6 жыл бұрын

    awesome old school road trip vid. love it.

  • @charleshartz4814
    @charleshartz48146 жыл бұрын

    Vintage Woo. Perfect!

  • @matthewcpfeiferphoto1481
    @matthewcpfeiferphoto14816 жыл бұрын

    Love this!! Great job!!!

  • @RobertDickens2002
    @RobertDickens20024 жыл бұрын

    I love this type of stuff keep it up

  • @kylemorgan4959
    @kylemorgan49596 жыл бұрын

    A cows loyalty to the location of soft serve originality is one of a kind. Also I used to work at a DQ. It was my favorite food service job ever!

  • @RadioHamGuy
    @RadioHamGuy6 жыл бұрын

    Very cool thanks for this video!

  • @seed_drill7135
    @seed_drill71354 жыл бұрын

    There is a DQ in Hickory, NC that has been there since 1948. It's purportedly the second oldest in the country. Until about 10 or 15 years ago they didn't even have the red sign, they had a soft serve cone atop a neon signage.

  • @unionrdr
    @unionrdr6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the history lesson! I didn't know they were a walk-up like McDonalds used to was?! cool history lesson!

  • @davidtaylor6663
    @davidtaylor66635 жыл бұрын

    About 2 years ago I drove across the country, stopped in Holdrege NB where my mom grew up. Stopped at the DQ she went to as a kid back in the 40's

  • @rickyaderholt4119
    @rickyaderholt41196 жыл бұрын

    thanks for the history my friend

  • @jamesborlan2850
    @jamesborlan28504 жыл бұрын

    I remember really enjoying dairy queen’s food back in 2014 durring my trip to Orlando I loved their soft served ice cream as well nice video

  • @ShilohAcres2221
    @ShilohAcres22216 жыл бұрын

    We're very lucky to still have some "vintage" DQ's here in Michigan... Although, my favorite is and always will be our "vintage" Ortonville, Michigan A&W 😁

  • @ShelleeGraham
    @ShelleeGraham3 жыл бұрын

    Thank YOU, Adam for that in-depth look at the early beginnings of DAIRY QUEEN. The DQ soft-serve is so delicious, I think everyone will enjoy this episode of The Daily Woo. (This really makes me want some DQ ice cream... :-)

  • @nintendofan6099
    @nintendofan60996 жыл бұрын

    What a great channel you have. I love it. You are a very good host as well. :)

  • @robertcramer1886
    @robertcramer18864 жыл бұрын

    I,ve lived in Jolièt, Illinois 3 times & i didn,t know this. Amàzing

  • @TheInsaneChef
    @TheInsaneChef6 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting! It's amazing that the company didn't document itself such as in and out and McDonald's did, being it's been around since before them. I do know what a burger started in corpus Christi Texas. I was told years ago dairy queen was started in Indiana, so I was shocked to see it was started in Illinois

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