Indian Ice Cream Chain Dumont Creamery Expands to Naperville

The global ice cream brand known for its diverse international flavors is opening its first Illinois store in Naperville's Block 59 this summer.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 5:05pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of various ice cream cone shapes and flavors repeated in a tight grid pattern, conceptually representing the diverse global desserts offered at the new Dumont Creamery & Cafe location.Dumont Creamery & Cafe brings a global palette of unique ice cream flavors to Naperville, aiming to create an elevated cafe experience for local residents and visitors.Naperville Today

Dumont Creamery & Cafe, an international ice cream brand from India with over 50 stores worldwide, is opening its first Illinois location in Naperville's Block 59 dining and entertainment complex this July. The new shop will feature a 'global palette' of ice cream flavors inspired by desserts from around the world, as well as coffee and boba tea offerings.

Why it matters

The arrival of Dumont Creamery in Naperville represents the continued growth and diversification of the city's dining scene, which has earned a reputation as a top suburban dining destination in the Chicago area. The brand's unique international ice cream flavors and cozy cafe environment aim to provide a new experience for Naperville residents and visitors.

The details

Dumont Creamery was founded in 1999 in Hyderabad, India by brothers Vivek and Bhaskar Inampudi. The chain has since expanded to over 50 locations in India and is now growing its international presence, with stores in the U.S., Europe, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. The Naperville location will be the brand's first in Illinois and will serve as the state's flagship store. In addition to its signature ice cream flavors like Lotus Biscoff, Dumont will also offer coffee from its partner brand Karafa and a selection of boba teas.

  • Dumont Creamery will open its first Illinois store in mid-July 2026 at the Block 59 complex in Naperville.
  • The brand currently has 15 stores in the U.S. and about 30 more under construction, with plans to have nearly 50 locations open across the country by the end of 2026.

The players

Dumont Creamery & Cafe

An international ice cream brand founded in 1999 in Hyderabad, India that has expanded to over 50 locations worldwide, including 15 stores in the U.S. so far.

Sai Uppalapati

The master franchise owner of Dumont stores in Wisconsin and Illinois, who is overseeing the brand's expansion into the Chicago area starting with the Naperville location.

Vivek and Bhaskar Inampudi

The brothers who founded Dumont Creamery in India and have grown the brand internationally.

Karafa

A coffee bean brand that partners with Dumont Creamery, providing the chain with its top-grade 'double A' beans that are exported to over 100 countries.

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What they’re saying

“'The ice cream flavors are not like the generic ice cream we find in all other stores. We have a global palette. We curate ice cream flavors based on desserts that are popular in various countries.'”

— Sai Uppalapati, Master Franchise Owner, Dumont Creamery

“'We try to make our interiors look more cozy and elegant so people would like to hang out and spend some time rather than just grabbing a cup of ice cream and leaving. We create an environment where people would like to sit there, do some work or chat with friends or host a corporate event.'”

— Sai Uppalapati, Master Franchise Owner, Dumont Creamery

What’s next

Dumont Creamery plans to consider opening additional locations in other Chicago suburbs like Aurora, Plainfield, Oak Park and Buffalo Grove after the Naperville flagship store opens.

The takeaway

Dumont Creamery's expansion into Naperville reflects the city's growing reputation as a top dining destination, with the brand's unique global ice cream flavors, coffee, and boba offerings aiming to provide a new and elevated cafe experience for local residents and visitors.