50 Best Ice Cream Shops in Chicago

“First and foremost The Service Was Amazing Considering We Came In 30 mins To Closing 🤪 The 2 ladies were so sweet!!!! Gelato was delicious Highly recommended!!! Definitely found our new spot!!!!“

“Service was amazing and ice cream was excellent! We went without reading reviews with our 3 year old. He doesn’t scare easily, but the super loud music and scary animal farm theme was… a lot. Just not what I normally expect at an ice cream “shoppe” (shoppe with that spelling always has a quant vibe), with quotes on the walls about dead humans and such. Clearly a lot of love goes into the decor, and I’m not tucking anyone else’s yum- hence the five stars. But I did worry that the mannequins and paintings might give a young kid some nightmares. Fortunately he mostly looked at the ceiling, which is a super cool cloudscape. So, yeah. Amazing service, ice cream, and super friendly… just feels at odds with the decor.“

“Very impressed with the taste of the ice-cream and pound cake. It is not too sweet but just enough.“

“Go to spot for ice cream in the neighborhood.
A must after any dinner out.
They switch out flavors every month, keeping things interesting, and always have unique options to try.

No indoor seating, only an outdoor area.
Contrary to the name, being a food establishment, no dogs allowed indoors!“

“Great neighborhood spot for delicious freshly made Italian Ice! Lots of interesting flavors and yummy ice cream too!“

“Great Custard, hot dogs, & Service!“

“The most amazing ice cream treat I’ve ever eaten. Highly recommended“

“Such a delicious treat in any kind of weather.“

“Genial estan muy ricos es mi primera vez y me encantan“

“so yummy! great atmosphere“

“First time there today, but I'll be back again soon. The coffee milkshake was so good, as was their cheezy bread! Can't wait to try more!“

“Cute and delicious! Koalas, unicorns, piggies and pandas for the win!“

“First time there today, but I'll be back again soon. The coffee milkshake was so good, as was their cheezy bread! Can't wait to try more!“

“Delicious Italian ice I liked all the flavors. Prices are excellent“

“Holy sweet mother of god. A four panel menu of ice cream is amazingly overwhelming. The sundaes don't skimp on the ice cream or the toppings. They're huuuuuge and delicious. The ambiance takes you back on time where one didn't need to worry about pesky things like calories. Service was prompt and attentive and the only down side is that now I need to work off an ice cream induced coma. Oof.“

“Great ice cream and creative style this place is a joy to visit. In the heart of the pilsen community this year round staple is intriguing to the eye. Imagine getting ice cream in December you can achieve that here. Such a great place in a wonderful area of the city. Try the funnel cake ice cream it’s amazing.“

“Thank you for amazing tasty ice cream!“

“The Concrete: Peach Cobbler was amazing!!!“

“Best ice cream ever! Staff is amazing!“

“The establishment was nice and clean on the inside. The young lady that took my order was upset, meaning she had an attitude. But after we received our order we chose to sit outside on the benches in the back. We had to try to find a table that wasn't sticky. They should have someone to come out every hour or 1/2 hour to wipe the tables. Especially in the summer months. But the ice cream sundae was so good. And the pint I took home was butter pecan, it was made well. We had a good experience over all.“

“I'm glad I found this little gem. The own is super welcoming and kind. The coffee was the best I've had I'm a long time and the food was amazing! And the prices were on point. It's a tight space and that's my only complaint, but I'm not even complaining. Go here, you'll be happy you did.

Vegetarian options: Small menu, in general, but a few vegan options.“

“Lovely place. Good staff. Yummy food“

“The most amazing ice cream treat I’ve ever eaten. Highly recommended“

“The ice cream was so delicious and it smells good in the shop“

“I have been to kilwins several times before since my friend recommended this place to me. They have great ice-cream here and a variety of flavors! My personal favorite here is blue moon which tastes like a combination of cotton candy and bubblegum. In my most recent visit, I got a coffee chocolate chip scoop with a sugar cone! That was pretty good too. I have been to kilwins every time I visited Chicago, and I am sure I’ll go there again in my next visit. The ambience is really good too and they have a large assortment of sweets/chocolates besides the ice cream.

Vegetarian options: They have some eggless options too

Dietary restrictions: Dairy

Parking: Not sure about parking here“

“We came here for the burgers which we both agreed were delicious but the pumpkin shake was amazing.“

“Amazing in every way. Come for the banana pudding, stay for the cheesecake, or sweet potato pie, or mango, or..... Absolutely worth the trip.“

“This place is so adorable and everything is fresh. We got watermelon, kiwi, and lemon which were all Delicious especially the watermelon. We also got the churro cheesecake bites that were to die for! The woman was so sweet to give us a sample of some tomato soup, as well. Will definitely be a new regular!“

“I found this amazing coffee/tea place waiting for my ride, the owner was kind, and welcoming and told me about some of the menu items, outdoor seating is available and the bar was clean with refreshments to buy, I got the raspberry, vanilla and lemon macrons which were soft and fresh, she also recommended the citrus green tea which wasn't overly sweet and super refreshing, I also got a chocolate and peanut butter cookie which were also soft and fresh, this place is easily a 10 out of 10 and I will be returning,“

“I love this place! I live nearby and recently learned that it's connected to Kuma's so I had to check it out. I tried the churro gelato bar and will certainly be back for more and to grab a sandwich. The guy working the counter/window was super friendly and the ice cream bar was huge! Great little spot.“

“The sweet sixteen is a must have!!!!!“

“Y'all... this is worth the drive, I don't care where you live. The presentation and service are absolutely amazing. The food... dear me... so clean, so good, and reasonably priced. You don't need to be in Chicago to enjoy it... drive here, and you'll understand. I definitely, highly recommend!“

“Great unique flavors of gelato and lots of interesting and fascinating carnival type acts. Where else can you eat gelato and watch people swallow swords?“

“Everything! This was a gustatory delight for us! We first had dinner, which was large homemade meatballs in a tomato sauce that was smooth, and non acidic. We then had lobster linguine covered with a slightly spicy creme sauce that was divine. Tender bites of lobster adorned the linguine and a tender lobster tail was there to devour. So delicious. Our waiter was so personable and careful to bring us what we requested, as we dined. We topped off our dinner with Italian donut holes that were like tender little cloud puffs. 4 sauces were there for dipping, all made from scratch. The vanilla creme anglaise reminded me of the homemade donuts filled with creme sauce that I had many years ago, as a child in Baltimore's Little Italy. There was also buttery salted caramel sauce, strawberry sauce, and chocolate hazelnut sauce.....so delightful. We were sent home with boxes of Bombolini and sauces! What a fine memory of Chicago. A special treat was when Catalina came to our table and we joyfully enjoyed her company! What a precious find.....all of this, close to Union Station in Chicago!🌿🌹❤🌠❤. 5 STARS!“

“Delicioso !! Y un buen servicio“

“Amazing vegan sandwiches, ice cream and service! 10/10“

“Good experience, great service from the staff...and delicious Gelato!!! Yummy yummy

I visited Amorino in downtown Chicago. I enjoyed my Gelato and the service was excellent, offering a taste test before I could enjoy it. YOU HAVE TO VISIT!!!“

“Amazing place best customer service and everything is delicious 😋“

“Delicious. Had the salty peanut butter with chocolate.“

“For those who read this, I want you to keep in mind that there is no such business that satisfies customers 100%. Every time I go to this Michoacan restaurant, they serve me very well, they have reasonable prices, and I have never had a bad experience. Don't let a few “bad” experiences from other people discourage you from coming here. The snow is very VERY delicious and not to mention the yogurts. 100% recommended :))“

“I will drive across the state for the fries with garlic aioli. Yummy!!“

“If you are a fan of Ice cream, this is a great place to go. With dozens of ice cream flavor, package candies such as chocolate covered cherries, and half a dozen Sundays this is a great place to go.
The restaurant has a lovely antique vibe with little stereos at each table and a glass memorabilia case filled with the heritage of Margie’s Candies.
The service is great, you get your food within minutes of ordering. All the waiters are very nice and can help you pick your order. You’re seated quite fast and can easily have a to go order if you would like.
I would say Sundays are their specialty. The Sunday comes with hot fudge, wafers, and three scoops of your choice of ice cream. The portions can be shared or finished on your own. If you don’t want all that or for some reason that doesn’t sound appealing you could also get a shake. The shakes are very good, they aren’t too thick and aren’t watery. The flavor is very good and can easily substitute for a meal.
Margie’s is a great place to go whether you want a Sunday or if you looking for a fancy treat. Margie’s if a wonderful affordable way spend your afternoon.“

“Literally our favorite ice cream place! They have shaved ice that is softer and better than any place I’ve ever been to. They also have a wide ice cream selection and great sundaes. The staff is also so so so nice and patient with my excitable kids. Definitely worth the trip down 103rd!“

“It was a pleasure to enjoy an ice cream at Jeni's, in August, on the terrace, under the coolness of the trees.
The location is incredibly peaceful despite being just a few meters from Michigan Avenue.

Kid-friendliness: Yes because there is ice cream.“

“Ummmm….these are the best churros I’ve eaten in my whole life thus far. I have them to about 8 other adults and 10 children and EVERYONE mentioned “Oh! These are really good!” Service was quick and for me got the order correct. They got it down on how a churro is suppose to taste and the texture crispy outside soft inside but not gooey like it wasn’t cooked all the way. They are utmost fantastic hot but they are just as enjoyable cool/cold. There are not many at all that can past that test. I got plain churros cause I’m not a fan of them having stuff inside BUT based on how the plain one taste I am tempted to try all the flavors!! Horchata is house made no mix but for my taste it was super super sweet:-/“

“I like Jenni's because of how many cool and interesting flavors they have. I especially like the almond brittle and salted caramel. The thing is, they are on the pricey side and they serve very small "half scoops". The two half scoops amount to about 1/2 of a normally sized scoop that I can get at local, non-chain establishments. Micro scoops, if you will. But, the ice cream is delicious! One thing also; the wildberry lavender flavor tastes like orange sherbet. Kinda weird, but still yummy.

Dietary restrictions: A few select non-dairy items. Almost nothing can be 100% guaranteed to be gluten free.“

“Such a delicious treat in any kind of weather.“

“Amazing flavors, great staff. Very nice atmosphere. Good location. I love having this Argentinian delight in Chicago.“

“A good buddy of mine found this place by chance and after seeing the photos of the Tacolatos that they offer, we were sold. The place is small and there's not much in the way of seating inside the store but the desserts are worth every penny!! #drool I will definitely be recommending this place to all my friends. This is a must stop for all dessert lovers!“

“Sooo good I will be back tomorrow.“