50 Best Ice Cream Shops in Chicago

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

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

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

“The best ice cream spot in all of Chicagoland hands down is this place.
A great atmosphere and a ton of choices for ice cream and ice cream cones.
The owner is a great person and very welcoming. This place is also open until 11 PM, not many ice cream bars places can say that.
They have the best pistachio ice cream!“

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

“so yummy! great atmosphere“

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

“this is THE ice cream spot in the city. the flavor variety is amazing. i like that they make their own twists on the classic flavors (like balsamic vinegar+strawberry or mexican chocolate), as those twists usually add the extra depth to the flavor. but in case you’re looking for regular vanilla, chocolate ice cream or fruity sorbet- they got you covered. this summer, they also offered sweet corn-flavored ice cream and i still think about it (it’s november). i love that they are still opened through the colder weather months and that even if you feel like gelato in the middle of the winter, you might just be able to get some. while you’re there, don’t forget to check out their ‘day old’ section as you can us usually get pints of pretty much all ice cream flavors (and they sometimes have a promo: but 2, get third one for free). great spot“

“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!“

“Went yesterday to see what all the hype was about and boy was I blown away! The helado de coco is the best I have ever had and I am born and raised in PR!! Keep up the great work!“

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

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

“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!“

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

“This is a Chicago staple & a must!! I had the grilled cheese with turkey & ice cream and everything was 10/10. Obviously the food menu was limited but hey it was something and of great quality. Looking forward to my second visit & honestly don’t know how I didn’t know about them sooner. The soup was also top notch! & this place has great nostalgic vibes! You can order to go or dine in if there are open tables. Loved the dine in experience even though we waited 40 minutes it was definitely worth it.“

“Great neighborhood place for an easy family outing.“

“Jeni's never misses. Every visit to Jeni’s feels special! The staff is so welcoming, happy to guide you through samples until you find your perfect flavor match. The atmosphere is bright and fun, the ice cream is unmatched, and it always leaves me excited to come back again.“

“This is my favourite ice cream spot in the city, it's so charming and it's like going back in time with all the sundaes and splits they offer. The vibe inside the store is lovely too and the people are very friendly. Can't recommend this place enough if you want an old school ice cream parlor experience“

“This is really an incredibly good ice cream stand. Why not five stars? It doesn’t matter what time you go / if no one is in line - you’re going to wait.l WAY WAY WAY too long to get your ice cream. If there’s a line? Go elsewhere or you’ll wait 25 min to get your order.“

“Best ice cream ever! Staff is amazing!“

“This deserves more than 5 stars only comment to note is I need a bigger cup. Their hot chocolate is something to experience and natural curiosity provides numerous options to enjoy; milk chocolate and coconut milk was amazing. Gelato presentation is something I look forward to grabbing next time.“

“There was a long line, but executed quickly and friendly. I got the rainbow cone in a waffle cone. Waffle cones are made fresh daily and adds to the flavor pairing of all 5 flavors of the rainbow 🌈 Definitely recommend to friends and family.“

“I had my doubts upon walking in because of the look of the space but I was very pleasantly surprised! The churros are fresh, crunchy on the outside and gooey on the side with delicious various fillings
I will be going again to try the other things on the menu“

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

“What an amazing ice cream experience! I wanted a little bit of refreshment on a warm Chicago afternoon while visiting the city. Jeni’s was close to my hotel (The Drake), so I gave it a shot.

The shop is in the little triangular park right at N Rush and Chestnut. There’s some pretty outdoor seating with shade, greenery, and birds. There are several trash cans available to conveniently keep things clean and employees were cleaning the glass on the doors while I was there. It’s clear they work to keep things tidy.

I had to walk to the far side of the shop to get to the entrance because they keep the traffic inside flowing in one direction. It’s a smart move for busy days! I was greeted when I came in, and waited in a line about ten people deep. The line moved well enough, but gave me plenty of time to read through all the flavors listed on the menu. I had four I was trying to decide between.

Once I got to the counter, they were eager to let me try the flavors. I was shocked that they use little metal spoons that you then deposit into a dirties bucket for cleaning. That was such a nice touch! Anyway, their friendly service sold me on a double scoop in the waffle bowl. I selected the honey vanilla bean with a scoop of the caramel apple crumble.

Once outside, I found a bench quickly and tucked into my treat. It was smooth and creamy, and loaded with rich flavors. The caramel apple crumble was a little on the sweet side, and the honey vanilla bean balanced it nicely. The bowl was crunch and flavorful, and paired nicely with the ice creams.

If you want a delicious treat while on the Miracle Mile, this is close by and a worthwhile use of your time.“

“Here I am during their closed season posting a review 😂. Love this ice cream- been coming for 20 plus years. The owners are just adorable and I look forward to seeing them every year❤️❤️. My favorite is their banana split. The portion are a nice size and their ice cream is delicious 10/10“

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

“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!“

“Lovely place. Good staff. Yummy food“

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

“Had my first visit to Amorino and it definitely won’t be the last! The gelato was absolutely delicious with so many unique flavors to choose from. A big shoutout to Gabby, who made the experience even better with her friendly and welcoming attitude—she was so helpful and patient while I decided. Great service and even better gelato!“

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

“Sooo good I will be back tomorrow.“

“La Michoacana Fresa is the real deal for a sweet treat. I grabbed a couple of their Fresas con Crema paletas—strawberry chunks swirled in creamy goodness. Also tried the Arroz con Leche popsicle; it was like dessert in a bite. The place is clean, the staff is chill, and the flavors hit every time. Spent about $15, and it was worth every penny. Definitely coming back for more.“

“Best ice cream ever!!!! I am an ice cream snob when I’m on vacation. I have to have it every day and I walked miles to that ice cream parlor this week the owner and the boy Jake that worked there was such awesome people too. I will definitely be back. I went tonight because I’m leaving in the morning sorted caramel chunk.!!!! you will not be disappointed“

“Let’s face it. There are La Michoacana ice cream stores on every other block on North Clark. We stopped here for dessert and it’s easily our favorite! The helado (ice cream) is to die for! The coconut is outstanding as is Abuela’s Chocolate. There are regular flavors and some (Rum Raisin!) are so creative and delicious. And the paletas! The BEST Arroz, Fresa, Mango, Coconut...the list goes on. And the couple that run the place are just the sweetest people! Highly recommended.“

“Very good I love it in my neighborhood“

“Les recomiendo el yogurt de nuez 😋“

“It's good ice cream but very slow service. One staff and she was doing online orders first. I don't love it when store do online orders first and keep in person customers waiting. However there needs to be more staff as one person has to do cashier, fulfill both online and in person orders, and even to unlock bathroom door There is no nondairy product option either so menu selection is very limited. We happened to pass by here and it's convenient as there's parking and kid can see the train from the window. Overall not my personal first choice due to slowness and lack of nondairy options but my family especially kid seem to like it.“

“Me encanta la nieve de Elote. Muy dificil encontrar ese sabor. La mejor de la mejor!!!“

“Always love crumbl ever since they open. The variety of cookies every week makes you anticipate every week what to order next. I love thay they experiment on the flavors. Its never a dull moment . You dont get the same cookie every week which makes it great.“

“We ordered a large cookie order for a work event from this location. The team turned around the order quickly and accurately. Nicky and Bill were both pleasant, responsive, and a pleasure to work with! I would highly recommend this location.“

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

“Big Bros Ice Cream is seriously the best ice cream in Chicago. Everything tastes so fresh and flavorful, and you can tell they really care about what they’re putting out.

They catered ice cream for a huge corporate event I hosted, and it couldn’t have gone better. The process was easy, the team was super friendly, and the ice cream was a crowd favorite.

If you need amazing ice cream and a team you can actually rely on, Big Bros Ice Cream is it. I’d book them again without hesitation.“

“highly recommend, good food, great staff!!!“

“buenos raspados y helados duritos dorilocos.elotes,churritos preparados,bananasplit,platano bañado en chocolate y chochitos.“

“Made a few orders for work holiday parties earlier this month. The pricing was great, the owner was very personable and professional, and the best part was the tamales were delicious. Our shop and office staff devoured 6 dozen in less than 20min. Definitely coming back for more.“

“Their ice cream, frozen yogurts and other products are so tasty. Made with care and attention to detail. It’s a very high quality product.“

“The cookies are honestly mid because they makeup for in value of appearance and clout you get from posting it on your insta, you can buy cheaper and same taste In a grocery story. Only went because girlfriend begged me to go and it was ok taste. Only come here if you can pay card NO CASH

Parking: No parking downtown“